and the idiot namely being myself.

My husband is a Chilean citizen but a PR (and currently residing in) Canada. Since Montreal is slow, as consulates go, could he opt for his processing to be completed in Santiago? (I don't know if Santiago is fast or not, but is this even an option?) The airfare is somewhat of a factor (normally around $1200 for round trip), but it would be money well spent if it saves several months.

It is possible I know there was a girl here who transfered to Europe and got hers completed months ahead. i think it was Poland or somewhere in eastern europe. check the main site fro processing time in Santiago.

I did a query on the VJ time lines and can find only 1 individual (a k-1 applicant) that has gotten an interview and the time between the NOA2 and interview date was 167 days. That's not alot of data to work with...

I'm also aware of another couple who transferred their interview to Ireland. Username is manda. They were living in Canada on visitor visas while awaiting completion and thought they could interview in Montreal then found out the couldn't.

I would email the consulate in Santiago and see what they say, it may be entirely possible. One other thing I would ask them is if it is ok for him to have his medical in Canada rather than Chile - if he only wants to do a fly in/fly out interview type thing. Good luck!

Consulate Phone Number: Phone number:
[56] (2) 232-2600

Fax number:
[56] (2) 330-3005

Consulate E-Mail: SantiagoImmigration@state.gov

link

Thanks for the info. I dropped the Chilean Embassy an email just to see if there is an option here. Hopefully, someone will respond soon.