IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

[to_hope 0]

*crossing fingers*

is anyone going to call today? i don't even know if they start today

I called tonight, but just as I expected they haven't started scheduling for March yet. She said they are scheduling next week so I should call the third week of February. So, no news really. She was a really nice operator though! I could hear sympathy in her voice.

I'm hoping to hear good news on February 13- then celebrate it on Valentine's day with my husband!

[Travis & Kim 0]

good luck! guess I won't start calling till next week - tho I am really not expecting mine to be till April

[shiri 0]

*crossing fingers*

is anyone going to call today? i don't even know if they start today

I called tonight, but just as I expected they haven't started scheduling for March yet. She said they are scheduling next week so I should call the third week of February. So, no news really. She was a really nice operator though! I could hear sympathy in her voice.

I'm hoping to hear good news on February 13- then celebrate it on Valentine's day with my husband!

I didn't read this until now. I too called and he said, "we actually will be scheduling March interviews next week." I also notice there are no new interview dates in the CR-1/IR-1 Immigration Timelines. It just seems like even though they say that they don't schedule until the second week that most of the interviews for both December and January that were for later dates, I guess for Jan and Feb that they scheduled during the first week of the month. lol I want to know now! I laugh because I feel like a young child demanding my own way. We will know something soon! Hang in there!

[to_hope 0]

I think we all just want to know right now! I am getting worried that something is wrong or there is a backlog or something because it seems to be taking so long to get an interview!

In any case, I've been thinking about my medical and have two questions.

First: For how long is the medical "good" after it is completed? (IE: Should I schedule it now or wait to hear my date?)

Second: must I have my official interview letter in order to have my medical? Or can I bring another piece of evidence to show that I am going through the immigration process?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out!

[sly_wolf 199]

I was surprised to get my Green Card in the mail today. That took just under 4 weeks.

I am still waiting for my Social Security Card. I figured I better just apply for it which I did last week

Sly

[sly_wolf 199]

I think we all just want to know right now! I am getting worried that something is wrong or there is a backlog or something because it seems to be taking so long to get an interview!

In any case, I've been thinking about my medical and have two questions.

First: For how long is the medical "good" after it is completed? (IE: Should I schedule it now or wait to hear my date?)

Second: must I have my official interview letter in order to have my medical? Or can I bring another piece of evidence to show that I am going through the immigration process?

Thanks to anyone who can help me out!

You need the official letter with your interview date before you can get your medical. Getting the medical appointment after that is quick.

Sly

[shiri 0]

I was surprised to get my Green Card in the mail today. That took just under 4 weeks.

I am still waiting for my Social Security Card. I figured I better just apply for it which I did last week

Sly

Wow! Congrats!

[shiri 0]

You need the official letter with your interview date before you can get your medical. Getting the medical appointment after that is quick.

Sly

You know it's crazy to think we will be dealing with this soon. You know I have been waiting and waiting and I could be wrong but I think we will have a date soon. I almost called the NVC, but when they said we might want to try the automated system, I just hung up. I will try the hanging up and calling back til I get through next week. My case number never registered in the automated system, so I am required to talk to an operator. I am looking forward to being with my hubby, but it is cool how things here seem to be falling in place sorta like it's preparing for his arrival. I know that may sound a bit odd, but seriously that is what seems to be happening. This has been a rough year. We learned about this whole process a year ago almost. (March 28, 2007 to be exact.) We were kinda ignorant to a few things. I had to get the photos from him and the signed forms from him before I could start the process. Right before we got the news, my grandmother had passed away and left me a savings bond which paid for a lot of the immigration stuff. It would be quite a long story to really delve into what our last year has been like, but I think since everything seems to be falling into place we should know. Yikes! It's weird to say that. I hope I am right. I hope that we have lots of good news for those at Montreal this month. You know Travis & Kim even if you get a March date, you could call and have it rescheduled for April and that might give you more availability to a date that is convienient! Well, if any of you call, I can't wait to hear your news. I probably will call when I notice that the CR-1/IR-1 have interview dates for March... otherwise next week! I know we all are saying next week, but shhh... I am secretly wanting to know news this week! Dang it! lol... sorry for my rant!

