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Hi there, I entered the U.S. on a CR1 immigrant visa on Friday at the Montreal airport. The CBP agent in secondary processing at the airport told me they do not stamp visas anymore as a temporary proof of admission pending the green card. He said to instead just print my I94 record with the admission number on it as a proof of legal entry. However, I can't get an I94 record showing my admission. When I run it with my passport number, it said my last entry was months ago on a B2 visa. When I try to get a I94 with my alien number, there is no record. any help would be appreciated.
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Hi there, I entered the U.S. on a CR1 immigrant visa on Friday at the Montreal airport. The CBP agent in secondary processing at the airport told me they do not stamp visas anymore as a temporary proof of admission pending the green card. He said to instead just print my I94 record with the admission number on it as a proof of legal entry. However, I can't get an I94 record showing my admission. When I run it with my passport number, it said my last entry was months ago on a B2 visa. When I try to get a I94 with my alien number, there is no record. any help would be appreciated. -
Correct, we emailed the general montreal-IV address and we mailed the physical letters to the mailing address listed on the consulate's website while addressing them specifically to some of the names on that list.
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We looked at the lawsuits that were filed against the Montreal consulate, and we contacted the parties that were sued as we believed they had some decisional power. This included the consul general and chief of mission.
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Hi folks, just wanted to give an update Interview 08/04, given DS-5535. No apparent reason, Canadian born without a history of international travel. Working in the finance sector for reputable employers. My wife (the petitioner) suspected it might be because she has an online presence as a conservative/republican, but who knows. I also suspect it might be because I've done a few back and forth to visit my wife in the U.S. over the last year. Could also be just random. On 08/04 and 08/05, my wife and I contacted the consulate. We reminded them that earlier this year, the consulate had approved our expedited interview request as my wife has a life-threatening condition. We sent the doctor's note again and waited. On 08/05, the consulate acknowledged the receipt of the DS 5535, but did not say anything else. Early last week, we sent a few physical letters in the mail specifically addressed to higher-ups in the consulate, and their IV processing division. The case updated on 08/05, 08/08 and 08/09 but still said refused. On 08/10, the status updated to issued, and I received a tracking number that very day. On 08/11, I received my passport with the approved visa in it. All in all, we don't know whether it was our emails or our physical letters that generated a movement in our case, but we feel very blessed. We were in AP for 6 days which appears to be an anomaly, likely because of the petitioner's life-threatening condition. Our thoughts are with those that are still stuck in AP for no apparent reason. There's some case law arguing that family separation is a form of irreparable harm. I suggest perhaps trying to get in touch with the consulate's higher-ups and making a case for your current situation. Not sure if that's what helped us but it's worth a shot.
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Also has anyone had their status updated? mine was updated 08/05, 08/08 and 08/09, still says refused
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Well they're still answering but they removed it from their website, so I wouldn't be surprised if they stopped responding eventually
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Let me get this straight... I contacted the Consulate's new email address (now the only address on their website, canada_contactus+ca+info+en@visaops.net). They answered saying that email address was only for "visa appointment scheduling service" and they could not answer any questions regarding other subjects. Does this mean the Montreal consulate is effectively removing any way to get in touch with their visa processing units?
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No, sometimes I get one but most time I don't, and they end up responding a few days later.
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Has anyone here tried to bring this issue to the media? I think those who have been waiting 60+ days should contact some reporters who specialize in immigration/homeland security as this could be quite a story. Hard to believe they are leaving people in the dark for months without any specified reason and separating them from their family. Could be worth a try to get things moving as the media has a lot of influence. https://www.nytimes.com/by/miriam-jordan https://www.nytimes.com/by/eileen-sullivan https://www.nytimes.com/by/dan-bilefsky
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This makes me think I was flagged by their system since the officer seemed genuine. He asked me very few questions because my application was pretty straight forward. No prior marriages, no criminal history, Canadian born and raised, never travelled internationally... but for some reason, maybe just entirely randomly, the system flagged it. I'm just gutted honestly, I don't know if I have the fortitude to wait more months now. I'm already dreading the fact that I'll probably have to file for WoM
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Walked out of the interview today with the officer telling me he would approve my visa and I could expect it within 2 weeks. No documents missing or anything. I was so happy. Then a few hours later, I got the DS 5535 email. I am devastated looking at this thread and seeing the kind of delays people are experiencing. We were approved for an expedited request as my wife has a life-threatening condition. Obviously this does not matter to them. I have never travelled outside Canada or the U.S. Both my parents are French Canadians. I don't work in a sensitive field. I have a pretty uncommon French Canadian name. I work in finance and banking, I have a security clearance from Quebec's National Assembly... It makes no sense. I can't put into words how I feel today. Just the worst.
