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CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Thats what I thought too. But we have already done my husbands medical, back in August the reason being is at the time we thought it only took 3 months to get appointment so we figured get it done....maybe if someone from Montreal actually reads these posts then they know that already so they know we don't need all that much time. I am a little worried about not getting an email regarding his appointmet. I emailed them last monday and havent had a reply in regards to that either. So who knows the method behing the madness. I gave up trying to figure it out. Now Im just going with the flow. Its actually to our benefit that the medical is done because we don't have to worry about driving to Toronto in winter but... We are driving to Montreal!!!!!!!!! YUK


I know it doesn't help much now, but apparently, its been pretty nice in Montreal lately. my hubby is there visiting family. He said its nice in Montreal.... and its NEVER nice here in winter! I was there over the New Year holiday and even though it snowed for 3 days straight, the roads were still passable.
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-01-09 21:54:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (trailmix @ Nov 9 2009, 12:00 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>


Congratulations redmen!


Thanks trailmix! kicking.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-09 12:38:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I got my case complete e-mail today! kicking.gif

No "real" RFE's.

Now to patiently wait in line for an interview with Montreal... crying.gif

Edited by redmen99, 09 November 2009 - 11:50 AM.

redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-09 11:48:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (LeprechaunSean @ Nov 8 2009, 05:41 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (CanAmerican @ Nov 8 2009, 02:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (LeprechaunSean @ Nov 8 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
HHmmm......I see Canam is bringing wedding pics. Anyone heard of a married couple with a child being asked for evidence for marriage? like pics, etc...



I'm bringing a few wedding pics to show that there was a ceremony incase they ask. The rest of the pica are just from random visits . I feel like I should have more than little. That probably won't even ask to see them. But u never know.


Yeah no harm in bringing them. At least then you've got them if they ask....think I'll do the same....better safe than sorry


I'm wondering if it matters if pictures are printed on photo paper or if its ok if they are printed on regular paper. The pics I submitted with the I-130 were just two pictures on each sheet of regular 8 1/2 X 11 paper from a color printer. I was hoping to save money and use those for the interview.

Edited by redmen99, 08 November 2009 - 07:37 PM.

redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-08 19:36:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (CanAmerican @ Oct 30 2009, 03:17 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I was going through the photocopies of my paperwork(s) Ive submitted and I was looking at my criminal record search. Turns out I had only had the search done for my maiden name (which is what is on my passport and all ID's) but not for my married name (which is on the Visa application as well). So I went and got ANOTHER criminal check done JUST IN CASE. So Im hoping this covers everything. I just went to the local police station and it says it searches the National Repository for Criminal Records in Canada.

Can someone tell me if I'm ok for the criminal check now?

Also, I lived at a different address for about 2 years (within the same province) during school. Do I have to get a check from that municipality as well?


I think as long as it is Canada-wide you are fine. My husbands form says

"THIS CRIMINAL INFORMATION REQUEST PROVIDES RECORDS OF CRIMINAL CONVICTIONS, AS THE RECORDS EXIST ON THE CANADIAN POLICE INFORMATION CENTRE (CPIC). PLEASE NOTE THAT CONVICTIONS CAN TAKE 12-18 MONTHS TO BE REGISTERED ON THIS DATABASE."

I hope that's what they need... It took almost a month to come in... Stupid Durham Regional Police.... whistling.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-30 14:46:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (Wyatt's Torch @ Oct 27 2009, 01:07 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good call on adding an EP distinction there.

SierraTango and Redmen99 are both EP too.


My 230 was emailed in this morning 10/27...

