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Unfortunately, it could take up to 60 calender days from emailing your IV documents. :wacko:

NVC has been very slow reviewing packages. :clock:

Thanks and OMG another mighty wait. Congrats on your case complete. Your almost done.

USCIS

07-23-13 NOA1

12-13-13 NOA2

NVC

01-14-14 case received by NVC

02-19-14 case number and IIN# assigned, gave NVC email add.

02-19-14 optin for electronic processing email sent

02-24-14 submitted DS-261

02-25-14 invoiced and paid for I-864

02-27-14 AOS shown as paid

03-10-14 optin email accepted by NVC

03-11-14 DS-261 accepted by NVC

03-12-14 scanned and emailed AOS

03-12-14 invoiced and paid for IV fees

03-24-14 IV fees shown as paid

04-02-14 Received and Resubmitted AOS checklist

08-01-14 DS-260 completed and submitted by wife

10-12-14 IV docs scanned and emailed

10-14-14 NVC scan date letter recd 10/27

03-17-15 case complete

04-23-15 medical- Surrey BC

05-15-15 interview - Montreal

xx-xx-15 wife receipt of passport with US PR visa

xx-xx-15 wife in US

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Race you to the back of the elevator. According to Saylin, thats the hot spot.

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I'm going to put your worries to an end then. I had my interview Wednesday and my passport is available for pick up today. That's 2 days. Now if you go back and look at Canadians over the past months,

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Merry Christmas to you all as the holidays loom upon us! I still have this thread followed, and just want to express that Saylin's general NVC thread is still a wealth of information that would help

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So turned out my GP didn't have the Tdap booster I needed, pharmacy had to order it. Should get it by end of this week, but man, I'm stressing!! My immigration medical is next Wednesday at 11AM! And so hard to get answers from Dr Cheema's office - some of his paperwork says what vaccines you need, but then references the CDC/State Department website that includes others that he doesn't.....

My GP wanted me to get the Shingles vaccine (I had it when I was 12, and chickenpox when I was little) but it's over $200 and I just don't need the extra expense....

What experiences have others had with the medical exam process???

(I know it will all be ok and work out, but after months of waiting for things to move, now things are whipping along!! LOL)

Peace all :rolleyes:

Do you live in Vancouver? If so, I got Tdap (Adacel or Boosterix) at http://www.vancouvertravelclinic.com/. :idea:

I'm going to make an appointment with Dr. Cheema next month. :star:

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I are finally almost ready to send her IV documents. It has been a nightmare getting her police clearance from Taiwan which she dropped the ball by not submitting sooner ugggh (lol). This is the last step in emailing her documents and than waiting for a case complete. Assuming no checklist what is the timeframe for a case complete and then an interview? I am trying to read other posts for info. Great idea for this thread. Any new updates for the Montreal embassy, also? All replies will be greatly appreciated.

Paul

You're looking at just under 8 weeks (60 days) for your CC then one week for them to set the interview date. Montreal is running a 6 week wait time for interviews so if you send everything today and get no checklists then you should have an interview in the first half of January. Of course they wont be processing during Thanksgiving or Christmas so that will, unfortunately, add a few days to your timeline as well. Good luck, I hope they speed up the process for during your wait and you can be together for Christmas!

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So turned out my GP didn't have the Tdap booster I needed, pharmacy had to order it. Should get it by end of this week, but man, I'm stressing!! My immigration medical is next Wednesday at 11AM! And so hard to get answers from Dr Cheema's office - some of his paperwork says what vaccines you need, but then references the CDC/State Department website that includes others that he doesn't.....

My GP wanted me to get the Shingles vaccine (I had it when I was 12, and chickenpox when I was little) but it's over $200 and I just don't need the extra expense....

What experiences have others had with the medical exam process???

(I know it will all be ok and work out, but after months of waiting for things to move, now things are whipping along!! LOL)

Peace all :rolleyes:

Marc had his medical yesterday (at Medisys in Montreal) and all they gave him was a tetanus shot. He hasn't had any flu or boosters and they did not require them. Just a little FYI...

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Do you live in Vancouver? If so, I got Tdap (Adacel or Boosterix) at http://www.vancouvertravelclinic.com/. :idea:

I'm going to make an appointment with Dr. Cheema next month. :star:

I got the Adacel booster 2 days after ordering via pharmacy. Dr Cheema's office confirmed that I just needed the vaccines listed on their info (for my age group). So all is well! Got all my other medical records, am now in Hope BC with my hubby, heading to medical tomorrow and then our one year anniversary vacation in Victoria!!

Peace all. :)

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You're looking at just under 8 weeks (60 days) for your CC then one week for them to set the interview date. Montreal is running a 6 week wait time for interviews so if you send everything today and get no checklists then you should have an interview in the first half of January. Of course they wont be processing during Thanksgiving or Christmas so that will, unfortunately, add a few days to your timeline as well. Good luck, I hope they speed up the process for during your wait and you can be together for Christmas!

Thank you for your reply. Good luck on your interview.

Paul

USCIS

07-23-13 NOA1

12-13-13 NOA2

NVC

01-14-14 case received by NVC

02-19-14 case number and IIN# assigned, gave NVC email add.

02-19-14 optin for electronic processing email sent

02-24-14 submitted DS-261

02-25-14 invoiced and paid for I-864

02-27-14 AOS shown as paid

03-10-14 optin email accepted by NVC

03-11-14 DS-261 accepted by NVC

03-12-14 scanned and emailed AOS

03-12-14 invoiced and paid for IV fees

03-24-14 IV fees shown as paid

04-02-14 Received and Resubmitted AOS checklist

08-01-14 DS-260 completed and submitted by wife

10-12-14 IV docs scanned and emailed

10-14-14 NVC scan date letter recd 10/27

03-17-15 case complete

04-23-15 medical- Surrey BC

05-15-15 interview - Montreal

xx-xx-15 wife receipt of passport with US PR visa

xx-xx-15 wife in US

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I'm assuming there is no "Interview Thread for Canadians".... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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Had my exam at Dr Cheema's today - hellish place to find, particularly in torrential rain and congested traffic. Got there half hour early but it was no problem for them to see me. Took my personal info, copied my passport and medical summary I provided.

