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Hannah777   8

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I've been looking at everyone's time frames and progress like a hawk. I'm trying to figure out when to visit my fiance in the USA without overstaying my visit. I've looked at Igor's list and the forum's on here but I'm still a bit confused with the time frame from the Vermont to NVC to Montreal. I'm expecting to wait 6 months from NOA 1 to NOA 2. Then I'm expecting a 3 month wait for my interview in Montreal. Should I be calculating another month from when Vermont sends my files to NVC? Is calculating a total of 9-10 months reasonable from NOA1 to Visa in hand? (And if someone moves this to a special forum, send me the link, I can never find them on here lol)I also know these are current estimates and hopefully Vermont keeps up or goes DOWN on their time frame. Hopefully some fellow filers in Texas whose fiance is in Montreal can help me (who've already been approved OR have their interview date..please respond)

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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Moved from K-1 procress forums to Canada regional for proper regional answers.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

JustBreathe Community Regular

JustBreathe   22

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I am waiting for NOA2 as well but I feel your estimations are about right. 6 mths to NOA2, then 2-3 months for Interview. From what I have seen the wait between NVC and Montreal varies, but I would say your 1 month guess is a pretty decent estimation.

Good luck!

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♥ Our K-1 Journey ♥
11/24/2012 - I-129F submitted via UPS (Vermont Service Center)
11/27/2012 - NOA1

06/05/2013- NOA2

06/10/2013-NVC received our case

06/14/2013-MTL case number assigned

06/17/2013-Case sent to Montreal

06/19/2013-Logged at Montreal

06/21/2013-Packet 3 sent out

06/27/2013- Packet 4 sent out

08/30/2013- Interview Montreal
09/09/2013-POE- Grand Portage, MN.

09/10/2013-at home in Kentucky

10/12/2013- we are MARRIED!

♥ Our AOS Journey ♥

11/21/2013 - submitted via USPS

11/27/2013-NOA1

12/23/2013-Biometrics appt. Louisville

01/24/2014-EAD/AP approved (65 days)

01/30/2014-EAD/AP mailed out, USPS 2 day tracking number assigned

02/01/2014-EAD/AP combo card arrived in the mail

03/04/2014- Used Advance Parole document to re-enter after a visit to Canada (without any issues)!

03/09/2014- checked USCIS website and saw update saying "Card/Document production" for I-485

03/13/2014-AOS approved. Received Welcome Letter (i-797)

03/17/2014-Green Card arrived in the mail

♥ Our ROC Journey ♥

12/17/2015-Mailed pkg. via USPS
12/22/2015 -NOA1

1/21/2016-Biometrics appt. Louisville

9/8/2016- INFOPass appt for I-551 stamp

3/3/2017-Filed online service request

3/3/2017- ROC approved. (Online status never changed)

3/9/2017- Rec'd approval letter in mail. 

3/21/2017- Text and emails stating card was mailed out

3/24/2017- Rec'd Greencard in the mail

 

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Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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Mailing usually only takes about 2 weeks from the USA to Quebec.

K-1s don't stay at the NVC very long either.

P3 is available online and you can mail it as soon as you know MTL has your case.

Montreal you book your own interview and you can change it if a closer date comes up as well.

There should be a pinned guide on all of the info to get through Montreal quickly. Its all based on your actions not waiting for them.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/93-canada/

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

hikergirl Proficient

hikergirl   277

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Can CR1 also change their date or am I set with what NVC books?

I saw a post where a CR1 changed their date by calling the Montréal number listed here: http://usvisa-info.com/en-CA/selfservice/us_service_options

Here’s the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/413079-rescheduled-my-april-interview-for-march-today/page__p__5962309__fromsearch__1#entry5962309

NVC Explorer

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probably case by case.

Did you get "case completed" notice from NVC?

It wold typical to have 2-3 months gap between "case completed" and "interview date".

They send you email sometimes a few weeks before the interview date to tell you that you need to do medical exam and you will receive a checklist for the documents you need to bring to the interview too.

I've been looking at everyone's time frames and progress like a hawk. I'm trying to figure out when to visit my fiance in the USA without overstaying my visit. I've looked at Igor's list and the forum's on here but I'm still a bit confused with the time frame from the Vermont to NVC to Montreal. I'm expecting to wait 6 months from NOA 1 to NOA 2. Then I'm expecting a 3 month wait for my interview in Montreal. Should I be calculating another month from when Vermont sends my files to NVC? Is calculating a total of 9-10 months reasonable from NOA1 to Visa in hand? (And if someone moves this to a special forum, send me the link, I can never find them on here lol)I also know these are current estimates and hopefully Vermont keeps up or goes DOWN on their time frame. Hopefully some fellow filers in Texas whose fiance is in Montreal can help me (who've already been approved OR have their interview date..please respond)

Inky Grand Master

Inky   1,111

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probably case by case.

