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you can PM me the WHOLE TIME.. It'll be like I'm holding your hand

but I have a meeting @ 12 Edmonton time..... will be late for meeting but will call MTL - since Karina's interview has been scheduled and she was finished in June, who knows, maybe I am scheduled too and have no effing clue!!!!

Wait.. Karina was a June pckt 3'er??

do you have the link to her profile? I've gotta see this for myself..!!

Ok, hold up.

Before I get ahead of myself and get too excited...

Is it true that Montreal's waittimes are shortening??

I've seen a few people post to say that they have interviews in Aug/September... and they sent in their packets in June/07!! Is this right? Am I mistaken?

Man I am pizzed. I called and the response was:

"You were placed on the waiting list on March 26. From there, it is a FIVE TO SEVEN MONTH WAIT".

I am NOT impressed. I am tired, cranky and now raging.

oh I'm sorry Len.

I guess that answers my question. I was mistaken. UGH!

Before we all get too excited - I believe that Karina was an IR-1, so a different animal to the K1 and K3s in terms of wait times. I think we're up to end of March packet returners being scheduled for August/September for the Ks.

I'll happily be corrected if I'm wrong on this one!

K's and CR/IR-1's scheduling is done by NVC I think, on the 15 of each month. DCF is scheduled directly by MTL.
Man I am really, really, really upset.

Dear Fellow Montreal Consulate Visitors!

We're BAAACCCKKKKKKKK

Okay, here's our story......

Got up at 4 AM to drive from Ottawa to Montreal and beat the rush hour traffic (hah cussin hah!). NO time is non rush-hour time in Montreal. Okay, got there at 6:35 am, just in time to get crushed in the rush. By the way, coming into Montreal, every exit is on the RIGHT side EXCEPT the $*^#(%*3) one you NEED to take. So, took a nice tour of some local neighborhoods and woke up a few unsuspecting people with my cussing out the window of the Jeep. Got back on the right road. Cussed a few more folks and made it over to the left lane. Made it off THAT exit ramp. Shock absorbers replaced. (The roads?) in Montreal haven't been repaired since 1902, BUT, they are busy closing a lot of lanes making it LOOK like they are repairing them. Got Sharon to quit cowering in her seat by promising NOT to actually kill anyone, and shouted out MY window for a bit. (She says she'll still marry me even after seeing my worst, WOOHOO). Took the proper exits and turns, found the Consulate, and got a parking spot quickly in a paid parking area. Saw a bunch of folks sitting out in front of a building, and figured that was the embassy. Walked that way and found out it was a local university, turned arouond and saw the BIGGEST BLACK dild* of a building I've ever seen in my life. This was OBVIOUSLY the embassy. Woohoo. Walked up, looked in, and was suprised by the NICEST young guard who told us to come on in, take our clothes off and get comfy (not really, but Sharon thought he was cute). They were ALL extremely nice and polite, and helped us right on up to the 19 floor. We were there for about 15 seconds and they started telling people to go to window #9. At 7:30 no less! We had an 8:45 AM appointment, but they just started tellin us to go to this window and that window. Well, we waited a few minutes between windows, and then got called by the NICEST woman and she took all of our papers, sorted them for us, and was generally very cheerful for that time of morning. She mentioned we needed 2 copies of the K-156 which we had, and the letter just mentions ONE. Be aware of that! We then waited for the interview, which we were called to soon enough in room 7. Some young fellow all dressed up asked us a few questions, made us swear an oath (Not THAT kinda oath, which we've grown accustomed to swearing over the past year and a half). He looked everything over, then asked if Sharon had an RCMP report for ALL of her names. WOOPS! She had told the RCMP fella that she thought she better have that, but he told her that her current name would be just fine. NOPE! You HAVE to have a report for every name you've ever had, Maiden, previous married, etc. Our faces sunk. Well, he gave us some paperwork that told what to send in, and Then said just get it to them in the mail, and it would take from one to two weeks to get it processed and her Passport back to her. Not sure what that meant, but in reading the letter, it basically states that That's all they need to issue the Visa (Send it ATTN. to the IV ISSUANCE ) SO, while we are not 100% positive, It looks as though we are through and just awaiting the Visa in the mail. We sent the info out overnight next day Noon delivery as soon as we got back from Montreal (and only got lost 3 times leaving there, woohoo!) Note to ANYONE wishing to VISIT Montreal; LOOK for a date when everyone there has their car in the shop and won't be on the roads, cause you WON"T enjoy driving anywhere in that city! Oh, and get new tires and shocks, you will NEED THEM.

