K-1 people waiting for interviews at Montreal

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Good luck with selling your place. I've had my condo on the market since last July, when we first filed our application for the K1. I have had no lucky trying to sell it.... I am hoping the market is starting to pick up now that it is Spring. This is the last step that is holding me here in Canada and its totally frustrating me to no end.

So I wish you a speedy sale and that you miss the frustration I have been going through Wis-Can. And hopefully you will get your interview date soon.

It is hard... I felt the market thing coming, so I jumped on selling my place last year... put it in the market in Jan and it sold in May... after we dropped the price quite a bit... but now all my old neighbours are trying to sell for $70k less than what we sold for.... it's really hard!

I took a 1 year lease on this place, and it expires June 1st... I was hoping to not have to take another month.... it's wasted money

[Wis-Can 0]

Good luck with selling your place. I've had my condo on the market since last July, when we first filed our application for the K1. I have had no lucky trying to sell it.... I am hoping the market is starting to pick up now that it is Spring. This is the last step that is holding me here in Canada and its totally frustrating me to no end.

So I wish you a speedy sale and that you miss the frustration I have been going through Wis-Can. And hopefully you will get your interview date soon.

I am hoping for a speedy sale, and thank you for that. I live in a town where there is a military base so things do move quickly certain times of the year. We are coming up on posting season for the military so there will be alot coming in and leaving. I have a unique property, its actually 3 in total and together. I have a house that I rent out next to me, then I live in a mini home, and then I have almost 7 acres in behind. I bought as one, but they do have separate PID #'s so they can be sold separately. I am going to try and sell them as one. Wish me luck!! I'm going to advertise them as rentals, same as when I bought them. I was going to keep one, but my honey doesn't want me to. All or nothing I guess. All the best to you and I hope you get a buyer soon. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the both of us. Take care.

[Wis-Can 0]

^^ I visited after the NOA2 and it was fine. They didn't even ask me anything - not even where I was going or who I was visiting. He just said "Have a nice trip" and sent me along! You just never know with them!

I got my visa today. It's so strange to actually have it in my passport ready to go. I honestly feel like the process went really fast in hindsight! Now let's hope June 20th comes just as fast!

WOW! How exciting!!!!!

My lawyer did tell me it would be difficult at this stage.... and I did get a few 'extra' questions... he was young... but when I told him that I have full custody of my son and he saw the babyseat in the back... told him my son was on March Break and mom was watching him... it seemed to do the trick... I have a wedding April 18th in Delaware, and I have the invitation, so I hope that will suffice.

I met with my lawyer while down there, and he said that due to my custody arrangement with my ex, I may be able to get my AP fast tracked.... something about attending in person to one of their local offices to complete some form? I hope so, I will even take my son with me, so he can bat his little 5 year old lashes lol! It'll be hard to have to wait 3-5 months... I will be driving to the buffalo boarder and having to pay for a hotel for them to visit I really want to make the transition on my son as easy as possible and I really try and support his relationship with his dad...so I hope it all works out.

I feel so weird making all these plans based on no set dates.... i'm giving notice this week on my lease.... i'm hoping to move for the first week of June.... and they do have it noted in their system that our wedding is in June...plus I could just stay at my mom's for a few weeks, it'll save me $2000 in rent! Plus our wedding is not concrete in plans... the two of us are going to the shore in Jersey where we first met and got engaged... and do an intimate ceremony.... then save the obnoxious Big Fat Greek Wedding for the end of the summer lol!

Also, the movers come and take your stuff, take it to their warehouse and then deliver it within a couple of weeks...so if anything, I can kinda use them as storage if needed....

Does anyone else feel that as the time nears, days feel like months and months like a lifetime? it's only a couple months left, and in the grand scheme of the 2 years we waited, it's insignificant.... but it's killing me!

We'd like to make plans but I'm scared to at this point. I am putting my place for sale on Wednesday coming. I hope it sells within a couple months. I can stay with a friend till I can move. We sent out packet 3 in January and are still awaiting my Montreal interview date. I call everyday...and everyday they say it looks good, everything is in order, your just waiting on your date. We were hoping for an April date...now its looking like May or June possibly. And your right, every day feels longer then the last. I just want to wake up beside my sweetie everyday. Not alot to ask for I don't think. Good luck on your interview date.

That's scary, cause we sent our packet 3 March 5th (they rec'd it), so if you don't have a date yet, then i'm really worried The turn around seemed to be 3 months from P3 to interview for the last little while, but I guess they are slowing down in the spring

When I called a few weeks ago, they said we would likely have a May date....but it's not looking too promising....

