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Im really hoping someone can help me out here. I'm nearing 2 weeks of my visa being at the Embassy. I received the notification from NVC that my case is ready for scheduling of an interview. I know I have to wait for Packet 3 & 4, but I have everything ready for Packet 3.

Montreal embassy does not take ANY calls related to this and has not responded to any of my texts. I don't want to push anyone's buttons but I want to send out my Packet 3. Can I do so without receiving it since it is available online. I've read that a few people have done it.

I know we shouldn't planned anything but we did because we were excited and are hoping that our August 1st wedding can still happen. If I send in Packet 3, how long does it take to receive Packet 4, and then an interview?

Sorry for all the questions... I just want to have my visa in hand and on my way to be with my fiance! Any input is greatly appreciated... even if its not Montreal embassy specific. I would love to hear everyone's different experiences, thank you!!

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They take 2-3 days to reply to an e-mail, but they've always gotten back to me. I personally waited until I got a physical packet 3 letter, but others have sent it sooner than that. You have your MTL number? It should be fine, just don't rush ahead and book a medical or interview until you are given express permission.

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It's been a week since I sent the e-mail. I'll definitely wait till Packet 4 to book a medical and the interview (otherwise its stated it will be cancelled & I don't want that!) I do have a case number from NVC, that starts with MTL.

So I might be okay to send it then.... Did you find Montreal was pretty prompt with their responses to you?

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I just took a peek again and they took about 2-5 business days. I'd wait just a couple days longer, since we also had a long weekend in there, no? Obviously no guarantees, but the process went pretty fast after they processed my packet 3.

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*** Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves that phase. ***

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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