F2A category - Montreal interview pending

[Sean_2019 2]

Hi all, we got the IL from NVC too. The interview date is Mar 23, 2020.

[Casey_ 5]

2 minutes ago, Sean_2019 said:

Hi all, we got the IL from NVC too. The interview date is Mar 23, 2020.

That's incredible!

 

If I'm not mistaken it took you 197 days to get your interview letter and it took @aaz206 days.

 

Very happy for all of you!

[rachel6992 17]

This is awesome news for both of you - congrats!  I guess I'm the next on the list! omg omg omg

 

Will keep you all posted!  Good luck at your interviews in the meantime!

[Casey_ 5]

On 2/9/2020 at 12:54 AM, tt2000 said:

 

 

 

Member	DQ Date	IL Received	Interview Date	DQ to IL	DQ To Interview
@Tss	12/18/2018		8/30/2019		255
@hakeemsyd	1/14/2019	10/23/2019	11/18/2019	282	308
@newday	1/24/2019		??
@Matt2019	2/16/2019	10/23/2019	11/15/2019	249	272
@PrinsesaVii (1)	4/4/2019	11/22/2019	12/20/2019	232	260
@PrinsesaVii (2)	4/12/2019	11/22/2019	12/20/2019	224	252
@Jamesd	5/3/2019	12/23/2019	1/28/2020	234	270
@awoo	5/14/2019	12/23/2019	1/31/2020	223	262
@timtational	5/14/2019	12/23/2019	1/31/2020	223	262
@aaz	7/31/2019	02/21/2020	03/23/2020	206	237
@Sean_2019	8/9/2019	02/21/2020	03/23/2020	197	228
@rachel6992	9/20/2019
@Aram	11/14/2019
@fcabrales	11/21/2019
@Casey_	1/23/2020
@Ronnie1989
@n86
Average Waiting Time				230	260.6

Hey All,

 

The table above is the updated wait times.

@rachel6992 I hope you get your interview letter in under 197 days. I'm hoping it comes in before April 4th.  Keep us posted.

Edited February 28, 2020 by Casey_

[rachel6992 17]

No word yet from NVC, but how much you guys wanna bet that the rest of us waiting are screwed with this Coronavirus situation?  😩😷

 

 

[Aram 0]

8 minutes ago, rachel6992 said:

No word yet from NVC, but how much you guys wanna bet that the rest of us waiting are screwed with this Coronavirus situation?  😩😷

 

 

I guess Canada is in great shape compared with other places. Hopefully nobody will be screwed up. I think next week is your turn to get IL. We should stay positive. Keep us update my friend.

[Casey_ 5]

On 3/13/2020 at 1:39 PM, rachel6992 said:

No word yet from NVC, but how much you guys wanna bet that the rest of us waiting are screwed with this Coronavirus situation?  😩😷

 

 

As long as the consulate remains open(and it is), we should be fine. Both Trump and Trudeau have stated that they are not, at least for now, going to close the US/Canadian border. Stay positive and healthy. You'll get your letter soon.

[Sean_2019 2]

https://ca.usembassy.gov/mission-canada-change-in-operations-due-to-covid-19/

 

"As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy and all Consulates General in Canada are cancelling all routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.  The Consulate General in Montreal continues to process immigrant visas but depending on staffing capacity and host government restrictions, may need to reduce routine immigrant visa appointments.  We are monitoring the situation closely and will notify applicants as quickly as possible should it be necessary to reschedule."

So far there is no impact to immigrant visa appointments. Keep eyes on any updates...

 

[aaz 5]

20 hours ago, Sean_2019 said:

https://ca.usembassy.gov/mission-canada-change-in-operations-due-to-covid-19/

 

"As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy and all Consulates General in Canada are cancelling all routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.  The Consulate General in Montreal continues to process immigrant visas but depending on staffing capacity and host government restrictions, may need to reduce routine immigrant visa appointments.  We are monitoring the situation closely and will notify applicants as quickly as possible should it be necessary to reschedule."

