Interview at Montreal embassy.

[Devint 47]

4 hours ago, Kay__ said:

Thanks. I sent msg to medical doctor. 

Also i DQ last October. Do I have to renew any documents? Like family cert, police cert, etc 

Rcmp records are good for a year 

[NikLR 13,232]

17 hours ago, Devint said:

Rcmp records are good for a year 

To add to this, they need to be within 1 year at INTERVIEW, so if it will be more than 1 year when you finally get your interview, you will need a new one.  I highly suggest not getting a new police cert until you have a positive interview date. 

[Kay__ 7]

4 hours ago, NikLR said:

To add to this, they need to be within 1 year at INTERVIEW, so if it will be more than 1 year when you finally get your interview, you will need a new one.  I highly suggest not getting a new police cert until you have a positive interview date. 

That’s good to know. I was going to get a new police certificate.. but I need to wait till i get the date. 

 

I asked local doctor for medical renewal, once consulate ask me to get a new medical, then they will get an appointment. 

 It is all about consulate...

[Rotorhead 4]

Good day to all. Very wonderful update for my family! This week we received notification from the Visa unit that our request for expedite was approved through the Montreal Consulate for my wife's IR1 (I am the petitioner as her husband). We requested this expedite directly to the visa unit via my congressional representative vice using the NVC request form. The visa unit responded with the following: 

The Visa Unit has approved the expedited scheduling of xxxxxxxxx case, and will provide the applicants with the necessary instructions regarding the appointment as soon as the case has been transferred to our office. The U.S. Consulate General in Montreal remains ready to provide visa services as local conditions and resources allow. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Consular Correspondence Unit (LMR)

U.S. Consulate General

Montreal, Canada

In this instance where NVC was not involved in the expedite, when should I expect the IV unit at the consulate to notify NVC of this approval and request for transfer of my package to their office? Just trying to manage my expectations. TIA

Edited July 23, 2020 by Rotorhead

[rafale1973 141]

2 minutes ago, Rotorhead said:

Good day to all. Very wonderful update for my family! This week we received notification from the Visa unit that our request for expedite was approved through the Montreal Consulate for my wife's IR1 (I am the petitioner as her husband). We requested this expedite directly to the visa unit via my congressional representative vice using the NVC request form. The visa unit responded with the following: 

The Visa Unit has approved the expedited scheduling of xxxxxxxxx case, and will provide the applicants with the necessary instructions regarding the appointment as soon as the case has been transferred to our office. The U.S. Consulate General in Montreal remains ready to provide visa services as local conditions and resources allow. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Consular Correspondence Unit (LMR)

U.S. Consulate General

Montreal, Canada

In this instance where NVC was not involved in the expedite, when should I expect the IV unit at the consulate to notify NVC of this approval and request for transfer of my package to their office? Just trying to manage my expectations. TIA

You sent your request directly to the consulate or you send it to nvcexpedite? But hey, congrats on guetting approved, I'm still waiting for an answer for my request. Can I ask what were the reason to get your case expedite? 

[Rotorhead 4]

Directly to the consulate - was the recommended approach for my congressman's office. Other amplifying info, we've been DQ'd since May 27th, 2020. Yes very happy that the end is in sight!

[rafale1973 141]

4 minutes ago, Rotorhead said:

Directly to the consulate - was the recommended approach for my congressman's office. Other amplifying info, we've been DQ'd since May 27th, 2020. Yes very happy that the end is in sight!

WOW, I think if I receive a denial, I'll just send another request directly to the consulate, I was DQ on January 11, 2020. I started our cases back in august 2018. How long did it took you to get an answer ? 

Edited July 23, 2020 by rafale1973

[Rotorhead 4]

5 days! But contact to the IV unit was via my congressman's office instead of me directly. 

[Akaur 95]

31 minutes ago, rafale1973 said:

WOW, I think if I receive a denial, I'll just send another request directly to the consulate, I was DQ on January 11, 2020. I started our cases back in august 2018. How long did it took you to get an answer ? 

What are some valid reasons to get it expedited?

[Romans13 130]

20 minutes ago, Akaur said:

What are some valid reasons to get it expedited?

