Process moving too fast!

[T & W 2]

My Canadian Fiance and I were shocked to find that our NOA2 was approved in 11 days. As I am sure anyone on this site can relate, this entire process greatly impacts your ability to plan for future events/ vacations/ and travel. I was hoping some of you more experienced VJ'ers could give me some advise.

Our original "plan" was to submit K1, and during the "avg processing wait" we would enjoy the holidays together in the US, and go on a family cruise in March 2010. My finance is now expecting her Packet 3 to be delivered any day now, and has delayed her US travel plans until she gets it.

So my questions:

1. Is there anything in Packet 3 that should keep my Candain Fiance in Canada (for the next month) such as the physical date? Does she schedule her own physical, does the embassy schedule it? or dose she get that in Packet 4?

2. What are the repercusions of "delaying" the Packet 3 return, by simply holding on to it for 30 days before returning it so that we can enjoy xmas and new years, then send it back to the emabassy when she returns to Canada soon after new years?

3. Can I delay the Packet 3 or the interview process long enough so that I can "push" the interview until after March 2010 (assuming its about Dec 2009 when she recieves packet 3) and be able to take our mexican cruise without dealing with the Advance Parole process, which we will probably not have time to complete in this small window anyway.

Any insight or thoughts would be great. Thanks in advanced.

[Inky 1,110]

She has to book her own medical, I dont think there is a way to push it that long.. the visa is good for 6 months once she gets it but once she uses it, its only good for 90days to get married during.

I suppose you could try for an extension, but If she is interviewing in montreal her interview date could be quite far off as it is cus montreal is slow.

actually want to add that you may be able to request a interview date further into 2010, but im not completely sure if the consulat would keep extending the petition time for you to be able to do that..

Edited November 25, 2009 by Inky

[Inky 1,110]

Here is the VJ canada section

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showforum=93

You can get more specific help with your questions there =)

[wmtc 0]

It actually is normal to get approved quick, I got my petition approved in 21 days, congrats on your speedy approval, as per delaying the packet 3 maybe someone whos is going thru K-1 could inform u properly, but the way Montreal is setting their interview u might have to wait 2 to 3 month for an interview.

Wish u all the best!

[T & W 2]

It actually is normal to get approved quick, I got my petition approved in 21 days, congrats on your speedy approval, as per delaying the packet 3 maybe someone whos is going thru K-1 could inform u properly, but the way Montreal is setting their interview u might have to wait 2 to 3 month for an interview.

Wish u all the best!

Thanks for the info. I'm still confused about the quick process. If this site, and the US Gov site both advertise an 100+ day average for NOA1 to NOA2 why would a 11 day process be "normal"? Have i been mis reading the process averages?

Thanks for the info on Montreal. Im probably the only person who has ever asked to slow down the process.

[Inky 1,110]

It actually is normal to get approved quick, I got my petition approved in 21 days, congrats on your speedy approval, as per delaying the packet 3 maybe someone whos is going thru K-1 could inform u properly, but the way Montreal is setting their interview u might have to wait 2 to 3 month for an interview.

Wish u all the best!

Thanks for the info. I'm still confused about the quick process. If this site, and the US Gov site both advertise an 100+ day average for NOA1 to NOA2 why would a 11 day process be "normal"? Have i been mis reading the process averages?

Thanks for the info on Montreal. Im probably the only person who has ever asked to slow down the process.

There have been some other people asking how they can slow it down as they were suprised too. Mine was approved 5 days after our NOA1 lol. We wanted it that way tho. The times they give are an estimate so that if it does take the intended time they cant be introuble for saying on yea only 11 weeks. I think also they have certain times where they deal with influx of other petitions and papers they have to work on besides the Visa stuff so they need to give themselfs a sort of buffer.

[wmtc 0]

U think some folks that are going to be interviewed in montreal getting there petition approved quick due to the back log in montreal, some folks here got approved in 5,11,21 days between there noa1 and noa2, knowing the fact that we might have to wait at least 4 to 5 months to get a interview date. Man! im confusing myself , it might look like a stupid question but your thought willl highly appreciated.

[Malrothien 6]

U think some folks that are going to be interviewed in montreal getting there petition approved quick due to the back log in montreal, some folks here got approved in 5,11,21 days between there noa1 and noa2, knowing the fact that we might have to wait at least 4 to 5 months to get a interview date. Man! im confusing myself , it might look like a stupid question but your thought willl highly appreciated.

It is not normal to receive a quick approval, wmtc. It is actually abnormal to get an approval in a matter of days.

[Cacerez 19]

U think some folks that are going to be interviewed in montreal getting there petition approved quick due to the back log in montreal, some folks here got approved in 5,11,21 days between there noa1 and noa2, knowing the fact that we might have to wait at least 4 to 5 months to get a interview date. Man! im confusing myself , it might look like a stupid question but your thought willl highly appreciated.

It is not normal to receive a quick approval, wmtc. It is actually abnormal to get an approval in a matter of days.

I second that. You are just one of the fortunate ones who got approved quickly. My fiance and I waited 4 months for our NOA2, and we considered that fairly fast! You're also very fortunate to be engaged to a person from a country that is allowed to enter easily into US soil, so count your blessings!

[wmtc 0]

Lately folks are getting approved less than a month, getting aproved in 11 days or 4 months it a normal thing, some case are easy for the uscis and some case's are complex, it is not abnormal to get aproved quick. but that is only my thought. Hope everyone here get's approved quickly.

[wmtc 0]

U think some folks that are going to be interviewed in montreal getting there petition approved quick due to the back log in montreal, some folks here got approved in 5,11,21 days between there noa1 and noa2, knowing the fact that we might have to wait at least 4 to 5 months to get a interview date. Man! im confusing myself , it might look like a stupid question but your thought willl highly appreciated.