Thank you trailmix for updating this. It really is a huge help!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-27 12:42:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (trailmix @ Oct 20 2009, 02:32 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>




Member...........NOA2......Case# @NVC.....Mailed I-864....Mailed DS-230....RFE....Done @NVC....Interview...DTI
AnaGRicky.IR5..12/08/07.....--/--/--........06/20/08........--/--/--........N.....04/29/09.....08/11/09....104
to_hope........07/08/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....11/26/08.....03/15/09....109
thebradshaws...08/18/08.....08/22/08........09/08/08........09/26/08........-.....11/05/08.....01/13/09.... 72
Rexalite.......09/03/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....02/05/09.....05/07/09.... 91
Shiri..........09/12/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........Y.....12/01/08.....03/24/09....113
sly_wolf.......09/17/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........-.....10/30/08.....01/07/09.... 69
Shaesta........--/--/--.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/05/08.....03/26/09....111
ohmy...........11/07/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....02/20/09.....05/15/09.... 84
Reeena..DCF....11/07/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........01/04/09........N.....01/04/09.....04/24/09....110
Travis&Kim.....12/01/08.....12/04/08........12/27/08........12/27/08........Y.....01/14/09.....04/16/09.... 92
jonesg111......12/22/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....03/24/09.....06/17/09.... 85
Steve_Treible..12/--/08.....04/--/09........04/--/09........--/--/--........Y.....06/04/09.....10/26/09....144
carslo.........01/06/09.....01/12/09........03/21/09........03/21/09........N.....04/07/09.....06/22/09.... 76
Moosker........01/06/09.....01/13/09........01/28/09........02/12/09........Y.....02/25/09.....05/19/09.... 83
OBX............01/20/09.....01/26/09........02/07/09........02/07/09........N.....02/13/09.....05/12/09.... 88
A&M............01/21/09.....01/23/09........02/03/09........02/18/09........N.....02/26/09.....05/20/09.... 83
thedawghouse...02/--/09.....05/--/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....06/19/09.....11/18/09....152
Argent.........02/03/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....03/13/09.....05/26/09.... 74
elsoar..DCF....02/03/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--........N.....03/17/09.....06/18/09.... 93
svirac.........02/23/09.....02/26/09........03/05/09........03/24/09........N.....04/15/09.....06/02/09.... 48
Greenhaus......02/--/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....07/14/09
Serendipity....03/05/09.....03/10/09........03/23/09........04/01/09........N.....04/23/09.....08/13/09....112
Holliday.......03/19/09.....04/03/09........04/10/09........04/27/09........N.....05/07/09.....08/19/09....104
cmls...........03/20/09.....04/07/09........04/18/09........04/28/09........N.....05/08/09.....08/07/09.... 91
SomberCat......03/25/09.....04/10/09........04/17/09........04/21/09........Y.....05/20/09.....08/19/09.... 91
Dalene.........03/05/09.....03/19/09........05/06/09........05/06/09........Y.....06/22/09.....11/23/09....154
Brocku00.......03/--/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....04/24/09.....08/12/09....110
BradnKim.......04/01/09.....04/20/09........04/29/09........05/01/09........Y.....06/24/09.....11/25/09....154
bradleyboy.....04/15/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....05/11/09.....08/12/09.... 93
eklondon.......04/17/09.....04/17/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....07/24/09
americana2009..04/20/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..07/23/09.....11/18/09....118
hisgirl........04/17/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....07/30/09
Avery..DCF.....05/05/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..06/03/09.....10/13/09....132
Lilsmor..DCF...05/11/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..06/25/09.....11/12/09....140
Canamerican....--/--/--.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....06/16/09.....11/16/09....153
LeprechaunSean.06/23/09..<-date filed I-130.--/--/--........--/--/--..sent pkt3>..07/30/09
lgg............06/25/09.....07/08/09........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....08/12/09
Bern...........07/14/09.....08/11/09
Sierratango....07/14/09.....--/--/--........07/28/09........--/--/--........-.....08/27/09.....10/13/09.... 47
Malrothien.....07/15/09.....07/23/09........--/--/--........08/28/09........Y
La Souris......07/30/09.....08/14/09
redBlue........08/13/09.....08/17/09........09/12/09........09/16/09........-.....09/26/09
Wyatt's Torch..10/01/09.....10/14/09


