This is just an unloading of mind clutter because I'm bored and boredom brings the worse out of me so here goes.

Why do the better writers here not get together and draft a letter to the consulate requesting information on their status. This letter should be posted here and everyone waiting for an interview date cut and paste and then on the very same day over a period of time choose a time to send it and everyone send it to Montreal at the same time and on the same day. I think Montreal would get the idea that there is a group out here looking at what they are doing there. Everyone says that Big brother is watching, so, why not let them know that little brothers and sisters are watching also.

This way no-one will feel to send something one day and another on another day, it would be a kind of reverse spamming, not one address sending to many addresses but many addresses sending to one address.

If anyone thinks of doing something like the above you all better think of the consequences it could come back and bite you in the AS$.

I'd email again on Friday or Monday..

You'll get a date set in the next couple of days.. don't worry.

think of it like you're just soaking in all those hours at work to make the most out of your EI claim!

That is indeed a bad idea. Where did you read that Ron? Was it in the Canada forum somewhere? If that was to be done, I am almost sure most people who sent said letter would get on MTL's bad side.

This is just an unloading of mind clutter because I'm bored and boredom brings the worse out of me so here goes.

Why do the better writers here not get together and draft a letter to the consulate requesting information on their status. This letter should be posted here and everyone waiting for an interview date cut and paste and then on the very same day over a period of time choose a time to send it and everyone send it to Montreal at the same time and on the same day. I think Montreal would get the idea that there is a group out here looking at what they are doing there. Everyone says that Big brother is watching, so, why not let them know that little brothers and sisters are watching also.

This way no-one will feel to send something one day and another on another day, it would be a kind of reverse spamming, not one address sending to many addresses but many addresses sending to one address.

If anyone thinks of doing something like the above you all better think of the consequences it could come back and bite you in the AS$.[/quote]

That is indeed a bad idea. Where did you read that Ron? Was it in the Canada forum somewhere? If that was to be done, I am almost sure most people who sent said letter would get on MTL's bad side.

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That is why I wrote the first and last sentences.
1. This is just an unloading of mind clutter because I'm bored and boredom brings the worse out of me so here goes.
2. If anyone thinks of doing something like the above you all better think of the consequences it could come back and bite you in the AS$.

It came from seeing "I e-mailed last week who will e-mail today" I really didn't think anyone would actually do what I wrote because it would have needed the cooperation of everyone and I knew that brighter minds would see how things could turn out.

You're pissed? Us CR1s are pissed. I've been waiting since April.

Finally got my interview letter in the mail, dated Sept 14! But with the same interview date and time they told me back in August. Less than a month now...

Hi Ron,

I understand, it's kind of one of those 'wouldn't it be good if we could' scenarios. Immigration is a funny thing. Because they have all this power to make decisions people back off from confronting them (with good reason, as you mention).

In the normal world no one would put up with this kind of treatment - it's all wacky!

Someone I know freezes up every time they cross the border. When the guy asked, "where are you going?" he said 'Canada' (heading in to Canada). haha

I'm sorry CR1's....

TIME OUT!

Let's not turn things here into a CR-1 vs K1 vs etc. thing and focus on the bigger picture... which is that Montreal sucks the big one!

If I had to hazard a guess (for the CR-1s), Montreal has a certain amount of slots alloted for DCF, CR-1, IR-1 in one group and K1 and K3 in another group. Due to the poor implementation of the Adam Walsh act, there was a big backlog of DCFs so I'm guessing they're clearing those each month and then whatever they have left over they give to the NVC for CR-1s and IR-1s. Pure speculation on my part of course.

Is it fair? Nope, not at all...

I know, it's painful for us all, but let's say someone on the CR1 list TWO WEEKS AFTER YOU got a date and you didn't....I would think you'd be worried? I agree with misa...not a contest, not fair for any of us!

Now girl you can relax and concentrate on what needs to be done with this letter waiting out of the way.

Thanks Len....every time I write, they send me a "we already told you" kinda email; I worry about bugging them too much, BUT....are they answering phones again perhaps?

Thanks for the vote of confidence, too Liz....I sure hope you're right!



That's great Melyssa! It never ceases to amaze me how HAPPY we can get over the crumbs MTL throws our way; NOW ONTO THE INTERVIEW

I did not say it was a contest. I ONLY said that I was pissed! If I had known, I would have filed a K-3 too.

I will write to Montreal and ask them how they do their scheduling.

COOOOL CONGRATS ( so that would probly put me for dec yeahhhhhh nice xmas gift )

Your friend needs to remember that the border officers have rules and regulations that allow them to go so far and no further. They are there to intimidate and are obviously doing a good job in your friends case, but they (the someone you know) has to learn to quiet down and listen and give the right answer to their questions.
Having spent damned near a life time working in the government I have very little fear of their power over me. Someone once said that the only power someone has over you is the power you give them, in my case I question them on all points they set before me. my last letter to them ended with "don't bother replying since any response will only make you look foolish" obviously they saw the truth in that as they didn't reply. I'll tell you one thing when I go back there my file will have inreased in size.

Sorry am a bit late but Tinker Congrats on your interview , and to everyone who got a date congrats cant waite till its my turn ,

just spend 3 weeks with my babe in the states , then he spend a week here in canada with me and my aliens ( kids ) he just left yesterday ,
now i have to waite another 3-4 weeks before I can go back to see him , i hate this left and right traveling wish I could just stay there till everything is over ,
saying good bye and not seeing him for a month is getting harder and harder ,
(even though we have been doin this since the last 3 years , it never gets easier )
anyhow I know all we can do is to sit tight and stay strong just hope MTL will move a lil faster soon
again congrats to everyone with a date and Interview ... Lona

Sorry I must have skipped your post, Liz.

