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25 minutes ago, Kathanael said:

Omg. I can’t believe that. I’m so sorry.   They better give you some sort of a refund for all this stress and hassle. You are SO close to all this being over, and it’s Canada Post’s fault you’re still waiting. Unbelievable. Hopefully someone you’ve contacted can do something about it. It’s just so unfortunate, and I’m sure it will all work out in the end, but this waiting part really sucks.  I have my fingers crossed for you!! 

Thank you. I have my fingers crossed too. 
I REALLY REALLY hope it just magically appears. It will cost a lot of money to get new passports for everyone, and can you imagine if I have to go back to Montreal to get replacement visas?? OMG! 
I would bill Canada Post for all the expenses. But this stress is brutal. My birthday is on Sunday and I was hoping to be moved and spend it with my fiance. 

1 hour ago, MeghanK said:

Did you have the upgraded shipping to have it shipped to a specific address or did you use the included one to a post office? Curious to see how our passport shipping into vancouv goes.

I used the included one. I figured there would be LESS chance of something happening because it's less stops it would have to make.

23 minutes ago, Kathanael said:

Hey girl, any updates?! I can't imagine how stressful this would all be!!  I hope it gets resolved soon if it hasn't already. Thinking of you!! 

No, still nothing. 😭

The Consulate sent me a message saying they're working with Canada Post on locating my package and to wait for further instructions. 

I have contacted my local MP and also the Prime Minister's office and have signed consent forms for them to see what they can do also. 

This really sucks. I checked my passport number on the border crossings (i94) and at least " I " haven't crossed the border yet. 

Smh. 

14 hours ago, Going through said:

Canada Post is horrible.

 

 

Have you received any response from the Consulate?

I received this from the Consulate this morning 

1 minute ago, USS_Voyager said:

I hate them too. Is this Vancouver? For some reasons, I think they do a particularly bad job in that area. My brother lives in Coquitlam and seems like everything I send to him always has problems...

You nailed it! 

More specifically, the Richmond BC processing plant. 

This is the 2nd time they've mismanaged immigration related paperwork in as many weeks. 

Right before my interview they 'lost' my fiance's 2018 tax return and W2's for the affidavit of support.

He ended up having to get new copies of his W2's from HR at his work, then scan and email them to me the night before my interview. 

I had my interview on March 13th. 
On March 18th, I received notification that our visas had been issued and received the tracking number from Canada Post. 
The guaranteed delivery date was March 21st. 
BUT the last place my package was scanned was about an hour away from the final destination on March 20th. There has been NOTHING since then. 
I have called Canada Post numerous times, asking how a package with such sensitive documents can just vanish without a trace, less than an hour away from my house. 
They won't help me any longer because I am the sender, and they said that the Consulate has to contact them to file a service ticket. I have sent off 4 emails to the consulate with hopes something can be done in a timely manor. I have also tried calling every phone number I can find, with no luck with speaking to an actual human. 

This is an absolute nightmare! 

I have written the following letter and have forwarded it to my MLA, the federal government, and various media sources. It is completely unacceptable for documents of this sensitivity to just disappear. 

 

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To Whom it May Concern, 
 

Re: Canada Post
    Ticket Number: xxxxxxxx
     Tracking Number: xxxxxxxxxx

I have a package I am to receive that was put in the mail via Xpress Post by the US Consulate General in Montreal, QC on March 18, 2019 (xxx, BC is the final destination), with a delivery standard date of March 21, 2019. 

It is now March 28, 2019 my package is still “in transit” with no location, and the last update was March 20, 2019 saying it had been processed in xxxx, BC.

On March 25th, I called Canada Post and spoke to a representative who agreed it was "unusual we have not seen an update since then". They opened a service ticket for me,  even though I am the receiver and not the sender. 