Timeline page for 2007 and 2008 interviews Montreal: link

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview


Can you add me to this list as well? My timeline is in my signature and on the timeline link. Thanks!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-20 21:15:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (BradnKim @ Oct 1 2009, 07:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
We got our email yesterday that we have a Montreal Interview Appt. on Nov. 25! Guess we will miss Thanksgiving in the US! star_smile.gif


Congrats!!! kicking.gif

You can have Turkey anytime! An interview is much much sweeter then any turkey. good.gif

Edited by redmen99, 01 October 2009 - 08:17 PM.

redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-01 20:17:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (Darnell @ Oct 1 2009, 04:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey - any of your I-130 filers get in on the new NVC electronic processing stuff ??? Montreal was recently added (September or August, maybe ). Guangzhou was added in May of this year - I've been watching things FLY..


I'm going to be doing that once the NVC sends me my email... ClockWatch2.gif Sierratango did it, and he really flew through and got an interview date fast. good.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-01 15:49:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 1 2009, 12:28 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey Redmen99...
who knows, right? I'm basically thinking it'll be January for us. WOOHOOO! Nothing better than moving in the dead of winter or trying to travel to really awesome, snowy places like Montreal and such. wink.gif

Well, it is what it is, right?
Good luck to you all and we'll keep each other posted, k?
biggrin.gif
PS, looking back at 2008, I see that a whole PILE of interviews were scheduled in December... all the way til the 18th so...
Just looking for signs of hope, people!


January would work! He has family in Montreal, so that part is not a problem, but the darn snow they have there! We spent the last two new years holidays there and it was so cold that my shoes literally fell apart on New Years Eve last year. When we left the party, I had no soles on my shoes. Thankfully we were able to catch a cab back to the hotel as there was no way I could have walked back with all the snow on the ground.

The good news though, is that after approved, he has six months to get down here, so he can hopefully pick a weekend with no lake effect snow driving through upstate NY.

Now the NVC just needs to get a move on and let me electronically file my paperwork. whistling.gif

Good luck to all! good.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-01 12:23:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
QUOTE (lgg @ Oct 1 2009, 11:31 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Man, it's just our luck that the waiting times have jumped up SO drastically.

Hey, does anyone know if they schedule interviews over Christmas/December? I'm afraid that this backlog was caused by Summer breaks (I really don't know) and I wonder if the same thing'll happen with Xmas breaks and such... .

Thanks all...
biggrin.gif

OH yeah and could all you guys how got interviews fill in the table? That'd be really helpful as a visual...
:}


I'm wondering this too. Didn't they take December off last year?

I'm very happy they are scheduling November interview dates. My biggest fear after getting our NOA2 so fast is that we would be scheduled for an interview while we are in the Dominican renewing our vows at the end of November and into December. Thanks NVC for being so far behind! blink.gif mad.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-01 11:19:00
CanadaSSN arrival after POE inquiry

I thought that stamp in your passport worked as a temp Green Card until the REAL one arrived??????? Can anyone clarrify???


Correct. The stamp in your passport is your temp Green Card and its good for a year. However, you can't work in the states until you have a Social Security number as your employer needs that number for tax purposes.
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-02-10 20:02:00
CanadaDon't you love it when...
When you go on Priceline for hotel rooms in Buffalo for a weekend and end up getting the Hyatt on Main Street for $100 total for 2 nights! Hello Buffalo, see you at the end of February!
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-02-18 16:06:00
CanadaCanada/US Crossing with Vehicle Letter

hey redmen:did u also advise them that the compliance letter should indicate whether or not ur call has a recall...there is no check mark for that on the form...I own mazda too..will be sending the form shortly...


I didn't see anywhere that recall info is needed to Import your car. It is my understanding that it is only needed if you are Importing a car into Canada, not into the US although some manufacturers send both. So, no I didn't ask for it.
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-02-24 11:56:00
CanadaCanada/US Crossing with Vehicle Letter
For anyone with a Mazda that wants to import it to the US.

I just called Mazda and they directed me to their website to fill out a form to be faxed in.