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I just got a DS 5535 in my email reception... I am absolutely sickened. just when I thought I was done with this grueling process. I've never travelled outside of Canada or the U.S. I was born to two Canadian parents. I do not understand this.
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I was DQ'd April 14, and got my interview date somewhere in June for August 4th.
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Hi folks, just got out of my interview and thought I would let you know how everything went. first of all, my interview was at 9:15am but I arrived in Montreal at 7:30 just to make sure I could find parking. Found a street parking spot and paid for the maximum time allowed which was 2 hours. the spots filled up very fast so make sure you get there pretty early. all the spots seemed to be taken by like 8am. I went to the Second Cup coffee shop right by the consulate and killed some time. Security guard let me in around 9am, fifteen minutes before my scheduled interview. had to go through security and store my car keys in a secure locker. waited around 1h to be called for the first time where I was asked for: - my birth certificate - my mariage certificate - my police certificate - my wife's tax return - a passport photo of myself and my passport, of course. approx 20 minutes later, I was called for the second time for the interview where I was asked: - my wife's name - where and when we met - if I visited any countries in the past five years (other than the U.S.) - if this was my first mariage (yes) - if I had children (I don't) and that was it. the interview itself lasted approx 2 minutes. the officer then told me he would be approving my visa and I would receive it within about 2 weeks. status shows 'refused' currently but I understand this is standard procedure. all in all, the interview is a very easy process if you are prepared with the right documents, and the staff at the consulate is very friendly.
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Where did you do your medical? I got mine from Dr. Lyndon in Toronto and they did not ask for proof of vaccinations except for COVID.
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I live in Montreal but had to drive to Toronto to get my medical. I was able to get an appointment a week after I got in touch with Dr. Lyndon. It's a lot of driving in a day but it will save you some very lengthy delays afterwards
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Maybe this has to do with the fact that the consulate scheduled my interview, not the NVC because it was expedited by the Montreal consulate (although the delays were the same), because I cannot seem to register my interview on the website. When I created my account and followed the steps on the FAQ, it just led to a page (see first screenshot) which asked me to "schedule my interview" (no spots available). So I can't seem to register my interview on the website, my only option is to "schedule it".
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Thanks, that answers my second question but I'm left with the "Schedule Appointment" status
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And just to be sure, those who received an appointment date for a CR1 visa from the Montreal consulate should select the first option, correct?
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Hi folks, Can anyone enlighten me on the courier registration service? I've created an account as instructed but it is asking me to schedule an appointment, while my appointment has already been scheduled by the Montreal Consulate. Have I done something wrong?
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The approval email was from the NVC and said something along the lines of: 'The Montreal Embassy is willing to expedite your interview once all your documents have been reviewed'. We then confirmed with the embassy that we were indeed on track for an expedited interview. But our delays are the same as unexpedited interviewees. I have messaged the embassy to see if it's a mistake but I doubt it. They don't seem to be taking the expedited process seriously even when it relates to a life-threatening condition.
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That's what they approved us for as well but it had no effect on the delays.
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Finally got our interview letter. Despite being approved for an expedited interview due to a life-threatening condition by the Montreal embassy, our delays were as long if not longer than others who were not expedited. Lesson of the story: the expedited interview in Montreal is pretty much useless. DQ: April 14 IL: June 16 Interview Date: August 4