Edited February 4, 2009 by shiri

[sly_wolf 199]

You need the official letter with your interview date before you can get your medical. Getting the medical appointment after that is quick.

Sly

You know it's crazy to think we will be dealing with this soon. You know I have been waiting and waiting and I could be wrong but I think we will have a date soon. I almost called the NVC, but when they said we might want to try the automated system, I just hung up. I will try the hanging up and calling back til I get through next week. My case number never registered in the automated system, so I am required to talk to an operator. I am looking forward to being with my hubby, but it is cool how things here seem to be falling in place sorta like it's preparing for his arrival. I know that may sound a bit odd, but seriously that is what seems to be happening. This has been a rough year. We learned about this whole process a year ago almost. (March 28, 2007 to be exact.) We were kinda ignorant to a few things. I had to get the photos from him and the signed forms from him before I could start the process. Right before we got the news, my grandmother had passed away and left me a savings bond which paid for a lot of the immigration stuff. It would be quite a long story to really delve into what our last year has been like, but I think since everything seems to be falling into place we should know. Yikes! It's weird to say that. I hope I am right. I hope that we have lots of good news for those at Montreal this month. You know Travis & Kim even if you get a March date, you could call and have it rescheduled for April and that might give you more availability to a date that is convienient! Well, if any of you call, I can't wait to hear your news. I probably will call when I notice that the CR-1/IR-1 have interview dates for March... otherwise next week! I know we all are saying next week, but shhh... I am secretly wanting to know news this week! Dang it! lol... sorry for my rant!

I was not able to use the automated system either ... same as you.

I also do understand when you say things are falling in place and they will. It did just that for us as well and it took quite a few years .... a long story as well.

We all have our hurdles to get through and you are just over that hump. I look forward to seeing your good news post during the next week

Sly

[Travis & Kim 0]

I really think I will be getting April

44 more days till Ireland =) that's what I am trying to put my focus on so I don't get depressed about the interview date

I already have it in my head that I will be moving June 1st, just due to job/bonus/vacation time for work

bonus May 2nd if I stay, cash out 3 weeks vacation if I still till june 1st

hehe I know - to much info - so as long as my interview is before June 1st I will be super happy

I think I counted it out to 118 more days =p

not that I am counting or anything, hahaha

good luck to us all

[to_hope 0]

sly_wolf: Thanks for the info re: medical. It is helpful.

I really think I will be getting April

44 more days till Ireland =) that's what I am trying to put my focus on so I don't get depressed about the interview date

I already have it in my head that I will be moving June 1st, just due to job/bonus/vacation time for work

bonus May 2nd if I stay, cash out 3 weeks vacation if I still till june 1st

hehe I know - to much info - so as long as my interview is before June 1st I will be super happy

I think I counted it out to 118 more days =p

not that I am counting or anything, hahaha

good luck to us all

You are going to Ireland? *jealous* Have fun! I've always wanted to visit there!

I hope you get an April interview. One thing about having a spring interview is that it will *hopefully* be warmer when you are standing outside the Consulate at 7am! If I get a March date I'm thinking I'm going to be pretty cold out there! I'm a real wimp when it comes to the cold....

[shiri 0]

I was not able to use the automated system either ... same as you.

I also do understand when you say things are falling in place and they will. It did just that for us as well and it took quite a few years .... a long story as well.

We all have our hurdles to get through and you are just over that hump. I look forward to seeing your good news post during the next week

Sly

Thanks! It is neat to know I am not alone in noticing that. Thanks! And congrats again on the greencard... that is awesome!

I really think I will be getting April

44 more days till Ireland =) that's what I am trying to put my focus on so I don't get depressed about the interview date

I already have it in my head that I will be moving June 1st, just due to job/bonus/vacation time for work

bonus May 2nd if I stay, cash out 3 weeks vacation if I still till june 1st

hehe I know - to much info - so as long as my interview is before June 1st I will be super happy

I think I counted it out to 118 more days =p

not that I am counting or anything, hahaha

good luck to us all

That is so exciting. You know, you will need to share some pics of your trip when you get back!

