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Thanks.
 
It was very easy.
Just send a message through AskNVC and told them I request to change the interview location.
To avoid any hassles, I said "[...] transfer to my home country" and added my family's phone number and address.
They literally changed it within two days.
Twelve days later I had my interview letter.
 
 
 
 
 

Just use AskNVC. For me, they always responded within 1-2 days.
 
of course, officially you are only "eligible" if you live in that country.
Can't be an arbitrary one, hence I wrote "not everyone has the luxury".
 
However, if you are a citizen of a different country than Canada, that should not be an issue.
 
I personally wouldn't give them the chance to even ask. You are moving back to your home country and hence you want to change the consulate.
 
 
 
Nothing changes for the DQ date.
What happens with the actual scheduling is probably dependend on the consulate and nobody will know.
 
As I wrote, my interview was scheduled merely 10 days after I requested my consulate change. That's all I can say.
 
I would not.
Google the USCIS statistics. That gives you a nice clue.
 
When you are ready change the address.
 
If you "ask" them, I don't think that will end up well.
 
Good luck.
 
 

Thanks.
 
It was very easy.
Just send a message through AskNVC and told them I request to change the interview location.
To avoid any hassles, I said "[...] transfer to my home country" and added my family's phone number and address.
They literally changed it within two days.
Twelve days later I had my interview letter.
 
 
 
 
 

What do you mean with this?
Of course, the interview will be there.
 
I think officially you are supposed to go to the embassy where you live.
They ask you for address and phone number but if you are citizen/have ties to that country that shouldn't be  a big deal.
I just booked my flight as soon as I got the interview date.
 
 
 
 
 

I never thought I'd be so bad in Canada, yeah.
There are USCIS statistics for each consulate though. Check it out first and look up Morocco to make sure.
 
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Yes, I am in the US for half a year now!
 
If I learned one thing from this process: Canada is the worst country to apply for greencard.
I got DQ'ed Oct 7. Back then it seemed that my interview will take another year (I also expected around Sep).
In January I did the only right thing I could do: I switched my case to the embassy of a small European counry (I am citizen of).
Although people warned me that this process could prolongate things even further, within two weeks (!) I received my interview date which was set to just three weeks later (!). I entered the US in Feburary and I'm happy ever since. Hadn't I done this I would still sit in Canada, my interview being some time in Sep or Oct.
 
Not everyone has the luxury of switching consulates but if you do have it, DO it!!
(I based my decision of published data with number of cases processed by consulates from USCIS and time lines published in this forum and it seems Canada is the worst pick)
 
 
 

Thank you. That seems to be another working choice!
 
I never said I want anything for nothing.
And I feel I am discriminated by these companies (https://www.investopedia.com/best-short-term-health-insurance-4844942).
You are almost correct.
I am European citizen but lived in Canada as a temporary resident.
My US-citizen spouse was with me and insured over me there. Now we are going back to US.
So we have a very complicated situation going on.
 
It's insane how complicated and frustrating that is.
But thanks to @green_rabbit and @ineedadisplayname I found two options that I think work well:
 
National General Short Term is 128/month + 35 setup for 10k deductible and no OOP. It's a US short term insurance that seems to cover greencard people who are new. Cigna Silver is 129/month, no setup, can be canceled any time (prorated days will be refunded) for 10k deducible, no OOP. It's an expat insurance where I tell them what I citizenship is and where I live.  
I strongly want to discourge from misleading information that's out there by insurance market places like Insbuy and Visitorscoverage. Both advice for plans like Patriot America (Plus):
https://www.visitorscoverage.com/immigrants/health-insurance-for-green-card-holders/
https://www.visitorscoverage.com/green-card-health-insurance/plans/
https://www.***removed***.com/green-card-holders-visiting-usa-insurance/
 
However, the policy states:
 
 
Of course, a lawful permanent resident can be by definition interpreted as a permanent resident (or at least someone with the intention to establish a permenant residency).
Of course, these websites have a nice disclaimer like:
 

and

 
Also, when being asked directly:
 

 
 
In short, if I buy an insurance for a worst-case scenario to avoid a million dollars claim, the last thing I wanted is to fight with the insurance about the nuances/interpretation of my permanent residence.
 
Cigna and National General are the only two options I found that seem solid enough to me.
 
I personally will go for Cigna Silver, as I can take it for exactly 40 days, the policy sounds solid and is confirmed by a Cigna agent; no setup fees and it's inexpensive at 129$/month.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thank you. That seems to be another working choice!
 
I never said I want anything for nothing.
And I feel I am discriminated by these companies (https://www.investopedia.com/best-short-term-health-insurance-4844942).
You are almost correct.
I am European citizen but lived in Canada as a temporary resident.
My US-citizen spouse was with me and insured over me there. Now we are going back to US.
So we have a very complicated situation going on.
 