The form can be found here: http://www.mazdausa....mp_exp_form.pdf

The message said that you will get your letter in 10 business days while the form says it takes approximately 20 days. It also looks like they email it to you unless you specify otherwise. Best part, it looks like there is no charge!
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-02-18 11:55:00
Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussionhelp my husband doesnt want to file taxes!!

Just file married filing seperatly... no problems for you... However, it might trigger a check on your hubby. But I would not omit filing as it will cost you BIG TIME years down the road if you do not file... Plus, depending on what you earned/paid in taxes, you could get a refund...

But it is perfectly OK to file married filing seperatly


Exactly what christeen said. Many people don't files taxes in fear that they will have to pay. The IRS eventually catches up to those people and impose high fees and interest on money owed and those people can possibly face time in jail. It is simply not worth it, especially if you are here on a green card. Do the right thing and file your taxes.
redmen99FemaleCanada2010-03-22 14:19:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Help needed for piece of mind
Thanks for the replies. I have been using that Guide and it is so helpful. I guess I just wanted piece of mind to make sure I'm reading it correctly.

Thanks again!!! reading.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-07-21 10:07:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresCR-1 Help needed for piece of mind
Hello everyone,

I am sorry if this info is already on here and if it is, if someone can give me the link I would much appreciate it.

My husband (Canadian) and I (US) got married last month. I am finalizing all the documents to begin the process of getting him here. We are going the CR-1 route so that he can start to work as soon as he is able to move here. I just want to be certain that I have everything straight in my head for the first process.

So I need to file the I-130 along with the the G-325-A forms filled out by both of us and the filing fee. My supporting documentation is:

1. 1 Passport Style Photo for both of us
2. Copy of my birth certificate and passport
3. Copy of Marriage Certificate
4. Copy of his Divorce Certificate
5. 2 Affidavits of friends who were at our wedding
6. Affidavit from me stating the relationship is real and describing our relationship
7. Copies of photos from different places of me and my husband (about 20 pics)
8. Copies of wedding photos (about 12 pics)
9. Printed copies of a few yahoo messenger conversations and emails (most important ones of our relationship like when he asked me to be his girlfriend, his first email to me, etc. We talked every day on messenger for hours. Do I really need every conversation or would a good assortment from our relationship work?)
10. Airline receipts showing trips we took together or to visit each other

We don't have anything in both our names because we have not been able to do that since he does not have a SSN yet. So is there anything else I'm missing? I'm starting to second guess myself and nerves are setting in and I don't want to miss anything.

Oh, and a question about the I-130. I'm not sure how to answer question 22. "Complete the information below if your relative is in the US and will apply for adjustment of status......" He still lives in Canada and only comes here to visit. Do I need to fill this out, or can I just answer N/A? Is my thinking correct that since he maintains a residence in Canada that he doesn't need to file for Adjustment of Status for a CR-1 visa or am I really confused? helpsmilie.gif

Thank you to everyone for their help and setting my mind at ease. I'm sure you can all understand I just want to be with my husband and don't want to mess anything up.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-07-20 16:50:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmailing out I-130!!!
QUOTE (Paris Heart @ Aug 5 2009, 06:10 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (redmen99 @ Aug 5 2009, 05:09 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Now I'm going to stress out over this. I just sent my package today and just clumped everything together with one huge binder clip except I paperclipped the check to the application. I did include a cover letter that detailed everything what was enclosed.

Hope its ok.... unsure.gif



Good luck new filers, learn to breath in this process, you will be fine!!!!



Thanks... We've just started and already I'm stressing out.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-05 17:13:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresmailing out I-130!!!
Now I'm going to stress out over this. I just sent my package today and just clumped everything together with one huge binder clip except I paperclipped the check to the application. I did include a cover letter that detailed everything what was enclosed.

Hope its ok.... unsure.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-05 17:09:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresThe Journey Begins...
I sent mine in on August 5th!

Congrats to us all for getting the first part done! I was so nervous sending it in and waiting for it to arrive and the check just cleared my back account today. Talk about nervous!

I started getting all my paperwork together while I was waiting for things for the I-130 application... so now I just feel like I'm waiting and waiting and waiting some more.