I hate this part..... everything is so up in the air.... hopefully something miraculous happens and we all get dates before June

I call DOS everyday....then Friday I emailed the consulate and got a "we don't do the scheduling" and gave me a phone number to call. Which wasn't the DOS number that I call daily. I tried the number several times and can never get through. Hopefully we will all get news soon. Dear God you have to wonder how long it takes to schedule an interview. You would think when they decided everything was in order with your file they would book the interview at the same time. Would you not think that would be more efficient use of their time! But I guess if the paperwork goes to Montreal, they must entered it in that its good to go and then someone from another department comes along to book the interviews. It is very frustrating. My poor sweetie, every night when we talk says, "please give me good news babe!" I'm liable to give the man a stroke the day I tell him we have a date!!! Take care.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

^^ I visited after the NOA2 and it was fine. They didn't even ask me anything - not even where I was going or who I was visiting. He just said "Have a nice trip" and sent me along! You just never know with them!

I got my visa today. It's so strange to actually have it in my passport ready to go. I honestly feel like the process went really fast in hindsight! Now let's hope June 20th comes just as fast!

WOW! How exciting!!!!!

My lawyer did tell me it would be difficult at this stage.... and I did get a few 'extra' questions... he was young... but when I told him that I have full custody of my son and he saw the babyseat in the back... told him my son was on March Break and mom was watching him... it seemed to do the trick... I have a wedding April 18th in Delaware, and I have the invitation, so I hope that will suffice.

I met with my lawyer while down there, and he said that due to my custody arrangement with my ex, I may be able to get my AP fast tracked.... something about attending in person to one of their local offices to complete some form? I hope so, I will even take my son with me, so he can bat his little 5 year old lashes lol! It'll be hard to have to wait 3-5 months... I will be driving to the buffalo boarder and having to pay for a hotel for them to visit I really want to make the transition on my son as easy as possible and I really try and support his relationship with his dad...so I hope it all works out.

I feel so weird making all these plans based on no set dates.... i'm giving notice this week on my lease.... i'm hoping to move for the first week of June.... and they do have it noted in their system that our wedding is in June...plus I could just stay at my mom's for a few weeks, it'll save me $2000 in rent! Plus our wedding is not concrete in plans... the two of us are going to the shore in Jersey where we first met and got engaged... and do an intimate ceremony.... then save the obnoxious Big Fat Greek Wedding for the end of the summer lol!

Also, the movers come and take your stuff, take it to their warehouse and then deliver it within a couple of weeks...so if anything, I can kinda use them as storage if needed....

Does anyone else feel that as the time nears, days feel like months and months like a lifetime? it's only a couple months left, and in the grand scheme of the 2 years we waited, it's insignificant.... but it's killing me!

We'd like to make plans but I'm scared to at this point. I am putting my place for sale on Wednesday coming. I hope it sells within a couple months. I can stay with a friend till I can move. We sent out packet 3 in January and are still awaiting my Montreal interview date. I call everyday...and everyday they say it looks good, everything is in order, your just waiting on your date. We were hoping for an April date...now its looking like May or June possibly. And your right, every day feels longer then the last. I just want to wake up beside my sweetie everyday. Not alot to ask for I don't think. Good luck on your interview date.

That's scary, cause we sent our packet 3 March 5th (they rec'd it), so if you don't have a date yet, then i'm really worried The turn around seemed to be 3 months from P3 to interview for the last little while, but I guess they are slowing down in the spring

When I called a few weeks ago, they said we would likely have a May date....but it's not looking too promising....

I hate this part..... everything is so up in the air.... hopefully something miraculous happens and we all get dates before June

I call DOS everyday....then Friday I emailed the consulate and got a "we don't do the scheduling" and gave me a phone number to call. Which wasn't the DOS number that I call daily. I tried the number several times and can never get through. Hopefully we will all get news soon. Dear God you have to wonder how long it takes to schedule an interview. You would think when they decided everything was in order with your file they would book the interview at the same time. Would you not think that would be more efficient use of their time! But I guess if the paperwork goes to Montreal, they must entered it in that its good to go and then someone from another department comes along to book the interviews. It is very frustrating. My poor sweetie, every night when we talk says, "please give me good news babe!" I'm liable to give the man a stroke the day I tell him we have a date!!! Take care.

HAHA! Poor guy! we're the opposite... I freak out and my fiance is calm and says 'it'll happen, we've come this far....' easy for him...he's the one staying put....my whole life is on the line at the Embassy! lol!

