Twiz&Toz

I was approved yesterday! Woohoo! Thanks to everyone to helped us through this experience.
 
After 543 days, the interview was a breeze. Here’s a detailed recap, in the hopes that it will help some of you:
 
At 8:45 we arrived at the consulate. We were one hour early, on purpose, to avoid any setbacks, relax a little bit and see what others were doing. There was already a big line of people waiting to get inside. And my appointment was at 9:45, so we bought a coffee and breakfast at the Second Cup across the street. We sat down and waited until 9:35 to get in line. People there were all waiting for 9:00 and 9:15 (they were late for their interviews), as well as for 9:30 and 9:45. I recommend getting in line as soon as possible. The reason why is that you enter the consulate based on your appointment time and who is there first. For instance, there may be six people with appointments at 9:30, so you’ll want to be the first one in line for that group, so you can get in first, get interviewed first, and leave first. I've read before that security will give you trouble, but we encountered friendly security people and they seemed to realize they were running late, so they were okay with this. The more you know...    
At 10:35 I was allowed inside by security. I went through a very light version of airpot security. Shoes don’t have to come off, just pockets, metals and coat. They just asked me to turn off my cell phone and directed me to a lockbox where I placed my phone. I then locked the box myself, grabbed the key and placed it in my pocket. Then, I took the elevator up to the first floor and got in line for window 6, which had the person in front of me from the line downstairs. The lockbox is the size of a PO box. It can fit a several phones, watches, keys, etc. so don’t be afraid that it’s too small.  
At 10:40 I walked to window 6 and a nice lady took my passport and 2 photos. She gave me a ticket number and asked me to sit down until the number was called. There were 32 people ahead of me (I heard the security person on the phone) and there were 12 booths (but some were not available). Yes, they are busy!  
At 11:40 my number was called on the screen and I walked up to window 7. A nice man asked for my original documents and translations: Birth certificate and translation, Marriage certificate, Police certificate from Canada, Police certificate from my home country and translation. He confirmed my home address and phone number. Gave me the pamphlet about domestic violence to read. Gave me back my two passport photos. And asked me to wait some more.  
At 12:30 my number was called again on the screen and I walked up to window 2. A lovely lady asked me to tell her about my spouse and asked a few questions: Do you swear or affirm that everything in your application is true? Then place your right hand on the fingerprint scanner. Tell me about your spouse Where did you meet? When? When did you get married? What brought you to Canada? (I was born abroad) What do you do for a living? Will you continue doing this? What does your spouse do for a living? Where do you intend to live, once you move to the USA? Do you have any questions about the pamphlet? Then she said everything looked great with my application and intended to approve it today. She gave me a paper to track my passport and said I should have it back within 2-3 weeks (but from this forum, it seems they return it faster).  
At 12:35 I left the consulate, kissed my spouse and we walked back to the hotel. I called all family and friends to tell them the good news.  
We’re now back home and starting our packing! Thanks again to all our friends from VisaJourney, you've been great ❤️
 

Things I noticed today was a lot of ppl were missing docs showed up with backpacks. Also noticed a lot of ppl didn’t have there medicals in on time. I over preped just in case brought all my requested paperwork plus some. I also made sure to have all my originals and all original tax docs from 2019 and 2020 just case. This did save me in the end as they want to see them. I also brought proof of continued relationship so chat logs flight tickets ect. I wasn’t asked for them but you never know. I was asked the normal questions as everyone else I was asked if we had any kids and let them know we just had cats since they are our kids. I also brought copy of my husbands stuff eg birth certificate passport ect. I went a little ham but didn’t want to miss anything. My husband waited outside for me the whole time I’m not sure who was more nervous me or him lol. 

Approved !!!! 

I’m issued already too... dr office said the systems were glitched they had to fax mine in 

Approved !!!! 

Approved !!!! 

Approved !!!! 

Approved !!!! 

You will want the medical done at lest a week before the interview.

Nvm fail alarm drs office found away around it!!! Wooo 

Ugh got a called from the drs office looks like systems are broken in Montreal’s side and they haven’t been able to submit my medical. I’ll just be put on ap till that’s able to be submitted correct? 

It was one in Toronto but the issue they said was on the consulates side. They kept me up to date on what was going on and worked really hard to fix it for that 10/10. Also the medical was a breeze wasn’t even in the office for 20 X-ray took like 10 mins bloodwork well that’s another story lol 

It was one in Toronto but the issue they said was on the consulates side. They kept me up to date on what was going on and worked really hard to fix it for that 10/10. Also the medical was a breeze wasn’t even in the office for 20 X-ray took like 10 mins bloodwork well that’s another story lol 

Nvm fail alarm drs office found away around it!!! Wooo 

Ugh got a called from the drs office looks like systems are broken in Montreal’s side and they haven’t been able to submit my medical. I’ll just be put on ap till that’s able to be submitted correct? 

Woooo my husband had the paper worked saved on his pc. Still waiting for my medical from last Tuesday to be sent in :s 

Not 100% sure on that one but I was assume yes. They may think you are trying to move there and refuse entry. But I’m not 100% sure. 

Hope he is found soon. In my eyes that would be a valid for you to be expedited. You will paper work from a dr saying he needs you there. It never hurts to try. 

Mine just changed to final processing too!

Yes I agree I think things are speeding up. 

You will get an email with the time and date. You can change it how ever it may be months before you get another interview 

Don’t worry a lot of people never got the letter  

Hey folks
visa approved today 
Appointment was for 8:15 am the security guy took me inside around 8:03 security check then took the elevator to 1st floor went to window 6 where they take you passport and 2 passport size pictures.......... after that waiting for number to show up on screen after the lady was very nice she asked for original civil documents inculding the 2020 taxes took one more picture from me then she returned all 3 of them as they say it’s electronic now..........
after that called to window 11 nice gentleman asked 
1:- who is petitioner
2 :- where we met
3 :- any previous marriages 
4 :- what do i and my spouse does for living 
5 :- adress i will be living in states 
then he says everything on the files look good .... started to type something on system returns me my original documents and says he plans to approve my visa 
 
I’m confused he didn’t gave me any letter of WELCOME TO UNITED STATES , is it normal and tells me my passport would be back within 3-4 weeks ( which is much faster than that ) 

Received my passport back today!

No smart watches I know someone commented on that.