[shiri 0]

You are going to Ireland? *jealous* Have fun! I've always wanted to visit there!

I hope you get an April interview. One thing about having a spring interview is that it will *hopefully* be warmer when you are standing outside the Consulate at 7am! If I get a March date I'm thinking I'm going to be pretty cold out there! I'm a real wimp when it comes to the cold....

I wasn't even thinking about the weather. We are bringing our infant with us.... man and does it get cold in Montreal. When I went out there over New Years, his fuel pump froze and finally I had to tell him that even though I was giving the baby body heat, we needed to go back inside until we could get help or a ride. We just gotta remember warm clothes!

[shiri 0]

Ok guys... this is the Friday before the NVC is supposed to start scheduling! I am very excited to see what news we have next week!

[trailmix 77]

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Member...........NOA2......Case# @NVC.....Mailed I-864....Mailed DS-230....RFE....Done @NVC....Interview...DTI

to_hope........07/08/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....11/26/08

thebradshaws...08/18/08.....08/22/08........09/08/08........09/26/08........-.....11/05/08.....01/13/09.... 72

Rachel Marie...09/03/08

Shiri..........09/12/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........Y.....12/01/08

sly_wolf.......09/17/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........-.....10/30/08.....01/07/09.... 69

Travis&Kim.....12/01/08.....12/04/08........12/27/08........12/27/08........Y.....01/14/09

Reeena..DCF....11/07/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........01/04/09

carslo.........01/06/09

OBX............01/20/09

Interviews to December 2008

Member.........NOA2.....Case# @NVC..3032/AOS.....I-864......IV Bill......DS230......Done @NVC...Interview...DTI

thermophile..03/01/05...06/05/05....06/05/05....11/28/06....08/15/06....11/15/06....04/03/07....08/09/07....128

samaci.......03/13/06......--..........--..........--..........--..........--.......03/30/07....10/05/07...*132

neiks........05/02/06...05/30/06....06/06/06....07/03/06....07/03/06....08/10/06....09/20/06....06/28/07....93R

djc..........09/09/06......--..........--..........--..........--.......03/26/07....04/16/07....11/30/07....228

kaftar.......09/21/06...10/04/06....10/24/06....11/01/06....11/04/06....11/20/06....04/26/07....11/16/07....204

pororoca.....10/31/06...11/27/06....11/27/06....12/17/06....12/26/06....01/16/07....04/27/07....11/16/07....203

midalake.....12/19/06...01/02/07....01/08/07....01/28/07.......--..........--.......05/15/07....11/23/07....192

Glady........01/28/07...03/11/07....03/14/07....04/23/07.......--.......04/23/07....05/29/07....11/27/07....182

C&C.............--.........--..........--.......05/01/07.......--.......05/01/07....06/08/07....11/30/07....175

Misty1979....03/06/07...03/26/07....04/02/07....04/23/07....04/23/07....06/06/07....06/18/07....12/06/07....171

Karina.......03/13/07...03/26/07....04/23/07....05/14/07....05/07/07....05/21/07....06/01/07....08/30/07.... 90

comelly......04/19/07...05/01/07....05/29/07....06/26/07....06/14/07....07/15/07....07/30/07....12/06/07....129

prg321.......04/27/07...05/15/07....06/19/07....06/25/07....07/21/07....--/--/--....12/17/07....03/28/08....102

kcmetzy......05/03/07...05/18/07....06/12/07....06/25/07....07/06/07....07/23/07....01/29/08....04/22/08.... 84

Knowledge....05/09/07...--/--/--....06/12/07....07/19/07....07/19/07....08/22/07....10/05/07....01/16/08....103

trailmix.....06/05/07...06/19/07....07/02/07....07/02/07....08/09/07....08/17/07....11/30/07....02/19/08.... 81

