...Thats the news I got from the Canadian Embassy, SD....Earlier this week called them about a visa for a lady friend, and was told hurry with your online app. because as of the 31st. of Oct, were are closing as to taking apps. and will do only interviews after that and then will be closed on the 31st.....sound like the wrong embassy is closing, should be the American one in SD, not the Canadian....thats after my visit last week on 2 different days, never been treated more like a dog and at my countries embassy....of couse that was the dominican staff....who need to find new jobs..........Doc.........