any idea on time frame for consular interview?

[robinde 0]

Could anyone out there please give me a time estimate for the remainder of our visa process, and what steps we will still need to take? My husband's immigration application for IR-1 visa (filed in May 2013) was transferred to the NVC in March 2014. We submitted what we thought were all of the necessary documents, including sponsorship forms from my parents, in May 2014. The NVC finally responded on July 8, 2014. They said we were still missing a sponsorship document and supporting tax records, so I emailed those things to the NVC on July 15, 2014. On August 5, 2014, we got a notice that our documents were received on July 15, 2014, but that processing would likely be at least 60 days (due to high volumes of applications in the system). We asked our local congressman's office for help, and the inquiry made on July 24, 2014 simply indicated that our application was in process (that the NVC had received documents in mid-July and would eventually review them). As far as I can tell, this inquiry did nothing.

I'm feeling really stuck right now. I had thought that the direct consular method for obtaining a spousal visa would be the quickest way to apply, but it does not seem to be the case. It looks like this process will be taking at least several more months. Can anyone tell me about Packets 3 and 4? I've seen these listed on other people's timelines, as something to be done before the consular interview in Montreal. I am now living in the US with our two young kids, and it looks like this will continue for many more months. If anyone has any advice on when we might expect to get the consular interview appointment and what's required in these packets, please let me know. Thanks!

[NikLR 13,232]

There is no packet 3 for IR1. P4 is the interview letter.

Take a read through the embassy reviews. Canada is generally pretty easy for Canadians.

At 60 days for review if your last item was recieved July15 that means you should expect a case complete about Sept 15th. You may have to wait then 1-2 weeks for interview as Montreal typically gives the NVC interview dates in the first 2 weeks of the month. If you get the interview date in Sept, it'll likey be for the end of Oct and if in beginning of Oct then it will be for the beginning of Nov. So you should be together for the US thanksgiving.

[robinde 0]

Thanks very much for your reply! I feel better knowing that it should be done within a few months, and that we're almost done with the rounds of paperwork. Fingers crossed, it will be done within the 60 days and we can get an October interview