canok

Thank you so much for the quick response... I guesss I will try and be patient. I would just feel better if I at least had a file number assigned.

Thanks again.

Hi,

You might want to check the Montreal Timeline to Interview thread - edmontongirl's timeline is on there. She filed her I-130 on November 2nd and it was approved December 30th.

So around 8 weeks for her.

Hi Edmontongirl,

How long did it take for you to her back from Montreal after filing in Calgary?

I'm doing the same route and it's been 10 weeks without hearing anything.

Hi everyone,

I am new here, trying to figure all this out. I filed an 1-130 for my Canadian husband today at the Calgary consulate. They told me I should hear back from Montreal in 4-6 weeks regarding approval of the 1-130 and assignment of a case number. The letter they gave me says that when I hear back from Montreal in 4-6 weeks, I will also receive a packet of info (is this the famous 'packet 3'?) to complete and return. At this point, it says that Montreal will schedule and inform by mail the beneficiary of the appointment, which 'could occur' 6-8 months thereafter. Looking through this thread, it seems like things have been going a bit faster than that for people filing this year.... my husband is a teacher and we are hoping to have all this completed by July so he can get a job for next fall.

So can anyone answer my questions about the timeline of what to expect, which is what I have tried to figure out from this forum:

1. Filed 1-130 at Calgary consulate today. Wait 4-6 weeks to hear back re: approval from Montreal and receive packet 3.

2. File packet 3 ASAP. Wait for interview scheduling.

3. Will receive interview appointment time and packet 4 around 3-6 weeks pre-interview date.

4. Complete medical and packet 4 prior to interview.

5. Go to Montreal for interview. If approved, visa will be received in around a week.

Thanks for your help! Edmontongirl