What number did they give you? I wonder if i'm calling the right place? maybe the number you have is the dept? DO SHARE!!!! lol!

[Wis-Can 0]

I call DOS everyday....then Friday I emailed the consulate and got a "we don't do the scheduling" and gave me a phone number to call. Which wasn't the DOS number that I call daily. I tried the number several times and can never get through. Hopefully we will all get news soon. Dear God you have to wonder how long it takes to schedule an interview. You would think when they decided everything was in order with your file they would book the interview at the same time. Would you not think that would be more efficient use of their time! But I guess if the paperwork goes to Montreal, they must entered it in that its good to go and then someone from another department comes along to book the interviews. It is very frustrating. My poor sweetie, every night when we talk says, "please give me good news babe!" I'm liable to give the man a stroke the day I tell him we have a date!!! Take care.

HAHA! Poor guy! we're the opposite... I freak out and my fiance is calm and says 'it'll happen, we've come this far....' easy for him...he's the one staying put....my whole life is on the line at the Embassy! lol!

What number did they give you? I wonder if i'm calling the right place? maybe the number you have is the dept? DO SHARE!!!! lol!

I have been calling 202-663-1225, when I emailed the consulate, this is what I got back. (I copied and pasted from the email)

Your file is at NVC, they book the date, please call them at 603- 334-0700. Regards op1

Which number are you calling?

[July09Bride 1]

I have been calling 202-663-1225, when I emailed the consulate, this is what I got back. (I copied and pasted from the email)

Your file is at NVC, they book the date, please call them at 603- 334-0700. Regards op1

Which number are you calling?

Wis-Can, THAT is awesome! I've been calling the 202 number and don't ever get much info. But, I'm going to try that number tomorrow during my prep time. I hope to hear something... anything!!! Keep your fingers crossed, everyone!

[chadlaure 2]

We're hoping for an interview in May and I didn't try calling since last week. I know the answer and they don't have an interview yet. I told myself I'll wait for April 1st but it's in another week...

What would our files do at the NVC?

Isn't it weird travelling back and forth with the embassym NVC etc...?

[Wis-Can 0]

I have been calling 202-663-1225, when I emailed the consulate, this is what I got back. (I copied and pasted from the email)

Your file is at NVC, they book the date, please call them at 603- 334-0700. Regards op1

Which number are you calling?

Wis-Can, THAT is awesome! I've been calling the 202 number and don't ever get much info. But, I'm going to try that number tomorrow during my prep time. I hope to hear something... anything!!! Keep your fingers crossed, everyone!

It was a bust!! After several tries I got through to the number, and I got a very nice lady that said they do not book them. I read her off the email I got from Montreal and she said no, email them back, tell them that its a K-1 that they received back in December and that they do indeed book it. She apologized and felt bad. There are some nice people out there! So I emailed the consulate back and I'll let you know how I make out. Getting a little worried now as to where my file actually is.

[SapphireDreams 71]

Not to bring anyone down... just trying to be realistic... almost everyone who has had an interview in the last 6 months or so had to wait at the very minimum 3 months, most people 4 months to get their interview from the date they sent back their Packet 3.

Going for my interview I noticed that there are A LOT of people waiting for these interviews and the sheer amount of time it takes to go through everyone's file and give them all the paperwork is a lot for the amount of staff they appear to have (not that many).

Chances are they will be scheduling the May interviews for people who sent back their Packet 3 in January and possible some February people in the first or second week of April as you'll see there is a pattern with their scheduling.

It will happen soon!! Just give it a couple of months!

[Wis-Can 0]

Not to bring anyone down... just trying to be realistic... almost everyone who has had an interview in the last 6 months or so had to wait at the very minimum 3 months, most people 4 months to get their interview from the date they sent back their Packet 3.

Going for my interview I noticed that there are A LOT of people waiting for these interviews and the sheer amount of time it takes to go through everyone's file and give them all the paperwork is a lot for the amount of staff they appear to have (not that many).

Chances are they will be scheduling the May interviews for people who sent back their Packet 3 in January and possible some February people in the first or second week of April as you'll see there is a pattern with their scheduling.

It will happen soon!! Just give it a couple of months!

When you see other people who sent their packet 3's at the same time who have HAD their interviews or at least scheduled it gets a little depressing. Even more when you call them and they tell you everything is in order, your just waiting a interview date..... I know, there is no rhymn or reason to how they schedule. According to their guidelines you are suppose to be completed from the NVC to Interview within four months. They definately need more staff. Congrats on your visa! You must be so excited!! Take care.

