Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[Anelisse 8]

Hello! My PD Jul 3, 2023 is finally current! I would like to know an estimate of the processing times in Montreal (DQ Jan 2024). Does anyone have an idea of how long the consulate takes to schedule the interview? Maybe August?

[visajournie 4]

18 hours ago, Anelisse said:

Hi!
Did you receive your IL? 

Yes I did. Received on April 23 for an interview Jun 20. PD June 9 2023 and DQ Feb 2024.

[visajournie 4]

On 5/16/2025 at 2:58 PM, Panda_ said:

 

If you have not lived in those countries again, only visited briefly for a few days, 
Then, yes, you can typically still use those police certificates. Short visits do not invalidate the police certificates, even if they’re more than two years old.

Yes this is what I am hoping, although many more have been saying otherwise. Getting a new police certificate from my country of origin before the interview is impossible (have to be in person to get one). 
 

The website says that I should go ahead with the interview even if I don’t have certain documents. Maybe they will reschedule? There is no option in the online portal to reschedule the interview.

[Anelisse 8]

6 hours ago, visajournie said:

Yes I did. Received on April 23 for an interview Jun 20. PD June 9 2023 and DQ Feb 2024.

Congratulations 👏🏻 

[Panda_ 3]

19 hours ago, visajournie said:

Yes this is what I am hoping, although many more have been saying otherwise. Getting a new police certificate from my country of origin before the interview is impossible (have to be in person to get one). 
 

The website says that I should go ahead with the interview even if I don’t have certain documents. Maybe they will reschedule? There is no option in the online portal to reschedule the interview.

 

My experience with the U.S. Embassy in Montreal was extremely pleasant. Everyone was welcoming, and I was greeted kindly at each step, from document checking to fingerprinting to the final interview. The consular officer was very understanding and professional, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

 

The most important thing is to make sure your current police clearance certificate (PCC) is up to date. In the worst-case scenario, if they need any document which you haven’t provided it, they’ll usually give you a 221(g) notice that clearly states what’s missing. Once you submit the required documents, they’ll move forward with issuing the visa.

 

That’s exactly what happened in my case. I was given a 221(g) due to one missing requirement. I submitted the updated document the next day, and within two days, my status changed from “Refused” to “Issued.”

 

 

[appleblossom 4,310]

On 5/16/2025 at 7:43 PM, samq26 said:

I wanted to ask advice on the best approach to activate a U.S. green card under the current circumstances.

 

I’ve been crossing the border two to three times a week for work, and my TN visa is still valid. So bit unsure about the best timing. Should I go ahead and enter the U.S. now to activate the green card and plan to move later within the year?  Or would it be better to wait and activate it closer to the visa expiration date or just before we make our final move?

 

My main concern is that activating the green card might make frequent border crossings more complicated, since that’s been a regular part of my routine. 
Additionally, I’m wondering if entering the U.S. using my TN status would raise any issues now that I have an approved immigrant visa.

 

Are you sure your TN is still valid? NIV are normally cancelled when an IV is issued. 

[appleblossom 4,310]

1 hour ago, Panda_ said:

 

My experience with the U.S. Embassy in Montreal was extremely pleasant. Everyone was welcoming, and I was greeted kindly at each step, from document checking to fingerprinting to the final interview. The consular officer was very understanding and professional, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

 

The most important thing is to make sure your current police clearance certificate (PCC) is up to date. In the worst-case scenario, if they need any document which you haven’t provided it, they’ll usually give you a 221(g) notice that clearly states what’s missing. Once you submit the required documents, they’ll move forward with issuing the visa.

 

That’s exactly what happened in my case. I was given a 221(g) due to one missing requirement. I submitted the updated document the next day, and within two days, my status changed from “Refused” to “Issued.”

 

 

 

Please fill your timeline in when you get a mo, that's the best way to help other EB applicants on the forum. Thx.

[Panda_ 3]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

 

Please fill your timeline in when you get a mo, that's the best way to help other EB applicants on the forum. Thx.

In the past, I tried to update the file, but I ran into some issues.

[appleblossom 4,310]

28 minutes ago, Panda_ said:

In the past, I tried to update the file, but I ran into some issues.

 

Oh, how odd! Give it another go and hopefully it will work fine this time. 😊

[Panda_ 3]

26 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Oh, how odd! Give it another go and hopefully it will work fine this time. 😊

Just to confirm, I still have view-only access and can’t make any changes.

[appleblossom 4,310]

18 minutes ago, Panda_ said:

Just to confirm, I still have view-only access and can’t make any changes.

 

That is strange. So just to check, you're going to your username at the top of the page, then clicking 'Timeline', then clicking 'Edit/Add Entry'? And it doesn't let you?

[Canadian24 27]

On 5/18/2025 at 11:12 AM, Anelisse said:

Hello! My PD Jul 3, 2023 is finally current! I would like to know an estimate of the processing times in Montreal (DQ Jan 2024). Does anyone have an idea of how long the consulate takes to schedule the interview? Maybe August?

@Anelisse You should be in the next batch! Congrats! We are at DQ end of April 2024 now. We have been receiving IL every months for a while. So you should get your soon!

[Anelisse 8]

12 hours ago, Canadian24 said:

@Anelisse You should be in the next batch! Congrats! We are at DQ end of April 2024 now. We have been receiving IL every months for a while. So you should get your soon!

I hope so 🙏! Thank you 

[God Is Good CA 7]

On 5/19/2025 at 12:30 PM, Panda_ said:

 

My experience with the U.S. Embassy in Montreal was extremely pleasant. Everyone was welcoming, and I was greeted kindly at each step, from document checking to fingerprinting to the final interview. The consular officer was very understanding and professional, which made the whole process smooth and stress-free.

 

The most important thing is to make sure your current police clearance certificate (PCC) is up to date. In the worst-case scenario, if they need any document which you haven’t provided it, they’ll usually give you a 221(g) notice that clearly states what’s missing. Once you submit the required documents, they’ll move forward with issuing the visa.

 

That’s exactly what happened in my case. I was given a 221(g) due to one missing requirement. I submitted the updated document the next day, and within two days, my status changed from “Refused” to “Issued.”

 

 

Congrats! Would you mind share which document was missing and apart from the “basic” list of documents they mention in the IL, what else you would suggest to bring? I’ve interview in a few weeks and want to make sure I bring everything needed….

[Panda_ 3]

On 5/21/2025 at 9:12 AM, God Is Good CA said:

Congrats! Would you mind share which document was missing and apart from the “basic” list of documents they mention in the IL, what else you would suggest to bring? I’ve interview in a few weeks and want to make sure I bring everything needed….

 

That was very specific to my case, some extended Military records. Here's what I prepared:

1. Appointment Letter – Showing the date and time of the interview

2. Passport – Original + one copy

3. Birth Certificate – Original + one copy

4. Marriage Certificate – Original + one copy

5. Police Certificates – Original only (copy not required)

6. Passport-Size Photos – Two (I got mine taken at Walmart)

7. Employment Letter – No wet signature required

8. I-140 – Original

9. Social Security Card – Original

10. U.S. W-2s and Tax Transcripts – Last 3 years

11. U.S. Bank Statements – Last 3 months

12. U.S. Lease Agreement

Note: If you're not currently working in the U.S., you can omit the last 3–4 items.