I look forward to following everyone's timeline and sharing frustrations together!


redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-17 15:11:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresLetters for bona fide marriage proof
I used the third party affidavit from the wiki page on this site: http://www.visajourn...x.php/Affidavit

I had two friends that were at our wedding sign them and have them notarized. Other then that I sent pictures of us together at various places and a few wedding pictures as proof of our relationship.

The wiki pages are so very helpful and give you more information then the instructions. http://www.visajourn...x.php/Main_Page

Good luck to you!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-18 11:35:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresVisa Approved!!!!
Congrats!

kicking.gif good.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-17 14:52:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSimple civil marriage prior to religious wedding ceremony for CR-1 purposes
My husband and I had a small ceremony in the US in June to get the ball rolling on his CR-1 visa. My family and a few mutual friends were there as witnesses. We are having another ceremony (vow renewal) in the Dominican in November and that will be the anniversary we celebrate. But as far as USCIS and this whole process goes, our wedding anniversary is June.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-28 14:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWhat are the required vaccinations?
How would someone be able to get their shot records when they haven't been to a doctor in well over 10 years and doesn't currently have a family doctor? Or would he be better off finding a doctor (which I have been bugging him to do for 2 years now) and get the Antibody Titer tests? headbonk.gif



redmen99FemaleCanada2009-08-05 16:47:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresHow do they choose the interview location?
QUOTE (shigil @ Sep 3 2009, 07:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I am married to an iranian citizen who lives in canada. He is a a permanent resident of canada. How does the NVC choose a consulate -- > by their residence or by there citizenship/nationality? or do we choose where the interview takes place?

thanks
Mona


I'm a bit confused how you could file for a K-1 visa if you are married?


redmen99FemaleCanada2009-09-08 19:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 Approved...anyone know how long from here???
QUOTE (Frequent_Flyer @ Sep 15 2009, 11:47 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations! Just received my letter yesterday! We were approved as well! We should keep in touch throughout the process since we're on pretty similar timelines it seems.

Good luck with the rest of the process!


I just read the email. My I-130 was approved on Sept 11! Of all days!!

Time to hurry up and get the rest of my info together!!!!!! kicking.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-09-15 12:26:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresOct 09 interview
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We need more info from you to be able to answer. What consulate???
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-09-20 19:21:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresUSCIS Approved I-130 Within 31 Days
QUOTE (Shiela-Todd @ Sep 24 2009, 11:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Lancelotte25 @ Sep 24 2009, 10:58 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hey guys, Jen and I are very happy, yesterday I got an e-mail from USCIS, our I-130 was approved on Sept. 22,2009.

Thanks be to God!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif



kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif CONGRATS kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif

U can call the NVC after 1 week... to get your case #.. smile.gif


Congrats! kicking.gif

I still haven't received my NVC case # yet and my NOA2 was on 9/11/09. Best words of wisdom I can give you is be patient!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-09-24 23:08:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestion on the Bonafides of a marriage
Along with a copy of our marriage license application, copy of marriage licence and his divorce decree, I sent affidavits of 2 friends who were at our wedding and who we saw on a regular basis during our relationship, I sent an affidavit from me about how we met and how the relationship progressed. I also sent pictures of us at different places during the 2 years we dated and gave explanations, copies of ticket stubs of events we went to together (concerts, sporting events, etc.) boarding passes of flights or flight record receipts. I also sent copies of a few wedding pictures including a group shot of us and everyone who was there.

I used the affidavits that are on the Wiki here: http://www.visajourn...x.php/Affidavit

Best of luck with your Journey!

Danielle
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-09-23 19:06:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Proceduresnvc
QUOTE (waleed's girl @ Oct 1 2009, 10:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
is this what you get when your nvc login fails:

An error occurred while attempting to access the site. Please click the refresh button on your browser. If you continue to receive this error message, please try again later.


