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Dualie   185

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I finally got another email from the Montreal consulate this is what it said

''Good day,

We have been experiencing technical issues in issuing your immigrant visa. It looks like the issue was fixed this morning and that we will be able to print the visa today. I will let you know as soon as it is issued and sent by Loomis.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Sincerely,''

Now when I log on to the CEAC wesbite, my visa says ISSUED! Thank goodness, I was wondering how long it would take me to get my visa, it has been 33 days since my visa interview and I still do not have my visa, but now at least I know it is being printed out today and I will be receiving it soon :) Thanks for all your support and I hope this doesn't happen to anyone else.

If anyone does not get their visa after the specified time they told you you'd receive it and your visa status is still at Ready, contact the Montreal US Consulate ASAP, they take a few days to respond. Send them a public inquiry form using this website

http://canada.usembassy.gov/contact/public-inquiry-form.html

Thank goodness! Hopefully by this time next week you will have your visa in your hand! I am happy to know that Montreal responds in a reasonable amount of time when there is a problem. Please let us know when you hear from Loomis...it shouldn't be too long now :)!

ROC

01/18/2017   Sent in I-751

01/26/2017   Check cashed

01/28/2017   Received NOA dated 01/20/2017

02/16/2017   Biometrics done

10/24/2017   Traveled to Minneapolis for I551 stamp

02/26/2018     Case received by Field Office - S. Paul

05/012018     Case transferred to another USCIS office for processing 

N-400

02/02/2018    Filed N-400 online

02/05/2018    NOA online - NOA letter 02/09/2018

02/21/2018     Biometrics walk-in

 

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Marebear500
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Hey TheAri... Dose your DOS say issued yet ... Because mine was in AP forever and then on Thursday 12th it changed to ISSUED, then on Friday 13th is when I got the email from loomis and embassy. I liv

TBoneTX
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Welcome to the forum! Because of the specific nature of your question, your thread is now moved from the Introducing Our Members forum to the Canada regional subforum. Folks there should be able to

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It's not issued yet. You may want to contact the Montreal consulate via their online form.

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Thank goodness! Hopefully by this time next week you will have your visa in your hand! I am happy to know that Montreal responds in a reasonable amount of time when there is a problem. Please let us know when you hear from Loomis...it shouldn't be too long now :)!

Yes, hopefully I get it this week to be honest! I am really tired of waiting, but if I only get it next week, I guess it's not too bad. I will definitely let you know! Thanks. :D

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I went to pick up my visa today! Thank goodness! It took 35 days in total for me to receive it. :)

YAYYY!!!! :dancing: You should get an extra special one for having to wait for so long, and all the emotional anguish...LOL!! So glad for you Ari, good luck at POE! :)

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01/18/2017   Sent in I-751

01/26/2017   Check cashed

01/28/2017   Received NOA dated 01/20/2017

02/16/2017   Biometrics done

10/24/2017   Traveled to Minneapolis for I551 stamp

02/26/2018     Case received by Field Office - S. Paul

05/012018     Case transferred to another USCIS office for processing 

N-400

02/02/2018    Filed N-400 online

02/05/2018    NOA online - NOA letter 02/09/2018

02/21/2018     Biometrics walk-in

 

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YAYYY!!!! :dancing: You should get an extra special one for having to wait for so long, and all the emotional anguish...LOL!! So glad for you Ari, good luck at POE! :)

You're right, haha. I should have! Thank you so much! :)

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I went to pick up my visa today! Thank goodness! It took 35 days in total for me to receive it. :dancing:

Ari I just read your whole thread. I was getting very nervous for you. So happy for you that everything is resolved now and you have your Visa in hand. The entire journey from application to Visa is so stressful, and the wait is painful, and to finally get to that last step and the joyous approval, and then to have to wait and wait again.... unreal!!

Good luck with your POE and so happy for you! :dancing:

Kimberley and Richard
Service Center : Vermont Service Center
Consulate : Montreal, Canada
2012-01-25 : I-129F Sent
2012-01-27 : VSC Received
2012-01-31 : I-129F NOA1 Notice Date
2012-02-01 : Touch
2012-07-05 : RFE Email (after 161 days)
2012-07-11 : RFE Received in Mail
2012-07-12 : RFE Reply Sent via USPS Overnight
2012-07-13 : RFE Reply Received at VSC at 12:16 PM
2012-07-18 : Case status updated to: "Request for Evidence Response Review"
2012-09-20 : Service Request Submitted with Tier 2 ISO
2012-09-25 : NOA2 Approved after 242 days!!
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My blog and video review of the Montreal Hotel that we stayed in: http://fanatictourist.com/blog/travel-tales/review-le-square-phillips-hotel-and-suites-montreal-canada/

2013-04-30: POE - Sarnia / Pt. Huron

2013-05-06: Made it legal.

