vRace

Thanks for Sharing your experience. That was pretty detailed.
Best of luck for your future ventures. 
 

Hi all, here's an update on my case:
 
As you may know, I was not able to attend my initial interview in April, was able to finally reschedule for July 2nd (
 
- Interview scheduled for 7.30AM - Lined up at the embassy by 6.45 and was #2 in line - They started letting people in by 7.35AM - Front person checks your passports and immigrant visa interview confirmation - You are let in, through security check, similar to airport security check (my phone was stored and checked in with them until I left the consulate) - no bagpacks, no food, no drinks, etc.  - You are escorted down to the 'basement' where you are handed your number with instructions to organize your documents in a specific order (here's what I remember) Passport photos Medical Birth Certificate and translation Marriage Certificate Police certificate(s) Income Tax Return (however they never asked for it) You wait until the room is filled with enough people, then take an elevator to the 19th floor to the interview area You are seated until your number is called, first window person asks for the original documents above and for me they asked for a recent Job Offer Once all documents are provided, fingerprints are taken, address is verified, and then you are seated again I waited another 15-20mins until we were called in for the actual interview  Interview lasted 10-15mins (my case was complicated so it took longer than usual) - started with an oath, signed letter that I'll be working for the employer once I land, etc. Questions asked for my EB2 case: Who's your petitioner? What is your role title (was not asked for role description)? What is your salary? Location of your work Countries you visited in the past 5 years Your highest education - and majors for both bachelors and masters What university (both masters and bachelors) Talk to me about the countries you lived in since 16 years old - and under what visa (i.e. student/F1 visa in US, etc.) What was the last time you were in the States, date you left, etc. Wife was then interviewed, similar questions Both were given the green paper slip (approval) - passports were taken and they mentioned they'll be provided back to us in two weeks  
Wish you all the best. Be patient, even though Montreal is slow in processing employment based applications, it will all be good! Once your I-140 is approved, your 'technically' only attending the consulate as a formality.
 
 
 

1st Date is the Case Complete (CC) by NVC and the 2nd date is the Interview Date.

It was a pleasant surprise considering today is my wife's borthday. Very fast too. We were expect August or September.

We took both, yes. But interestingly enough they never even asked to look at either of those docs.

Added @sadee to the list
 
 
 
PhilCanUSRN        EB2                07-May                 16-Nov
Deztiny                   EB2                21-May                 26-Nov
CanMon                 EB2                 26-Jul                  29-Jan
Ratri                        EB2                 6-Aug                   05-Feb
vnca                        EB3                20-Aug                 15-Feb
Kapen                     EB3                 17-Sep                12-Mar
adison                    EB3                 20-Sep                 20-Mar
Shaki                      EB2                 10-Oct                  End March
ascb                       EB2                 11-Oct                  Early March
dskar                      EB2                 18-Oct                  March 20
Mr Jingles               ?                    18-Oct                  22-Mar
AshleyJill              EB3                  6-Nov                  22-Mar
HH2018                 EB2                   6-Dec                  Mid May
bkbk8                     EB2                   7-Dec                 15-April
GGM                       EB3                11-Dec                  Mid May
Mo85                      EB2                12-Dec                  Mid May
bellajio1                 EB2                16-Dec                  Mid June
SuperY                   EB3               03-Jan-19             Mid June
NB90                      EB3               27-Dec                   03-June
May2019               EB1               01-Feb-19             Mid June
lombardi                EB3              06-Feb-19              April 18
leopard11              EB3               06-Feb-19             23-May
VRace                     EB3               16-Feb-19               Waiting
IK27                        EB2               26-Feb-19               Waiting 
polar2018              EB2               28-Feb-19               Waiting
GottaLoveCalif      EB2              14-Mar-19               Waiting
BurBur                    EB2               17-Apr-19               Waiting
sadee                     EB3               17-Apr-19               Waiting
Kate8kate0            EB3               Waiting                   Waiting....

added you in the list:
 
