MTL Timeline to Interview

[Flames9_RN 358]

Nope nothing to fancy!! Just a sticker that takes up a page in ur passport!!

[LadyJane 1]

I'm sorry CR1's....

Sorry I must have skipped your post, Liz.

Don't be sorry, we're insanely jealous, feeling left behind. We want to be celebrating too.

I think I speak for all of the CR1s when I say that I really am happy for you, I'm happy to hear that Montreal actually works, they haven't been sleeping and slacking off for half a year, but it's just kind of a sour lemon kinda happiness.

I agree with DJC, I'm really happy for all the K1/K3 folks who are getting their interviews. It does cheer me to know that even though the embassy is insanely slow, they are doing *something* to reunite families. I love hearing about K-visa folks who are so happy and excited to be moving down here! (I hope that the embassy will remember CR1/IR1 folks who are also waiting.) I think that we are all frustrated with the embassy for letting the wait times get so out of hand, and I wonder if there is something that all of us can do together to try and change how Montreal is doing their visas so that ALL families are reunited quickly.

[trailmix 77]

Thanks Trailmix!

It's utterly shocking that they didn't give you a straight answer. <--- note the sarcasm dripping from my words

Wellll it looks like they aren't going to reply to my second email - again much surprise. My first email was short and to the point - with the bottom line being:

"I am wondering if you can clarify for us how the interviews are booked, is it purely on a first come first served basis, regardless of the type of visa?"

This was the reply:

The National Visa Center schedules the appointment for you as your case isn’t at our office.

K1s are scheduled by us only when their case is complete. You may call NVC at 603-334-0700.

Thank you

It is to laugh, I mean really

[LadyJane 1]

I'm scandalized by their use of wit and brevity. The classic red-tape non-answer answer.

I just got off the phone at the NVC, they told me to talk to the embassy.

[Flames9_RN 358]

NVC sets the datesfor Mtl (as u know for cr-1/ir-1) just another clue less operator.

[LadyJane 1]

You're right Flames, I knew that but she did not. I find it funny when we know more about the process than the folks who are helping us through it.

[djc 0]

You're right Flames, I knew that but she did not. I find it funny when we know more about the process than the folks who are helping us through it.

She probably said that because Montreal tells NVC how many interviews they can accomodate and NVC schedules that many in. It's no help to us that Montreal apparently tells NVC that there are NO interviews to be had...

We should start emailing Montreal.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Montreal has no clue that you even exist until NVC sets the schedule for cr-1/ir-1

back in June met a govt fellow at a family function. he was hoping to get the top consulate position in vancouver!! Didn't have the nerve to ask him any immigration stuff,lol

[LadyJane 1]

You're right Flames, I knew that but she did not. I find it funny when we know more about the process than the folks who are helping us through it.

She probably said that because Montreal tells NVC how many interviews they can accomodate and NVC schedules that many in. It's no help to us that Montreal apparently tells NVC that there are NO interviews to be had...

We should start emailing Montreal.

I agree DJC. Once I get done at the NVC, I'm going to have an email all set up to send one email a day. And after waiting for 4 months, I'll start getting my senator and US rep involved.

I'm thinking that the squeaky chain gets oiled and if more of us start to squeak then they have to do something.

[L_n_O 3]

Ol got a promotion today! He's now going to be the General Manager of the Faccia Luna in Arlington!!

Flames9, you can stop on by in a few weeks..

He's meeting with the Owners/Presidents of the company as we speak to hash things out!!

Not sure when he officially has to start at the Arlington location yet.

So now I start looking for an apartment for us in ARLINGTON for November!

[Flames9_RN 358]

I highly recommend the Barton House!! Its super close by and it is awesome!! BUT it is extremely hard to get in!! They do have a waiting list BUT they sort of bypass that if friends recommend you!! I have never officially been told that, bu tI have a very good hunch that it works that way!! We vouched for a friend and she got in. And it may be a bit pricey.Think we paid $1280 a month for a 1 bedroom on top floor facing the Washington Monument. Only .25 cents to wash and .25 cents to dry!! Some places its like $2.00 to wash and another $1 to dry!! Can't say enough good things. Derekkj lives there as well.

I have been to that restaurant once, was back in June. Was good food.

[Flames9_RN 358]

Excuse my rudeness--------Congrats on the new job

[L_n_O 3]

I just called them..

Their waiting list is for MARCH!!

[Flames9_RN 358]

They are extremely popular!!!

[C&C 0]

I just called them..

Their waiting list is for MARCH!!

Called who... which waiting list????

OOPs, never mind.

Edited September 20, 2007 by C&C