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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.
      191

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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
npan

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
Idy Fdez

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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spielerin   24

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I'm also waiting for my passport (with visa in it).

Interview was July 22nd.... Estimate time is 3 weeks to a month, as I can understand from what I read. :unsure:

It's kinda odd that they keep people passport for that long... considering it's the only travel document that you own...

Anyway, thank you everyone for your comments, really help going through the wait. I really thought I was done waiting....

This forum is the best to help fight anxiety! :thumbs:

I've read in other threads that in most cases, when they say they are trying to "adjudicate the case", it pretty much means that they collect all your biometrics info and do a thorough background check.

I am not sure how accurate that statement is. To me, if it were just that simple, it wouldn't take as long.

Finally VISA in hand!!!!!!! :) BEYOND happy.

congrats!!!

I-751 (ROC) Approved

08.18.2018 I-751 extended for 18 months (through October 2019)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with N-400) approved

N-400 Approved

01.01.2019 Qualified for N-400 application

01.02.2019 Filed N-400 Online

01.22.2019 Biometrics Appointment

03.18.2019 Interview Scheduled (USCIS text notification & appointment letter online)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with ROC) approved

05.16.2019 Oath Ceremony

 

 

 

 

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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Hi F&B if you were approved at your interview on 7/22 it probably won't take that long. What is your current status on CEAC??

U.S. Department of State

NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Case Creation Date:

23-Jul-2015

Status Updated Date:

24-Jul-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.
Is this a regular message? I guess so but I'm still nerrrrvoooousssss :joy:

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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Finally VISA in hand!!!!!!! :) BEYOND happy.

WAHOO! Congrats! Enjoy! :jest:

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

spielerin Enthusiast

spielerin   24

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U.S. Department of State

NONIMMIGRANT VISA APPLICATION

Administrative Processing

Case Creation Date:

23-Jul-2015

Status Updated Date:

24-Jul-2015

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks, or longer. As explained on the day of your interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.
Is this a regular message? I guess so but I'm still nerrrrvoooousssss :joy:

that's what I have currently. Mine was updated earlier today with August date that's all :(

I-751 (ROC) Approved

08.18.2018 I-751 extended for 18 months (through October 2019)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with N-400) approved

N-400 Approved

01.01.2019 Qualified for N-400 application

01.02.2019 Filed N-400 Online

01.22.2019 Biometrics Appointment

03.18.2019 Interview Scheduled (USCIS text notification & appointment letter online)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with ROC) approved

05.16.2019 Oath Ceremony

 

 

 

 

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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that's what I have currently. Mine was updated earlier today with August date that's all :(

i'm with you!! (F)(F)(F)

Patience.

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

duvalin Explorer

duvalin   3

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Finally VISA in hand!!!!!!! :) BEYOND happy.

Congrats again CanAm! So cool! :)

You should receive your email from Loomis today. They probably didn't pick up on Friday and we're closed yesterday but it can't hurt to call. :-)

And, you were right! tracking my passport as we speak!!!

CandAm Explorer

CandAm   14

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Sooooo happy for you. It's so true once you see Issued and then you can track that packet the JOY you feel erodes all the anguish we have been through as we waited and waited and waited!!! MTL needs fixing!!

spielerin Enthusiast

spielerin   24

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My status changed from AP to READY just now.

Should be ISSUED very soon, right? :goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy:

I-751 (ROC) Approved

08.18.2018 I-751 extended for 18 months (through October 2019)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with N-400) approved

N-400 Approved

01.01.2019 Qualified for N-400 application

01.02.2019 Filed N-400 Online

01.22.2019 Biometrics Appointment

03.18.2019 Interview Scheduled (USCIS text notification & appointment letter online)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with ROC) approved

05.16.2019 Oath Ceremony

 

 

 

 

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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My status changed from AP to READY just now.

Should be ISSUED very soon, right? :goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy::goofy:

SUPER JOY ! :energy::dance:

(my turn noooooow) :yes:

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

spielerin Enthusiast

spielerin   24

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SUPER JOY ! :energy::dance:

(my turn noooooow) :yes:

Thanks, has your status been updated on CEAC website?

I-751 (ROC) Approved

08.18.2018 I-751 extended for 18 months (through October 2019)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with N-400) approved

N-400 Approved

01.01.2019 Qualified for N-400 application

01.02.2019 Filed N-400 Online

01.22.2019 Biometrics Appointment

03.18.2019 Interview Scheduled (USCIS text notification & appointment letter online)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with ROC) approved

05.16.2019 Oath Ceremony

 

 

 

 

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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Thanks, has your status been updated on CEAC website?

No. But since your interview was the 10th and mine the 22nd.... Guess I'll have to wait another week or maybe two.

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

spielerin Enthusiast

spielerin   24

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No. But since your interview was the 10th and mine the 22nd.... Guess I'll have to wait another week or maybe two.

My case was created on CEAC a week after my interview. So I guess you'll probably wait less than 2 weeks?

I-751 (ROC) Approved

08.18.2018 I-751 extended for 18 months (through October 2019)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with N-400) approved

N-400 Approved

01.01.2019 Qualified for N-400 application

01.02.2019 Filed N-400 Online

01.22.2019 Biometrics Appointment

03.18.2019 Interview Scheduled (USCIS text notification & appointment letter online)

04.24.2019 Combo Interview (with ROC) approved

05.16.2019 Oath Ceremony

 

 

 

 

F&B Apprentice

F&B   5

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My case was created on CEAC a week after my interview. So I guess you'll probably wait less than 2 weeks?

OH! I see! Well I hope so!

Met in June 13th 2014

K1 VISA PROCESS

I-129F Sent : 2015-03-24
I-129f was approved in 34 days from my NOA1 date)
(Interview took 109 days from my I-129F NOA1 date.)

Visa in hand : 08-10-2015
US Entry : 10-19-2015

Marriage : November 25th 2015

AOS PROCESS
AOS Sent : 2015-12-23
AOS NOA text : 2015-12-30 (text message)
AOS NOA letter : 2016-01-05
Biometrics letter : 2016-01-20

Biometrics walk-in : 2016-01-11 (no problem, around 2pm)

I-485, online case : Ready for interview 2016-02-03

Interview set on USCIS website : 2016-02-12

Interview hardcopy mail : 2016-02-13

INTERVIEW : 2016-03-14

EAD received : 2016-03-17

Green card in hand : 2016-03-24

 
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