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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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Does anyone have a link to the embassy email? I had emailed previously by filling out a form and they responded very quickly but for some reason I can't find that form again

8/10/2015 - Married

9/15/2015 - Mailed AOS packages

9/16/2015 - USPS Tracking confirms delivery

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mag2929
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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

npan
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July 1 Issued (application processing) July 2 status date update July 6 ISSUED (receive in 5 days message) July 8 Waybill (received 9pm) July 9 Picked up from Loomis (Drummondville) July 10 POE

Idy Fdez
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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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Trenz   52

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Update: I just received the call from my Loomis outlet 1 minute ago that my package was in!

Oddly enough, the tracking website still says it is in Lachine? I think this just goes to show you that things may be off at the tracking level as well. I'm surprised it was this quick too!

ROC - July 2017 CSC Filer (I-751 July 2017 Filers Spreadsheet)

  • 7/15/2017: I-751 Sent
  • 7/17/2017: I-751 Received
  • 7/18/2017: NOA1 Date
  • 7/20/2017: Cheque Cashed
  • 7/21/2017: NOA1 Received
  • 7/29/2017: Biometrics Received
  • 8/10/2017: Biometics Appointment Completed
  • 2/26/2018: Case Received at Local Office
  • 11/27/2018: I-751 Case Approved - New Card Being Produced
  • 12/04/2018: Card received via USPS. ROC process now complete!

 

July 2017 ROC Filers Posting Template:

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Service Center: CSC/VSC
First 5 Digits from WAC/EAC Receipt #: E.g. WAC17290
NOA1 Date: E.g. July 15, 2017
Filed N-400?: Yes/No
Case Transferred?: Yes/No

     If yes, provide to what service center? On what date?: Yes/No; Transferred to NSC (Nebraska Service Center) on August 18, 2018

Approved?: Yes/No

     If yes, what was the date of your approval?: October 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have a RFE (Request for Evidence)? On what date?: Yes/No; September 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have an interview? On what date?: Yes/No; September 30, 2018

Any other information: E.g. Received my 18-month extension letter on XX; Issues cashing our check originally, etc.

 

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l&ns   2

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It seems there is no rhyme or reason with the visas being issued. Some are taking longer than others, even for people with clean cases who didn't have to submit additional info. I noticed there are some people who were approved almost a week after us who have their docs and people who were approved before us still in ready status. I told my wife today I think the visas are in a back room with a giant fishbowl and they just stick their arm in for who's next lol...

June 22: CR-1 Interview at Montreal Consulate = Approved

July 6: E-mailed Consulate as status has been 'Ready" since Interview with same date

July 7: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 13: E-mailed, no update again

July 13: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 24: E-mailed again, no update

July 24: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 27: Date Updates by itself still "Ready"

July 28: Get Email from Montreal US Consulate requesting to go back and redo fingerprints

July 28: Drive halfway to Montreal

July 29: Get to Montreal

July 30 (8am): Redo fingerprints, consular officer apologizes for having us comeback for fingerprints, issues us the Visa on the spot

July 30 (3pm): VISA in HAND!

August 3: Florida move!

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Trenz   52

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It seems there is no rhyme or reason with the visas being issued. Some are taking longer than others, even for people with clean cases who didn't have to submit additional info. I noticed there are some people who were approved almost a week after us who have their docs and people who were approved before us still in ready status. I told my wife today I think the visas are in a back room with a giant fishbowl and they just stick their arm in for who's next lol...

Come on now, don't be silly..........they get a worker to park their car on the ground level, open up the top floor window, throw the applications out the window, and whichever lands dead centre on the car's hood is the one processed next.

ROC - July 2017 CSC Filer (I-751 July 2017 Filers Spreadsheet)

  • 7/15/2017: I-751 Sent
  • 7/17/2017: I-751 Received
  • 7/18/2017: NOA1 Date
  • 7/20/2017: Cheque Cashed
  • 7/21/2017: NOA1 Received
  • 7/29/2017: Biometrics Received
  • 8/10/2017: Biometics Appointment Completed
  • 2/26/2018: Case Received at Local Office
  • 11/27/2018: I-751 Case Approved - New Card Being Produced
  • 12/04/2018: Card received via USPS. ROC process now complete!

 

July 2017 ROC Filers Posting Template:

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Service Center: CSC/VSC
First 5 Digits from WAC/EAC Receipt #: E.g. WAC17290
NOA1 Date: E.g. July 15, 2017
Filed N-400?: Yes/No
Case Transferred?: Yes/No

     If yes, provide to what service center? On what date?: Yes/No; Transferred to NSC (Nebraska Service Center) on August 18, 2018

Approved?: Yes/No

     If yes, what was the date of your approval?: October 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have a RFE (Request for Evidence)? On what date?: Yes/No; September 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have an interview? On what date?: Yes/No; September 30, 2018

Any other information: E.g. Received my 18-month extension letter on XX; Issues cashing our check originally, etc.

