MTL Timeline to Interview

[karina 0]

Alan and Sharon,

Omg that sounds really rough!! Our hearts go out to you (and all of us in this insane waiting game)!

take care!

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I can simpathize with Sharon since I have spent sometime at the Y also but I was with my daughter. I am so sorry that you are going through all of this when things should have moved much quicker for you. I hope the very near future brings you the good news that you are waiting for.

[Tinker 0]

Where's Sharon live anyway?

[sapa_uscan 0]

What's going on?! no action in 4 days???

I called today and was told (even before I spoke a word), "Your interview may be scheduled sometimes in Aug/Sep. WE already told you that last time you called"!!

I am tired of this same ####### from MTL for the past 2 months or so!...

Anyways, I don't know what the HELL is going on at MTL!

-- just ranting!

[Alan & Sharon 0]

Sharon lives in Ottawa, and I'm in the deep South. It's just been rough, living in a 10 x 8 foot room for as long as she's had to. What started out as a probable 2 month at most stay, has turned into a seemingly endless phase. To top it off, they usually only allow a stay of 6 months maximum, but the manager there has been very kind to her, so at least she's not having to pack up and move AGAIN. We video chat online every day, and seeing "home" and wanting to be here of course just amplifies the depression of sitting alone in that "cell" for lack of a better word. I've been to Ottawa to visit her last August, and if this process keeps dragging out, I'll head that way again soon, but I have to tell ya, closing up my business and moving to Ottawa is looking better and better, lol. I hear Canada is looking for immigrants, maybe we in the US should just pack it up and move North. I think for most of us, it's just been a matter of horrid timing. First, they changed up the rules with the addition of the new background checks last spring, then along comes the Passport regulations which swamped the State Department, and of course the debate about immigration (legal and otherwise) here hasn't helped, with all of our representatives tied up in THAT debate. But to top it off, all you hear about in the news these days are the illegals crossing the borders over and over again, and getting a slap on the wrist, told "now be nice and go home, or we'll have to talk nastier to you next time" while WE get to hear from our Government "quit bothering us, you'll get your turn when we decide you will, so shut up, sit back, and WAIT." Just keep the faith folks, it can't get any worse now could it?

[Tinker 0]

Alan, I was hoping she might be close to me. At the least I was hoping to offer some respite from the "Y"

Keep the faith, we're all wishing you two the best!

The only way to go now is up or better yet "home"

[Ron/Sharon 0]

I wish I had heard about this earlier, I live in Ottawa and am moving from a 2 bedroom to a batchelor on August 1st since I have more waiting time and because of the wasted space since my daughter moved out with 90% of the funishings. If I had a furnished bedroom for her she could have had a better environment to spend her time than the Y does. There are others here from Ottawa that if they read this just might be able to help Sharon with a more decent short term living arrangement.

I am truely sorry that everything is taking so long for you and Sharon, there is no rhyme or reason for Montreal to do as they are. I hope someone from here can help her so it would be much easier on both of you.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

I wish I had heard about this earlier, I live in Ottawa and am moving from a 2 bedroom to a batchelor on August 1st since I have more waiting time and because of the wasted space since my daughter moved out with 90% of the funishings. If I had a furnished bedroom for her she could have had a better environment to spend her time than the Y does. There are others here from Ottawa that if they read this just might be able to help Sharon with a more decent short term living arrangement.

I am truely sorry that everything is taking so long for you and Sharon, there is no rhyme or reason for Montreal to do as they are. I hope someone from here can help her so it would be much easier on both of you.

Fantastic idea Ron/Sharon!!! Maybe some of the Canadian members in Ottawa can provide a home for Sharon in the meanwhile- that would be just so wonderful.

As per ####### is going on in MTL... :bonk:

L.

[Chica Yeyé 41]

OK, so I made my punish-yourself-biweekly call to MTL and had the utter pleasure of speaking to the woman with the french accent, aka Ms. Nasty. What an arrogant and unpleasant

She puts me on hold after I give her my case #, and then says "bbwhat douu u bbbwanttt tuuuu konuuuuw?" and I'm thinking (is she really THAT stupid??? )... long story short she gives me sh!t about me calling because "uuu case bwas in marchgg, so nou intebbbiewww"

It was in between hilarious and as usual, depressing.

That's my update from the trenches.

L.

[Lance27 19]

Again after the 20 mins or so of sleep music... no interview yet and no idea when it will be. Back to the waiting...Again.

[Ron/Sharon 0]

Len_and _Bren

It was on tinker's idea that I built on since Tinker can't help because of the distance. I only hope now that someone here knows someone that has a decent place that Sharon could share until everything comes together. I hope that Sharon's family and friends are by her side and supporting her as they can. Tinker thanks for planting the seed, I hope something comes of it.

[sapa_uscan 0]

OK, so I made my punish-yourself-biweekly call to MTL and had the utter pleasure of speaking to the woman with the french accent, aka Ms. Nasty. What an arrogant and unpleasant

She puts me on hold after I give her my case #, and then says "bbwhat douu u bbbwanttt tuuuu konuuuuw?" and I'm thinking (is she really THAT stupid??? )... long story short she gives me sh!t about me calling because "uuu case bwas in marchgg, so nou intebbbiewww"

It was in between hilarious and as usual, depressing.

That's my update from the trenches.

L.

thanks for the laugh... i guess we all need this at this stage, as we wait to hear the christmas carols! ... anyways, this was really funny! -- no offenses!

[Tinker 0]

[Misty1979 0]

The wait times for interviews is well beyond ridiculous now. Does anyone have any solid info on whether or not Montreal discontinuing with work visas etc, will help bring down the wait time for immigrant visas?

[Lance27 19]

Probablly not... The US consulate Montreal website says that they are discontinuing processing visa applications from people residing in the US as they will be experiencing an extended staff shortage this summer and fall. No mention of bringing down wait times for other visas.

Hey we can always hope that they are doing this to reduce wait times

The wait times for interviews is well beyond ridiculous now. Does anyone have any solid info on whether or not Montreal discontinuing with work visas etc, will help bring down the wait time for immigrant visas?