That message tells you there is an error somewhere between the website and your computer. The site didn't connect normally. Hit the refresh button on your web browser or (not sure if this will work on a non-english keyboard) hit the F5 key.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-01 21:23:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresQuestions on visa issued by the embassy
QUOTE (maisflocon @ Oct 4 2009, 10:13 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks again. Do you have any idea why we weren't told to bring the envelope? I think most people who aren't aware of this won't have envelope with them during the interview.

QUOTE (canadian_wife @ Oct 4 2009, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
That has not been the case for Montreal in quite some time. Many VJ Canadians have asked to retreive their visa same/next day but to no avail

Good luck.



I'm assuming from your response that you used an attorney for your visa. Attorney's aren't always up on what exactly is needed for the interview. My suggestion is to read the guides linked above and best of luck to you.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-10-04 23:43:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be concerned?
QUOTE (Vanessa1 @ Nov 2 2009, 01:13 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Thanks everyone. Adding 1 worked. Looks like they just mailed out the letter on the same day they deposited the check so I should get it here in the next couple of days.

The website said that if I filed an I-130 that I will need to go in for biometrics. I was not aware of this. It's not a problem I am just realizing that there is a lot more to this than I thought. I thought I understood all the steps but in the last week I've learned about 2 extra steps I wasn't initially aware of. Is there a good place to go to find a listing of all the steps so I know what's ahead?

Thanks again!

Hey redmen99...I just noticed that you and your spouse have the same wedding date as my husband and I. smile.gif


Very cool! I hope you had as good a day as my hubby and I had.

I would suggest checking out the guides and the wiki pages on this site for all info related to immigration. I'm not sure why you would need to do biometrics, but you should find something in the guides to help you. Also check out the regional section on these boards. Someone there will be able to direct you better then I would.

Good luck!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-02 12:22:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be concerned?
QUOTE (redmen99 @ Nov 2 2009, 12:28 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (Vanessa1 @ Nov 1 2009, 11:54 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Just a quick question. I sent my I-130 application to the Chicago lock box for my application for my husband. I have received delivery confirmation and on Thursday the check cleared my bank account. I haven't received the NOA1 yet, which is fine...I'm sure it's coming. I located the receipt number on the back of the check and tried to enter it into the check status option on USCIS's website and it is saying the computer cannot locate my file. How long does it take to enter into the system usually? They wouldn't cash the check unless the application is moving on to the next step, right?

Thanks everyone!


From what I recall from when I was in the USCIS stage, the numbers on the back of checks are off. Try adding a 1 to the last digit and see if that works.

Check your copy of the I-130, make sure you gave them a good mailing address. I got my NOA1 3 days after the post office said they received my case, and the envelope almost looked like junk mail, so make sure to really look for it and open everything even if it looks like junk mail. If you don't get the hard copy in another week, I'd call them and check on it just for peace of mind.

Good luck in your journey!


Example, the back of the check says WEC-09-123-45678 try putting in WEC-09-123-45679.

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Just a quick question. I sent my I-130 application to the Chicago lock box for my application for my husband. I have received delivery confirmation and on Thursday the check cleared my bank account. I haven't received the NOA1 yet, which is fine...I'm sure it's coming. I located the receipt number on the back of the check and tried to enter it into the check status option on USCIS's website and it is saying the computer cannot locate my file. How long does it take to enter into the system usually? They wouldn't cash the check unless the application is moving on to the next step, right?

Thanks everyone!


From what I recall from when I was in the USCIS stage, the numbers on the back of checks are off. Try adding a 1 to the last digit and see if that works.

Check your copy of the I-130, make sure you gave them a good mailing address. I got my NOA1 3 days after the post office said they received my case, and the envelope almost looked like junk mail, so make sure to really look for it and open everything even if it looks like junk mail. If you don't get the hard copy in another week, I'd call them and check on it just for peace of mind.

Good luck in your journey!


Example, the back of the check says WEC-09-123-45678 try putting in WEC-09-123-45679.


