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Oh great! I was not looking forward to making a full itemized list. I have WAY too many Christmas decorations I would have to go through lol. Thanks!! 

Purolator delivered my visa/passport yesterday afternoon!! WOO! 

Purolator delivered my visa/passport yesterday afternoon!! WOO! 

@NorthnerSouth98 I don't have my visa in hand but I got an email this morning that Purolator has my visa now and it's on it's way to me!

Just got back from the consulate in Montreal and I am happy to say that I have been approved!! Well, we think LOL She said that she "intends to approve the visa" but the system is being slow/is down so she couldn't do it immediately. But I didn't get my passport handed back to me or the 221g handed over. The only paper she gave me was how to track the visa! 
 
My interview was scheduled for 8:30 but I got there at just before 8:10 because my Uber was far faster than I thought it would be. There were about 9 people ahead of me which was weird because they were all waiting for interviews at 9:15! There were two people behind me for 8:30 as well. At 8:15 the security guard asked me what my interview time was and he let me up right away. I walked in, handed the lady my passport, put my things in the X-Ray machine and then put my phone and smartwatch in the locker and headed upstairs. 
 
It took about 10 mins for my number to be called to go to the first window (Window 5) and she confirmed phone numbers and addresses and then asked me for the following documents:
1 Passport photo Police Certificate Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate My husband's divorce decree My husbands 2022 tax return and 2022 W2 She took my finger prints and then she sent me back on my way to the waiting room to wait for my interview. I waited for my interview for about an hour, almos 9:30 AM on the nose was my interview time. Who interview lasted just over 5 minutes. They asked the following:
Name of the petitioner What is our relationship Where does he live Where did we meet When did we start dating What made us decide to get married "Tell me about your wedding" Did you read the pamphlet and if I had questions about it Then she said she intends to approve it. And off I went! All in all pretty painless. My stomach was still in knots throughout the whole thing!

Sorry! They also asked me the follwowing:
 
Where have you travelled in the last 5 years? What was your longest stay in the US  Have you ever overstayed in the US? Have you ever been denied entry to the US?

Just got back from the consulate in Montreal and I am happy to say that I have been approved!! Well, we think LOL She said that she "intends to approve the visa" but the system is being slow/is down so she couldn't do it immediately. But I didn't get my passport handed back to me or the 221g handed over. The only paper she gave me was how to track the visa! 
 
My interview was scheduled for 8:30 but I got there at just before 8:10 because my Uber was far faster than I thought it would be. There were about 9 people ahead of me which was weird because they were all waiting for interviews at 9:15! There were two people behind me for 8:30 as well. At 8:15 the security guard asked me what my interview time was and he let me up right away. I walked in, handed the lady my passport, put my things in the X-Ray machine and then put my phone and smartwatch in the locker and headed upstairs. 
 
It took about 10 mins for my number to be called to go to the first window (Window 5) and she confirmed phone numbers and addresses and then asked me for the following documents:
1 Passport photo Police Certificate Birth Certificate Marriage Certificate My husband's divorce decree My husbands 2022 tax return and 2022 W2 She took my finger prints and then she sent me back on my way to the waiting room to wait for my interview. I waited for my interview for about an hour, almos 9:30 AM on the nose was my interview time. Who interview lasted just over 5 minutes. They asked the following:
Name of the petitioner What is our relationship Where does he live Where did we meet When did we start dating What made us decide to get married "Tell me about your wedding" Did you read the pamphlet and if I had questions about it Then she said she intends to approve it. And off I went! All in all pretty painless. My stomach was still in knots throughout the whole thing!

Interview was this morning 8:30am, I arrived to the consulate by 7:45 as I’ve read about the long lines. The security officer will call out appointment times and will take you out of line once it’s your time. Went through security and waited in the waiting room until my number was called. I waited approx 20 mins, was asked to give passport, marriage certificate, birth certificate, criminal record check, one passport photo and 2022 taxes, took about 5-10mins. Waited another 30-40 mins until my number was called for interview. The officer asked; who is my petitioner, how did we meet, when did we get married, is it both of our first marriages, what does my spouse do for living, what was my longest stay in US, if I was ever denied entry, overstayed a visa, or have commuted a criminal offence. The officer then advised she will be approving my visa and I’ll receive it in the mail in 2 days. Overall the interview was under 5 minutes. I was out of the consulate before 10am. 
Wishing all upcoming interviewers the best of luck!