Nurse took me to a back room, where I was weighed and measured.

Then I waited about 5 minutes to see Dr Cheema.

He's pleasant, matter of fact and the whole exam took all of 10 minutes. Despite a rather lengthy medical summary letter provided by my Dr, he pronounced that "nothing's the matter with you". LOL!
I went back out to the front, paid with my debit card the $280, and was given directions to a medical building several blocks up the road from his office, where I was to have my Chest xray and blood test. In and out of both in just a few minutes.

Now on my way to Victoria with hubby for our wedding anniversary holiday, and will pick up my medical package on the way back home.

I hope the interview itself is as easy and matter of fact as this was!

Peace.

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I'm assuming there is no "Interview Thread for Canadians".... :rofl::rofl::rofl:

no "interview thread" but theres a consulate review section that you should definitely check out!

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Had my exam at Dr Cheema's today - hellish place to find, particularly in torrential rain and congested traffic. Got there half hour early but it was no problem for them to see me. Took my personal info, copied my passport and medical summary I provided.

Nurse took me to a back room, where I was weighed and measured.

Then I waited about 5 minutes to see Dr Cheema.

He's pleasant, matter of fact and the whole exam took all of 10 minutes. Despite a rather lengthy medical summary letter provided by my Dr, he pronounced that "nothing's the matter with you". LOL!

I went back out to the front, paid with my debit card the $280, and was given directions to a medical building several blocks up the road from his office, where I was to have my Chest xray and blood test. In and out of both in just a few minutes.

Now on my way to Victoria with hubby for our wedding anniversary holiday, and will pick up my medical package on the way back home.

I hope the interview itself is as easy and matter of fact as this was!

Peace.

Great info! I'm seeing Dr. Cheema next month! :star:

I heard it was difficult to find his office even though you live in Metro Vancouver! :content:

no "interview thread" but theres a consulate review section that you should definitely check out!

You mean this one? http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Canada&cty=Montreal

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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Great info! I'm seeing Dr. Cheema next month! :star:

I heard it was difficult to find his office even though you live in Metro Vancouver! :content:

You mean this one? http://www.visajourney.com/consulates/index.php?ctry=Canada&cty=Montreal

http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/index.php?cnty=Canada&cty=&dfilter=5

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Great info! :star: Thank you so much! :)

I'll be reading this tomorrow at Starbucks (No, I don't like Timmy's coffee even though I'm Canadian)! :rofl:

Naturalization

N-400 Sent: Aug 22, 2017

NOA: Aug 24, 2017

Biometrics: Sept 22, 2017

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

Oath Ceremony: Oct 23, 2018

 

Removing Conditions

I-751 Sent: Aug 22, 2016

NOA1: Aug 25, 2016

Biometrics: Oct 12, 2016

Interview: Oct 22, 2018 (Approved)

 

I-130 Application

NOA1: Oct 4, 2013

NOA2: Apr 11, 2014

NVC Received: Apr 30

Case Number: May 23

DS-261 / AOS Fee: June 5

AOS Package (Scan): June 16

IV Fee: July 18

IV Package (Scan): July 25

DS-260 Form: July 25

AOS Package (Accepted): July 29

Case Complete: Sept 16

Medical Exam: Oct 16

Interview: Nov 10

Visa Received: Nov 19

POE: Nov 20, 2014

 

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I'll be reading this tomorrow at Starbucks (No, I don't like Timmy's coffee even though I'm Canadian)! :rofl:

Blasphemy!

**giggle**

Met in the SCA - DRACO INVICTUS!  08-14-2014 Married in Ann Arbor, MI

Spoiler

 

USCIS.... DONE  in 150 day from NOA1 to NOA2 (TSC)

NVC... DONE  in 116 days from NOA2 to final CC

Final Steps... DONE in 350 days from NOA1 to POE
POE 08-11-2015 in Detroit, MI 

 

 

 

 

Removal of Conditions

07-11-2017 NOA1 date (rec'd on 14th)

08-03-2017 Daughter and I completed biometrics; May 2018 - I had to redo my biometrics (reason unknown)

WAC17283xxxxx....and we wait...400 days

07-13-2018 I-551 extension stamp (12 mths) obtained at USCIS office in Detroit

09-20-2018 Transferred to TSC

10-15-2018 Text notification "New Card Being Produced"   YAY!!

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I'm a little confused. Is the NVC process different from K-1 to CR-1? I know it's quicker but ...

I saw this link earlier in the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process. It's dedicated to y'all CR-1ers.

I guess my questions is am I supposed to call NVC for a case number or sit and wait for a letter? Or both? And once I have the case number, even without the letter, am I allowed to call Vancouver for Packet 3 right away?

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I'm a little confused. Is the NVC process different from K-1 to CR-1? I know it's quicker but ...

I saw this link earlier in the thread: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process. It's dedicated to y'all CR-1ers.

I guess my questions is am I supposed to call NVC for a case number or sit and wait for a letter? Or both? And once I have the case number, even without the letter, am I allowed to call Vancouver for Packet 3 right away?

Yes you call the NVC and ask for a case number.

Once the CEAC status says "Ready" you can call Vancouver. Until then it will say "at NVC" or "in transit" etc...

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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