MTL Timeline to Interview

[trailmix 77]

Wow - so lately its been 3-4 months instead of 6???

We just sent our Packet 3 back the other day.

I *hope*, really really really hope, that this works out well. If we get an interview in July it will be a few months before Mary moves, and she cant move sooner because of a wedding in August we have to go to.

I hope its not before that because we have a ton of planning here to do

According to Liz's spreadsheet it is taking about 2 months from packet three being sent back to interview - so you should be thinking she will receive her visa/interview in the 2-3 month time frame from now.

She has 6 months to use the visa, so that should work for you?

[jonandmary 0]

According to Liz's spreadsheet it is taking about 2 months from packet three being sent back to interview - so you should be thinking she will receive her visa/interview in the 2-3 month time frame from now.

She has 6 months to use the visa, so that should work for you?

Well if they get it Monday .... 3 months from that date is June 3rd ....

That is 3 months before we wanted to move ... and then we'd have 45 days or so before the wedding.

So its perfect timing - she had just hoped to visit in June and July to do more planning for the wedding. It's so hard to plan a wedding 600 miles away

[jonandmary 0]

MTL just wrote back saying most likely 4 months. So July.

That works perfectly!

[L_n_O 3]

I just so happened to update you on the chart too =)

just now!

[L_n_O 3]

Just so you guys know.. I'm going to probably be removing Jan to March 2007 couples off the list in the next couple days...

the list is getting a little long.. and you guys are all approved now anyways.. =)

[~Laura and Nick~ 5]

Thanks for doing this Liz!!! You rock!!!

[L_n_O 3]

no problemo! =)

keeps me out of trouble

[rae_and_scott 1]

We've finally sent off our P3 to Montreal. Woohoo! It is scheduled to arrive at the consulate by 10.30 tomorrow morning. If I were to email Montreal tomorrow, do you think I'd know if I've been put in line for an interview, or is that way too soon to expect them to give me an answer?

[L_n_O 3]

I'd wait at least a week..

they'll only get it tomorrow

doesn't mean it'll get opened tomorrow.

in reality.. you should wait a min of 2-3 weeks

[rae_and_scott 1]

Sound advice, thank you! I know I have to be *patient* now. Just so happy to finally have that thing on its way!

edit:

ooh, look at that, we are no longer grey on the spreadsheet! And I see we automatically are given a future date as having entered the waiting list. I was wondering how people got those dates, but I guess it's just an auto guess kinda thing?

Edited March 13, 2008 by rae_and_scott

[L_n_O 3]

ya.. I noticed that on average it takes about 6 days for them to enter you into their computer...

so everyone gets six days added to the date they mailed it in... =)

you got peach for your color! =) hope you like it cuz you'll be looking at it for a few weeks!

[rae_and_scott 1]

I love it! Better than being what felt like in limbo in that grey area.

And I hope you are right. I hope it's a few weeks rather than months. It would be great if it only took 2 months, as some of the recent ones have been taking. Thank you again so much for doing the spreadsheet! It's the only indication I feel I have to hope for 2 months rather than longer.

[L_n_O 3]

you're very welcome! =)

glad you finally feel a little bit in control

[L_n_O 3]

bump!

[rae_and_scott 1]

Just noticed that CheeseMAB (Mike & Anna) and Lady Noles (bryan & melina) both sent back P3 to Montreal on 04/02. Geez, don't these people realize there is a spreadsheet to agonize over?!

j/k