Good luck for all the folks having their interviews!!! I had mine July 12th and got approved, had visa in passport 2 days later!
Getting ready for the big move now and I am just wondering if anyone knows how to go about getting a SSN. I keep seeing that you can apply for one at the same time as your application however I don't ever remember that being an option for the CR1 forms. Does anyone have any insight? I am thinking when I cross the boarder perhaps I go to a social security office right away to get one?
 

Oh! That's great! So keeping Canadian employment isn't completely off the table then? Just have to make sure I file the appropriate taxes in both countries? 

No because it's not set in stone that this will actually happen. This is all rhetorical right now. 

Great call out!! Thank you!! 

Oh! That's great! So keeping Canadian employment isn't completely off the table then? Just have to make sure I file the appropriate taxes in both countries? 

AMAZING! Congrats!!!

Hey all! 
 
I had my medical appointment with Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas on July 4th and I couldn't have been happier with how easy it was. My appointment was at 10:15AM and because I knew I'd have to fill out a questionnaire, I arrived 30 minutes early. As soon as I came in, I said my name and she asked for my ID. I left my passport in the car (idiot! lol) and then said I would be right back. She told me that I was fine because they already had my passport scan via email and just needed another photo ID to verify I was me. IMPORTANT: Make sure you bring your DS-260! Luckily I didn't forget THAT in the car lol
 
She gave me the questionnaire right away to fill out which only took maybe 5 minutes to fill it out. I handed it back and she immediately told me to go to room 1 to await the doctor. Dr. Mascarenhas came in about 10-15 minutes later and went through my vaccine checklist, asked me about any medical conditions and medications I was on then checked off things, handed me my requisition for blood work and sent me downstairs for X-Rays. Before I left the office, I paid the $350 for the appointment and then off I went. I was done with Dr Mascarenhas and X-rays before my appointment was even scheduled to begin at 10:15. 
 
Here's where it got long - blood work. They sent me over to Life Labs across the street (next to the Pizza Pizza) to go get that part done. When I walked in, they were already at a 111 minute wait. After about 100 minutes, I was finally seen and they did what they had to do. All in all, everything took me under 2 hours. 
 
SUPER easy! And I already got the email confirmation (just today actually) that they had sent me results and what not to the consulate. I think I should be good for my August 8 interview. 

Got my IL this morning!
DQ - April 21
IL - July 12 
Interview - September 18
 

Hey all! 
 
I had my medical appointment with Dr. Lyndon Mascarenhas on July 4th and I couldn't have been happier with how easy it was. My appointment was at 10:15AM and because I knew I'd have to fill out a questionnaire, I arrived 30 minutes early. As soon as I came in, I said my name and she asked for my ID. I left my passport in the car (idiot! lol) and then said I would be right back. She told me that I was fine because they already had my passport scan via email and just needed another photo ID to verify I was me. IMPORTANT: Make sure you bring your DS-260! Luckily I didn't forget THAT in the car lol
 
She gave me the questionnaire right away to fill out which only took maybe 5 minutes to fill it out. I handed it back and she immediately told me to go to room 1 to await the doctor. Dr. Mascarenhas came in about 10-15 minutes later and went through my vaccine checklist, asked me about any medical conditions and medications I was on then checked off things, handed me my requisition for blood work and sent me downstairs for X-Rays. Before I left the office, I paid the $350 for the appointment and then off I went. I was done with Dr Mascarenhas and X-rays before my appointment was even scheduled to begin at 10:15. 
 
Here's where it got long - blood work. They sent me over to Life Labs across the street (next to the Pizza Pizza) to go get that part done. When I walked in, they were already at a 111 minute wait. After about 100 minutes, I was finally seen and they did what they had to do. All in all, everything took me under 2 hours. 
 
