I just called and spoke again with Montreal ... she advised that my interview would definitely not be in June .. most likely in late July early August ... I asked about cancellations and she said that they "don't do that"

Sorry to hear that....This leaves me wondering several things:

1. Are they scheduling daily now? they used to do it on the 15th of each month...
2.- Is there any difference between K visas and CR-1's when it comes to scheduling?
3.- Any difference between cases that went through NVC and the DCF'ers?????


Wisdom, anyone?????

Different scheduling with K visas and CR-1/IR-1 visas. K visas are scheduled by the consulate. I suppose DCF is the same as Ks since they don't go through USCIS or NVC.

CR-1/IR-1s are scheduled through the NVC with the consulate (15th of each month).

Allrighty then... there is a difference then - does that mean I should call past the 15th of this month (I am DCF, hence CR-1) to ask about my case?

Don't DCF's get scheduled by the consulate (even though they are cr-1 or ir-1???)

Just a note for the DCF filers - I filed in June 2006 in Calgary and received my visa in February 2007 - total of 8 months (and slightly before the Adam Walsh fiasco - hopefully this hasn't slowed down the process any). I think I got dropped from this timeline because it was taking so long, but you can see how my case went if you search in 'Immigration Timelines' under nancy/alex - tried to keep it as up to date as possible - I know I was checking this website daily while the visa was being processed and found it the best source of information on how long others were taking. I never posted after I was approved by Montreal, but Canada Post managed to lose my ExpressPost envelope for a few days (so don't book immediate travel plans once you're approved, I ended up cancelling mine when I thought I'd get my passport/visa in 2 business days when it actually took a week). And once I got here it took two trips to the Social Security office and a reapplication to get my SSN (for a total of six weeks from entry before I could get a drivers license/open a bank account/get a job, etc).
Anyways, good luck to all!

Yeah, that's what I thought. Didn't I say that? I thought I did. Maybe I need more coffee!

You can add our interview date. June 1st. FINALLY!!!! Almost six months waiting for the Consulate in Montreal after waiting 8 months in the United States after the IMBRA crap. Sheeeesh. Hard to believe it's been going on for over a year now! Let's get this stuff done and over with!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

CONGRATS!!!

My visa application was completed yesterday, May 10. What's the current wait time right now for getting notification of my interview in Montreal? Also, how far ahead are the interview times? I've been going at this now for almost 2 years.

Maybe I should ask this......is getting the interview date the next thing to happen and it's just a continuation of the waiting game or will there be yet more stuff to fill out? I've been reading about a packet 3 that sounds like still has to be mailed to me before I get an interview date.

I spose the first thing we need to know before anyone can answer your question is what type of visa did you apply for?

I just emailed Montreal, asking about the expiry date on the I-797 and a possible month for an interview. Hopefully I get something useful back. It'll at least help give the rest of you, waiting longer then me, an idea when you might get one.

Flames, don't even start on me, I found the right email on the notice and even remembered to put in my mtl number *snort*

Hi there,

Could you please add our info to the timeline? Montreal received packet 3 on May 11th and now I wait patiently(??!!) for the interview. Maybe the wedding will now have a US Thanksgiving theme - pilgrims anyone?

Thanks!

I just got an email from Montreal, all it is, is what I sent them, no reply on anything. Is this just a notice to let me know they recieved my email? Or did they just not bother to answer me?

Sorry, I see their answers *sigh* same font as I used, they will exclude my daughter, yes the I-797 will still be valid, and in regards to length of time till interview 4-6 months still.

Yes that's sometimes how they reply all depends whether you get the reply from the rude ignorant people or the very few decent people working there
I've received replys from them with just a NO and nothing else in the reply

I'm hoping that's 4-6 months from when they recieved packet three and that's just their standardized reply. Little worried we haven't seen any movement at all in this thread.

They told me I entered their system when they received my packet 3 back That was in Jan

I just sent off an email to them with an inquiry regarding an interview appt: We'll see what thier reply is this week

Allie yours should be really soon, looking at the other timelines. Hopefully they'll tell you they're setting one up for you.

well Allie,
you and Sharon&Alan are next in the queue

so here's hoping!!!!!

Well.... after hanging on the phone line yesterday for ONE HOUR AND FIFTEEN MINUTES (oh yeah people, I kid you not) we decided to email MTL to ask for an update. I just sent the email and am 'hoping' they respond.... sometimes they just don't. Will keep you updated.

I forgot to post that our case was completed at NVC on 4/3/07. the hubby hasn't gotten anything from Montreal-is it time to worry yet? I'm heading north next week, whoo hoo 2 months at home. We were hoping that he'd be able to come back with me at the end of the summer, but now that's not looking likely.

Also, I tried to check case status online and it can't find the number. but when I call the NVC automated response it found it an confirmed that the case is completed. I was a little worried about that because of the 3 duplicate REFs I got on the I864. Anyway, how do I check how the processing is going in MTL without going through the online system?

I called MTL ~10 days ago and was told that i may be a june/July-er for the interview.

Two days, later i emailed them posing the question of what happens to my NOA2 that will expire in the nect 10 days-- no reply from MTL.

Two ago, I emailed MTL again asking of the soon expiring NOA2-- still no reply.

Thought of calling today, but then decided to hold off for another day or two.

