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  1. Hello everyone! For short version regarding IV interview questions, please proceed straight to red highlighted "Then the actual interview started!". Although I'm not an EB applicant, we went through the pain of waiting FOREVER and I really feel that. During that time we supported and helped each other, I feel obligated to share my experience. Most importantly, hang in there and keep up the hope - massive IL will be coming very soon as I believe FB backlog should be cleared very soon. Jun. 06, 2022 @ CST 9:55AM - IL received - interview scheduled for Jul. 22, 2022 @ 9:15AM. Jul. 11, 2022 @ CST 9:30AM - Appointment for physical exam; I'm done at 12:00PM due to Rogers network outage, they've to process the appointments booked before mine. I highly recommend Dr. Ian Zatzman in Vanghuan! He's really efficient and extremely friendly. Most importantly, blood work and X-ray can be done within the same building, so you don't need to run all over the city. Make sure bring your vaccination record or lab report showing immunization. The list is here: http://www.health1stmedical.ca/vaccination-table.html. Please be sure to get these vaccines beforehand to avoid any delay because Ian's office doesn't give any vaccines and you will have to do all listed vaccination before he can proceed with your medical report. Jul. 22, 2022 @ CST 9:00AM - I arrived at Second Cup Coffee across the Consulate and put my luggages (leaving everything behind except the file folder for IV interview) with my fiancé. She bought a coffee and waited there. Jul. 22, 2022 @ CST 9:10AM - I talked a nice and friendly security about my IV appointment at 9:15AM and he allowed me in. Handed in my passport to the receptionist. She gave a ticket and put a sticker at the back of my passport. Then I went through an airport-like security machine. Got to second floor and waited. After about 10mins, my ticket number was called, then I headed to Window 1 (not too sure about this). The guy asked me for original my passport (expired and new), PCCs (China & Canada), Birth Certificate & U.S. passport-sized photo (have it scanned and gave me back). He also asked me my legal status in Canada. After that, I was told to sit and wait. After about 15mins, I was called to Window 4. The VO was a really nice and friendly person. I said Good morning, sir and he greeted me Happy Friday. Then the actual interview started! He asked the following questions: what's my D.O.B,; Who petitioned for you; What's your petitioner's name and D.O.B; What do you do for living; Where do you live; Have you ever been to the U.S.; Have you ever been refused to the U.S.; What countries did you visit for the past five years; Did you ever visit your petitioner; How your petitioner got her Green Card; What your petitioner doing for living; How do you contact your petitioner and frequency; What's last entry into the U.S. and what did you do there; What's highest level of education; What do you study; etc. Basically asking questions covering my background and my petitioner's background. After answering these questions, the VO headed to his printer and got back with a white sheet 221g marking "additional processing is required". He told me that my case is neither approved nor refused and I should hear back from him within few weeks. Then he gave my Birth Certificate back but kept my both PCCs and passport. I got out the Consulate at exactly 10AM (9:15 - 10:00AM); I would say it was quite efficient. I got to Second Cup Coffee and used my cellphone to check CEAC which showed my case was refused. Aug. 02, 2022 @ CST 2:13PM - My CEAC status was updated but still showed refused. Aug. 04, 2022 @ CST 1:24PM - My CEAC status was updated but still showed refused. Aug. 04, 2022 @ CST 3:45PM - My CEAC status was updated to issued. I'm still waiting for my passport to be sent back to me; I'll update when I get it. Regards,
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    Help!! F2B under 221(g)

    I'm Chinese passport holder. I believe this's one of the reasons.
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    Help!! F2B under 221(g)

