Standard / average wait times to get a MTL interview

[usabound12456 0]

Hi everyone,

Is there a standard or at least an average wait time from case complete at NVC to getting an interview date at MTL, for CR-1 Visas? I noticed on the State Department website that they have standard wait times for non-immigrant visas, but nothing for immigrant visas.

I had my case complete on May 12 and still am awaiting an interview date. I know I am probably still normal in terms of wait time, but I wanted to know if there's a standard by which I can expect to get an interview date.

Thanks!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

Check out timelines or signatures for anyone else in the Canadian forum doing the same VISA, that will be much more accurate for you. Keeping in mind tat everyone's case is different and depending on whether they've forgotten items or had RFE's along the way that will affect their timeline. And yes - waiting <month for an interview date is entirely normal

[ChristinaG 91]

"generally" speaking, the average interview is about 50-55 days after the CC date..... I am "one of those" when it comes to gathering and analyzing date though the recent cases through Montreal have pushed that to over 60 days......

From what I've seen, Montreal schedules in two~ish batches - at the beginning of the month (first week) and later in the month (end~ish of 3rd week).....

((hugs)) Still sending you lots of luck!!!!

[Danielle and Jake 24]

Normally it's about a month as of late, but you can always check the site and see if anything came up that's sooner, sometimes people cancel their appointments so you can always check

[ChristinaG 91]

Normally it's about a month as of late, but you can always check the site and see if anything came up that's sooner, sometimes people cancel their appointments so you can always check

Except for our IR1/CR1 Montreal/NVC assigns the date to us, and we have to wait until someone does... i believe K1's can schedule their own....

[Danielle and Jake 24]

Except for our IR1/CR1 Montreal/NVC assigns the date to us, and we have to wait until someone does... i believe K1's can schedule their own....

Oops totally missed that point, you're right. Sorry!

[usabound12456 0]

Kinda wish I was a K visa!

I have checked out other time line and noticed that the difference between me and those 4-5 individuals with case complete dates very close to mine who already have their interview dates, is that they've been in the system longer than me - that is, their NOA2 dates are months older than mine.

I'll keep hoping, thanks!

[ChristinaG 91]

pro's and con's to both visa types.... sure the K1 gets you into the States faster than a IR1.... but for me the ability to get a job right away and be able to cross the border quickly far outweighed the time advantage..... ((I have two young un's who will be coming back to Ontario to spend time with their father))

[NikLR 13,227]

Kinda wish I was a K visa!

I have checked out other time line and noticed that the difference between me and those 4-5 individuals with case complete dates very close to mine who already have their interview dates, is that they've been in the system longer than me - that is, their NOA2 dates are months older than mine.

I'll keep hoping, thanks!

This is about the only stage where a priority date may come into play. Montréal or the NVC, not sure which, terms to schedule those waiting longer first. It may be Montreal's decision as they also seem to give priority to spousal visas.

[usabound12456 0]

Thanks for the replies.

I am actually applying for the spousal visa, so I wish I could get priority based on that.

[NikLR 13,227]

You rather do. Sometimes K1 have to wait months for an open date but only once have I seen Montreal skip a month for spousal visas.

Edited June 10, 2015 by NLR

[usabound12456 0]

Sounds good, the 12th of June is around the corner so hoping for some good news soon!