F2A category - Montreal interview pending

[PrinsesaVii 6]

55 minutes ago, Ronnie1989 said:

There is absolutely very less information available for F2A interviews happening at Montreal. Please keep sharing your experiences. According to NVC protocol they schedule interview if “PD IS CURRENT & APPLICATION IS DQ” Within 30 to 90 Days. If consulate is busy like Mumbai we can see information rolling on internet but Thts not the case.

So far, the average wait till we get the ID from the time we received the DQ for F2A visa category is 9-10 months.

[RW&Bjourney 7]

13 hours ago, PrinsesaVii said:

Hi guys! Update as of 11/20:

 

@Tss - December 2018 -- Aug 30

@hakeemsyd - January 14 -- Nov 18

@newday - January 24 -- Nov

@Matt2019 - February 16 -- Nov (mid)

@PrinsesaVii - April 4

@awoo - May 14
@timtational - May 14

@Sean_2019 - August 6

@Gôdnew131 - Nov 6

@Aram

@rachel6992
@Ronnie1989

Could I be added to this list?

 

My category is F2B. My CC date is Feb 6, 2019. Priority date is May 31, 2012. Montreal Consulate.

[RW&Bjourney 7]

I found this article last month after doing some research on the topic. (delays with consular processing through Montreal)

 

https://www.gands.com/knowledge-centre/blog-post/insights/2019/10/16/border-and-consular-updates-for-u.s.-fiscal-year-2019

 

Interesting point can be found at the bottom:

 

"The other key development that has been a significant burden are the delays with processing of permanent resident applications through the U.S. Consular Services.  We have been seeing delays via the National Service Center transfers of cases to the Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. consulate in Montreal.   Those delays can be between 3-5 months.  We hope to start to see those delays clear, but unfortunately there is very little insight available on the process and the cause of the delays.   Therefore, we have to continue to monitor. "

[CycleSS 8]

27 minutes ago, PrinsesaVii said:

There is a reason why I made this forum exclusively for family based visa - F2A to be specific. I was following the IR1/CR1 visa before and they have been getting IL/ID months ahead than F2A. IR/CR visa have shorter waiting times that F visas.

 

There is a very limited info and forums made for F2A category in Montreal. That is why it is important for me to know if we are all on the same track.

Thank you for the response.  I am newer to this tortuous process so I have followed many threads to get a proper sense of the mysteries.  Clearly from your knowledge there are different queues.  Good luck on your journey.

[awoo 2]

32 minutes ago, RW&Bjourney said:

Could I be added to this list?

 

My category is F2B. My CC date is Feb 6, 2019. Priority date is May 31, 2012. Montreal Consulate.

This is a forum/list for people in the F2A category. F2Bs are a different family sponsored preference. 

 

@PrinsesaVii looks like you're next - fingers crossed. I hope your IL comes in the next few days.

 

 

Edited November 21, 2019 by awoo

[Ronnie1989 0]

1 hour ago, RW&Bjourney said:

I found this article last month after doing some research on the topic. (delays with consular processing through Montreal)

 

https://www.gands.com/knowledge-centre/blog-post/insights/2019/10/16/border-and-consular-updates-for-u.s.-fiscal-year-2019

 

Interesting point can be found at the bottom:

 

"The other key development that has been a significant burden are the delays with processing of permanent resident applications through the U.S. Consular Services.  We have been seeing delays via the National Service Center transfers of cases to the Immigrant Visa Unit at the U.S. consulate in Montreal.   Those delays can be between 3-5 months.  We hope to start to see those delays clear, but unfortunately there is very little insight available on the process and the cause of the delays.   Therefore, we have to continue to monitor. "

Then we need to file requests or do something to make montreal consulate act faster. In other forums, in general trends NVC is acting in normal pace. Here they mention that NVC is sending cases late. Let’s get together and explore new windows to move fast with our F2A applications.