Oh, and once the packages are received, they assign a number, then the check goes to one place and the actual file goes somewhere different, so you can't really go by when the check was cashed.

redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-02 00:37:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresShould I be concerned?
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Just a quick question. I sent my I-130 application to the Chicago lock box for my application for my husband. I have received delivery confirmation and on Thursday the check cleared my bank account. I haven't received the NOA1 yet, which is fine...I'm sure it's coming. I located the receipt number on the back of the check and tried to enter it into the check status option on USCIS's website and it is saying the computer cannot locate my file. How long does it take to enter into the system usually? They wouldn't cash the check unless the application is moving on to the next step, right?

Thanks everyone!


From what I recall from when I was in the USCIS stage, the numbers on the back of checks are off. Try adding a 1 to the last digit and see if that works.

Check your copy of the I-130, make sure you gave them a good mailing address. I got my NOA1 3 days after the post office said they received my case, and the envelope almost looked like junk mail, so make sure to really look for it and open everything even if it looks like junk mail. If you don't get the hard copy in another week, I'd call them and check on it just for peace of mind.

Good luck in your journey!
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-02 00:28:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresI-130 APPROVED but I still haven't heard from the NVC
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My I-130 was approved on September 30, 2009 and my husband received a NOA stating that the NVC will be contacting me. I've looked at other members timelines and have found that the NVC responded within a few days max 2 weeks. It's almost 1 month and I'm wondering why I haven't heard anything. Any suggestions or advice? Clearly I'm antsy :S

Call NVC asap. I dont remember their phone number off hand...


1-603-334-0700 - I suggest putting it on speed dial. You will be using it a lot..... whistling.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-03 11:45:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresChoice of Agent
As of today, I've never received any mail from the NVC. I am currently waiting for case complete. I called and gave them our email addresses as soon as they received my case and all correspondence has been via e-mail.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-03 23:41:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresWife has got VISA and living with me, what now?
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Hello,

My wife has received her CR1 Visa and is now living with me in Arizona. I am really just curious what the next step is for my wife? Do i need to get her a green card? do i need to do an Adjustment of Status? get her a social security card? I want to make sure I get her all the required documents.

thanks in advance, I did some searching on the website but couldn't find a definite answer; so hopefully one of you all can guide us in the right direction?


If she came in September with a CR1 visa and doesn't have her green card yet, you have a problem. The same is true for the SS Card. What I'm seeing currently is both arriving within 30 days. You may have failed to check the box requesting an SSN and Card on the DS 230. Just go see the SS office near you.

Did the CBP officer take the sealed envelope from your wife when she arrived?

Are you sure it was a CR1 visa?



yes, I am positive it is a CR1 visa, her passport stamp has CR1, and so does her VISA. it has only been 1.5 months since she has been here, so it may take a little longer.


and I am positive i checked the box on the DS 230 smile.gif


They sometimes don't send a SS card even if you check the box. I'd go to the nearest SS office to check on the status of her SS card just to be sure she is even in the system. Even the government can make mistakes from time to time. whistling.gif
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-01 23:03:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedurespolice certificate from Toronto
If she was there for more then 6 months, they she needs to have a police check from Canada.

Check out the Royal Canadian Mounted Police website for the info you need. http://www.rcmp-grc....ng-empr-eng.htm

I believe she will need to send in two sets of fingerprints to the RCMP. All info is on that site.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-03 23:51:00
IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & ProceduresSpouse NVC case number assigned to DS-3032/AOS Bill
That's great news for you then! In a week or two the NVC will email you and your spouse the DS-3032 form along with an invoice for $70 and the website and info you need to pay online. Have the beneficiary fill it out, then send back to the NVC. Some people emailed, some mailed, some did both. Its up to you. Once that fee shows paid, print out the receipt with the barcode and send in the AOS package (with tax returns and proof the petitioner meets the income requirements either alone or with a co-signer). Once the 3032 is accepted, you will get another email from the NVC with the IV fee bill for $400. Pay that online, and when that shows paid, print that barcode and send it in with the 230 package with original documents and copies so that you will get the originals back. The 230 needs to be filled in by the beneficiary. You will need to gather a good amount of paperwork, so get started! All the detailed info you will need is in the shortcuts.
redmen99FemaleCanada2009-11-03 21:38:00