It's insane how complicated and frustrating that is.
But thanks to @green_rabbit and @ineedadisplayname I found two options that I think work well:
 
National General Short Term is 128/month + 35 setup for 10k deductible and no OOP. It's a US short term insurance that seems to cover greencard people who are new. Cigna Silver is 129/month, no setup, can be canceled any time (prorated days will be refunded) for 10k deducible, no OOP. It's an expat insurance where I tell them what I citizenship is and where I live.  
I strongly want to discourge from misleading information that's out there by insurance market places like Insbuy and Visitorscoverage. Both advice for plans like Patriot America (Plus):
https://www.visitorscoverage.com/immigrants/health-insurance-for-green-card-holders/
https://www.visitorscoverage.com/green-card-health-insurance/plans/
https://www.***removed***.com/green-card-holders-visiting-usa-insurance/
 
However, the policy states:
 
 
Of course, a lawful permanent resident can be by definition interpreted as a permanent resident (or at least someone with the intention to establish a permenant residency).
Of course, these websites have a nice disclaimer like:
 

and

 
Also, when being asked directly:
 

 
 
In short, if I buy an insurance for a worst-case scenario to avoid a million dollars claim, the last thing I wanted is to fight with the insurance about the nuances/interpretation of my permanent residence.
 
Cigna and National General are the only two options I found that seem solid enough to me.
 
I personally will go for Cigna Silver, as I can take it for exactly 40 days, the policy sounds solid and is confirmed by a Cigna agent; no setup fees and it's inexpensive at 129$/month.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Thank you. I'm looking into that right now.
But those would be full-fledged insurances, right?
 
I really only need short term for 40 days and only for emergencies. These full-fledged insurances are hard to cancel I assume.
 
EDIT: Exactly; these are in excess of 500$ . I'm really not looking for such a beast but a short-term emergency insurance. the ones I mentioned from https://www.investopedia.com/best-short-term-health-insurance-4844942 are exactly that and around 100$. They just discriminate me based on my greencard
 

1.  Correct
2.  Correct
3.  Probably
4.  Probably

Well, I'm not embassy shopping.
I described my situation: I currently live and work in Canada but will leave.
During normal times I would not ask this question. I would just leave Canada and return for my interview once it's scheduled.
You are probably aware that due to COVID borders close. Travel is not as easy as it used to be and the future is uncertain.
I do not know if Vienna has no backlog. My personal feeling is that Vienna has not so much backlog because Austria is smaller and fewer people want a Greencard; besides it seems Montreal consulate was closed for many months for non-emergency services whereas Vienna embassy stayed largely functional. Again, this is just a feeling but I'd appreciate any personal experience from either of these two places.
 


No. With the uncertain COVID situation I may not be able to re-enter Canada any more for my interview once I leave.
This is my issue. I can always enter Austria. Of course, if I can get an earlier interview that way, even better. But my question is more how likely/severe a delay is.
I am not "actually" moving back to Austria. However, I do have a home there.


Do you know what the process is for that?
Do I need to file forms for that? Do I have to deal with USCIS?


It is not the same topic: The first question is about recent personal experiences for two particular consulates.
The second one is a general question about transfering a case from one embassy to another.
In other forums it is appreciated not to merge multiple questions into a single thread. I did not know that this is different here.
 
Thanks, everyone.
 
 
 
 

Well, I'm not embassy shopping.
I described my situation: I currently live and work in Canada but will leave.
During normal times I would not ask this question. I would just leave Canada and return for my interview once it's scheduled.
You are probably aware that due to COVID borders close. Travel is not as easy as it used to be and the future is uncertain.
I do not know if Vienna has no backlog. My personal feeling is that Vienna has not so much backlog because Austria is smaller and fewer people want a Greencard; besides it seems Montreal consulate was closed for many months for non-emergency services whereas Vienna embassy stayed largely functional. Again, this is just a feeling but I'd appreciate any personal experience from either of these two places.
 


No. With the uncertain COVID situation I may not be able to re-enter Canada any more for my interview once I leave.
This is my issue. I can always enter Austria. Of course, if I can get an earlier interview that way, even better. But my question is more how likely/severe a delay is.
I am not "actually" moving back to Austria. However, I do have a home there.


Do you know what the process is for that?
Do I need to file forms for that? Do I have to deal with USCIS?


It is not the same topic: The first question is about recent personal experiences for two particular consulates.
The second one is a general question about transfering a case from one embassy to another.
In other forums it is appreciated not to merge multiple questions into a single thread. I did not know that this is different here.
 
Thanks, everyone.