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Hey all. What is the correct email address to ask Montreal about an interview date? The one I see listed in the Embassy Info is : Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov I just want to make sure this is correct.

Thanks so much.

Montreal, IV (Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov) You got it.

For what it's worth, I got 4 bounce backs trying to use that address. When I tried Montreal-IV/DV@state.gov (someone here guided me that way) it went through and I got an answer.

Peace ~

Mary

11/7/07 INTERVIEW 8:30 a.m. APPROVED!!!!!!

11/13/07 Visa Received ~*happy dance*~

12/28/2007 Trev's moving HOME !!!!!!!

Mary loses her job and doesn't want to lie to her gov't so we wait as long as we can and then..................

4/6/2008 Trev returns to Canada

8/30/2008 Trev is denied entry at the border

............to be continued once we file again.

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Melyssa, if ever your card runs out or you want to save your minutes or you just want to call Montreal drop by my office. The calls are free and you can stay on the line as long as you wish, just bring your MTL-----------.

09/20/2006 - Sent I-129F

09/22/2006 - Received at NSC
09/28/2006 - NOA-1 (1-797C date )

10/02/2006 - Cheque cashed

10/02/2006 - NOA 1 (I-797C recieved in the mail)

12/08/2006 - NOA-2 in 79 days

12/13/2006 - NOA-2 hard copy recieved

12/26/2006 - Package recieved by NVC

12/30/2006 - Received by Montreal

01/22/2007 - Received Packet 3

04/16/2007 - Returned Packet 3

08/02/2007 - Received medical documentation

08/07/2007 - Received Interview date Aug. 9th

08/09/2007 - Received I-601 and 212 (not approved yet)

02/17/2008 - I-601 approved 212 abandoned

06/2?/2009 - New medical and passport and doc sent to Mtl

07/22/2009 - Recieved request for DS-221 and notarized letter of intent

07/31/2009 - Montreal recieves thier final requested doc.

09/01/2009 - Visa approved and mail out today

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For what it's worth, I got 4 bounce backs trying to use that address. When I tried Montreal-IV/DV@state.gov (someone here guided me that way) it went through and I got an answer.

Peace ~

Mary

I've used that one everytime from 2 different emails and I've never had a problem. Guess try the first and if it comes back try the other.

2006/11/29 : I-129F Sent

2006/12/12: I-129F NOA1 (Receipt)

2007/02/22: I-129F NOA2 (Approved)

2007/03/06: Package Left From NVC

2007/03/21: Rec Instructions (Pkt 3)

2007/03/27: Pkt 3 sent to Montreal Consulate

2007/03/28: Pkt 3 rec. @ Montreal Consulate

2007/04/12: Entered into system

2007/04/19: Medical

2007/07/25: Phone call, interview Aug/Sept. Email, at least 6 months for interview

2007/08/01: Phone call, 5-7 months

2007/08/08: Phone call. INTERVIEW

2007/08/16: Interview letter arrives.

2007/09/03: My baby girl leaves for Trent University

2007/09/12: Interview@8:15 APPROVED

2007/09/19: Visa received in hand

2007/10/08: POE Sarnia/Port Huron

2007/10/09: Home

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:):):)

Great news, I'm happy for you two, tell Sharon to have a safe and very quick trip. All the best to you for the next part and your life together.

09/20/2006 - Sent I-129F

09/22/2006 - Received at NSC
09/28/2006 - NOA-1 (1-797C date )

10/02/2006 - Cheque cashed

10/02/2006 - NOA 1 (I-797C recieved in the mail)

12/08/2006 - NOA-2 in 79 days

12/13/2006 - NOA-2 hard copy recieved

12/26/2006 - Package recieved by NVC

12/30/2006 - Received by Montreal

01/22/2007 - Received Packet 3

04/16/2007 - Returned Packet 3

08/02/2007 - Received medical documentation

08/07/2007 - Received Interview date Aug. 9th

08/09/2007 - Received I-601 and 212 (not approved yet)

02/17/2008 - I-601 approved 212 abandoned

06/2?/2009 - New medical and passport and doc sent to Mtl

07/22/2009 - Recieved request for DS-221 and notarized letter of intent

07/31/2009 - Montreal recieves thier final requested doc.

09/01/2009 - Visa approved and mail out today

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

wooohoooooooooooo!!!! Happy happy happy for you guys!!!!

L&B

Melyssa, if ever your card runs out or you want to save your minutes or you just want to call Montreal drop by my office. The calls are free and you can stay on the line as long as you wish, just bring your MTL-----------.

Now, if Ron is not the nicest guy in here, I don't know who is. You are amazing my friend!

L.

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:):):)

wooohoooooooooooo!!!! Happy happy happy for you guys!!!!

L&B

Melyssa, if ever your card runs out or you want to save your minutes or you just want to call Montreal drop by my office. The calls are free and you can stay on the line as long as you wish, just bring your MTL-----------.

Now, if Ron is not the nicest guy in here, I don't know who is. You are amazing my friend!