Don't be sorry, we're insanely jealous, feeling left behind. We want to be celebrating too.

I think I speak for all of the CR1s when I say that I really am happy for you, I'm happy to hear that Montreal actually works, they haven't been sleeping and slacking off for half a year, but it's just kind of a sour lemon kinda happiness.

Well I emailed them and asked how the interviews are done, are they first come first served, do K persons get interviews before IR persons etc etc.

And the reply I got really had nothing to do with the questions I asked - yeah I know you are all surprised

They answered me within 40 minutes. Anyway I have emailed again restating my original question, will let you know if they ever write back.

Thanks Trailmix!

It's utterly shocking that they didn't give you a straight answer. <--- note the sarcasm dripping from my words

I totally feel the same way, djc...and didn't mean to insinuate a contest....I hate that you guys are at the bottom of the barrel; it's deep enough without having to be at the bottom!! BUT, with your kind words in mind I'm trying to see each interview I see scheduled as one more step forward for MTL and the rest of us, sigh.

I don't think the phones are on at MTL yet..

think it's still just email

The phones are on, it's the people that are off.

Picked up my express post envelope...how come no one mentioned the visa is just a sticker?
Thought I was going to get a big pretty piece of paper like Jim did when he had to get temporary residence up here

Nope nothing to fancy!! Just a sticker that takes up a page in ur passport!!

I agree with DJC, I'm really happy for all the K1/K3 folks who are getting their interviews. It does cheer me to know that even though the embassy is insanely slow, they are doing *something* to reunite families. I love hearing about K-visa folks who are so happy and excited to be moving down here! (I hope that the embassy will remember CR1/IR1 folks who are also waiting.) I think that we are all frustrated with the embassy for letting the wait times get so out of hand, and I wonder if there is something that all of us can do together to try and change how Montreal is doing their visas so that ALL families are reunited quickly.

Wellll it looks like they aren't going to reply to my second email - again much surprise. My first email was short and to the point - with the bottom line being:

"I am wondering if you can clarify for us how the interviews are booked, is it purely on a first come first served basis, regardless of the type of visa?"

This was the reply:

The National Visa Center schedules the appointment for you as your case isn’t at our office.

K1s are scheduled by us only when their case is complete. You may call NVC at 603-334-0700.

Thank you


It is to laugh, I mean really

I'm scandalized by their use of wit and brevity. The classic red-tape non-answer answer.
I just got off the phone at the NVC, they told me to talk to the embassy.

NVC sets the datesfor Mtl (as u know for cr-1/ir-1) just another clue less operator.

You're right Flames, I knew that but she did not. I find it funny when we know more about the process than the folks who are helping us through it.

She probably said that because Montreal tells NVC how many interviews they can accomodate and NVC schedules that many in. It's no help to us that Montreal apparently tells NVC that there are NO interviews to be had...

We should start emailing Montreal.

Montreal has no clue that you even exist until NVC sets the schedule for cr-1/ir-1

back in June met a govt fellow at a family function. he was hoping to get the top consulate position in vancouver!! Didn't have the nerve to ask him any immigration stuff,lol

I agree DJC. Once I get done at the NVC, I'm going to have an email all set up to send one email a day. And after waiting for 4 months, I'll start getting my senator and US rep involved.
I'm thinking that the squeaky chain gets oiled and if more of us start to squeak then they have to do something.

Ol got a promotion today! He's now going to be the General Manager of the Faccia Luna in Arlington!!
Flames9, you can stop on by in a few weeks..

He's meeting with the Owners/Presidents of the company as we speak to hash things out!!

Not sure when he officially has to start at the Arlington location yet.

So now I start looking for an apartment for us in ARLINGTON for November!

I highly recommend the Barton House!! Its super close by and it is awesome!! BUT it is extremely hard to get in!! They do have a waiting list BUT they sort of bypass that if friends recommend you!! I have never officially been told that, bu tI have a very good hunch that it works that way!! We vouched for a friend and she got in. And it may be a bit pricey.Think we paid $1280 a month for a 1 bedroom on top floor facing the Washington Monument. Only .25 cents to wash and .25 cents to dry!! Some places its like $2.00 to wash and another $1 to dry!! Can't say enough good things. Derekkj lives there as well.

I have been to that restaurant once, was back in June. Was good food.

Excuse my rudeness--------Congrats on the new job

I just called them..

Their waiting list is for MARCH!!

They are extremely popular!!!

Called who... which waiting list????

OOPs, never mind.

lol--Barton house apartments!!! The wait time is almost as long as Visa wait times, but at least they give u a direct answer,lol

Maybe I'm missing something but it makes sense to me that they wouldn't be able to give a straight answer for that one since NVC schedules interviews for certain visas and they don't. They're probably generally first come, first served for each individual visa type, except K1 and K3 which are probably together. That's my guess anyway

JUST A STICKER??????????????

Sister! Think of what it's worth... the insanity is over (ok, the visa insanity, your usual knick knacks of ccrazzziinnessss are still with you)!

L.

Yeah, just like your first page....just has prettier colours.... and it has his name on it as well.
Len......I've just plain lost my mind. Off to find out I have more stuff to do, UGH

Tinker... if you lost your mind, it could be in one of my boxes here.... yesterday I actually PACKED our medications.... big hohaa trying to find them. So call us for the department of lost minds. SErvice is free

Where's Monica and Tony???

Ya, where are those slackers??

Len probably went and packed them up as well

Len, can you check those last two boxes??

I gotta update the spreadsheet you know...............

You can repack them as soon as we get the word..

heres a post from them...

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=88624