Alright... who else is trying to schedule an interview at MTL?

[CDNme 11]

Montreal is making me OCD...

I never received my packet 4 but after constantly calling and getting no where I emailed them. About 3 weeks later I received an email from them that said they sent packet 4 AUGUST 5!!

Ok ok don't freak... so since then Sept 26th I have been compulsively checking every few mins on my smart phone and computer but only seeing this damn message that there are no appointments available at this time...

Meanwhile one of my other American friends married his phillipine g/f and didn't do any of this stuff ... trying to be happy for them but ... it seems like trying to go about this the right way is only dragging it out for a year...when I could have been with my fiancée this whole time...

On a related note do I need a hard copy of packet 4? does anyone know? All I have is this email saying that they sent it back in august....

I feel your pain... seriously. So many people with NOA1 dates of April/May/June who were approved in record time with NOA2 dates of June/July have interview dates or VISAs in hand already. Just because I applied in this black hole in March, our application took until mid-Aug to approve. And same... I received my Packet 4 on September 26th. On the 25th there were dates available for Dec 3-17 and now nothing since.

Its really starting to wear on me. How are people getting approvals in 36 days? But we can't fast-track those who waited for 6 months!!! Trying to be patient... but I'm just bitter and resentful at the process at this point. We have been doing everything 'right' for our whole 3 yr relationship... I know its not Montreal's fault, but I am tired of the distance.

Praying for something to become available... anything. I need something to look forward to.

And yes - you need Packet 4 letter to bring to your medical and your interview. I would contact them again and request another copy (preferably via e-mail - that's how I got mine).

I'm still checking compulsively as well :/ getting a notification that someone replied to this thred had my hopes up that someone finally got an appointment. Fingers crossed appointments come in soon for all of us to breathe easier. As far as I know you do need the letter from packet 4 to bring with you to the consulate. I received packet 4 by email...maybe you should try to request it be sent to you that way so you can print it off? I never did receive packet 3 that had been sent to me snail mail, so I was happy to see packet 4 in my inbox.

I thought the same thing... saw the update and thought someone got an interview. The wait continues...

[smsheartsu 0]

January black hole here....

[Cherie and David 0]

Appointments available...get in there ASAP folks!! Run run. Got nov 15! Woot

[TMLfan 0]

I checked soon after but it said there were no appointments available.

[Cherie and David 0]

. I guess I got in on a cancellation. Hopefully dates open up for everyone. I'm still checking often as I'm hoping for something a bit earlier, so I'll post again if I see availability.

[TMLfan 0]

Yes, probably, since you got a November date. It's so frustrating. I've been constantly checking since the end of September and nothing. Hopefully dates open soon.

[CDNme 11]

Appointments available...get in there ASAP folks!! Run run. Got nov 15! Woot

I must have just missed it! I was checking from work between 10-12n Gah.

For sure keep us posted! That goes for anyone!!!

Its gotta happen for us all sooner or later!

[Steve & Hazel 5]

Oh, I don't feel so alone! I've been checking repeatedly since October 10th. I have the iPhone, tablet, and computer going.. I may be bordering obsessive haha!

[Mireille 0]

Ahhhhh!! I'm so happy I'm not the only one going through this. What a joke this system is, it's so frustrating. I have been checking since mid-september and nothing. I am considering having my case transferred to Vancouver since they have a ton of dates. Has anyone had any luck with this?

Also, if there's some kind of messaging system going for interview date notifications, I would love to be in on it!!!

Thanks and good luck everyone!

....or should I say:

May the odds be ever in your favor!

[Mireille 0]

APPOINTMENTS ARE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY!!!

[CDNme 11]

YUP! Got mine for January 7th.

Not happy - but I had to take something. Hoping for pre-December to pop up.

[Valliy 1]

^{January 9th! Thank you so much Mireille for telling us!}

^{Its not perfect but I'll take it gladly at least that part is over now.}

[Mireille 0]

Yeah i got one for Jan 7th as well.... I'll be on my 36th week of pregnancy so it's cutting it really close.....Hopefully a sooner date pops up!

[Cherie and David 0]

Fingers crossed for some cancellations. Hope you all get across by Christmas at the latest...Thanksgiving miracles would be even better though

[Steve & Hazel 5]

FOLKS! As of 11:02 am ET, appointment are open!!!! Grab yours NOW. January to February open.