bartek_rdz

Immigrant Visa Fee Paid: April 30, 2022

Date of Entry: May 1, 2022

Port of Entry: Peace Arch (Blaine-Douglas land crossing)

SSN Received: May 12, 2022

Case Status: Immigrant Visa Fee Payment Received

60 days without the status change so far. 

Anyone knows if crossing the land border instead of POE at the airport affects the GC processing times?

18 hours ago, Hawk Riders said:

@ErinD, @JAfromOHinON, @bartek_rdz, @maplehoney:

 

how were those interviews?

The interview went very well. My application was approved and I should get my passport back within next couple of days (the status is currently "ISSUED (with a note saying “Your visa is in final processing...").

One thing that took me off guard was the request for a photocopy of my Canadian PR card (I only had the original on me which they didn't want). Also, I totally forgot to write down my wife's new US phone number which wasn't really an issue but they did ask for it. Other than that they only requested original documents from me (marriage certificate, police check and birth certificate).

Hello everyone,

I have an interview for CR1 visa scheduled in few weeks at the consulate in Montreal. I was wondering, if my visa is approved can I travel to US as a tourist after my interview (without activating my CR1 visa)?

I have a valid B2 visa and a proof of ties for return to Canada. I planned to visit my wife before I received a letter with my interview date and have already booked plane tickets and time off work. I honestly didn't expect to receive the letter for another couple of months! I am very happy that things are moving forward faster than I expected, just trying to find a way not to forfeit plane ticket fares. I've heard that I could activate my CR1 visa and go visit my spouse but that could have potential implications if I still have to go back and work in Canada (which I do).

Thanks!