avoiding having to reschedule consular appt.

[mtlgato 2]

The Dos visa specialist said not to do that. It's NVC that's actually doing the scheduling in any case; Mtl doesn't even have my file until NVC schedules a date for me. An NVC operator said I could *try* to request (in writing) that my case be "put on hold" for Sept...but when I asked him if that would actually work he said he had no idea! The DoS visa specialist seemed to think it was best to let NVC schedule me for whatever date, even if it's an impossible one, because then at least my case will make it to the consulate.

Can't you just write/fax Montreal and explain what is going on and ask for a later date, instead of waiting for them to schedule, then ending up not making it and then rescheduling it? It was just a thought...I hated waiting for them too but that's the way it is and you just have to work within their little world...good luck

[trailmix 77]

The Dos visa specialist said not to do that. It's NVC that's actually doing the scheduling in any case; Mtl doesn't even have my file until NVC schedules a date for me. An NVC operator said I could *try* to request (in writing) that my case be "put on hold" for Sept...but when I asked him if that would actually work he said he had no idea! The DoS visa specialist seemed to think it was best to let NVC schedule me for whatever date, even if it's an impossible one, because then at least my case will make it to the consulate.

I disagree with what the person at the DOS told you.

First of all it helps you - zero. Secondly Montreal does have a say in when you get scheduled, I mean it isn't like the NVC holds all the cards here. If Montreal wants your file to schedule you in August, then NVC will give them that file.

It is up to the consulate, regardless of who is holding the file.

[mtlgato 2]

What do you think I should do, then? I do know that the consulate has refused to expedite my case. I basically think August is hopeless, but I'll give them at least a few more days. But once August is really and truly hopeless do you think I should contact Montreal via email? They don't really seem to respond. Or should I do what the NVC operator suggested and ask NVC to put my case on hold for Sept?

Should I ask to talk to a supervisor at NVC? Could getting a lawyer help me at this point?

C.

I disagree with what the person at the DOS told you.

First of all it helps you - zero. Secondly Montreal does have a say in when you get scheduled, I mean it isn't like the NVC holds all the cards here. If Montreal wants your file to schedule you in August, then NVC will give them that file.

It is up to the consulate, regardless of who is holding the file.

[Flames9_RN 358]

a lawyer really has no pull! NVC does assign the cases to Mtl. Hard to say what flexibility they have! If they are full, they are full, they do other visas then family based ones!! i have no solution! To get Mtl to respond, you need to put in ur File # in the subject line and emailmultiple times a week! be very polite and state ur case!!

[trailmix 77]

What do you think I should do, then? I do know that the consulate has refused to expedite my case. I basically think August is hopeless, but I'll give them at least a few more days. But once August is really and truly hopeless do you think I should contact Montreal via email? They don't really seem to respond. Or should I do what the NVC operator suggested and ask NVC to put my case on hold for Sept?

Should I ask to talk to a supervisor at NVC? Could getting a lawyer help me at this point?

C.

I agree with flames, email and be persistent but polite.