So far there is no impact to immigrant visa appointments. Keep eyes on any updates...

 

I guess all interviews are cancelled as all USCIS offices are closed at least until April 1,2020. 

[n86 1]

USCIS and Consulates are different entities so I don't think all interviews are cancelled due to USCIS closure.

 

Anyway, just wanted to update that our case (F2A) became DQ today, if you don't mind updating the table thanks!

[aaz 5]

Just now, n86 said:

USCIS and Consulates are different entities so I don't think all interviews are cancelled due to USCIS closure.

 

Anyway, just wanted to update that our case (F2A) became DQ today, if you don't mind updating the table thanks!

I pray to God that you are right. We have all waited so patiently for this. It would be so unfair. I tried calling USCIS call centre for Montreal but could not get connected to a representative.  If anybody else can get any definite answer please keep us updated.

[n86 1]

8 minutes ago, aaz said:

I pray to God that you are right. We have all waited so patiently for this. It would be so unfair. I tried calling USCIS call centre for Montreal but could not get connected to a representative.  If anybody else can get any definite answer please keep us updated.

https://ca.usembassy.gov/mission-canada-change-in-operations-due-to-covid-19/

Based on this info only non-immigrant visas are cancelled for now, immigrant visa are still being processed.

Edited March 18, 2020 by n86

[Casey_ 5]

Member	DQ Date	IL Received	Interview Date	DQ to IL	DQ To Interview
@Tss	12/18/2018		8/30/2019		255
@hakeemsyd	1/14/2019	10/23/2019	11/18/2019	282	308
@newday	1/24/2019		??
@Matt2019	2/16/2019	10/23/2019	11/15/2019	249	272
@PrinsesaVii (1)	4/4/2019	11/22/2019	12/20/2019	232	260
@PrinsesaVii (2)	4/12/2019	11/22/2019	12/20/2019	224	252
@Jamesd	5/3/2019	12/23/2019	1/28/2020	234	270
@awoo	5/14/2019	12/23/2019	1/31/2020	223	262
@timtational	5/14/2019	12/23/2019	1/31/2020	223	262
@aaz	7/31/2019	02/21/2020	03/23/2020	206	237
@Sean_2019	8/9/2019	02/21/2020	03/23/2020	197	228
@rachel6992	9/20/2019
@Aram	11/14/2019
@fcabrales	11/21/2019
@Casey_	1/23/2020
@n86	3/18/2020
@Ronnie1989
Average Waiting Time				230	260.6

 

That's great news @n86. It means NVC is still at work. 

 

As of right now the Consulate is still processing immigrant visas, which applies to all of us. Since they stopped working on non-immigrant visas, this can potentially speed things up for us. I know I'm being quite optimistic. The bad news is that Trump  and Trudeau are going to close the border for non-essential travel. Americans and Canadians will still be able to go home during this closure. I just hope the consulate remains open while this occurs.

 

Stay positive.

[rachel6992 17]

I just saw this as well.  We are actually in the USA (NY) awaiting our appointment at the Montreal consulate.  I wonder if travelling for a visa appointment is considered "essential" travel or not.  

 

Truly, the timing of this thing is impeccable 😭

 

More importantly though, everyone stay safe out there!  Keep indoors as much as possible and be well.  Oh, and don't hoard the toilet paper!

[Sean_2019 2]

I think Montreal consulate general starts cancelling the immigrant interview. I received a mail `Information for visa applicants regarding novel coronavirus - Your appointment at the U.S. Consulate will be cancelled` this morning...😭

And some new updates on the website: https://ca.usembassy.gov/mission-canada-change-in-operations-due-to-covid-19/

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As of March 17, 2020, the United States Embassy and all Consulates General in Canada are cancelling all routine nonimmigrant visa appointments.  The Consulate General in Montreal continues to process immigrant visas but depending on staffing capacity and host government restrictions, may need to reduce routine immigrant visa appointments.  We are monitoring the situation closely and will notify applicants as quickly as possible should it be necessary to reschedule.