Schmelle.....06/06/07......--.......07/25/07....08/17/07....08/18/07.......--.......11/28/07....02/22/08.... 86

S & J........06/19/07...07/10/07....07/23/07....09/03/07....08/17/07....09/03/07....10/26/07....04/22/08.... 84

LadyJane.....07/02/07...07/20/07....08/06/07....09/05/07....09/06/07....09/24/07....11/08/07....01/18/08.... 71

lebtro.........--..........--..........--.........--...........--..........--.......11/15/07....02/22/08.... 99

bearmirus....07/13/07......--..........--.........--...........--.......11/29/07....12/14/07....03/17/08.... 94

maja.........07/19/07......--.......09/03/07....09/03/07....09/22/07....09/22/07....11/24/07....02/15/08.... 83

whitesnail...08/21/07...08/27/07....09/11/07....10/08/07....10/15/07....11/12/07....12/14/07....03/20/08.... 97

parinita.....08/22/07......--.......09/24/07....10/12/07....10/12/07....11/19/07....02/16/08....04/24/08.... 68

Buffalobound.09/29/07...10/15/07....10/22/07....10/30/07....11/17/07....12/01/07....12/14/07....03/25/08....102

Davin&Rachel....--.........--..........--.........--...........--..........--.......12/14/07....03/25/08...*102

Moos.........10/03/07...10/05/07....10/15/07....11/12/07....--/--/--....--/--/--....06/24/08....08/22/08.... 59

amberlynn....10/15/07...10/--/07....10/29/07....11/13/07....11/24/07....01/04/08....02/19/08....04/24/08.... 65

Toastburglar.10/17/07...11/05/07....11/07/07....12/09/07....12/09/07....02/25/08....03/26/08....06/13/08.... 79

SarahLiz.....12/14/07...01/02/08....01/28/08....02/16/08....02/27/08....04/24/08....06/04/08....08/20/08.... 77

LindaB.......12/19/07...01/04/08....01/23/08....01/25/08....02/12/08....02/27/08....04/23/08....07/21/08.... 89

jynxdragnfly.01/02/08...01/15/07....02/04/08....02/12/08....02/29/08....03/26/08....04/30/08....08/04/08.... 96

cattattude...02/15/08...02/18/08....03/10/08....04/30/08....04/29/08....05/30/08....06/18/08....08/28/08.... 71

badspellor...03/07/08...03/18/08....04/11/08....04/23/08....04/17/08....06/24/08....06/25/08....09/09/08.... 76

Molson.......03/13/08...04/07/08....05/21/08....06/12/08....06/13/08....06/17/08....06/27/08....09/08/08.... 73

inkypinky....06/17/08...06/25/08....06/30/08....07/11/08....07/25/08....08/06/08....09/11/08....11/06/08.... 56

adibiase.....07/10/08...07/15/08....07/30/08....09/08/08....07/30/08....09/17/08....10/07/08....12/11/08.... 65

wowswift.....07/14/08...07/18/08....07/23/08....08/13/08....08/05/08....08/29/08....09/09/08....11/26/08.... 78

ruriburi.....07/17/08...07/24/08....07/28/08....09/23/08....08/13/08....08/18/08....10/03/08....12/09/08.... 67

jedinite.....08/11/08...08/14/08....08/15/08....09/18/08....09/10/08....09/18/08....09/29/08....12/03/08.... 65

CHD..........08/12/08...08/18/08....08/29/08....08/29/08....08/29/08....08/30/08....09/30/08....12/04/08.... 65

MsZ..........08/25/08...09/03/08....09/15/08....09/19/08....09/18/08....09/11/08....10/08/08....12/18/08.... 71

FrazellThomas09/18/08......--..........--..........--..........--..........--.......10/30/08....12/18/08.... 52

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

R = neiks - days to interview calculated for original interview date Dec 22/06 (rescheduled for June 28/07)

* = samaci - days to interview calculated for original interview date Aug 9th (rescheduled for Oct. 5th)

* = Davin and Rachel - days to interview calculated for original interview date March 25th (rescheduled for May 7th)

DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview