AP - Canada

[Abby & Andre 27]

Abby and Andre-- I was missing my fiances 2013 tax return (I should have been on this forum sooner to realize it was still required even though on the documentation outline for the affidavit of support only listed a letter from his employer since he is employed though an international company).

Sashy-- I can empathize with you frustration. If my family was kept apart for over a year I would be beside myself. It is only the two of us and unfortunately I'm one of those people who has been denied travel to the USA while this visa is being processed, so 5 months apart has been a tough enough experience. I can't even image how hard it would be being apart for a year.

I can't understand how they decide to go about processing peoples applications, there seems to be a k1 out there who submitted at the same time as us and still haven't received a 2nd notice. The best I can offer is I will keep you in my thoughts/prayers for a speedy acceptance!

I see. Thanks for telling me. I was just curious. I think the Packet 3 and 4 are both pretty vague on the forms they need. You would think if they were super picky, they would explain exactly what they want in detail. It would probably save them a lot of time of having to deal with the cases after the interviews, but nothing about this whole process has been that efficient or made a lot of sense.

I am praying for good news for both of you this week! My document will just be getting there Monday so I know I have some waiting to do. Good Luck!!.......and don't forget to update

[Sashy 17]

Today is Monday! Come on Montreal, lets get moving .

[K1 visa applicant 1]

Oh good, im not the only ones who's already checked my status twice this morning?

I have found all my updates have happened in the afternoon (after 3pm) will keep,you posted on any developments!

[Sashy 17]

Oh good, im not the only ones who's already checked my status twice this morning?

I have found all my updates have happened in the afternoon (after 3pm) will keep,you posted on any developments!

I've actually stopped checking so much bc it was driving me insane. I'm trying to restrict myself to checking only after close of business hours.... -stares at clock-

[K1 visa applicant 1]

Well I just got a disheartening email.

'Thank you for sending us the requested documents.

We acknowledged receipt of the documents on June 19th, 2014 which have been added to your application for further consular review. However we regret to inform you that the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal is currently experiencing a huge volume of return mail to process. We are doing our best to process the incoming mail as fast as possible. Please expect up to an eight week processing time before you will be contacted with further information.

Meanwhile, you are welcome to regularly visit https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ if you wish to verify the status of your case online.

We hope this information is helpful in guiding you in the processing of your immigrant visa application.'

Does this mean even with a ready status I shouldn't be expecting anything more for a while. If anyone's had a similar experience please share.

[Sashy 17]

Well I just got a disheartening email.

'Thank you for sending us the requested documents.

We acknowledged receipt of the documents on June 19th, 2014 which have been added to your application for further consular review. However we regret to inform you that the U.S. Consulate General in Montreal is currently experiencing a huge volume of return mail to process. We are doing our best to process the incoming mail as fast as possible. Please expect up to an eight week processing time before you will be contacted with further information.

Meanwhile, you are welcome to regularly visit https://ceac.state.gov/CEAC/ if you wish to verify the status of your case online.

We hope this information is helpful in guiding you in the processing of your immigrant visa application.'

Does this mean even with a ready status I shouldn't be expecting anything more for a while. If anyone's had a similar experience please share.

Sounds to me like someone jumped the gun with your "ready" status. Usually ready just means it takes them a week to finalize everything and stamp it out and stuff (this is what happens if everything is good to go at interview). 8 Weeks really.... well at least they got back to you. I emailed them friday and stil haven't heard back.

[Abby & Andre 27]

Reading this made my heart sink. I have been checking for updates on you guys so I was hoping for good news. Im really really hoping that is just a standard email and not an actual wait time. :-(

[K1 visa applicant 1]

I did email Wednesday, so if they are answering in order of receipt, then you should be getting an email back in the next day for sure!

I'll keep thinking positive thoughts and hope that is more of a standard reply then a true statement of timeline... The longest ready statuses I've seen have been about 3 weeks then an issued visa. Let's at least get everyone to ready so we can all be waiting impatiently together .

[Sashy 17]

Me too. I'm hoping 8 weeks is a worst case scenario- NVC was telling people 2months to process their emails, but it always took 24 business days.

But fi they say 8 weeks then at least I have an "end of" timeline. I really wish the officer i had would just do mine out of order, she was so sweet and insisted it wouldnt be too long and it wouldnt out of the ordinary (because I nearly cried in front of her).

I also wish they had the option to notify you when theyre done, like USCIS does via text. Part of the worst part of this process is checking my status everyday and seeing "AP". I die a little each day.

Edited June 25, 2014 by Sashy

[Abby & Andre 27]

I also wish they had the option to notify you when theyre done, like USCIS does via text. Part of the worst part of this process is checking my status everyday and seeing "AP". I die a little each day.

THIS!!!!! I hate checking CEAC! It makes me feel like a crazy person. I wish there was the option for a text or email with any updates so I don't have to check all the time. I've had to limit myself to checking just once per day LOL

[K1 visa applicant 1]

I'm escaping technology for the weekend. I'm going to go to the cottage where I can't connect for a few days (I'm sure we're the only crazy people in the world that wish weekend would hurry up and are mad at weeks with 2 holidays!!)

This forum was talking about a 202 number that you can call to try to get some info on your case. I tried to call today and they said it is no longer assigned. Has anyone heard any more about that?

That's all I have for now. I'll stay in touch!

[Sashy 17]

I'm escaping technology for the weekend. I'm going to go to the cottage where I can't connect for a few days (I'm sure we're the only crazy people in the world that wish weekend would hurry up and are mad at weeks with 2 holidays!!)

This forum was talking about a 202 number that you can call to try to get some info on your case. I tried to call today and they said it is no longer assigned. Has anyone heard any more about that?

That's all I have for now. I'll stay in touch!

202 would be DC... I haven't heard anything like that. And yes I hate weekends truthfully now but in some ways its okay, bc it means I cant check the CEAC website...

Maybe I should limit myself to once per day too, its really brutal.

[K1 visa applicant 1]

I'm back in AP. So much for not checking the internet ever 30 mins... But that's the update for today. I very honestly spent a few mintues this morning talking to the universe for the three of us (it's my form of prayer). I asked for something to happen for all three of us before the weekend. I hope it works!

[Abby & Andre 27]

I'm back in AP. So much for not checking the internet ever 30 mins... But that's the update for today. I very honestly spent a few mintues this morning talking to the universe for the three of us (it's my form of prayer). I asked for something to happen for all three of us before the weekend. I hope it works!

Doesn't it go Ready-AP-Issued? You may have good news in a couple business days! I really hope so

Edited to add: My status date changed today! YAY

Edited June 26, 2014 by Abby & Andre

[Sashy 17]

Doesn't it go Ready-AP-Issued? You may have good news in a couple business days! I really hope so

Edited to add: My status date changed today! YAY

It goes AP == Ready -- Issued

I got my email from montreal today and it said they received our valid police cert + passort and logged it in on the 17th. Same msg besides , that theyre baclogged.