 

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Update: I just received the call from my Loomis outlet 1 minute ago that my package was in!

Oddly enough, the tracking website still says it is in Lachine? I think this just goes to show you that things may be off at the tracking level as well. I'm surprised it was this quick too!

Oh yeah DHL moves it quick. I had mine next morning in Alberta. Lol. Never did get a waybill # lol!

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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JustaTT Explorer

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All 3 visas are now finally showing as issued!!!!!! Still haven't heard from Loomis about the one that was ready July 2nd, I'm guessing that maybe they were waiting for all 3 to be ready???

8/10/2015 - Married

9/15/2015 - Mailed AOS packages

9/16/2015 - USPS Tracking confirms delivery

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All 3 visas are now finally showing as issued!!!!!! Still haven't heard from Loomis about the one that was ready July 2nd, I'm guessing that maybe they were waiting for all 3 to be ready???

My dad got his visa today but mom has not been sent yet, I'm guessing I should get a waybill for hers by tomorrow so they might come sepearte

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Danielle and Jake   24

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mine was just issued yesterday and I didn't receive an email from them (was hoping, but wasn't expecting an email) yet. Although once my phone is alive and well enough I'll give them a call just to see.

Are we supposed to see any changes on the usvisainfo site? Mine still says Appointment.

K1 Visa Timeline 01/30/2015- Engaged02/20/2015- I-129F petition filed03/12/2015- NOA 1 received04/02/2015- NOA 2 received!04/24/2014- Case sent from NVC to Consulate in Montreal04/27/2015- Called NVC to receive Case #05/04/2015- Emailed/mailed Packet 3 to Montreal05/13/2015- Consulate received Packet 305/20/2015- Packet 4 email06/12/2015- Medical06/25/2015- Interview-APPROVED07/08/2015- Visa issued07/14/2015- Visa in hand07/20/2015- POE Sarnia/Port Huron border<p>08/14/2015- wedding!

September 2015- Applied for AOS

September 30th- Biometrics Appointment

November 2015- Advanced Parole/ Employment Authorization Received

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l&ns   2

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Come on now, don't be silly..........they get a worker to park their car on the ground level, open up the top floor window, throw the applications out the window, and whichever lands dead centre on the car's hood is the one processed next.

Lol or maybe they all line up for a game of piñata everday from 3-5pm, before they head out for happy hour...

June 22: CR-1 Interview at Montreal Consulate = Approved

July 6: E-mailed Consulate as status has been 'Ready" since Interview with same date

July 7: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 13: E-mailed, no update again

July 13: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 24: E-mailed again, no update

July 24: Case Status as "Ready" and Date Updated

July 27: Date Updates by itself still "Ready"

July 28: Get Email from Montreal US Consulate requesting to go back and redo fingerprints

July 28: Drive halfway to Montreal

July 29: Get to Montreal

July 30 (8am): Redo fingerprints, consular officer apologizes for having us comeback for fingerprints, issues us the Visa on the spot

July 30 (3pm): VISA in HAND!

August 3: Florida move!

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Trenz   52

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mine was just issued yesterday and I didn't receive an email from them (was hoping, but wasn't expecting an email) yet. Although once my phone is alive and well enough I'll give them a call just to see.

Are we supposed to see any changes on the usvisainfo site? Mine still says Appointment.

My visa is currently sitting at Loomis waiting to be picked up and I am at the "Appointment" phase still too, so I wouldn't worry!

EDIT: Although, once the tracking email is sent you will see the courier shipping number on your dashboard as well.

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ROC - July 2017 CSC Filer (I-751 July 2017 Filers Spreadsheet)

  • 7/15/2017: I-751 Sent
  • 7/17/2017: I-751 Received
  • 7/18/2017: NOA1 Date
  • 7/20/2017: Cheque Cashed
  • 7/21/2017: NOA1 Received
  • 7/29/2017: Biometrics Received
  • 8/10/2017: Biometics Appointment Completed
  • 2/26/2018: Case Received at Local Office
  • 11/27/2018: I-751 Case Approved - New Card Being Produced
  • 12/04/2018: Card received via USPS. ROC process now complete!

