IR1/CR1 How long from NVC completion to finding out interview time

[CarolinaGirl 2]

1. I was looking at the timelines as far as when others had NCV completion until their interview and comparing the times and most seem to be between 1.5 to 2.5 months apart. My question is how long from NVC completion until you were notified of your interview date? We received NVC completion March 22, and we will need to book airfare and such for our interview so I'm a little anxious to find out when?

2. Also my in-law's (who live in Ontario) have offered to cover my airfare cost(I'm the USC) so that myself and our 8 month old daughter can come out as well and they can see us... well really the baby is who they want to see. They have offered to watch her for a couple of days while we go to the interview, but I'm wondering if it doesn't help our case a little to have her with us? Anyone have any insight into this? Is it better for my husband to go by himself to the interview, or for myself and or our wee babe to accompany? I kind of thought we would get the sympathy vote if we have a baby with us, but maybe they are heartless

[Saylin 1,605]

1. I was looking at the timelines as far as when others had NCV completion until their interview and comparing the times and most seem to be between 1.5 to 2.5 months apart. My question is how long from NVC completion until you were notified of your interview date? We received NVC completion March 22, and we will need to book airfare and such for our interview so I'm a little anxious to find out when?

2. Also my in-law's (who live in Ontario) have offered to cover my airfare cost(I'm the USC) so that myself and our 8 month old daughter can come out as well and they can see us... well really the baby is who they want to see. They have offered to watch her for a couple of days while we go to the interview, but I'm wondering if it doesn't help our case a little to have her with us? Anyone have any insight into this? Is it better for my husband to go by himself to the interview, or for myself and or our wee babe to accompany? I kind of thought we would get the sympathy vote if we have a baby with us, but maybe they are heartless

First off, grats on your recent CC!

1. For Canadians, in most cases the interview date is scheduled within 2-3 weeks, with an interview date around 2 months from the case completion date. You can look at my timeline below for my timeticks.

2. It doesn't really matter if the petitioner goes to the interview or not in Montreal. I went to my interview alone and it went great! And by the way, Montreal is definitely not heartless. Since Canada is a low-fraud country, there's rarely any bad reviews from members here saying they had a tough time due to heartless COs. So, it's ultimately up to you if you want to go, but it's definitely not needed.

[StephanieM 60]

I think this depends on the embassy. Saylin is from Canada so go by what she says. I've been waiting for 2 weeks and still nothing while other applicants from my country have gotten their date within a week of CC.

So who knows.

[gad33 47]

1. I was looking at the timelines as far as when others had NCV completion until their interview and comparing the times and most seem to be between 1.5 to 2.5 months apart. My question is how long from NVC completion until you were notified of your interview date? We received NVC completion March 22, and we will need to book airfare and such for our interview so I'm a little anxious to find out when?

2. Also my in-law's (who live in Ontario) have offered to cover my airfare cost(I'm the USC) so that myself and our 8 month old daughter can come out as well and they can see us... well really the baby is who they want to see. They have offered to watch her for a couple of days while we go to the interview, but I'm wondering if it doesn't help our case a little to have her with us? Anyone have any insight into this? Is it better for my husband to go by himself to the interview, or for myself and or our wee babe to accompany? I kind of thought we would get the sympathy vote if we have a baby with us, but maybe they are heartless

It took NVC nearly 3 weeks to notify me of interview date and interview date was 5 weeks from notification. Although when you factor in time for medical it was really 4 weeks notice.

The downside of taking the baby to the interview is that you don't know how much waiting around there will be and I don't know how strict they will be in what you can take in to the consulate. Here's the link to the interview guidelines for Montreal. Reviews have said that people with large bags have been turned away and people with babied tend to have large bags.

[CarolinaGirl 2]

Thanks for the responses, hopefully that means we will hear something soon then. Fingers crossed!

As far as the embassy, I think I would like to be there, but we'll see I guess. I'm a worry wart so I will want to know what's happening and I won't know if I'm not in there! Our little one doesn't need much to stay entertained and I'm breastfeeding so I shouldn't need a big bag, although I would agree that babies = big bags. Thanks for the tips!

[Flames9_RN 358]

Thanks for the responses, hopefully that means we will hear something soon then. Fingers crossed!

As far as the embassy, I think I would like to be there, but we'll see I guess. I'm a worry wart so I will want to know what's happening and I won't know if I'm not in there! Our little one doesn't need much to stay entertained and I'm breastfeeding so I shouldn't need a big bag, although I would agree that babies = big bags. Thanks for the tips!

The USA citizen does NOT have to attend the interview--its a personal choice! The interview itself is the EASIEST part of the whole process! Your lucky if it lasts 10 minutes. They ask very basic questions--how u met, what one plans to do for work in the USA, very basic. 99% of ur time at the embassy is spent waited for ur # to be called. They rarely even ask to see any evidence! Have a few pics of you together, ur child and ur golden and a very good chance they will not even ask to see that! Always recommend you bring evidence, just don't bring a lot, just make it quality stuff. Not much to do in the waiting area. Best of luck

[CarolinaGirl 2]

Well I know I don't HAVE to be there, but I kind of thought that if I was there then it would make things go smoother and be more likely to be approved. I'm not so worried about proving our relationship is legitimate since we've been married for 4 years and have a child, I'm more concerned with the domicile. Perhaps I should just send him and stay home with the baby.

[Darnell 8,478]

eh - you might as well go to Montreal with yer husband. Be a great vacation.

Don't forget the walking poutine tour after the interview is finished . Not to be missed - prolly not get another chance for a few years.

your husband WILL have to show YOUR USA Domicile Stuff, so get that sorted, asap.

Edited April 1, 2012 by Darnell