    Sorry, I forgot to mention - no docs are required from me and medical arrived before my interview.
  4. Greetings, I had immigrant visa interview (Category: F2B, DQ: Aug. 28, 2020, PD: Jun. 16, 2015) in Montreal on Jul. 22 morning. The CO asked me a lot of questions and the actual interview lasted about 10mins. After interview was done, he retained my PCCs & passport and I was given a white paper (221g marking - additional processing is required). All docs were good, he didn't need anything from me and medical result arrived couple days before my interview. He also said I should hear back from him within one week, which is today. So far, I still haven't any update in CEAC which still shows "Refused". I have U.S. B1/B2 visa and had frequent U.S. entries and exits; I'm holding Canadian PR in Canada; I also google my name & used name, it turned out both came back with something related to rocket & electronic technologies. Could anyone elaborate should it be a problem? What's the process of being 221(g)? Any experience? Any input is highly appreciated!! Thank you in advance.
  5. Same question here. Not sure, do we have to upload updated docs to CEAC? In the Consulate's website, I didn't see anything regarding uploading updated docs... Can anyone advise please?
  6. Yeah, you're very welcome. Just to want to share my insights and to relieve depression as I totally feel the anxiety of waiting so long. Below assumption is based on VB stays the same and won't advance for next couple months. I see the tracking sheet that F2B DQ'ed in Nov. 2020 got IL. My friend DQ‘ed in Apr. 2021 is not eligible for IL. So, there should be around 4 - 5 months of DQ F2B cases to go; maybe the other FB categories follow similar pattern. Conservatively speaking, if the post process 2 months of DQ FB cases per month, FB backlog should be cleared at most 3 months. However, that's just my own option. Hopefully it's true! 😁
  7. Sorry, to clarify - all I know is F2B, not sure the other categories (F1, F3 & F4); maybe they're similar?! Anyways, my two cents - EB cases will be processed by the post within few months. Good luck all! 😃
  8. No problem. This is just my two cents. I reached this conclusion because VB has been stagnate for almost one year. Even though many are DQ'ed, not everyone's PD is current.
  9. Hi Van21202, We should be looking at VB chart A represents who gets IV interview provided she/ he is DQ'ed. VB chart B represents who can submit documents to CEAC for being DQ'ed. Anyone who is prior to the date posted in VB chart A is eligible to receive IL provided she/ he is DQ'ed. Anyone who is after the date posted in VB chart B is not eligible to pay fees and submit documents. In my friend's example, even though she was DQ'ed on Apr. 2021, her PD is Oct 2015. Thus, she's not eligible to get her IL.
  10. Theoretically speaking, provided that anyone who is DQ’ed AND PD is current, she/ he is eligible for an interview as long as the post can handle within its resources.
  11. I personally believe MTL post will deal with EB cases very soon; maybe next 2-3 months. As per tracking sheet, the post sent IL to FB cases DQ’ed on Dec. 2020. Please note the premises for sending an IL are 1). You’re DQ’ed. 2). Your PD is current. As far as I know, visa bulletin for FB have been stagnant for almost a year; so there shouldn’t be many cases that are eligible for IL after cases DQ’ed Dec. 2020. For example, my friend is F2B too with DQ date Apr. 2021 but her PD isn’t current yet. So, keep up the hopes. Massive amount of IL for EB will be coming soon! Cheers.
  12. Hi @Blueeyes1989, just wondering, I confirmed with clinic that they'll take your photos and don't need to bring extra photos... I guess we just need to bring two photos outlined in the checklist.
  13. It's good to see MTL is issuing more, which indicates they're trying to reduce the backlog. At least, they're working, not taking vacations... LOL Maybe you're right; EB people DQ'ed on Mar. 2020 are exceptionally high and that's why IL is stagnated...
  14. Good morning, May visa stats is available now: MAY 2022 - IV Issuances by Post and Visa Class.pdf (state.gov).
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    Register for Courier

    I chose pick-up point as I maybe moving.
  16. I believe there're less cases for F2A/ F2B and hence they got IL sooner than other class? That's just my two cents.
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    Past-interview?

    I tried to register courier but there's no Manitoba (MB). What can I do in this case?
  18. Hi guys, I need a little help here. I'm trying to register for courier but in drop-down menu below, there's no Manitoba (MB). What should I do in this case? Thank you in advance.
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    Past-interview?

    Yes, I'll bring my DL and PR card with me. Just wondering, if my interview is on Jul. 22, I do my medical exam on Jul. 11 with Dr. Ian Zatzman in Ontario. Can the result be available to the Consulate on time? Thank you!
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    Past-interview?

    Thank you for your response!
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    Past-interview?

    Hello everyone, I’ve a quick question - can I leave Montreal for my home once I’m done my interview at the consulate? Do I need to stay in Montreal for couple more days for some administrative stuff? Thank you in advance!
  22. Quick question - can I leave Montreal for my home once I finish my interview at the consulate? Do I need to stay in Montreal for couple more days for administrative stuff? Thank you in advance!
  23. Hi guys, I'm preparing for the interview on Jul. 22 and have gathered below docs. Do I miss something here? If so, please advise. Thank you in advance.
  24. Thank you very much! I’ll keep everyone posted how everything goes.
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