Reputation from mika__ - Page 2

mika__ reacted to Mike E in ....CR1 visa's that were just issued can cross the border to the USA right? or is there still some kind of ban? October 15, 2020

Don't take advice from postal workers about US immigration law, especially those at a foreign post office.
Then that is all that matters. Travel by commercial aircraft is exempt from the covid ban from Canada to the USA, whether you have an immigration visa or not.

mika__ reacted to HRQX in ....CR1 visa's that were just issued can cross the border to the USA right? or is there still some kind of ban? October 15, 2020

Good. Flying is definitely allowed. "At this time, this Notification does not apply to air, freight rail, or sea travel between the United States and Canada, but does apply to passenger rail, passenger ferry travel, and pleasure boat travel between the United States and Canada."
@James120383 and @Dashinka: For land entry, it can vary per POE. Immigrant Visa holders and spouses of US Citizens aren't in the explicit list of "essential travel." Some POEs are stricter than others. https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2020/09/23/2020-21019/notification-of-temporary-travel-restrictions-applicable-to-land-ports-of-entry-and-ferries-service

mika__ reacted to Scott001 in ....CR1 visa's that were just issued can cross the border to the USA right? or is there still some kind of ban? October 15, 2020

You should be fine. My wife entered on her CR-1 two months ago. She flew in through San Francisco. She didn't have any problems.

mika__ reacted to HRQX in ....CR1 visa's that were just issued can cross the border to the USA right? or is there still some kind of ban? October 15, 2020

IR1 is correct.

mika__ reacted to Chancy in ....CR1 visa's that were just issued can cross the border to the USA right? or is there still some kind of ban? October 14, 2020

With or without a CR1 visa, spouses of US citizens are allowed entry into the US, subject to CBP inspection.

mika__ reacted to PeachesMagee in How long did it take you to get your visa in the mail after interview? Montreal October 9, 2020

I just checked my emails (I keep EVERYTHING!) and here's my timeline for picking up my passport:

NVC Interview: Friday, 15 April 2016
Release to Canada Post from consulate: Mon, Apr 18, 2016
Available for pickup in Winnipeg: Thu, Apr 21, 2016

(of course, this is all WAY before COVID)

mika__ reacted to DGF in How long did it take you to get your visa in the mail after interview? Montreal October 9, 2020

I believe Montreal tells people 2 weeks, but it's usually around a week. I'd consider anything over 20 days to be an outlier.

mika__ reacted to DGF in Interview tomorrow Montreal, can I bring my purse/phone? had issues last time at another consulate October 6, 2020

They have storage lockers for small devices such as phones. Small bags (12 x 10 x 6 inches or smaller) are allowed in but large ones will need to be stored at the nearby mall.

https://ca.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/security-procedures/?_ga=1.245784708.1068573271.1430745955

mika__ reacted to payxibka in Interview tomorrow Montreal, can I bring my purse/phone? had issues last time at another consulate October 5, 2020

All Embassy visitors and their personal belongings must pass through security screening before entering into the building. For reasons of safety and security, visitors may not bring these prohibited items into the Embassy:
Cellphones, computers, and other electronic devices Media devices such as CD’s, thumb drives, SD cards, headphones, speakers, etc. Cameras or video equipment Flashlights Lighters and matches Weapons or any item which can be used as a weapon Knives and other sharp objects Purses and bags larger than 18” x 18” Liquids, gels, aerosols, oils, lotions, or powder (exceptions below)

mika__ reacted to Chancy in Would I need a police certificate from USA if I previously lived in the USA under K-1 visa? September 22, 2020

Your lawyer is correct. NOT required. The consulate has access to FBI records and will check the information themselves.

Here's what the Department of State says: "Present and former residents of the United States do NOT need to submit any U.S. police certificates."
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

mika__ got a reaction from NoName70 in Interview at Montreal embassy. September 16, 2020