L.

Lena, Thank you but don't let the smoke and mirrors fool you, I'm just offering a solution if one is needed after all we are all here to help any way we can and if 2 or more or less hours of long distance is necessary so be it, with advance notice I can be in the office on weekends to cut the cost of calls to the fiance.

09/20/2006 - Sent I-129F

09/22/2006 - Received at NSC
09/28/2006 - NOA-1 (1-797C date )

10/02/2006 - Cheque cashed

10/02/2006 - NOA 1 (I-797C recieved in the mail)

12/08/2006 - NOA-2 in 79 days

12/13/2006 - NOA-2 hard copy recieved

12/26/2006 - Package recieved by NVC

12/30/2006 - Received by Montreal

01/22/2007 - Received Packet 3

04/16/2007 - Returned Packet 3

08/02/2007 - Received medical documentation

08/07/2007 - Received Interview date Aug. 9th

08/09/2007 - Received I-601 and 212 (not approved yet)

02/17/2008 - I-601 approved 212 abandoned

06/2?/2009 - New medical and passport and doc sent to Mtl

07/22/2009 - Recieved request for DS-221 and notarized letter of intent

07/31/2009 - Montreal recieves thier final requested doc.

09/01/2009 - Visa approved and mail out today

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Lena, Thank you but don't let the smoke and mirrors fool you, I'm just offering a solution if one is needed after all we are all here to help any way we can and if 2 or more or less hours of long distance is necessary so be it, with advance notice I can be in the office on weekends to cut the cost of calls to the fiance.

Ron - NEVER sell yourself short or I'll have to slap you (or send you to Off Topic LOL). Not all people would offer such help - you deserve the best. I mean that.

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Congratulations!!!! :thumbs:

She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

Congratulations!! :dance::dance::dance:

2006/11/29 : I-129F Sent

2006/12/12: I-129F NOA1 (Receipt)

2007/02/22: I-129F NOA2 (Approved)

2007/03/06: Package Left From NVC

2007/03/21: Rec Instructions (Pkt 3)

2007/03/27: Pkt 3 sent to Montreal Consulate

2007/03/28: Pkt 3 rec. @ Montreal Consulate

2007/04/12: Entered into system

2007/04/19: Medical

2007/07/25: Phone call, interview Aug/Sept. Email, at least 6 months for interview

2007/08/01: Phone call, 5-7 months

2007/08/08: Phone call. INTERVIEW

2007/08/16: Interview letter arrives.

2007/09/03: My baby girl leaves for Trent University

2007/09/12: Interview@8:15 APPROVED

2007/09/19: Visa received in hand

2007/10/08: POE Sarnia/Port Huron

2007/10/09: Home

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She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

Congratulations!!! What a relief!

08/25/06 - 08/08/07 - K1 timeframe from mailing the petition to the NSC to K1 approval at the Montréal Consulate

08/31/07 - Réjean makes the big move to the USA

09/22/07 - MARRIED!

10/09/07 - Réjean gets his SSN

Adjustment of status:

10/26/07 - Mailed AOS/EAD/AP

11/23/07 - Biometrics appointment

12/14/07 - I-485 transferred to the California Service Center

12/28/07 - EAD approved!

01/07/08 - EAD received

02/08/08 - GREEN CARD APPROVED!!!!!!

02/16/08 - Green card received!

*headdesk*:

01/02/09 - Réjean loses his wallet containing his drivers license, Social Security card, and green card

02/04/09 - Our best friends bail us out by giving us the money to file for the replacement green card!

02/12/09 - E-filed I-90 for the replacement green card along with the $370 filing fee (including biometrics)

02/19/09 - NOA1

02/25/09 - Biometrics appointment

05/01/09 - Replacement green card received

Removal of conditions:

01/07/10: Mailed I-751 packet by overnight mail to the CSC

01/11/10: I-751 packet delivered and signed for

01/19/10: Received NOA1

01/28/10: Biometrics (did walk-in due to Réjean being out on the road on original date of 02/10/10)

02/03/10: APPROVED!!!

02/05/10: Received e-mail from USCIS saying the card production has been ordered

02/06/10: Received letter typed on plain paper from USCIS congratulating Réjean on his removal of conditions approval

02/11/10: Green card received

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I will have more time to write later but I just quickly tried and they said they can no longer take calls for immigrant visas due to staff shortage... :(

Ron thanks so much for offering! I do actually have free long distance, but from home...

I wouldn't mind meeting you sometime though!

March 6, 2007 - I-129F package sent

March 21, 2007 - I-129F NOA2

October 17, 2007 - K1 interview - approved

October 19, 2007 - K1 arrived in mail

October 21, 2007 - US entry

October 23, 2007 - Wedding day

November 27, 2007 - AOS, EAD, AP package sent

December 7, 2007 - Received all 3 NOA's for AOS, AP & EAD

December 10, 2007 - Received letter for biometrics appointment

January 2, 2008 - I-485 transferred to California

January 3, 2008 - Biometrics

January 16, 2008 - RFE for I-485

January 22, 2008 - RFE for I-485 arrived

January 23, 2008 - AP approved

January 25, 2008 - Case status finally updated: AP approved January 23!