Q: My NOA2 exprires on May 25. 'Am I to be worried??

sa_pa

Hello folks,

My Congressional aide just emailed me after having FINALLY gotten someone in Montreal to answer her requests. THis is her reply to the inquiry:

Alan,



I finally got a response from the Embassy. I hate to tell you this but your case probably will not be ready for interview until late summer...maybe late July. The reason you were given such bad information is because the computer couldn't "see" the number of pending cases. The estimate is based on past cases and the rate of processing. So...the Embassy had a 4 months backlog in December but now a six month backlog. Interviews are only scheduled a month at a time because the system is unable to do it any other way. I'm so sorry I couldn't give you better information. The reason that your case might be taking longer than others is based on when the Embassy actually gets the case, not when it is first put into the system. I don't know if any of that information actually helped you...at least the paperwork isn't lost somewhere!!! Tell Sharon I'm so sorry I couldn't give you better news.

EOM

Well, there may be SOME upside to it. THey DO have the case, it IS in the system, they just don't know what the hell is goiing on because evidently, no one there knows how to work a computer. It's no wonder the US runs out of Work Visas for highly educated applicants in under a week. Evidently, we NEED them. Oh well

HorsePucky!!!!!

Cases received after yours are receiving interviews. Cases having sent P3 back to them after you have gotten interviews. Montreal's explanation doesn't fit the data we see in front of us.....theyre just blowing smoke up your Rep's azz trying to sound like they have some kind of acceptable,logical procedure for deciding who gets what interview and when.They dropped the ball!!!

Im sorry your news wasn't positive.......I truly am

Wow if they had a 4 month backlog in dec then they should just send out a letter saying that we can expect an interview in 4 months and not 2-4 months... and they get mad at us calling/emailing them constantly after the 2 months are up. They have only themselves to blame.

I asked the same thing and this is what I got " If I do not get an interview before the expiry date will the I-797 still be valid? {Yes}
The others here all told me they automatically extend it, but I wanted to ask about the interview date as well, lol

Accidentally put this in the main Canada post, but its meant for all of you.....


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Hi Ladies and Gents.......

Riblet... I'd like to request that you remove me from the Montreal waiting room.

I've been madly scrambling making plans to go stay out west with some relatives and I have transferred my paperwork to Vancouver. I have an interview date for June 4 @ 10am, which is perfect. This way I can keep my August 18 wedding date... thank goodness!

Thank you all so much for answering questions and your fellowship. I'm thinking of you!!


Laura

Congratulations Laura

Your post was very disappointing and I feel badly for you both ... it's nice to see that you are able to keep a positive frame of mind about it though

not much new.....added Jen, removed Laura

Melytha , are u able to download the timeline yet?

Click to view attachment

Well there are no changes in our situation so far, we are still in a holding pattern. I will be calling the consulate just to bug them a bit since they deserve it and I have little else to do right now and I'm bored.
Ron

Try calling today Thermophile........Im pretty sure the scheduling is done on the 15 th of the month so today they should know something Good Luck

WOHOO! called today, and were scheduled for the 9th of june! what a relieve!

heh... now i have a deadline to get the house baby-proofed!

YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY
CONGRATS!!!!!

Dont worry about that they will automatically extend that date, my interview was 5 weeks after the expiry date of my NOA2. I did send them an e-mail in January in regards to that and thats what they answered me.





WTF is going on with these people at the embassy?????? Our NOA2 was 1 days after you, and I sent back my checklist like 2 weeks before you. You should have been here by now !!!!! I mean it is so not fair that you guys arent getting a date before July!!!! Mine was beginning of April, this means almost 4 months later, and we are now talking about a 8 months backlog, not 6!!! What happened to the embassy ???? I'm really pissed for you guys. I dont get it. Really. And I'm also pissed about Bowflex and mrsserendipidity situation.

I was out of VJ for the last few weeks, now I come back and its like nothing has moved for anyone after me. I hate that

I really feel for all of you and you are in my thoughts, I hope you all get news soon

Just called Montreal (only took a minute or less to get through) and since we have been in the cue for only one month we still have a three to five months of waiting time. I was told they are at a four to six month waiting time. So it is looking like mid July to mid September for us.
Ron

Awesome News...Congratulations!!!

I see Jan Packet 3ers getting scheduled for June so I can now hope for July at the latest.

I'm so confused now.

is this the number I should call (514) 398-9695. or is there a visa interview specific number?
thanks

thats the number

Thanks for the hoping CutienPurg We all sure hope you're right.

I just got a reply back to my email inquiring about an intervieew appt:

Thier Reply:
Unfortunately no appointment has been scheduled for you yet. We are extremely backlogged with cases and now have a timeline of 4 to 6 months for scheduled interviews

Thank you for your patience

well that's more polite a response than most get.......you're so close.......i feel it in my old bones

Yeah I was in shock when I read the part about patience and the thankyou lol lol
Yes we know the feeling you speak off Lorry and I thought for sure I would be leaving WA before May 12 for the interview
We're hoping that everyone that is in our timeline and so close gets that letter soon then averybody else moves along also
Thanks for the kind words of confidence in Montreal

Bullsh*t. If they went by the date they receive the cases, my fiancé would have been here a long time ago.

I think it's a pretty well established fact that the consulate, for the most part, bases things on the receipt date of the checklist/Packet 3.

Once again... I stress "for the most part". We all know that they never play by their own rules and often people get left behind in line for no good reason.

Finally got an interview date. June 18th at 8:30am. Yipee!!!

Congratulations!!! I think these are the most Interview dates Ive seen montreal dish out for the month of June.

They must be getting rdy for summer holidays,lol

Add my reschedule date for June 28th!