wahh... just venting

[CAdreamer 14]

I could cry, or cheerfully throttle whoever is sitting on my file in Montreal right now.

I had my medical and interview back in April. There was an issue with an underlying medical condition and they made me do the sputum test to rule out TB. I had my interview the week after the medical, and was approved pending medical clearance. 2 months later, the sputum test is done and (no surprise) was all clear. Dr. Seiden sent my medical results to Montreal and I sent in our passports (for me and my kiddos). They were logged as received on Aug 3rd and there has been nada since then. The medical is only valid for 6 months after the exam, so in another 5 weeks it will expire and, if we haven't got our passports and crossed into the US by then, we will have to haul ourselves back to Toronto and fork out costs for another medical x3... and then wait again.

Damn. I was supposed to be married by now. We were hoping to be settled in June. Then we were hoping early September. My options are steadily decreasing... now I'm wondering if we'll get there by Christmas, or at all.

This sucks. How hard is it to stamp the darn passports already?

I know lots of people have had lots of delays to contend with too. I guess I just needed to vent to people who get it. The waiting (and the waiting with Montreal, in particular) without any access to any answers or information is just so brutal. Thanks for listening.

[Flames9_RN 358]

I could cry, or cheerfully throttle whoever is sitting on my file in Montreal right now.

I had my medical and interview back in April. There was an issue with an underlying medical condition and they made me do the sputum test to rule out TB. I had my interview the week after the medical, and was approved pending medical clearance. 2 months later, the sputum test is done and (no surprise) was all clear. Dr. Seiden sent my medical results to Montreal and I sent in our passports (for me and my kiddos). They were logged as received on Aug 3rd and there has been nada since then. The medical is only valid for 6 months after the exam, so in another 5 weeks it will expire and, if we haven't got our passports and crossed into the US by then, we will have to haul ourselves back to Toronto and fork out costs for another medical x3... and then wait again.

Damn. I was supposed to be married by now. We were hoping to be settled in June. Then we were hoping early September. My options are steadily decreasing... now I'm wondering if we'll get there by Christmas, or at all.

This sucks. How hard is it to stamp the darn passports already?

I know lots of people have had lots of delays to contend with too. I guess I just needed to vent to people who get it. The waiting (and the waiting with Montreal, in particular) without any access to any answers or information is just so brutal. Thanks for listening.

One can either sit back and vent on the internet......OR get ur USA spouse contact his Congress person and get them on the ball!! Its amazing how a simple call gets the ball rolling!!

[decocker 7,198]

yep, get in contact with his congress rep's office. stress the medical expiring soon! they need to pull your passports front and center and get it done. and hang in there, you're almost to the finish line..

[toocool 0]

hang in there....this process tests more than nerves.....i've had my fair share of problems too and my interview is just around the corner. remain optimistic. i've learned over the years the squeaky wheel gets the oil....so be that squeaky wheel and voice your concerns. i know that emailing the consulate is slow but they do reply and do give personalized answers.....I've also called and spoke with 'live' people who have helped give me solutions. be proactive and as the others have suggested...get your fiance to contact their congressman. good luck!

[CAdreamer 14]

We worked together last night to fill out a form/write a letter to his senator. It will be faxed off today. Fingers crossed. I've seen so many mixed reviews -- some people get quick results from congress involvement and others say there's nothing that can be done once its at the consulate stage.

We'll see. Thanks for the advice and nudges in the right direction.

[Colleens 40]

We worked together last night to fill out a form/write a letter to his senator. It will be faxed off today. Fingers crossed. I've seen so many mixed reviews -- some people get quick results from congress involvement and others say there's nothing that can be done once its at the consulate stage.

We'll see. Thanks for the advice and nudges in the right direction.

I think you need to direct that letter to the congressperson and not the senator. When I was having issues with my AOS I sent letters to both and I got a reply back from the Senators office that they were not able to help and to contact our congressperson.

I had my issue resolved within 3 days of sending an email.

Good Luck

[CAdreamer 14]

The senator's web site had a document to download, fill in, and send in to her office, specifically for dealing with immigration issues, so that's why we went with her (California, if that helps).

I'll look into the congressperson's info too, though. Thanks for your input.

[Elisinha 1]

Cadreamer, I havent been on the website for a long time.. So sorry to hear that about your exam, I remember been at the Medical the same day you did..

Did you hear anything back yet?

Praying for you. Hang in there!!

[Texas22 50]

I could cry, or cheerfully throttle whoever is sitting on my file in Montreal right now.

I had my medical and interview back in April. There was an issue with an underlying medical condition and they made me do the sputum test to rule out TB. I had my interview the week after the medical, and was approved pending medical clearance. 2 months later, the sputum test is done and (no surprise) was all clear. Dr. Seiden sent my medical results to Montreal and I sent in our passports (for me and my kiddos). They were logged as received on Aug 3rd and there has been nada since then. The medical is only valid for 6 months after the exam, so in another 5 weeks it will expire and, if we haven't got our passports and crossed into the US by then, we will have to haul ourselves back to Toronto and fork out costs for another medical x3... and then wait again.

Damn. I was supposed to be married by now. We were hoping to be settled in June. Then we were hoping early September. My options are steadily decreasing... now I'm wondering if we'll get there by Christmas, or at all.

This sucks. How hard is it to stamp the darn passports already?

I know lots of people have had lots of delays to contend with too. I guess I just needed to vent to people who get it. The waiting (and the waiting with Montreal, in particular) without any access to any answers or information is just so brutal. Thanks for listening.

I feel your pain.... we are still waiting for NOA2 - and still have Montreal to contend with after that.