Montreal Consulate EB-2 Interview Wait Time - Part 3

[SAHK 2]

Hi Guys,

 

I saw recent news about the new health regulations.

 

My spouse has Diabetes; controlled with medicines, will there be an issue for him or our case overall? In that case there will be a huge financial, emotional and time loss for us.

 

Please advise!

 

https://kffhealthnews.org/news/article/visa-public-charge-health-conditions-trump-state-department/

[mam521 2,791]

On 11/6/2025 at 3:12 PM, kk_canada said:

If I enter the US to activate my visa and then return to Canada for about two months to finish things there, the green card will later arrive at the US address I provided. At that point, I cannot enter the US using the activated visa anymore because my green card has been issued. But since the card will be delivered to the US address, I will not have it in hand. What should I do in that case? Should the person who receives the green card in the US mail it to me in Canada? How do people usually handle this situation?

Make sure to consult your accountant before doing this.  The minute you activate that visa, you become a permanent resident of the US and are responsible for taxes in both countries.  Additionally, if you own and sell a property, you may be subject to capital gains taxes from the US side.  Same goes on TFSA.  There's a good number of intricacies that must be considered.  

 

If you plan to move in 2 months and the visa is still good in 2 months (typically they are good for 6 months from the date of the medical or 6 months from the date of issuance, whichever came first), activate it when you ACTUALLY plan to move.  

[SAHK 2]

They are doing August Now!!

 

 

Edited November 12 by SAHK

[SAHK 2]

I was DQed in first week of Sep,2024.  Let me know who else is waiting for Sep?

[kk_canada 1]

The data on the website is always a bit behind. Last month it showed July, but starting from the 20s of October they were already sending out invitations to people with DQ August. So it is very likely that when this month’s invitations go out after the 20th, you will receive your IL.
If that happens, please let me know. My DQ is October, and I’d like to know if they begin calling September

Edited November 13 by kk_canada

[EB5_lurker 2]

I just received email from Montreal with subject - Preparing for your Immigrant VISA Interview - December 2025.

 

There is no date but instructions on how to prepare and attend interview. Am I missing anything ?

 

EB5 - DQ - Aug 2024

[Mano17 9]

if your email subject line like this - PREPARING FOR YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW - ABCDMONTH 2025 that means your IL was sent to you or your attorney nealy a month Ago and giving an heads-up to you for Interview preparation in other words just an reminder you can say... this is as per my experience. 

[mmountain 5]

1 hour ago, Mano17 said:

if your email subject line like this - PREPARING FOR YOUR IMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW - ABCDMONTH 2025 that means your IL was sent to you or your attorney nealy a month Ago and giving an heads-up to you for Interview preparation in other words just an reminder you can say... this is as per my experience. 

I am in the same boat and can confirm I didn't get the IL. I got the same email though.

[Mano17 9]

Strange, does NVC portal still says case at NVC?

[mmountain 5]

17 minutes ago, Mano17 said:

Strange, does NVC portal still says case at NVC?

That's the first thing I checked. At NVC for now.

[Saphrin 7]

2 hours ago, mmountain said:

I am in the same boat and can confirm I didn't get the IL. I got the same email though.

Did yours say December 2025 as well or was it another month in the subject? 'Preparing for your Immigrant VISA Interview - December 2025.'? 

[mmountain 5]

30 minutes ago, Saphrin said:

Did yours say December 2025 as well or was it another month in the subject? 'Preparing for your Immigrant VISA Interview - December 2025.'? 

Dec 2025

[Saphrin 7]

On 11/20/2025 at 1:49 PM, mmountain said:

Dec 2025

Thanks! Do you mind if I ask when you received the email about preparing for a December interview? Very curious since you're right in front of me on the spreadsheet and also a fellow EB-5 applicant. All the best. 

[mmountain 5]

50 minutes ago, Saphrin said:

Thanks! Do you mind if I ask when you received the email about preparing for a December interview? Very curious since you're right in front of me on the spreadsheet and also a fellow EB-5 applicant. All the best. 

2 days ago. Thanks and all the best to you too.