Montreal interview wait time for CR-1

[edmc 11]

Got DQ today for my husband's CR-1... I was curious to see if anyone has received the IL earlier than expected, which I believe right now is 6 months according to: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

 

We are feeling the fatigue since we started this process last August, I know there have been worse cases and we are grateful that things are moving along. Just missing him a lot since I haven't been able to see him since April this year. Thanks for any insight!  

[mam521 2,767]

6 months is pretty average for Montreal.  As you've probably figured out, it's a slow consulate.  In the meantime, you can make sure you have all of your required vaccines done and paperwork organized.  

[edmc 11]

Say it ain't so  was hoping some people got through faster than 6 months. 

[appleblossom 5,359]

10 minutes ago, edmc said:

Say it ain't so  was hoping some people got through faster than 6 months. 

 

The IV scheduling tool is usually pretty accurate. On the plus side, it was 18 months wait not that long ago, so they've reduced the backlog massively - and possibly will speed up a bit more between now and then too.

 

Good luck. 

[edmc 11]

Disheartening to hear! Is my husband able to visit me while waiting for the interview letter? Or is it advised not to? We haven't seen each other since April. I realize I could go see him but he is more flexible and able to take more time off work than I can. 

[mam521 2,767]

13 minutes ago, edmc said:

Say it ain't so  was hoping some people got through faster than 6 months. 

18-24 months to get through consular processing is pretty much the norm.  

 

You won't like this, but if you do get your interview before your 2 year anniversary, if you wait until the day after your 2 year anniversary to enter the US, you will get a 10 year greencard and not have to worry about removing conditions.  Big time and cost savings.  Might be worth it so you guys can spend the cash on a visit or 2 in the meantime.  

You can visit one another.  There's nothing stopping you from visiting him, either.  You will just need to have evidence proving strong ties to Canada - employment letter, mortgage or lease agreement, things evidencing that you couldn't just drop everything and not return to Canada.  

[mam521 2,767]

3 minutes ago, edmc said:

Disheartening to hear! Is my husband able to visit me while waiting for the interview letter? Or is it advised not to? We haven't seen each other since April. I realize I could go see him but he is more flexible and able to take more time off work than I can. 

No reason he can't visit you unless he's not able to cross the Canadian border for some other reason.  If not, then good to go.  

[edmc 11]

4 minutes ago, mam521 said:

18-24 months to get through consular processing is pretty much the norm.  

 

You won't like this, but if you do get your interview before your 2 year anniversary, if you wait until the day after your 2 year anniversary to enter the US, you will get a 10 year greencard and not have to worry about removing conditions.  Big time and cost savings.  Might be worth it so you guys can spend the cash on a visit or 2 in the meantime.  

You can visit one another.  There's nothing stopping you from visiting him, either.  You will just need to have evidence proving strong ties to Canada - employment letter, mortgage or lease agreement, things evidencing that you couldn't just drop everything and not return to Canada.  

 

My husband (Canadian) is a freelancer so he is able to take time off easily so it would be ideal for him to visit me in America. That's my only concern, since he is self employed I'd be worried about the CBP officer not believing him when he says he intends on returning to Canada. He's never had a problem at the border before though!  Anyway thank you for the info  

[appleblossom 5,359]

32 minutes ago, edmc said:

Disheartening to hear! Is my husband able to visit me while waiting for the interview letter? Or is it advised not to? We haven't seen each other since April. I realize I could go see him but he is more flexible and able to take more time off work than I can. 

 

Yes, of course. You can visit each other anytime throughout the whole process.