Love ya all!

Alan & Sharon

P.S. Goodluck to everyone going on the 8th!

I just called, I couldn't wait. I was hoping to give my notice for my apt.

The lady was nice enough, sounded tired. Said that I was entered into the system April 12th, and my interview would not be until at least 5-7 months, AS I HAD BEEN ADVISED WHEN I CALLED BEFORE????

So, guess they're getting grumpy and I better not call again.

Same kinda answer as Len and Bren....you made then grumpy!!

Person who answered the phone threw me right off, I just called, and didn't even have my number in my hand yet, because I figured I'd be on hold and she answered right away....oops. lol

I'm glad your interview went well and you got that stuff sent in. I lived in Ottawa for 4 years and took many trips to montreal. It's not the easiest place to drive to or drive in so I'm glad you guys got out safe and alive!

Congratulations Alan and Sharon, great review, you can even feel the excitment when you read it!

Congratulations Alan and Sharon

Congrats! Hopefully you can get the required docs in fast and have your visa in hand soon!

so have you guys started packing then??

congrats btw

I have most of my things packed, put it looks as if Alan will be going home before I can. He can't take too many days away from the business and with waiting for the visa it may take from 7 to 10 more days. Finally over and ty for the congrats

Sharon

WOW SO COOL sounds like the interview was a piece of cake , Congratulations ( YEAHHHHHHH 1 less on the waiting list , lol ) CONGRATSSSSSSS

LOL. I found the bit about people in June getting their interviews hard to believe. Besides if it was true it would have made me wonder what happened to the rest of us who are still waiting from 1-3 months before June. I'm guessing they're still trying to finish up late Feb/early March.

Just to clarify, the people getting their interviews scheduled from June completion were IR1/CR1's (so far only one that we know of, which was karina.)
IR1/CR1's are scheduled directly through NVC so they somehow seem to bypass the waiting list at Montreal.
And incase anyone is curious, yes they are just as rude when you call NVC and pester about an interview date hehe. Both my phone calls so far have produced rude answers followed by a monotonous read-off of a printout they have directly in front of them stating they schedule around MTL's waiting list, yada yada yada.

Just give me my damn interview already.

Oh Damn another 2 month before you can taste our fam poutine and smoked meat , geez am sorry wish i could mail ya some ( just trying to keep it positive keep in mind you been over a mountain now its just a lil hill left to climb stay calm Lona

Congrats Alan & Sharon happy to hear all went well in MTL

Hi everyone, I have been following this site since i started my k3 visa process in Septemeber 2006, I didnt register until now, I registered because I have a packet 3 date Of march 22nd and know what you all are going thru with this dragging on a year and so..and the waiting...figured since I am a March 22nd packet 3 as soon as i Get my packet 4 I will let you know to help you guys with later March packet 3 and April packet 3 know where you stand

That's awesome!!! Congrats!!

That's awesome!!! Congrats!!

I need this visa thing to come through so bad.. I can't live at home anymore..

In the last two months I've already spent about 3-4 weeks in total where my dad and I don't talk at all...

(moving back home to help my folks & save money before the big move was a bad idea.., not only did I not save any money (took me 4 months to find a decent job in Mississauga), but it's strained my relationship with my dad)

Come on Montreal.. I can't take another fight..

I can totally relate to your situation. I've been arguing on and off with my mom and her boyfriend for 3-4 weeks now as well. I know I won't be able to come back here after my visit to the US in a few days, so I as well am just praying for a September interview.
If you lived a litter closer, we could start up a Canadian VJ house! All those people who are having trouble staying with their relatives could move in (we'd have like 10 rooms or something), and all the people needing to give notice with their landlords...no problem come join us! Rent would be so cheap because there would be so many of us, and we could vent at each other all day about how slow the visa process is and how mad MTL is making us.
Seriously though, I do sympathize with your situation and hope you get an interview very soon!

that sounds awesome...

I want to live there..

Misty, like Liz said, AWESOME, so .......

