AJ19962346

Yes, they should tell why they want to visit ( tourism) . If your dad has a job it means he has a strong root to go back to India. Shouldn’t be any problem. File DS-160. Lot of videos available online about the process. 

That depends on the country where you got married.  Please look up the reciprocity schedule for the location where you got married/administration issuing the certificate.
 
https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country.html

I got my IL today!! We were DQ'd on July 9th, 2024, interview is January 16th, 2025!! I wasn't expecting to get it this soon! 😭

Just been approved, I told the interviewer about my new role and contract, he just said he didn't need to see it.

I was planning on just taking it to the interview, my current one has already been DQ'd so didn't want to update incase it wasn't mentioned at the interview 

Upload a complete new financial package.  Hint...edit the existing PDF file instead of starting over. Maybe a 5 minute task.

Wait until you have an interview date, and then update by uploading a new one.

Well they can contract you out and then you do something that way. I don't know how that part works but that was something other members have done.
Oh no they will treat you as a non resident to squeeze every last cent they can out of you. Especially when you sell that house. 

After moving you need to file this form: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/services/forms-publications/forms/nr73.html
asking CRA to determine your residency status.  When you get the determination, you can provide it to your Canadian employer with it (you might be EI or OAS exempt, for example).  
 
However, before moving, or making any decision, I would consult with a fiscal accountant.   
 
 

The day you enter the US you are a US PR and no longer a Canadian resident. For CRA they will be told when you file your taxes and mark your entry date on your tax returns.
 
If your employer is willing to tax you as a non resident employee then yes. Make sure you also no longer use the Canadian health care system, even though you are taxed for it. As you will not be a resident of Canada and can no longer use the system. Yes it sucks as you will continue to pay for it. Now if your employer offers dental that is separate from Health Canada and you can use those benefits. 
 
If you have a house to sell it is best sell before your endorse your visa. The tax hit, and hassles from moving before the sale have been talked about year after year. 

@Vicnic June 2023 or 2024, were you DQ?
 
  I was DQ June 18, 2024 and waiting for IL. Hopefully, it will come before the end of the year.
 
It seems like Montreal is only sending out IL for November (April 15th DQ). That's 7 months between DQ to interview.

Anyone get the letter today ?
no IL it seems 
I am so done with all this BS …. Sigh 
I’m not expecting letter till November 
it’s getting harder and harder to stay positive 
this whole process has taken years off my life 

They seem to have covered a bigger range of days. From Reddit and a facebook messenger group I'm on, the latest DQ date we've seen is April 8th. Congrats @MySelf23!!

We received an IL dated for September 17th for our expedited interview. The only reason this happened was I got the state senator to reach out to the consulate. 

Thanks so much for letting us know ...

@randnev
@Vicnic
@AJ19962346
@MySelf23
@gmprive
 
 
So in another thread, this is what someone posted when I suggested that Montreal is taking long to schedule CR1 appointments because they are clearing family preference and employment categories.
 
 “Official policy of the US State Department is that CR1/IR1 visas are to be prioritized (tier 1), and directs embassies to not do what you describe.  If the Montreal Embassy is doing that, they are violating official US government policy.
 
I would advise the original poster to reach out to their congressman (US senator or house rep), and have them inquire about the case.  A bunch of us did that at the Seoul Embassy, when they suddenly decided to stop scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews.  After they were contacted by several congressmen, they started rapidly scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews again.  But getting your congressmen involved may be the best hope to force the embassy officials and/or NVC to behave in accountable manner.”
 
If anyone reaches out to their senator, here’s screenshots that you can use as proof that they’ve been processing family preferences and employment category faster than immediate relatives. 
 
 
 
 

Immigration is a privilege.  You could go to the US or a shorter wait would have been for your hubs to come to you in Canada.  For reasons all your own, you guys chose the US.  
 
Again, it's overwhelming in this moment, but it's not the end of the world. 
 
I had to pack up my kids and pets, leave our family home in the States and move back to Canada for 18 months while our case was pending (I initially was in the US on an L1 visa and that's how I met hubs) and had been for months already.  So, I know the carrying costs of 2 households, plus vehicles in 2 countries, plus schooling, etc.  My stress was whether or not I could extend my lease (2 times, no less) and keep my kids in the same school as their American schooling had already been interrupted.  My older child was a year ahead but we were too late to write challenge placement tests.  My younger neurodivergent child wasn't receiving the same supports that had been made available in the US and the administrators in Canada weren't interested in working with the team in the US to provide the best solutions for effective learning in the classroom.  I didn't have my best friend and team player by my side to help navigate all of it either, because we were separated.  It was messy.  It was challenging.  
 
But, we managed.  
 
I found a rental house.  I furnished said rental house (thank you, Kijiji!), I found a vehicle.  I enrolled everyone in school.  I managed the household.  I worked full time.  When the time FINALLY came, I booked flights and dragged two kids across the country to Montreal for medicals and interviews.  I sold the furnishings I'd purchased 18 months previous. I packed up the bits of Canada from this 18 month stay we decided were too important to leave behind and I moved back to the family home we missed.  Oh, and we entered the US on April Fool's Day when technically the border was closed due to covid.  
 
Everyone has an immigration story.  Some stories are less eventful than others, but everyone has some challenge they have to overcome.  Montreal is a slow consulate and that's been documented for many years now.  2 years is pretty average and when you do come out on the other side, you'll realize the struggle was worth it and it really was a blip.  Try to find the small wins and silver linings when you can or you'll end up down the rabbit hole of disappointment and despair.  You're literally in the home stretch, waiting for an interview.  Don't take the rabbit hole!  

I know it seems like a mountain, but in the grander scale of things, this is but a blip in time.  You are married to your person...you have a whole lifetime to live.  This is a tiny fraction of the time you'll have together.  I know it's challenging to pivot your thinking to the long game, but once you do, things are a bit easier.  Win one game, or look at winning the championship...the championship is that much sweeter. 
 
Chin up - finish line IS coming!

I understand you dear .. i am going through the same situation... 
Every day i am in stress , dont feel like doing anything , whenever i see my other couple friends enjoying i am full in tears 😭  i miss my spouse .. and its getting extremely hard .. to wait this long .. 4 months to mark we got Dqed and no sign of interview .. 

I know it’s so hard - I get so jealous of couples who LIVE together … I keep telling hubby I got married to share our lives together , not be alone
hopefully you are only a few months away.
i had a full meltdown when I saw April 25 as the potential interview date  adding 10 months. Post DQ is sure a kick in the gut 

Usually a consulate will not take a transfer unless you're a resident in the country you're attempting to transfer to.  If you're remaining in Canada to work, London might not accept the transfer for this reason.  Waiting sucks, but it is what it is and you don't want to mess anything up and add even more waiting to the process. 

Anyone alive out there ?? This wait is excruciating for me .. 
I had a meltdown today - if they continue with only processing half a month I am a long way out …. Can one part of this please go faster .

Congratulations glad you got your interview letter..

Oh I’m relieved. I got my letter this morning instead of yesterday!! DQ March 12. My interview is on sept 4

That’s an understatement lol. I’m heartbroken. I really hope I didn’t get skipped and will be part of the next batch