Conditional Visa Expedite, now void?

[0arial0 3]

Has this happened to anyone out there? Or is anyone familiar with this? ...

 

Back in August I emailed nvc expedite for a request to expedite my cr1 visa. This was due to a medical reason, with an attached letter, before I had a chance to submit any forms/fees/documents. We got approved for a conditional expedite (meaning once nvc has all forms, fees, & documents, then they will expedite appointment to consulate here in Canada). It took over10 weeks for the processing of our case at the nvc, they needed some corrections once along the way, but we never anticipated such a long wait for the expedite. Then last thurs in Nov, we got their approval for an appointment to be made at the consulate. Meanwhile, I had called the nvc twice, and was reassured once our case is documentarily accepted, it WILL be expedited.

 

It's now been over a week since, and we havent heard anything about this appointment. I tried emailing the consulate twice, and heard nothing, not even an automated email. I also called nvc again this morning, and now I'm being told I should email nvc expedite again to ask them for an expedite again.  ???

 

[Boiler 45,837]

Have you sought a Consulate expedite?

[NikLR 13,231]

Right now the NVC is taking about 5 months to book an appointment at Montreal.  You can request an expedite directly from Montreal (using the inquiry form) or continue to but the NVC but anything faster than 5 months, will be expedited.  Not sure if you expected an appt right away or not. 

[0arial0 3]

On 11/29/2019 at 8:14 AM, Boiler said:

Have you sought a Consulate expedite?

When nvc expedite approves you for an expedite, it's in coordination with the consulate.. so yes.

[Boiler 45,837]

6 hours ago, 0arial0 said:

When nvc expedite approves you for an expedite, it's in coordination with the consulate.. so yes.

I assume this is a reference to your particular case, not sure if it is the norm, I assume not but do not have the data either way.

[NikLR 13,231]

8 hours ago, 0arial0 said:

When nvc expedite approves you for an expedite, it's in coordination with the consulate.. so yes.

Normally they just bypass their systems and send you right into line for an interview.  So it's not necessarily in coordination with the consulate or embassy. 

[jan22 3,056]

4 hours ago, Boiler said:

I assume this is a reference to your particular case, not sure if it is the norm, I assume not but do not have the data either way.

It is the norm.  NVC has no authority to approve or deny an expedite.  When they receive a request, their role is simply to ask the Embassy/Consulate if -- based on the stated circumstancea -- the Embassy/Consulate is willing/able to approve an expedite.

[0arial0 3]

13 hours ago, NikLR said:

Normally they just bypass their systems and send you right into line for an interview.  So it's not necessarily in coordination with the consulate or embassy. 

Hi NikLR, 

They can't expedite anyone's interview at the embassy, without the embassy's decision. NVC Expedite lets you know that in the email they send u when they approve you for the expedite. There are two types of expedite; 'conditional', & 'non-conditional'. The scenario you're talking about is a non-conditional expedite. 

[NikLR 13,231]

4 hours ago, 0arial0 said:

Hi NikLR, 

They can't expedite anyone's interview at the embassy, without the embassy's decision. NVC Expedite lets you know that in the email they send u when they approve you for the expedite. There are two types of expedite; 'conditional', & 'non-conditional'. The scenario you're talking about is a non-conditional expedite. 

I know how they work but that's for explaining it for the rest of the group.  At this point if you get an interview faster than 5 months, you've been expedited. 

TBH I don't think you saved any time at NVC. 10 weeks isn't exactly quick. 

[0arial0 3]

On 12/2/2019 at 12:20 PM, NikLR said:

I know how they work but that's for explaining it for the rest of the group.  At this point if you get an interview faster than 5 months, you've been expedited. 

TBH I don't think you saved any time at NVC. 10 weeks isn't exactly quick. 

Yep, I know. Thankfully it got sorted out for us. Thanks for the kind, helpful words! 

[NikLR 13,231]

Best wishes!  I would still contact the consulate and not leave it in the hands of the NVC.