SUPER easy! And I already got the email confirmation (just today actually) that they had sent me results and what not to the consulate. I think I should be good for my August 8 interview. 

Bring all originals or certified copies of your civil documents:
Marriage Certificate Birth Certificate (I don't THINK you need his but just in case wouldn't hurt to have it) Divorce documents (if applicable) Police Certificate Any documents from previous US Visas you may have had (if applicable) Interview Letter DS260  Passport (and any additional passports you may have if a citizen of other countries)  
Additional:
Spouse's latest tax return (The don't always ask for this from what I hear but good to have) Latest W2s (Maybe the last few to be safe) If you have a co-sponsor, bring the above from them too 2 Passport style photos Additional evidence such as photos to prove ongoing relationship (Again - they don't always ask for this one)  
Anyone correct me if I'm wrong about any of the above. I don't THINK I'm missing anything but just in case, others feel free to chime in!

I got my passport back today! (In Saskatchewan) Interview was Monday. We plan to leave for the States on the 11th of July.

This is super common, when I applied for a student visa my dad pulled mine and it was missing multiple trips for sports, visiting grandparents, etc. There were even cases where they had me entering the country and never leaving until I reentered months later. 
 
I looked at mine the past few months and it was still very much the same, I travel back and forth 1-2 a month and they hardly have accurate dates. 

I do not believe I94 is needed at the interview, if they wanted it, they could get it themselves fairly quickly. 

Just to add on to this, I94 is not required 
I had my interview yesterday and they asked me if I have gone to states and I told them a lot of times lol, the next question was what was my longest visit to states. So don’t worry abt it too much  
 

Okay updates!!! My husband was approved for his green card this morning!! We’re so happy and literally couldn’t have made it without this community so thank you everyone. 
 
I uploaded my new I-864 and all my 2022 tax documents (federal tax return and all my W2s and 1099s) to the CEAC website last night in a panic and my husband had all of these documents printed to bring in to the interview. When he got to the booth where they ask for documents, they asked for his birth certificate, police certificates, and my W2. He asked if they also needed my I-864 and the office said no, she could see my I-864 in the system, but wanted to see the W2. I’m not sure what that indicates since I had uploaded everything, but maybe she was just saying that to verify? Not sure. But he provided my W2 and all was good. 
 
For reference, we were DQd Jan 27th and got our IL April 13th.
 
His status still just says “Appointment”, but when the office told my husband he was approved, he said the system was down, but he would approve him later this afternoon. I hope that doesn’t mean there will be a delay in getting his passport back, but we’ll see. 
 
thank you again to everyone!!!

I was also approved on Monday! If I remember correctly, the only documents they asked for were my passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificates, one photo, and my wife's and joint sponsor's I-864's. Since I was DQ'ed Feb. 1st, I had only uploaded tax documents from 2021, and I hadn't uploaded anything at all since being DQ'ed. I had 2022 tax documents with me, but they never asked for them.
 
At the second window, he only asked fairly basic questions such as: How long have you been married? Is this the first and only marriage for both of you? Are you both living in Canada? How long has your wife been living in Canada? How many children do you have? Which countries have you travelled to in the last five years? Who is your joint sponsor? What does he do for a living? Why move to the US now? What is your occupation? He said the application all looked good, and he would approve it right away. He said processing time was 2 - 3 weeks and gave me a paper explaining how to track my package. I was only at that window maybe 10 minutes.
 
I waited in line outside about 50 minutes, got inside about 40 minutes after my appointment time, and was in the office about an hour and a half.
 
Now today I received an email stating that my passport had been shipped! I chose to have it shipped to our house since we are so far from their pick-up points. And now the tracking shows estimated delivery tomorrow.

Thank you! Ugh. I thought I had everything in order and then I realized that we didn't submit the 2022 tax return as we submitted our stuff in March before they were required and he was still collecting the docs. I'm nervous as hell now. 

We don't have it JUST yet. My husband has his notice of extension so we will upload that for now. We should have it back by our interview on August 8. I'll upload as soon as we get it!