 
 
PhilCanUSRN        EB2                7-May                 16-Nov
Deztiny                   EB2                21-May                26-Nov
CanMon                 EB2                 26-Jul                  29-Jan
Ratri                        EB2                 6-Aug                  05-Feb
vnca                        EB3                20-Aug                15-Feb
Kapen                     EB3                 17-Sep                12-Mar
adison                    EB3                 20-Sep                 20-Mar
Shaki                      EB2                 10-Oct                  3rd week of March
ascb                       EB2                 11-Oct                  Early March
dskar                      EB2                 18-Oct                  March 20
Mr Jingles               ?                    18-Oct                  22-Mar
AshleyJill               EB3                  6-Nov                  22-Mar
lombardi                 ?                      Early Feb             April 18
HH2018                 EB2                   6-Dec                   Waiting
bkbk8                     EB2                   7-Dec                   Waiting
GGM                       EB3                  11-Dec                  Waiting
Mo85                      EB2                 12 dec                   Waiting
NB90                       EB3               04-Jan-19              Waiting
May2019                EB1                01-Feb-19             Waiting
leopard11              EB3                06-Feb-19            23-May
IK27                        EB2               26-Feb-19               Waiting
VRace                     EB3               26-Feb-19              Waiting 
polar2018              EB2               28-Feb-19              Waiting
GottaLoveCalif      EB2               14-Mar-19             Waiting
 
 
 

The attached instructions document has more details on the MTL process. Note that these steps are to be completed only AFTER your interview has been scheduled at Montreal consulate.
MTL-Montreal-interview instructions.pdf

vRace, you don't get the passport back right away after interview (or even next day). In case of approval, consulate keeps your passport and returns it via courier only. When you have your interview appointment scheduled, at that point you'll be asked to register your appointment with a courier service (Canada Post). Applicant has two options to choose from, either pick up passport (along with immigrant package) from selected courier location or have it mailed out to a home address of his choice. There's an additional fee of $20 if you opt for home delivery. 
 
The visa officer who approved my case told me delivery of passport/IV package could take up to 2 weeks. But I also read somewhere that it can take as little as 72 hours in some cases. I'd say plan for being "out of passport" for at least 1 week after the interview. If you are already working in the USA, you'll need an alternative to get back in (e.g NEXUS with a valid I-94 - remember to remove it from your passport when interview is done) or maybe work remotely from Canada if your job nature/employer permit. All the best. 

"I was wondering if i can get the test done before and get some paperwork from the doctor stating i am up to date with my immunization ? and can take it along with me for my Medical"
Yes. In fact, this is the only way. Dr. Zatzman, who I went to for my medical in Toronto will not perform a medical unless he as a completed record of immunization. I'm not sure how other designated doctors deal with missing immunizations. You can show a record of administered shot (or result of blood work showing immunity to that virus in lieu of the shot) as proof.

PhilCanUSRN        EB2                 7-May                 16-Nov
Deztiny                   EB2                21-May                26-Nov
CanMon                 EB2                 26-Jul                  29-Jan
Ratri                        EB2                 6-Aug                  05-Feb
vnca                        EB3                20-Aug                15-Feb
Kapen                     EB3                 17-Sep                12-Mar
adison                    EB3                 20-Sep                 20-Mar
Shaki                      EB2                 10-Oct                  3rd week of March
ascb                       EB2                 11-Oct                  Early March
dskar                      EB2                 18-Oct                  March 20
Mr Jingles               ?                    18-Oct                  22-Mar
AshleyJill               EB3                  6-Nov                  22-Mar
bkbk8                     EB2                   7-Dec                   Waiting
GGM                       EB3                  11-Dec                  Waiting
Mo85                      EB2                 12 dec                   Waiting
lombardi                 ?                        ?                          April 18
GottaLoveCalif      ?                        ?                           ?
NB90                       EB3               04-Jan-19              Waiting
VRace                     EB3               26-Feb-19              Waiting ......