[francie 0]

i called DOS just right now and the lady said" there has been no changes or updates in your case since the last time that you called YESTERDAY!"

i know its pathetic.. i call almost everyday! i get frustrated everytime they say that im still in the waiting list.

i sent P3 january... maybe i will be one of the first in line to get an interview date.

plssssssss give me a date!!!!!!!

[SapphireDreams 71]

Not to bring anyone down... just trying to be realistic... almost everyone who has had an interview in the last 6 months or so had to wait at the very minimum 3 months, most people 4 months to get their interview from the date they sent back their Packet 3.

Going for my interview I noticed that there are A LOT of people waiting for these interviews and the sheer amount of time it takes to go through everyone's file and give them all the paperwork is a lot for the amount of staff they appear to have (not that many).

Chances are they will be scheduling the May interviews for people who sent back their Packet 3 in January and possible some February people in the first or second week of April as you'll see there is a pattern with their scheduling.

It will happen soon!! Just give it a couple of months!

When you see other people who sent their packet 3's at the same time who have HAD their interviews or at least scheduled it gets a little depressing. Even more when you call them and they tell you everything is in order, your just waiting a interview date..... I know, there is no rhymn or reason to how they schedule. According to their guidelines you are suppose to be completed from the NVC to Interview within four months. They definately need more staff. Congrats on your visa! You must be so excited!! Take care.

Of course, and I totally know what it's like to wait 4 months, I did! - and I know when are on a cusp like you are being in January, it does suck. I sent back my Packet 3 in November, but had people who sent theirs back in December scheduled before me, so it sucked, but I prepared myself to wait 4 months and it really didn't feel that long afterall but it helped that I didn't call them at all until I knew it was almost time to be scheduled. And, when I called it was scheduled, so there was no heart break!

Calling every single day in the same month you send back the packet really just makes it harder if you ask me. (This is not in reference to you as I think you are going to be scheduled any day now!)

[chadlaure 2]

When you see other people who sent their packet 3's at the same time who have HAD their interviews or at least scheduled it gets a little depressing. Even more when you call them and they tell you everything is in order, your just waiting a interview date..... I know, there is no rhymn or reason to how they schedule. According to their guidelines you are suppose to be completed from the NVC to Interview within four months. They definately need more staff. Congrats on your visa! You must be so excited!! Take care.

I agree, some people got their interview 2 months after sending back P3 so we can only hope it will happen for us as well

[Wis-Can 0]

Not to bring anyone down... just trying to be realistic... almost everyone who has had an interview in the last 6 months or so had to wait at the very minimum 3 months, most people 4 months to get their interview from the date they sent back their Packet 3.

Going for my interview I noticed that there are A LOT of people waiting for these interviews and the sheer amount of time it takes to go through everyone's file and give them all the paperwork is a lot for the amount of staff they appear to have (not that many).

Chances are they will be scheduling the May interviews for people who sent back their Packet 3 in January and possible some February people in the first or second week of April as you'll see there is a pattern with their scheduling.

It will happen soon!! Just give it a couple of months!

When you see other people who sent their packet 3's at the same time who have HAD their interviews or at least scheduled it gets a little depressing. Even more when you call them and they tell you everything is in order, your just waiting a interview date..... I know, there is no rhymn or reason to how they schedule. According to their guidelines you are suppose to be completed from the NVC to Interview within four months. They definately need more staff. Congrats on your visa! You must be so excited!! Take care.

Of course, and I totally know what it's like to wait 4 months, I did! - and I know when are on a cusp like you are being in January, it does suck. I sent back my Packet 3 in November, but had people who sent theirs back in December scheduled before me, so it sucked, but I prepared myself to wait 4 months and it really didn't feel that long afterall but it helped that I didn't call them at all until I knew it was almost time to be scheduled. And, when I called it was scheduled, so there was no heart break!

Calling every single day in the same month you send back the packet really just makes it harder if you ask me. (This is not in reference to you as I think you are going to be scheduled any day now!)

I know, I try not to call, but then I look at my sweetie's picture on the fridge...and then I melt and pick up the phone!! How pathetic is that. I was just going through some old emails and I found one from the Montreal Consulate from February 20th that said you will be sent a letter within 4 weeks to notify you of your interview date. Regards Op 5 . They have passed that mark. I am going to try hard not to call till Friday. Wish me luck! LOL

Have a good day.

[SapphireDreams 71]

^^ There is no doubt in my mind that you will get your interview in their next batch of scheduled interviews!! Stay positive!!