Ron and Sharon, were you guys perhaps thinking of calling this week? I already asked Len and Bren....lol

I really REALLY want to, but now they scare me

They recieved my packet 3 first week march and entered me into the system on march 22 for my k3 visa....I will be calling this week for sure

I think I got bumped I'm not the next in line....so YEAH you phone!!!
Just figured if they called, then that should mean (maybe) that I might have an interview already makes sense to me.

and location shouldn't really be a problem.. sh!t.. we all need to keep our jobs til then.. maybe location would be a problem.. maybe we could make little safe houses all across the country!!!

Hi Tinker, Because yesterday was a holiday of sorts, I will call later today and let you know what they said. I just hope I don't get the bitsh of Montreal because after the past few weeks I don't know what will come out of my mouth.
P.S. I have been waiting since April so I'm not expecting a letter before September/October and a date in either October/November. Right now the later the date the better for us.

good luck!

Not to put a damper on anyones parade but my fiancee emailed the consulate today and this was their reply.



Their time of May is interesting since they received our packet in April. They did ask for something in a RFE which took them 3 weeks to do. It just goes to show that you don't go on the waiting list until they have EVERYTHING. Unless they are just blowing smoke to cover their ###, it is worse than we thought. So much for our November wedding.

Wiz

What?!

In an email to MTL last month, they told me you'll get one in 4-6 months..

And I'm a JUNE filer!

Which means OCTOBER to DECEMBER.

I've just sent another email and asked when I was "officially" put on the waiting list and what the actual wait time is. Not that it seems to matter because everyone seems to get a different answer. I will be VERY upset if I returned my packet three in early May and have to wait until 2008 for an interview. Also, with the interviews scheduled for August, MTL seemed to be on track for the 6 month wait so I have absolutely no idea what could have happened in the last few weeks that would have pushed it to 9 +!

Just spent the weekend in the U.S. with my man and that just reinforces how much I want the K1 to come through soon. We've all waited long enough and it gets harder and harder to come back without him or not stay with him.

Aarrgghhh!

jen

If you sent your packet 4 back in May, chances are you will get a 2008 interview, or a December one. But remember that both Thanksgivings get in the way, and so do X-mas vacations. I know it sux. big time.

OMG, I DIDN'T EVEN THINK ABOUT TWO THANKSGIVINGS AND CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS

I'm not getting a December interview, am I??

I was hoping to come in here and see that Montreal was catching up and everyone had gotten their interviews...because I would like everyone to clear out of this thread because were on our way to getting on the waiting list..LOL.. Just got a letter today that NVC received our case and sent to Montreal... Hoping for packet 3 by the end of the month... *fingers crossed*

will be following alot more closely in here now... hoping for all of you to get some good news soon!


come on Montreal, you can do it!

Sadly Liz, if I do, you probably will too. I'm going to do my best not to think about that scenario. I can't plan anything anyway so I'll try and stay optimistic (or delusional????) about getting the interview before Christmas.

ya, I guess, I'm a month off from you..
I really hope they get their act together..

Well, now Sharon & I are just waiting for the Visa in the mail. She'll have to fly down now (that RCMP check cost us another $300 I figure in airfare) but at least she'll BE here. I made the mistake of trying to follow Yahoo map directions backwards to come home too. NEVER do that! I drove from Ottawa to my home (887 miles) in one day, but I accidentally stayed on I-83 into Baltimore MD to hit I-95 south at RUSH HOUR. From Baltimore to the south of DC took about 3 hours at an average of 5 miles an hour. INTERSTATES MY A**. I had an Amish guy in a horse-drawn buggy passing me. A 14 hour drive turned into a 16 1/2 hour trip. It was as much fun as driving in Montreal. But made it home, and now just waiting for Sharon to call and say she has that Visa in her hand, and get her HERE. Hope everyone's appointments on the 8th go well! And look FOREWARD to hearing about YOUR experiences in Montreal too!

Wait, what RCMP check?

Here is something that may perk everyone up some, I am a April 16th P3 and I just got off the phone with Montreal and I am scheduled for August 9th at 9 a.m., My god I just realized that that is in two days, what the hell, no time to breath or even think. I hope to see more surprised like this for everyone else. Thank you Tinker for the push to call.
Gotta go and call Sharon

Congrats!! wow 2 days notice, good thing you called!!

What??? Two days? How did they expect you to make that interview if you hadn't called? Had they already sent the letter?

Regardless - congrats!!

holy cr@@@p.
just got off the phone with MTL. We're on for sept. 26 - 1 day before Len's birthday!!!!
I'm in shock.

WHERE WAS YOUR LETTER!!!!!