krisBui

You weren't a PR, so why would you qualify for a benefit when you weren't a resident? If your spouse was and was present in the US and fell under the eligibility criteria, then they should have received the benefit. 
 
Additionally, it was only available to people with valid SSN's. 

Got my passport back and was actually ready exactly one week after the interview.
 
Will cross the border at the airport in Montreal on September 24th. Do I have to go somewhere in particular to "cross the border" or do I go as usual through customs and that's it ? (Not used to airports at all...) Thanks

Alright, we finally made it back home. My wife’s visa was approved. 
 
She went in at 9:30 am convinced it was going to be over in less than an hour. She actually spent 2 hours inside the consulate. I thought it was a negative sign since I was waiting outside for her. It was all due to the number of people being interviewed on that day, plus the very limited staff at the consulate. So if you go with your spouse, don’t panic if it’s taking more than one hour.
 
Same thing other VJ members have said. The original documents are requested at the beginning (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, passport, and pictures for visa) she was asked basic questions such as:
 
-what is the name of the petitioner?
-where does the petitioner live?
-when did you get married?
-How did you meet?
-whats is your spouse’s phone number?
 
The only extra document she was asked for was the I-864 which, luckily, we had already printed. It’s always good to get copies for the interview just in case. After confirming some other details, the interviewer told my wife he intended to approve her visa. 
 
We are thankful for the community here, and the advice we have received. It certainly helped us navigate this immigration process in the middle of a pandemic.
 
One last thing, bring something to read since it is a long wait. Unfortunately, my wife brought a crossword magazine, but she forgot her pen so you can imagine how anxious she was lol. 
 
 
 

Received email to track the passport, should get it on Tuesday at the pickup location in Montreal.
 
FYI I was freaking out not having the email yet but the status already "issued" with the message that I should contact the courier service if I did get it back within 5 business days. The email takes actually at least 2 business days to be sent after status changed to that state. That would be nice to add this information to the FAQ for future JV members.

And the link to the original source, a Google document, is in my signature line. Document last updated 20 Jul 2021.

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

I think you have to wait anyways because you will need the number on the visa attached to your passport.

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Alright, we finally made it back home. My wife’s visa was approved. 
 
She went in at 9:30 am convinced it was going to be over in less than an hour. She actually spent 2 hours inside the consulate. I thought it was a negative sign since I was waiting outside for her. It was all due to the number of people being interviewed on that day, plus the very limited staff at the consulate. So if you go with your spouse, don’t panic if it’s taking more than one hour.
 
Same thing other VJ members have said. The original documents are requested at the beginning (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, passport, and pictures for visa) she was asked basic questions such as:
 
-what is the name of the petitioner?
-where does the petitioner live?
-when did you get married?
-How did you meet?
-whats is your spouse’s phone number?
 
The only extra document she was asked for was the I-864 which, luckily, we had already printed. It’s always good to get copies for the interview just in case. After confirming some other details, the interviewer told my wife he intended to approve her visa. 
 
We are thankful for the community here, and the advice we have received. It certainly helped us navigate this immigration process in the middle of a pandemic.
 
One last thing, bring something to read since it is a long wait. Unfortunately, my wife brought a crossword magazine, but she forgot her pen so you can imagine how anxious she was lol. 
 
 
 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Alright, we finally made it back home. My wife’s visa was approved. 
 
She went in at 9:30 am convinced it was going to be over in less than an hour. She actually spent 2 hours inside the consulate. I thought it was a negative sign since I was waiting outside for her. It was all due to the number of people being interviewed on that day, plus the very limited staff at the consulate. So if you go with your spouse, don’t panic if it’s taking more than one hour.
 
Same thing other VJ members have said. The original documents are requested at the beginning (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, passport, and pictures for visa) she was asked basic questions such as:
 
-what is the name of the petitioner?
-where does the petitioner live?
-when did you get married?
-How did you meet?
-whats is your spouse’s phone number?
 
The only extra document she was asked for was the I-864 which, luckily, we had already printed. It’s always good to get copies for the interview just in case. After confirming some other details, the interviewer told my wife he intended to approve her visa. 
 
We are thankful for the community here, and the advice we have received. It certainly helped us navigate this immigration process in the middle of a pandemic.
 
One last thing, bring something to read since it is a long wait. Unfortunately, my wife brought a crossword magazine, but she forgot her pen so you can imagine how anxious she was lol. 
 
 
 

Alright, we finally made it back home. My wife’s visa was approved. 
 
She went in at 9:30 am convinced it was going to be over in less than an hour. She actually spent 2 hours inside the consulate. I thought it was a negative sign since I was waiting outside for her. It was all due to the number of people being interviewed on that day, plus the very limited staff at the consulate. So if you go with your spouse, don’t panic if it’s taking more than one hour.
 
Same thing other VJ members have said. The original documents are requested at the beginning (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, passport, and pictures for visa) she was asked basic questions such as:
 
-what is the name of the petitioner?
-where does the petitioner live?
-when did you get married?
-How did you meet?
-whats is your spouse’s phone number?
 
The only extra document she was asked for was the I-864 which, luckily, we had already printed. It’s always good to get copies for the interview just in case. After confirming some other details, the interviewer told my wife he intended to approve her visa. 
 
We are thankful for the community here, and the advice we have received. It certainly helped us navigate this immigration process in the middle of a pandemic.
 
One last thing, bring something to read since it is a long wait. Unfortunately, my wife brought a crossword magazine, but she forgot her pen so you can imagine how anxious she was lol. 
 
 
 

Alright, we finally made it back home. My wife’s visa was approved. 
 
She went in at 9:30 am convinced it was going to be over in less than an hour. She actually spent 2 hours inside the consulate. I thought it was a negative sign since I was waiting outside for her. It was all due to the number of people being interviewed on that day, plus the very limited staff at the consulate. So if you go with your spouse, don’t panic if it’s taking more than one hour.
 
Same thing other VJ members have said. The original documents are requested at the beginning (birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificate, passport, and pictures for visa) she was asked basic questions such as:
 
-what is the name of the petitioner?
-where does the petitioner live?
-when did you get married?
-How did you meet?
-whats is your spouse’s phone number?
 
The only extra document she was asked for was the I-864 which, luckily, we had already printed. It’s always good to get copies for the interview just in case. After confirming some other details, the interviewer told my wife he intended to approve her visa. 
 
We are thankful for the community here, and the advice we have received. It certainly helped us navigate this immigration process in the middle of a pandemic.
 
One last thing, bring something to read since it is a long wait. Unfortunately, my wife brought a crossword magazine, but she forgot her pen so you can imagine how anxious she was lol. 
 
 
 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

Hey guys! 
 
Real quick but my wife just got approved for the IR1 spousal visa! We are heading back to Toronto from Montreal at the moment - will post more details! 
 
Just wanted to hop on to say thank you for all the support and advice - this group has been so helpful! 

I’m on the same boat. We have printed out copies of everything in case they ask for it. I know, we all dread the AP. Wishing everyone good luck on their interviews. My wife and I have waited 2.5 years for this moment. Thank you for the feedback!