Interview Approved, Now what?

[acrufox 6]

I went to my interview on Friday, August 5th in Montreal and was approved and given my welcome letter. I asked if there was anything else I needed to do or pick up later in the day and was told no and to wait for a packet to be sent out to the location I chose back home containing my passport.

How long does that usually take? My status on the NVC status website has remained as Ready ever since I was assigned my schedule date. Is this something I just have to sit tight and continue waiting for?

Thanks in advance!

[LionessDeon 2,060]

and complete your profile info would be helpful. What type of visa?

Here's one person's hold up:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/582060-pinned-this-topic-please-administrative-processing-221g-explained/

Edited August 15, 2016 by LionessDeon

[acrufox 6]

I didn't really keep track of the timeline so it would take me awhile to dig all that information up. It's for a CR-1 Visa.

I really hope that isn't the case that it will take a year for anything to happen 0_o They currently have my passport and that expires in the spring of 2017...I was curious how long other Canadians who had to go to Montreal had to wait before receiving a change in status at the NVC or how long until they received their package that they take to the POE.

Just at the last step wondering generally how long it takes from the interview and approval at the consulate to hearing something.

Edited August 15, 2016 by acrufox

[acrufox 6]

Just checked again and the status has changed from Ready to Issued but says below:

Your visa case is currently undergoing necessary administrative processing. This processing can take several weeks. As the officer told you in the interview, if further information is needed, you will be contacted. If your visa application is approved when administrative processing is finished, you will receive notification to collect the passport with the visa from the Loomis branch you selected when you booked your appointment.

Is that the standard message when the status is changed to issued?

[Pitaya 2,577]

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