AP_since_May2023

I am seeing on other forums about spouses of USC filing for AOS even when they arrive on a tourist visa or ESTA, and get their I-130 and I-485 both approved within 3 months. The legal immigration process is truly broken, and the ones who stick to the proper channels (like you) are the ones that end up paying the price.

Are you and your son dual citizens?

Probably. but I also transferred from Montreal consulate to Singapore so that might also be a reason for delay.

5 months to Interview (3-4 months to IL)

Dual citizen?

Because you're not a dual citizen, and it doesn't seem like you are working in the TAL list (see below). PS. You barely arrived in Canada, and already leaving to the US so quickly. Seems like you saw the light Technology Alert List i. Conventional Munitions; ii. Nuclear Technology, Physics, and Engineering; iii. Rocket Systems and Unmanned Air Vehicle; iv. Navigation, Avionics and Flight Control; v. Chemical, Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering; vi. Remote Sensing, Imaging and Reconnaissance; vii. Advanced Computer/Microelectronic Technology; viii. Materials Technology; ix. Information Security; x. Laser and Directed Energy Systems Technology; xi. Sensors and Sensor Technology; xii. Marine Technology; and xiii. Robotics Urban Planning

Dual citizen, so your spouse is in AP (even without DS-5535)

I agree this is so frustrating. I don't understand why Montreal is so backed up. Depends on your field of engineering, but from what I'm seeing, your chance of receiving an AP is low to average. Please keep us updated after your interview in April 2024.

Are you dual citizen or from a scientific background? If yes, your chance will be very high unfortunately. I also got verbal approval but was then placed in AP after. Unfortunately, it seems like you're part of this club now.

Anyone invited for interview at US Consulate in Singapore recently? How long did you have to wait from DQ to receive your interview? TIA.