On the morning of March 26th, I received a phone call from a Canada Post Case Agent, stating that they're requesting the local office do a manual check in case something happened to the barcode on the package and that's why it hasn't scanned since the 20th, and I am going to have to get the sender to submit another service ticket. 
On March 27th, I personally showed up to the package's final destination and spoke to them. They told me that there was no way it had left the xxxx, BC facility. It would have been scanned two more times before it arrived in xxx, BC. 
I had mentioned the barcode issue and he stated that that is an impossible excuse. If something had happened to the barcode, a new one would have been printed immediately.

I cannot contact the ombudsman, or do anything, in regards to my package because I am not the sender. I find that unfair. 

This is not just an online purchase that I am waiting to receive. This is literally my life and the life of my children, not to mention a potential significant security issue. 

In this package, are 4 Canadian passports, complete with US immigration visas, along with original documents regarding my immigration case. 
This package is an identity thief's dream come true. 

Canada Post's inability to properly service Canadians is the reason it is a failing system that does not have the support of the mailing public. 

One can not trust Canada Post to get a direly important package from point “A” to point “B” in the timely and open manner advertised by their website and customer service representatives.
Why offer a “delivery standard date” if it is not going to be honored?
Why offer to track the package when the tracker never gets updated?
Canada Post claims that Xpress Post is a signature required, secure and efficient shipping service with an on-time delivery guarantee.

There needs to be a thorough investigation done in regards to Canada Post's disgraceful performance, and options for the package recipients to file formal complaints. 

Canada Post needs to be held accountable for this morally repugnant lack of security with extremely sensitive documents! 

Sincerely, 
A. E. 

 

Here's an update on my situation. 
 

Package shipped on March 18th. 
Guaranteed delivery date: March 21st
Last scan on package: March 20th. (Richmond BC)

3 phone calls to Canada Post. 
1 call back from Canada Post Case Manager. (March 26th)
4 emails to various US Consulate and Department of State departments. (who are now investigating)
1 phone call to Canada Post facility in Richmond (wrong place, but the guy said he would call over to the right one. Said maybe the package fell off the belt)

I have written the following letter and forwarded it to the local MLA, the premier of BC (even though Canada Post is federal and not provincial), the Prime Minister, and 4 news stations (I am not playing around, this is mine and my kid's life and identity): 
 

Quote

 

To Whom it May Concern, 

Re: Canada Post
    Ticket Number: xxxxxxxxx
     Tracking Number: xxxxxxxxxxxx

I have a package I am to receive that was put in the mail via Xpress Post by the US Consulate General in Montreal, QC on March 18, 2019 (Langley, BC is the final destination), with a delivery standard date of March 21, 2019. 
 

It is now March 27, 2019 my package is still “in transit” with no location, and the last update was March 20, 2019 saying it had been processed in Richmond, BC.
 

On March 25th, I called Canada Post and spoke to a representative who agreed it was "unusual we have not seen an update since then". They opened a service ticket for me,  even though I am the receiver and not the sender. 
On the morning of March 26th, I received a phone call from a Canada Post Case Agent, stating that they're requesting the local office do a manual check in case something happened to the barcode on the package and that's why it hasn't scanned since the 20th, and I am going to have to get the sender to submit another service ticket. 
On March 27th, I personally showed up to the package's final destination and spoke to them. They told me that there was no way it had left the Richmond, BC facility. It would have been scanned two more times before it arrived in Langley, BC. 
I had mentioned the barcode issue and he stated that that is an impossible excuse. If something had happened to the barcode, a new one would have been printed immediately.

I cannot contact the ombudsman, or do anything, in regards to my package because I am not the sender. I find that unfair. 

This is not just an online purchase that I am waiting to receive. This is literally my life and the life of my children, not to mention a potential significant security issue. 

In this package, are 4 Canadian passports, complete with US immigration visas, along with original documents regarding my immigration case. 
This package is an identity thief's dream come true. 

Canada Post's inability to properly service Canadians is the reason it is a failing system that does not have the support of the mailing public. 

One can not trust Canada Post to get a direly important package from point “A” to point “B” in the timely and open manner advertised by their website and customer service representatives.
Why offer a “delivery standard date” if it is not going to be honored?
Why offer to track the package when the tracker never gets updated?
Canada Post claims that Xpress Post is a signature required, secure and efficient shipping service with an on-time delivery guarantee.

