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And today they updated that my card got sent out... so no interview I guess? I'm so happy

And today they updated that my card got sent out... so no interview I guess? I'm so happy

Hey all, my case was approved on the 4th! My timeline is in my signature if anyone's curious!

Hey all, my case was approved on the 4th! My timeline is in my signature if anyone's curious!

Guys you wont believe this... My appointment was today at 12:40pm in Fresno, CA. I drove 3 hours to get there (I'm at the farthest end of the county line) and I get there, get in line and .... they have to close down the service center to the public due to "unforeseen circumstances" 

I'm not gonna lie, I cried   They say they'll send out a new interview notice in the next few weeks.. I was so close.

Guys you wont believe this... My appointment was today at 12:40pm in Fresno, CA. I drove 3 hours to get there (I'm at the farthest end of the county line) and I get there, get in line and .... they have to close down the service center to the public due to "unforeseen circumstances" 

I'm not gonna lie, I cried   They say they'll send out a new interview notice in the next few weeks.. I was so close.

Same thing happened to me!
 
I filed late with an explanation and I have my interview tomorrow. I'll let you know how it goes and if they bring up the late submission.

Looks like I'm scheduled for an interview! Filed March 26, 2021

Looks like I'm scheduled for an interview! Filed March 26, 2021

Correct. A divorce filing does not need a late excuse, but that isn't applicable to you. 
 
 

Thanks for sharing!

Here is my experience:
 
MEDISYS MEDICAL REVIEW:
Medical appt time: 10am.  I arrived around 9:40 - was a 20 minute walk from my hotel
I got there and there were maybe 15 people in the waiting room. Reception was friendly, took my passport, immunization records, interview letter and 5 passport pictures. They keep your interview letter, I only had one copy so the lady was nice enough to copy one for me. You fill out some forms, you’ll need your intended US address and you’ll list your prescriptions. You hand these back, then you wait. The Dr comes and gets you. I had Dr Lapointe and he was SO nice. Friendly, he explained everything fully and asked lots of questions about how my husband and I met. He checks the following: eyes, ears, lymph nodes, lungs, heart, abdomen etc. It’s pretty short maybe 5 minutes.  You’re sent back to the main area - wait to be called for an x-ray. This is also super quick. Then back to the waiting room. Then I was called for eye test, height, weight, blood pressure and a blood sample. Then instructed to do a urine sample - Important: don’t use the bathroom an hour before your medical, or you have to wait in the waiting room for an hour.  After that, I waited for my turn to pay and then was sent on my way with a reciept. Oh, and they take a picture of you as well. I said I wouldn’t be back in Montreal until Monday (Interview is Tuesday) and they said that was just fine. They will email me once it’s ready. Overall, an excellent experience. Every staff member I met was honestly so nice and welcoming and explained everything fully which I really appreciated. I was there a little over an hour. I’m relieved with how easy it was. I paid $461 CAD for it - I did not need any additional immunizations.

I've got my Visa in hand! Good luck everyone, things seem to be speeding up.

My Husband got his passport and also like ayazk said there was no sealed envelope. I was very specific with my husband to NOT open any package that said DO NOT OPEN. But there was nothing! All that was inside was the passport with the visa stamp and the same Welcome to the United States letter he got at the visa interview. I am sooooooooooo glad this is over and done with and I get to actually spend the holidays with my husband and family.

Update!
 
Yesterday, my wife was able to pick up her passport from the office! Woo
We paid the immigrant fee online - it was a little confusing finding the right numbers to input
"A- number" - listed directly on the as the Registration Number
"DOS Number" - had to call USCIS for this one. It's your NVC case number (MTL...), but without the last two digits...super weird. 
 
One other thing is I was expecting a sealed packet along with my wife's visa. I guess this is no longer true with the introduction of CEAC, online processing. So, she just got her passport back with the visa inside. 
 
Wife's flight is tomorrow afternoon (yeah, I paid a premium for booking 2 days in advance, but I want her here haha), so I'll let you guys know how it goes at POE (YYZ Toronto Airport).

I've got my Visa in hand! Good luck everyone, things seem to be speeding up.

I've got my Visa in hand! Good luck everyone, things seem to be speeding up.

I've got my Visa in hand! Good luck everyone, things seem to be speeding up.

I've got my Visa in hand! Good luck everyone, things seem to be speeding up.

Thank you! Glad your passport got here today

Actually the post office in my town is at a grocery store, so I am able to pick it up tonight from 6pm to 8pm! Yaaaaay

Well never mind my previous comment, my passport has arrived! I wasn't home to accept it so it's at my local post office and I'll pick it up tomorrow morning! Hooray!!!

Actually the post office in my town is at a grocery store, so I am able to pick it up tonight from 6pm to 8pm! Yaaaaay

Actually the post office in my town is at a grocery store, so I am able to pick it up tonight from 6pm to 8pm! Yaaaaay

Well never mind my previous comment, my passport has arrived! I wasn't home to accept it so it's at my local post office and I'll pick it up tomorrow morning! Hooray!!!