2013-06-10: Apply for AOS, EAD and AP

2013-08-27: EAD / AP Received
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2015-06-15: Sent I-751 Application - Removal of Conditions.
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Ari I just read your whole thread. I was getting very nervous for you. So happy for you that everything is resolved now and you have your Visa in hand. The entire journey from application to Visa is so stressful, and the wait is painful, and to finally get to that last step and the joyous approval, and then to have to wait and wait again.... unreal!!

Good luck with your POE and so happy for you! :dancing:

Hey Texas22, thank you for the kind words. It was definitely discouraging not getting my visa after the 14 days were up. I am so glad I finally have it and the wait is over! :D

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Hi, I had my interview on Feb 20th, and I've been in AP since then. Today I got switched to "Ready" is this normal..? Thanks in advance

Met 2008. Moved in together 2010. Married 2015. Baby Z joined us 2017 . :wub:

AOS Timeline 350 days

 

May 31/15 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP to USCIS

June 4/15 - Email and text notifications they were recieved

June 10/15 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP Dated June 1

June 17/15- Change of address confirmation

June 22/15- Biometrics appointment received

July 1/15- Biometrics appointment done(5 minute appointment, 8 hour round trip drive <_< )

August 5/15 - Change of address submitted for new location

August 8/15 - Mobile/E-mail notifications for approved EAD/AP :)

August 17/15 - Change of address confirmation after calling in

August 17/15 - EAD/AP Combo card mailed out(To the wrong address, and then lost by USPS)

September 3/15 - Contacted USCIS and was told to re-apply with a new application and fees?! Put in a service request online for lost card, and a complaint

September 8/15 - USPS found & returned card to USCIS

September 15/15 - Ombudsman contacted USCIS

September 17/15 - Card mailed back out

September 19/15 - EAD/AP Combo card finally in hand

September 22/15 - NPIW letter received, dated September 9/2015 estimated 6 month wait

October 13-21/15 - Traveled using AP to visit parents & ship the rest of our belongings out west

November 27-30/15 - Traveled using AP

December 28/15- RFE hard copy, waiting on documents from Canada

January 31-February 7/16 - Traveled using AP

February 10/16 - Sent in RFE, delivered Feb 16

April 16/16 - Service request filed, RFE was never updated online

May 12 - Approved email and status update dated May 10. Service request never was assigned or solved, though.

May 14 - Greencard in hand!

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Hi, I had my interview on Feb 20th, and I've been in AP since then. Today I got switched to "Ready" is this normal..? Thanks in advance

Hey S2BMZ, do not wait to contact them. Mine also said Ready until I asked the USCIS about it. Go on to the http://canada.usembassy.gov/contact/public-inquiry-form.html and send them a public inquiry form asking about your visa and telling them about your situation. They told me 1-2 weeks, it took 35 days. Don't wait because they take about a week to respond.. :) Hope this helps.

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Hey S2BMZ, do not wait to contact them. Mine also said Ready until I asked the USCIS about it. Go on to the http://canada.usembassy.gov/contact/public-inquiry-form.html and send them a public inquiry form asking about your visa and telling them about your situation. They told me 1-2 weeks, it took 35 days. Don't wait because they take about a week to respond.. :) Hope this helps.

Thanks TheAri, I'll send them a message. I was told to expect 1-2 weeks, which runs out tomorrow so we're getting worried! Glad you got yours figured out, I hope we can get a solution soon!

Met 2008. Moved in together 2010. Married 2015. Baby Z joined us 2017 . :wub:

AOS Timeline 350 days

 

May 31/15 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP to USCIS

June 4/15 - Email and text notifications they were recieved

June 10/15 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP Dated June 1

June 17/15- Change of address confirmation

June 22/15- Biometrics appointment received

July 1/15- Biometrics appointment done(5 minute appointment, 8 hour round trip drive <_< )

August 5/15 - Change of address submitted for new location

August 8/15 - Mobile/E-mail notifications for approved EAD/AP :)

August 17/15 - Change of address confirmation after calling in

August 17/15 - EAD/AP Combo card mailed out(To the wrong address, and then lost by USPS)

September 3/15 - Contacted USCIS and was told to re-apply with a new application and fees?! Put in a service request online for lost card, and a complaint

September 8/15 - USPS found & returned card to USCIS

September 15/15 - Ombudsman contacted USCIS

September 17/15 - Card mailed back out

September 19/15 - EAD/AP Combo card finally in hand

September 22/15 - NPIW letter received, dated September 9/2015 estimated 6 month wait

October 13-21/15 - Traveled using AP to visit parents & ship the rest of our belongings out west

November 27-30/15 - Traveled using AP

December 28/15- RFE hard copy, waiting on documents from Canada

January 31-February 7/16 - Traveled using AP

February 10/16 - Sent in RFE, delivered Feb 16

April 16/16 - Service request filed, RFE was never updated online

May 12 - Approved email and status update dated May 10. Service request never was assigned or solved, though.

May 14 - Greencard in hand!