There needs to be a thorough investigation done in regards to Canada Post's disgraceful performance, and options for the package recipients to file formal complaints. 

Canada Post needs to be held accountable for this morally repugnant lack of security with extremely sensitive documents! 

Sincerely, 
A. E.

 

4 minutes ago, J&K 💕 said:

Aww. any updates from them? That's sucks. The lady a while ago freaked me out in the Canada post saying my parcel was not there and asking if I'm sure I'm in the right post office. I was like can you check carefully before giving me heart attack. 😅😂

Canada Post literally just called me. Apparently they're requesting the local office do a manual check in case something happened to the barcode on the package and that's why it hasn't scanned since the 20th. "It's highly unusual that you haven't received it yet." Ummm obviously! That package is also an identity thief's dream come true.
I have also sent emails to the consulate asking them to investigate because any investigations on lost mail needs to be from the sender. 
What a ******** nightmare. 

7 minutes ago, Lana&Ivy said:

Yes, I saw your response to the previous question.  I've read elsewhere if the income requirements have been met, nothing else is required.  I'm looking for verification on that.  Thanks for your input!

 

If you look at the I134 instructions, it states:

"answer all questions fullly and accurately. If a question does not apply to you (for example, if you have never been
married and the question asks “Provide the name of your current spouse”), type or print “N/A,” unless otherwise
directed. If your answer to a question which requires a numeric response is zero or none (for example, “How many
children do you have” or “How many times have you departed the United States”), type or print “None,” unless
otherwise directed." 

Down towards the bottom of the instruction form it also says:

"Once USCIS accepts your affidavit we will check it for completeness. If you do not completely fill
out this affidavit, you will not establish a basis of support for the beneficiary and USCIS or the Department of State may
reject or deny your affidavit." 

So I guess it depends on the risks one's willing to take. 

10 minutes ago, Lana&Ivy said:

I asked this question in the general Canada forum and didn't get a response:

 

For those of you who have completed your K-1 Montreal interview and been approved:  I just want to verify something about the I-134.  

 

My fiance is the USC, is self-employed, and does meet the income requirement.  

 

1) I plan to bring his 2018 tax return and the previous 3 years IRS tax transcripts (2018's as well if we can get it in time - interview is mid-May)  

Is that enough supporting evidence or do I need a bank letter as well?  

 

2) It's my understanding that if we meet the income requirement we don't need to fill out I-134 Part 3 #4-9.  

Is that correct?  

 

I'm paranoid because he's self employed and the instructions are unclear to me.  I just want to have confidence I'm armed with everything I need!

 

What did you do?

 

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I could have sworn I just answered this question.. 🤔🤔

My fiance is not self employed, but they still wanted and took the following: 

tax returns (1080) for 2018, 2017, and 2016, W2s for those years, letter from employer, and bank letter stating date account was opened, total amount in the account, and average monthy deposits for the past year. 

We also filled out EVERY question on the form, including Part 3 questions 3-9. 

It's seriously better to be safe than sorry, and it's not going to hurt to fill out everything. 

Hey guys, I am having one heck of a time with Canada Post. 

Our visas were mailed on the 18th and the guaranteed delivery date was last Thursday (the 21st). 

The last update on my tracking says it was in Vancouver last Wednesday (the 20th)... it has literally been sitting a 40 minute drive away since. 

I contacted Canada Post and put in an inquiry, so they flagged it and will update me. Smh.

It's amazing how incompetent that particular sorting facility is. How mail can get from Montreal to there in 2 days, then nothing.. it just sits. The same thing happened right before my interview with my I134 forms from my fiance. 

7 minutes ago, Kkimpala said:

Hey everyone! We are filling out the i-134 affidavit of support and we are wondering if we should include the value of some of his larger purchases, namely his car, or if it’s best to leave blank? Not that the vehicle is an expensive one, just not sure we should count that under the “value of personal property” or if it’s best to leave blank. Also, this might be a silly question but do student loans count under the “mortgages or other debts”? Thanks in advance!  