I ask the same thing.
 

Congrats

[Rotorhead 4]

As I'm sure you all have searched this forum, I would say there isn't a clear "this is the main way" to get an expedite approved especially when there isn't a clear life or death emergency. Be specific how your case is differentiated, be it a specific parenting/childcare reason, medical care, or financial reason (that can in someway be linked to the negative impact and lead to more serious consequences if delayed) that goes beyond the background noise of "we're in the middle of a pandemic and life is hard for everyone right now." Humanize your situation, be sincere, be respectful, and that's all you can hope for. I hope that helps.

[Rlewis 73]

Wonderful news, although I think the consulate is only considering to expedite Mission critical cases in this case only the CR1/IR1 cases ? But nonetheless goodluck

[Romans13 130]

37 minutes ago, Rotorhead said:

As I'm sure you all have searched this forum, I would say there isn't a clear "this is the main way" to get an expedite approved especially when there isn't a clear life or death emergency. Be specific how your case is differentiated, be it a specific parenting/childcare reason, medical care, or financial reason (that can in someway be linked to the negative impact and lead to more serious consequences if delayed) that goes beyond the background noise of "we're in the middle of a pandemic and life is hard for everyone right now." Humanize your situation, be sincere, be respectful, and that's all you can hope for. I hope that helps.

We did that, twice. Did not work. So perhaps your circumstances are more unique. 

[Rotorhead 4]

9 hours ago, Rotorhead said:

Good day to all. Very wonderful update for my family! This week we received notification from the Visa unit that our request for expedite was approved through the Montreal Consulate for my wife's IR1 (I am the petitioner as her husband). We requested this expedite directly to the visa unit via my congressional representative vice using the NVC request form. The visa unit responded with the following: 

The Visa Unit has approved the expedited scheduling of xxxxxxxxx case, and will provide the applicants with the necessary instructions regarding the appointment as soon as the case has been transferred to our office. The U.S. Consulate General in Montreal remains ready to provide visa services as local conditions and resources allow. 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.

 

Sincerely,

 

Consular Correspondence Unit (LMR)

U.S. Consulate General

Montreal, Canada

In this instance where NVC was not involved in the expedite, when should I expect the IV unit at the consulate to notify NVC of this approval and request for transfer of my package to their office? Just trying to manage my expectations. TIA

Update to my post: Received today the following *NORMAL* autogenerated cancellation email from NVC when they receive notification from the Consulate to forward a case directly for expedite: 

 

****************"We previously notified you of the date and time of your immigrant visa interview at the U.S.Embassy/Consulate General in MONTREAL, CAN.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this interview. We will schedule a new interview appointment as soon as possible and notify you of the date and time. There is no need for you to take action at this time.

If you have any questions, please contact us by following the instructions at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry.

Regards,
National Visa Center,
U.S. Department of State
https://nvc.state.gov/ask

"****************

 

I never had an interview to be cancelled, so I knew that this was not correct and a couple of other threads have documented this happening with expedites and wanted share to save anyone the potential panic attack if they experience a similar circumstance. Had I not been following these forums for the last few months it would probably have thrown me into a panic spiral as well.

 

 

Edited July 23, 2020 by Rotorhead

[Akaur 95]

1 hour ago, Rotorhead said:

Update to my post: Received today the following *NORMAL* autogenerated cancellation email from NVC when they receive notification from the Consulate to forward a case directly for expedite: 

 

****************"We previously notified you of the date and time of your immigrant visa interview at the U.S.Embassy/Consulate General in MONTREAL, CAN.

Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this interview. We will schedule a new interview appointment as soon as possible and notify you of the date and time. There is no need for you to take action at this time.

If you have any questions, please contact us by following the instructions at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry.

Regards,
National Visa Center,
U.S. Department of State
https://nvc.state.gov/ask

"****************

 

I never had an interview to be cancelled, so I knew that this was not correct and a couple of other threads have documented this happening with expedites and wanted share to save anyone the potential panic attack if they experience a similar circumstance. Had I not been following these forums for the last few months it would probably have thrown me into a panic spiral as well.

 

 

When was your interview scheduled for?