 

July 2017 ROC Filers Posting Template:

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Service Center: CSC/VSC
First 5 Digits from WAC/EAC Receipt #: E.g. WAC17290
NOA1 Date: E.g. July 15, 2017
Filed N-400?: Yes/No
Case Transferred?: Yes/No

     If yes, provide to what service center? On what date?: Yes/No; Transferred to NSC (Nebraska Service Center) on August 18, 2018

Approved?: Yes/No

     If yes, what was the date of your approval?: October 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have a RFE (Request for Evidence)? On what date?: Yes/No; September 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have an interview? On what date?: Yes/No; September 30, 2018

Any other information: E.g. Received my 18-month extension letter on XX; Issues cashing our check originally, etc.

 

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imegraw   0

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mine was just issued yesterday and I didn't receive an email from them (was hoping, but wasn't expecting an email) yet. Although once my phone is alive and well enough I'll give them a call just to see.

Are we supposed to see any changes on the usvisainfo site? Mine still says Appointment.

It still says appointment for me too, no email yet.

2014-09-02 - I-129F Sent

2014-09-08 - NOA1

2015-04-21 - NOA2

2015-05-05 - NVC Received

2015-05-05 - Date Case #, IIN, and BIN assigned

2015-05-08 - NVC Left

2015-05-12 - Consulate Received

2015-05-21 - Packet 3 Received

2015-05-14 - Packet 3 Sent

2015-05-29 - Packet 4 Received

2015-06-09 - Medical

2015-06-16 - Interview (Approved)

2015-07-08 - Visa Status Changed: Issued

0000-00-00 - Visa Received

0000-00-00 - US Entry

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bubzbeauty   0

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It still says appointment for me too, no email yet.

Same here. Still waiting for the email from dhl. Hopefully we can receive it today.

2015-03-13 - I-129F Sent

2015-03-19 - NOA1

2015-04-08 - NOA2

2015-04-30 - Case Left From NVC to Montreal Consulate

2015-05-21 - Didn't Receive Packet 3 and Called to Check Status

2015-05-29 - Packet 3 Sent

2015-06-01 - Packet 4 Received

2015-06-11 - Medical

2015-06-26 - Interview (Approved)

2015-07-07 - Visa Status Changed: Administrative Processing

2015-07-08 - Visa Status Changed: Issued


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Trenz Enthusiast

Trenz   52

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My final update for this thread:

I finally received my visa and it is now in hand! I just picked it up from Loomis this morning and have made my arrangements to enter the US on the 21st. Just a word to those picking their packages up soon: The package you receive will feel heavy for what you think it is. Honestly, included with my passport/visa page inserted there is another sealed envelope (do not open this one) that feels as though it has the thickness of a catalogue. No joke! I am interested to see what the border official pulls out of there upon my entry.

Just wanted to extend a big thank you to all of those who have let me vent on this thread, listened to my concerns, and above all, offered their kind words. I can only lend my sympathies to those who are still waiting and to those who went through a lot to get to the final stages of receiving their visa. The immigration process is far from over for myself and others, but this the start to a new chapter in our journey. For anyone who may have questions you think I could lend some assistance on, please do not hesitate now, or in the future, to send me a PM on here.

All the best!

ROC - July 2017 CSC Filer (I-751 July 2017 Filers Spreadsheet)

  • 7/15/2017: I-751 Sent
  • 7/17/2017: I-751 Received
  • 7/18/2017: NOA1 Date
  • 7/20/2017: Cheque Cashed
  • 7/21/2017: NOA1 Received
  • 7/29/2017: Biometrics Received
  • 8/10/2017: Biometics Appointment Completed
  • 2/26/2018: Case Received at Local Office
  • 11/27/2018: I-751 Case Approved - New Card Being Produced
  • 12/04/2018: Card received via USPS. ROC process now complete!

 

July 2017 ROC Filers Posting Template:

Quote

Service Center: CSC/VSC
First 5 Digits from WAC/EAC Receipt #: E.g. WAC17290
NOA1 Date: E.g. July 15, 2017
Filed N-400?: Yes/No
Case Transferred?: Yes/No

     If yes, provide to what service center? On what date?: Yes/No; Transferred to NSC (Nebraska Service Center) on August 18, 2018

Approved?: Yes/No

     If yes, what was the date of your approval?: October 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have a RFE (Request for Evidence)? On what date?: Yes/No; September 1, 2018

     If yes, did you have an interview? On what date?: Yes/No; September 30, 2018

Any other information: E.g. Received my 18-month extension letter on XX; Issues cashing our check originally, etc.

 

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JJ Day Explorer

JJ Day   22

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I really thought this week was going to be my lucky week, but now I have to go through another weekend of uncertainty. Hopefully my last. Although I'm very happy for those on here who received their visas this week. May the rest of us be so lucky come Monday...

Happy weekend all!

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