It is not normal to receive a quick approval, wmtc. It is actually abnormal to get an approval in a matter of days.

I second that. You are just one of the fortunate ones who got approved quickly. My fiance and I waited 4 months for our NOA2, and we considered that fairly fast! You're also very fortunate to be engaged to a person from a country that is allowed to enter easily into US soil, so count your blessings!

Ya were fortunate to be border buddy's, but is not as easy as you think to cross the border, their very strict on canadian's crossing the border who have pending immigration status, some make it thru and some get denied. hope u guys breeze thru NVC and get a quick interview date.

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

Based on Current timelines for Montreal...this may not be as bad as you think. If you return packet 3 just after the new year (that's in about 6 weeks), you should be looking at a March or April interview. Traveling across the boarder with a pending Visa application, was never an issue for me...most CBP's are satisfied to see that you guys did it the right way. I never had any problems. If you should happen to be scheduled for an interview prior to your cruise, you can email Montreal and ask for it to be rescheduled for the next month...if they do reschedule you, just be prepared, as it could put you back to May or even June...if you guys are ok with this...then you should be fine.

I say just let the process ride, and see where you end up. I had my interview scheduled for April 2009, and when we inquired for a reschedule, we were told it could be May or June.

I would just try and submit the Packet 3 after the new year....

Good luck, and I think it will all work in your favour And enjoy your trip, it sounds lovely!

[MapleLeafBaby 1]

U think some folks that are going to be interviewed in montreal getting there petition approved quick due to the back log in montreal, some folks here got approved in 5,11,21 days between there noa1 and noa2, knowing the fact that we might have to wait at least 4 to 5 months to get a interview date. Man! im confusing myself , it might look like a stupid question but your thought willl highly appreciated.

It is not normal to receive a quick approval, wmtc. It is actually abnormal to get an approval in a matter of days.

I second that. You are just one of the fortunate ones who got approved quickly. My fiance and I waited 4 months for our NOA2, and we considered that fairly fast! You're also very fortunate to be engaged to a person from a country that is allowed to enter easily into US soil, so count your blessings!

Ya were fortunate to be border buddy's, but is not as easy as you think to cross the border, their very strict on canadian's crossing the border who have pending immigration status, some make it thru and some get denied. hope u guys breeze thru NVC and get a quick interview date.

I'm not sure I would say they are 'very strict' with Canadians crossing the boarder...that's generalizing perhaps based on your experience. I could easily say, they are very 'lax' and it is no issue at all...don't scare these people lol...

I would cross once a month, always honest about my pending application. I had quit my job a year prior and had sold my house. With no job or ties, I never had more than a couple of questions and never had any hassles. I must have crossed 20x without incident, and sometimes twice a month. I found it very easy and they were always really nice.

[Jay & Beverly 0]

My Canadian Fiance and I were shocked to find that our NOA2 was approved in 11 days. As I am sure anyone on this site can relate, this entire process greatly impacts your ability to plan for future events/ vacations/ and travel. I was hoping some of you more experienced VJ'ers could give me some advise.

Our original "plan" was to submit K1, and during the "avg processing wait" we would enjoy the holidays together in the US, and go on a family cruise in March 2010. My finance is now expecting her Packet 3 to be delivered any day now, and has delayed her US travel plans until she gets it.

So my questions:

1. Is there anything in Packet 3 that should keep my Candain Fiance in Canada (for the next month) such as the physical date? Does she schedule her own physical, does the embassy schedule it? or dose she get that in Packet 4?

2. What are the repercusions of "delaying" the Packet 3 return, by simply holding on to it for 30 days before returning it so that we can enjoy xmas and new years, then send it back to the emabassy when she returns to Canada soon after new years?

3. Can I delay the Packet 3 or the interview process long enough so that I can "push" the interview until after March 2010 (assuming its about Dec 2009 when she recieves packet 3) and be able to take our mexican cruise without dealing with the Advance Parole process, which we will probably not have time to complete in this small window anyway.

Any insight or thoughts would be great. Thanks in advanced.

Ohhhhh... if only to be so lucky as to consider your paperwork moving so fast as a problem. There is a vastly different waiting period between the Vermont and the California centers. What was once thought to be only a 2-3 week difference between the two has grown into 2months and leaning more towards 3 months.

I'd be willing to trade waiting periods with you as you're willing to wait and I'm much more eager to get onto "happily-ever-after" with my fiancee. =)

[T & W 2]

Based on Current timelines for Montreal...this may not be as bad as you think. If you return packet 3 just after the new year (that's in about 6 weeks), you should be looking at a March or April interview. Traveling across the boarder with a pending Visa application, was never an issue for me...most CBP's are satisfied to see that you guys did it the right way. I never had any problems. If you should happen to be scheduled for an interview prior to your cruise, you can email Montreal and ask for it to be rescheduled for the next month...if they do reschedule you, just be prepared, as it could put you back to May or even June...if you guys are ok with this...then you should be fine.

I say just let the process ride, and see where you end up. I had my interview scheduled for April 2009, and when we inquired for a reschedule, we were told it could be May or June.

I would just try and submit the Packet 3 after the new year....

Good luck, and I think it will all work in your favour And enjoy your trip, it sounds lovely!

Thanks poprocks. Thats exactly what i was hoping to hear. Ill let everyone know how it turns out. She actually received packet 3 today (thanksgiving 09). We plan on submitting after the new year and hope that the interview is in April. If not we will cancel the cruise and do it another time.