Did you get "case completed" notice from NVC?

It wold typical to have 2-3 months gap between "case completed" and "interview date".

They send you email sometimes a few weeks before the interview date to tell you that you need to do medical exam and you will receive a checklist for the documents you need to bring to the interview too.

There is no case completed at NVC for K-1, its not a 2-3 month gap, your information is in the incorrect post and not useful to K-1 people in here. They book their own interview dates and they go online to get information for the medical and the package 3 sent to the embassy.

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Your I-129f was approved in 5 days from your NOA1 date.

Your interview took 67 days from your I-129F NOA1 date.

AOS was approved in 2 months and 8 days without interview.

ROC was approved in 3 months and 2 days without interview.

I am a Citizen of the United States of America. 04/16/13

Texas22 Community Regular

Texas22   50

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Thanks for the info. I'm hoping that my case will be completed (visa in hand) by 9 months. But who knows...that's the question of the hour, every day. lol! I encourage all the Canadians to post their timeline. I've noticed alot of blanks.

Hannah, my fiancé is in Texas and I am in Ontario.. had my interview in Montreal in January. You can have a look at our timeline... Our case took a year from K1 petition to Visa in hand.

Of course we had an RFE which set us back a bit, but with Vermont it's hard telling. Just make sure you stay on top of everything... start getting stuff together on your P3 checklist now, so you are ready when it gets to Montreal. Good Luck! :thumbs:

Kimberley and Richard
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Montreal, Canada
2012-01-25 : I-129F Sent
2012-01-27 : VSC Received
2012-01-31 : I-129F NOA1 Notice Date
2012-02-01 : Touch
2012-07-05 : RFE Email (after 161 days)
2012-07-11 : RFE Received in Mail
2012-07-12 : RFE Reply Sent via USPS Overnight
2012-07-13 : RFE Reply Received at VSC at 12:16 PM
2012-07-18 : Case status updated to: "Request for Evidence Response Review"
2012-09-20 : Service Request Submitted with Tier 2 ISO
2012-09-25 : NOA2 Approved after 242 days!!
2013-01-07: Medical
2013-01-22: Interview - Approved! smile.png

My blog and video review of the Montreal Hotel that we stayed in: http://fanatictourist.com/blog/travel-tales/review-le-square-phillips-hotel-and-suites-montreal-canada/

2013-04-30: POE - Sarnia / Pt. Huron

2013-05-06: Made it legal.

2013-06-10: Apply for AOS, EAD and AP

2013-08-27: EAD / AP Received
2013-09-17: Greencard Received

2013-09-28: Wedding! smile.png

2015-06-15: Sent I-751 Application - Removal of Conditions.
2015-11-23: Approved
2015-12-02: 10 yr Green Card Rec'd.

Hannah777 Enthusiast

Hannah777   8

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Hannah, my fiancé is in Texas and I am in Ontario.. had my interview in Montreal in January. You can have a look at our timeline... Our case took a year from K1 petition to Visa in hand.

Of course we had an RFE which set us back a bit, but with Vermont it's hard telling. Just make sure you stay on top of everything... start getting stuff together on your P3 checklist now, so you are ready when it gets to Montreal. Good Luck! :thumbs:

May I ask what your RFE's were for? Our packet was mailed today...

Texas22 Community Regular

Texas22   50

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May I ask what your RFE's were for? Our packet was mailed today...

My fiancé's divorce decree. Apparently what he got from the courts was not the right document,

so we had to send in the correct paperwork.

Kimberley and Richard
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Montreal, Canada
2012-01-25 : I-129F Sent
2012-01-27 : VSC Received
2012-01-31 : I-129F NOA1 Notice Date
2012-02-01 : Touch
2012-07-05 : RFE Email (after 161 days)
2012-07-11 : RFE Received in Mail
2012-07-12 : RFE Reply Sent via USPS Overnight
2012-07-13 : RFE Reply Received at VSC at 12:16 PM
2012-07-18 : Case status updated to: "Request for Evidence Response Review"
2012-09-20 : Service Request Submitted with Tier 2 ISO
2012-09-25 : NOA2 Approved after 242 days!!
2013-01-07: Medical
2013-01-22: Interview - Approved! smile.png

My blog and video review of the Montreal Hotel that we stayed in: http://fanatictourist.com/blog/travel-tales/review-le-square-phillips-hotel-and-suites-montreal-canada/

2013-04-30: POE - Sarnia / Pt. Huron

2013-05-06: Made it legal.

2013-06-10: Apply for AOS, EAD and AP

2013-08-27: EAD / AP Received
2013-09-17: Greencard Received

2013-09-28: Wedding! smile.png

2015-06-15: Sent I-751 Application - Removal of Conditions.
2015-11-23: Approved
2015-12-02: 10 yr Green Card Rec'd.

 
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