[fcabrales 1]

Got Documentary Qualified today (Nov 21, 2019). Now officially in the interview waiting period. PD Sep 15, 2017.

[AndrewPatters 1]

Hello All,

 

Early this morning I received my Interview email. Below is my information. Hope this helps

 

My Timeline

Visa Category: F2B or F24

Priority Date: 12 October 2012

Documents Submitted to NVC: 25 March 2019

NVC Approved  documents Date: 01 April 2019 (CC or Documentarily Qualified)

Visa Interview Scheduled email Date: 22 November 2019

Visa Interview Date: 17 December 2019

 

Thank you

 

@RW&Bjourney Did you receive anything yet? I know we are in the same boat.

[PrinsesaVii 6]

Good morning guys, got my interview date today for December 20th. However, I do have another application for the same category for my spouse DQ=April 12th. I will try to update the list and will keep you guys posted.

[Jamesd 0]

3 hours ago, PrinsesaVii said:

Good morning guys, got my interview date today for December 20th. However, I do have another application for the same category for my spouse DQ=April 12th. I will try to update the list and will keep you guys posted.

 

4 hours ago, AndrewPatters said:

Hello All,

 

Early this morning I received my Interview email. Below is my information. Hope this helps

 

My Timeline

Visa Category: F2B or F24

Priority Date: 12 October 2012

Documents Submitted to NVC: 25 March 2019

NVC Approved  documents Date: 01 April 2019 (CC or Documentarily Qualified)

Visa Interview Scheduled email Date: 22 November 2019

Visa Interview Date: 17 December 2019

 

Thank you

 

@RW&Bjourney Did you receive anything yet? I know we are in the same boat.

F2b cc May 3/2019, PD Feb 13/2013

No interview yet, still waiting

[RW&Bjourney 7]

Good morning everyone.

 

Also received my Interview Appointment Letter today for Montreal.

 

Category is F2B

Priority Date is May 31, 2012

Case Complete Date is Feb 6, 2019

Interview Appointment Letter received on Nov 22, 2019

Interview Scheduled for Dec 16, 2019

[RW&Bjourney 7]

6 hours ago, AndrewPatters said:

Hello All,

 

Early this morning I received my Interview email. Below is my information. Hope this helps

 

My Timeline

Visa Category: F2B or F24

Priority Date: 12 October 2012

Documents Submitted to NVC: 25 March 2019

NVC Approved  documents Date: 01 April 2019 (CC or Documentarily Qualified)

Visa Interview Scheduled email Date: 22 November 2019

Visa Interview Date: 17 December 2019

 

Thank you

 

@RW&Bjourney Did you receive anything yet? I know we are in the same boat.

 

Congrats @AndrewPatters Very happy for you and your family!

 

It's been a long wait for us F2B folks. Glad to see things progressing in this category in Montreal.

[Jm1980 4]

On 11/13/2019 at 5:47 PM, fcabrales said:

Hi @Matt2019

Yes, but I mentioned being both DQ and PD current. From what I have seen and read, if your PD is not current, the consulate does not do anything. Your PD became current after being DQ'ed right?

It is a long wait anyway...

Once PD is current. Are thy looking Oldest DQ to schedule the interview? My Pd become current only on Nov 2019 VB but have a DQ from Sep 2018

[fcabrales 1]

14 hours ago, Jm1980 said:

Once PD is current. Are thy looking Oldest DQ to schedule the interview? My Pd become current only on Nov 2019 VB but have a DQ from Sep 2018

It seems like some embassies/consulates look at the DQ date, but not sure if this is the case for Montreal. 

[Ronnie1989 0]

Please guys help me to understand. I have read all replies to this group. It seems like applications from different categories other then F2A also participating and commenting in this group. What is the latest interview PD at Montreal consulate. Average time from i 130 approve to interview date. I appreciate if full timeline is shared. Again i am looking for F2A strictly. Thanks a lot