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Hey S2BMZ, do not wait to contact them. Mine also said Ready until I asked the USCIS about it. Go on to the http://canada.usembassy.gov/contact/public-inquiry-form.html and send them a public inquiry form asking about your visa and telling them about your situation. They told me 1-2 weeks, it took 35 days. Don't wait because they take about a week to respond.. :) Hope this helps.

So I got a email back from them today and it changed to "Issued" within the hour, no explanation for it, I think they might have just missed mine for whatever reason. How long did it take for you to get a waybill number? I'm very confused by this whole thing! :unsure:

Met 2008. Moved in together 2010. Married 2015. Baby Z joined us 2017 . :wub:

AOS Timeline 350 days

 

May 31/15 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP to USCIS

June 4/15 - Email and text notifications they were recieved

June 10/15 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP Dated June 1

June 17/15- Change of address confirmation

June 22/15- Biometrics appointment received

July 1/15- Biometrics appointment done(5 minute appointment, 8 hour round trip drive <_< )

August 5/15 - Change of address submitted for new location

August 8/15 - Mobile/E-mail notifications for approved EAD/AP :)

August 17/15 - Change of address confirmation after calling in

August 17/15 - EAD/AP Combo card mailed out(To the wrong address, and then lost by USPS)

September 3/15 - Contacted USCIS and was told to re-apply with a new application and fees?! Put in a service request online for lost card, and a complaint

September 8/15 - USPS found & returned card to USCIS

September 15/15 - Ombudsman contacted USCIS

September 17/15 - Card mailed back out

September 19/15 - EAD/AP Combo card finally in hand

September 22/15 - NPIW letter received, dated September 9/2015 estimated 6 month wait

October 13-21/15 - Traveled using AP to visit parents & ship the rest of our belongings out west

November 27-30/15 - Traveled using AP

December 28/15- RFE hard copy, waiting on documents from Canada

January 31-February 7/16 - Traveled using AP

February 10/16 - Sent in RFE, delivered Feb 16

April 16/16 - Service request filed, RFE was never updated online

May 12 - Approved email and status update dated May 10. Service request never was assigned or solved, though.

May 14 - Greencard in hand!

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So I got a email back from them today and it changed to "Issued" within the hour, no explanation for it, I think they might have just missed mine for whatever reason. How long did it take for you to get a waybill number? I'm very confused by this whole thing! :unsure:

Hey S2BMZ,

I got my waybill number the day after my visa said ''Issued'' Apparently it can take up to 5 days before you get your waybill number after it says ''issued'', I don't think you need to worry about it at this point.

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Hey S2BMZ,

I got my waybill number the day after my visa said ''Issued'' Apparently it can take up to 5 days before you get your waybill number after it says ''issued'', I don't think you need to worry about it at this point.

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Met 2008. Moved in together 2010. Married 2015. Baby Z joined us 2017 . :wub:

AOS Timeline 350 days

 

May 31/15 - Sent AOS/EAD/AP to USCIS

June 4/15 - Email and text notifications they were recieved

June 10/15 - NOA1 for AOS/EAD/AP Dated June 1

June 17/15- Change of address confirmation

June 22/15- Biometrics appointment received

July 1/15- Biometrics appointment done(5 minute appointment, 8 hour round trip drive <_< )

August 5/15 - Change of address submitted for new location

August 8/15 - Mobile/E-mail notifications for approved EAD/AP :)

August 17/15 - Change of address confirmation after calling in

August 17/15 - EAD/AP Combo card mailed out(To the wrong address, and then lost by USPS)

September 3/15 - Contacted USCIS and was told to re-apply with a new application and fees?! Put in a service request online for lost card, and a complaint

September 8/15 - USPS found & returned card to USCIS

September 15/15 - Ombudsman contacted USCIS

September 17/15 - Card mailed back out

September 19/15 - EAD/AP Combo card finally in hand

September 22/15 - NPIW letter received, dated September 9/2015 estimated 6 month wait

October 13-21/15 - Traveled using AP to visit parents & ship the rest of our belongings out west

November 27-30/15 - Traveled using AP

December 28/15- RFE hard copy, waiting on documents from Canada

January 31-February 7/16 - Traveled using AP

February 10/16 - Sent in RFE, delivered Feb 16

April 16/16 - Service request filed, RFE was never updated online

May 12 - Approved email and status update dated May 10. Service request never was assigned or solved, though.

May 14 - Greencard in hand!

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My status changed for Issued on a monday and I got my waybill a wednesday night (around 9PM). My passport was at the Lachine Loomis the next morning and I picked it up the same day!

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Hi

My interview will be due in a month from now.

I am just wondering if one is permitted to request for a personal visa pickup at the embassy in Montreal rather than having it delivered by Loomis service after weeks of waiting? Is there anyone who has be allowed to collect his or her visa by him self? is it okay to request for that ? I will appreciate if someone can advise.

Thank you

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