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  1. 1. How long did you wait for your passport after your Montreal interview?

    • 1-3 business days
      86
    • 4-7 business days
      107
    • 8-10 business days
      24
    • 11-14 business days
      18
    • More than 14 business days - they were just very slow.
      42
    • More than 14 business days - my circumstances were exceptional.
      22

  2. 2. If your wait was longer than expected, what do you think caused the delay?

    • The US Consulate in Montreal caused the delay.
      77
    • DHL delivery caused the delay.
      8
    • All of the above.
      7
    • None of the above. Something else caused the delay.
      16
    • None of the above. I was satisfied with the delivery time.
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CourtneyRox   25

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I am thinking it's my passport I couriered that they are talking about. I don't understand how it would take 4 weeks to review an email. Then again I have been 2nd guessing myself throughout this whole dang process. Nothing would suprise me anymore. It makes me feel better to think they are talking about when I sent my passport.

I would assume they meant when the Docs were sent because they said mail not email...

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I totally agree with you. I have looked at VJ posts and on occasion this does happen. Seems to have been happening more in May. I have been sitting here wracking my brain WHY this happened to me, I am

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Hi!!! After 14 months waiting, today we received an email from the consulate requesting new medical, new police report and a new application!! they are not requesting the passport yet, but knowing th

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CDN2US   10

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Candexan, any word on your end?

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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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CDN2US   10

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This makes my blood boil! My fingers are crossed for you.

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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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CDN2US   10

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That they've received the passport, that they are reviewing it, and they have not yet issued a visa. To be honest I've only called twice, because it hurts to hear, and I don't want to get crabby with the DOS rep. I've heard most people get notice from the shipping company rather than notice from Montreal, so I check the CSC site and Loomis everyday.

USC attempting to obtain GC for Canadian husband


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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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Candexan   2

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That they've received the passport, that they are reviewing it, and they have not yet issued a visa. To be honest I've only called twice, because it hurts to hear, and I don't want to get crabby with the DOS rep. I've heard most people get notice from the shipping company rather than notice from Montreal, so I check the CSC site and Loomis everyday.

I do it all! lol I returned an email tonight to the congressman. Was just a privacy release form so he can check into it. I hope. We shall see if anything comes of it. Tomorrow is another day...here's to both of us hearing good news! As well as every single person on here waiting for news! :thumbs:

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CDN2US   10

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Alright, I'm giving it a go. On hold now...

( 8 Minutes Later )

She asked if he sent in his passport yet. I said yes, two weeks ago. She said, "Oh, it must still be under administrative review."

So that was pointless...

How come the last operator I spoke with knew that his passport had been sent/received, but this one didn't?

USC attempting to obtain GC for Canadian husband


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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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Candexan   2

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Alright, I'm giving it a go. On hold now...

( 8 Minutes Later )

She asked if he sent in his passport yet. I said yes, two weeks ago. She said, "Oh, it must still be under administrative review."

So that was pointless...

How come the last operator I spoke with knew that his passport had been sent/received, but this one didn't?

I honestly believe that not every operator enters notes after you call. It's highly frustrating I know. I have not yet called today. I wish I knew what Administrative Review was....lol.

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I honestly believe that not every operator enters notes after you call. It's highly frustrating I know. I have not yet called today. I wish I knew what Administrative Review was....lol.

It was the last operator who told me his passport was received, not me telling them.

USC attempting to obtain GC for Canadian husband


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Apr 11, 2011: I-130 filed
Jul 11, 2011: I-130 approved
Aug 18, 2011: NVC process begins
Oct 6, 2011: NVC process completed
Nov 4, 2011: Interview date assigned
Dec 2, 2011: Interview at Consulate (Result: AP - No reason given on 221g)
Feb 7, 2012: Passport requested by Consulate
(...Husband needed passport for personal reasons during this time...)
Apr 9, 2012: Passport mailed to Consulate
Apr 25, 2012: Visa issued
May 1, 2012: Visa in hand
May 31, 2012: POE at Montreal's Trudeau Airport
Early July: Physical Green Card received in mail. Yes, it's green!

March 13, 2014: ROC filed (went to VSC)

March 17, 2014: NOA

April 22, 2014: Biometrics appointment

December 9, 2014: Case inquiry initiated

December 11, 2014: Response: "The processing of your case has been delayed. A check of our records establishes that your case is not yet ready for decision, as the required security checks remain pending."

March 14, 2014: Received NOA that approval had been given on March 10; expect new GC within 60 days.

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Saylin   1,605

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DOS is closed today. Are they close on all Wednesdays?

They're just closed for an hour for lunch time or something on Wednesdays. Call back again in an hour; they'll be open.

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Candexan   2

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I received an email! :dance::thumbs:

Good day,

Your immigrant visa was issued today and should soon be ready for pickup at the selected DHL/LOOMIS location.

If you have any questions regarding the courier service, you may contact CSC at 1.877.341.2441 or by email at contactus_en_CA@usvisa-info.com

I hope that this information may be useful.

Sincerely,

OP8

No waybill number at the DOS website or in my email. I guess I just wait some more for a phone call or another email?

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I received an email! :dance::thumbs:

Good day,

Your immigrant visa was issued today and should soon be ready for pickup at the selected DHL/LOOMIS location.

If you have any questions regarding the courier service, you may contact CSC at 1.877.341.2441 or by email at contactus_en_CA@usvisa-info.com

I hope that this information may be useful.

Sincerely,

OP8

No waybill number at the DOS website or in my email. I guess I just wait some more for a phone call or another email?

Grats! kicking.gifkicking.gif

When I got my visa, I never received a phone call (though I've seen others get one). I received an email from DHL though.

You can get the waybill number by using your reference ID from CSC. Although, this might be different in your case as you went through AP and Montreal may have sent your passport back with a different number.

My Personal Blog - Journey Through Immigration

IR-1/CR-1 Flowchart

Montreal Consulate Pictures/Maps

Wiki for Canadian Spouses for NVC (electronic processing and online forms)

Wiki on NVC Process

Immigration Timeline (Click "Show" to see full immigration timeline)

 

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