January 31, 2008 - EAD card production ordered

February 2, 2008 - AP arrived in mail

February 5, 2008 - Sending a letter/RFE to CSC

February 5, 2008 - EAD card production ordered (again?!)

February 7, 2008 - RFE/letter arrived at CSC

February 7, 2008 - EAD approval sent

February 9, 2008 - EAD card received, dated January 23rd!

February 25, 2008 - CSC finally acknowledges receiving RFE

February 27, 2008 - I-485 APPROVED!

February 27, 2008 - Online case status: notice mailed welcoming new permanent resident.

March 3, 2008 - Received welcome letter

March 3, 2008 - I-485 approval letter sent

March 6, 2008 - Green card arrived in mail.

November 2009 - Removal of conditions...

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I will have more time to write later but I just quickly tried and they said they can no longer take calls for immigrant visas due to staff shortage... :(

That sucks! Are they going to stop responding with email updates now too??? :angry:

Met: 2005-10-05 at best friend's wedding in Key West

K1

I-129F Sent : 2006-12-07

I-129F NOA1 : 2006-12-11

I-129F RFE(s) : 2007-03-08

RFE Reply(s) : 2007-04-03

I-129F NOA2 : 2007-04-04

Packet 3 Received : 2007-05-04

Packet 3 Sent : 2007-05-11

Added to MTL Waiting List: 2007-05-17

Medical in Toronto: 2007-08-08

Called MTL: 2007-08-08 - told to expect interview Sept. or Oct.

Emailed MTL on 2007-08-22 INTERVIEW DATE: October 17, 2007 at 9:30am!!!

Delay in processing due to needing a New Zealand Police Certificate

Visa in hand: 2007-12-19

POE at Peace Bridge - Christmas Day, 2007!

Wedding in Las Vegas - February 11, 2008

AOS

AOS Package Sent: 2008-03-04

Packaged Received in Chicago: 2008-03-05

Received NOA1: 2008-03-10

Biometrics Appt: 2008-04-02

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That's incredibly frustrating. They keep saying that the reason for these long waits and delays in customer service is due to staff shortages for over 6 months. They even told my Congresswoman that too.

Isn't that enough time to hire more people to accommodate the queue? Maybe hiring government workers is a lot longer process than that, but one would think that the shortage of workers there could be relieved somewhat by now - atleast enough to answer the phones. It just seems they were in a bad spot before, but now they are worse instead of better.

K1 Visa Journey

Met through an MMORPG: April 2005

Met in person: 9/23/2005

He proposed in front of Buckingham fountain: 8/20/2006

Sent I-129: 12/21/06

NOA1: 12/29/06

Touched: 3/27/06 (Happy belated bday to meee :P)

Received Email that they sent NOA2 yesterday!: 3/28/07

NOA2 in ze mail: 4/2/07

Called NVC to see if they have received the case and they haven't :( 4/13/07 and 4/19/07

NVC sent packet to MTL today! 4/24/07 (took 4 weeks from notice date)

MTL sent packet to my lawyer 5/2/07

Lawyer received Packet 3 finally! 5/17/07

Sent Packet 3 5/22/07

Now on the waiting list for an interview! 5/29/2007

Fiance gets his medical done: 7/16/07

Scheduled for Interview!: 10/24/07

Visa arrives!: 10/26/07

Fiance will be entering US: 1/18/08

Married: 2/4/08

Religious Ceremony: 4/5/08

AOS/EAD

Filling Date for AOS/EAD: 4/19/08

NOA: 5/01/08

Biometrics: 5/21/08

CSC Transfer Date 5/29/08

EAD Approved/Card Ordered 6/30/2008

EAD Card Arrived 7/11/2008

Green Card Production 7/23/2008

Removal of Conditions

Filing Date for RoC: 7/13/2010

Check Cashed: 7/15/2010

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Congratulations!!! :)

She GOT IT! Sharon got her Visa in the mail first thing this morning, and I got the call 2 1/2 seconds later :) So she'll be on the bus by this evening and in my arms tomorrow! FINALLY! It's DONE! (well, at least the FIRST part of this Visa Journey). Man, what a weight off of us! We will keep ya posted and get some pictures up on this as soon as we can.

Love ALL OF YA, and keep the faith! It took us a lot longer than we would have liked, but it's FINALLY OVER!

:) :) :)

AOS

Filled : 2007-09-17

NOA : 2007-09-25

Biometrics : 2007-12-13

EAD card prod : 2007-12-13

Job Offer : 2007-12-18

EAD card prod : 2007-12-18

EAD approved mailed : 2007-12-21

EAD in Hand : 2007-12-24 (Awesome Christmas Present)

Applied for SSN : 2007-12-26

SSN arrives in mail : 2008-01-05 (Happy New Year)

Start work :2008-01-15

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