We filled out everything. Including his motorcycle and truck value (which isn't much), and his mortgage and credit card debts. 

My thoughts are, it's ALWAYS better safe than sorry. I would have hated for it to get rejected because it wasn't filled out fully and honestly. 🤷‍♀️

Yes. 

3 minutes ago, NicoleM said:

I wonder if it's these mindblowing prices to remind you of what you're leaving behind like "welcome to US healthcare prices" lol

HAHA probably!

Just now, NicoleM said:

What did you pay?

I was already up-to-date with my vaccines so this was the cheapest for the medical in Montreal.

At Dr. Cheema in Surrey (BC), it's $350. ($150 for kids)
I paid $910 total though.. $800 exactly for me and my 3 kids, then $110 was added on because my daughter needed a shot. 

I just would have thought that it would be the same regulated price across the board. 🤷‍♀️

26 minutes ago, NicoleM said:

I completed my medical exam this morning! In Montreal, took 2 hours, and $475.63 (lol).

$475? That's interesting that the price is different at each Civil Surgeon. 

1 hour ago, Hook_Grapp said:

Meanwhile i am still awaiting. 2 weeks exactly today. No contact. We're in a AP black hole. 

Hopefully you hear something soon 🤞

14 minutes ago, J&K 💕 said:

Hi guys. I had my interview this morning. I got approved. It was straightforwarded questions. I think it lasted like 5 minutes.  Thanks for all your help here. Hope it won't take too long for them to issue my visa since I'm permanent resident. Will update here soon. Goodluck to everyone. 

Yay! Congratulations! 

Just now, J&K 💕 said:

I picked it up from montreal medisys. It was actually fast. I had my medical last thursday and they sent me an email yesterday that its reaady for pick up. I hope its not issue that I removed it for being stapled together. 😂 But I didn't opened any envelope. I'm just curious about the two pages if that's my vaccine record. This visa interview is making me really anxious. 😅

Ahh I had mine here in BC and picked up the results in person. 

The Consulate for sure only takes the taped 'do not open' envelope. Your immunization records are yours. They have those in the packet that you hand over. 

Don't stress too much about the interview. It's really not so bad once you're in there. Go in with confidence and faith that everything will be smooth sailing and the second you get that pink paper, you will feel the weight lift. 

I was very nervous too. Especially with having 3 k2s. I couldn't even eat the entire day before (I probably could have used some Ativan haha). 

You will be just fine. 

1 minute ago, J&K 💕 said:

just removed it. 😂 I checked and it was my vaccine record. Also I also checked the cd brown envelope.There's a note there saying that I need to bring the cd into the US and keep secure for any follow up medical evaluation. It stated too that this should not be given to Customs and border protecion at the U.S port of entry. 

Well that's good to know. They told me I needed the cd for POE and to keep my vaccine records in case I needed them down the road. I never had a note or anything.

Did you have your results mailed to you? 

If you are unsure, then keep it how it is and hand it in at the interview. The CO that takes the paperwork, will hand you back what's not needed or relevant.  🙂

2 minutes ago, J&K 💕 said:

Hi guys. I got my medical results this morning. I'm wondering if the embassy will give me copy of medical? as far as I'm remember I need a copy for vaccines right?

No. Dr. Cheema's office should have given you 2 envelopes. One with DO NOT OPEN on it, and the other has your xray and immunization records. 

You give the 'do not open' packet to the CO at the interview and you keep the other one for POE and your records (they told me that POE will take the CD, but I can't verify if they actually do or not).

Just now, aqb said:

Ah! Thank you 😃 I will get on that ASAP. How did you handle the deposit statements? Just printed every month? 

The letter from the bank stated the date the account was opened, the current balance, and the 365 day monthly average for deposits.

I just had my interview last Wednesday. They did take my fiance's W2's and 1040's for the past 3 years. 
Along with the letter from the bank and employment letter. 
Your fiance can download the 1040's and scan/email them to you. That's what mine did.

Edit to add: They did not request his paystubs.