IR-1/CR-1 Montreal DQ'd private message group goes public part 3

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

Just now, alphabetagamma said:

Hey. I'm not sure if expedited applications take a different route for interviews? Someone with an expedite history can comment better. 

From what I have seen with expedites get the first available date of interview with the next round of IL issuance. @rainbow-skiesshould have gotten an interview for Oct 4...

?

But because things are topsy turvy this month, maybe they are still to issue some ILs?

[HD_BIRDS 121]

4 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

@HD_BIRDS what time is your interview?

8:45 am. And Oct 4th is my birthday!

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

7 minutes ago, aurmorr said:

Expedited cases are handled differently and you would not receive an IL with the mass batch that everyone else gets. The expedition is an accommodation that they manually schedule you in for, so you'll hear from them separately. If it's been a while follow up with ais/email the consulate.

DID YOU GET IT?! 

Thanks for that clarification. Scratch what I said then... I was basing my answer from what I saw from one person from this thread. Looks like it isn't the norm..

 

Hang in there @rainbow-skies, I have a feeling you will be getting an Oct 4 interview date.

Edited September 14, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

3 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

8:45 am. And Oct 4th is my birthday!

How Lovely! They couldn't have given you a better birthday present.

 

With your appointment being so early it may mean that there are more interviews the rest of the day for DQs later than yours (I am trying to identify the cutoff)

[Emilyy 12]

iDQ October 28. 
Interview 7:45 AM on October 7th. I am quite literally shaking and can't control my excitment!

[HD_BIRDS 121]

2 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

How Lovely! They couldn't have given you a better birthday present.

 

With your appointment being so early it may mean that there are more interviews the rest of the day for DQs later than yours (I am trying to identify the cutoff)

It's definitely odd that those like me who are obviously at the tail end of the cut off have interviews so early in the month.

[Danii 312]

Ahhh congrats to everyone, can't believe they're already on December!! That was a big shock to me. I guess the number of cases are actually declining like the spreadsheet predicted. 

[HD_BIRDS 121]

1 minute ago, Danii said:

Ahhh congrats to everyone, can't believe they're already on December!! That was a big shock to me. I guess the number of cases are actually declining like the spreadsheet predicted. 

It was a complete shock to me. I definitely thought I would get an IL in October for a November interview. Good news for everyone that they got through more interviews than expected!

[alphabetagamma 102]

2 minutes ago, Danii said:

Ahhh congrats to everyone, can't believe they're already on December!! That was a big shock to me. I guess the number of cases are actually declining like the spreadsheet predicted. 

Yes it's a good momentum. Hope by next month they are done with 2020 or even Jan 2021. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

4 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

It's definitely odd that those like me who are obviously at the tail end of the cut off have interviews so early in the month.

I think Oct 4 is reserved for rescheduled interviews and expedite cases. But they had some extra slots, so they squeezed the last few in. It maybe that Dec first week is the cut off.

Edited September 14, 2021 by From_CAN_2_US

[Danii 312]

4 minutes ago, HD_BIRDS said:

It's definitely odd that those like me who are obviously at the tail end of the cut off have interviews so early in the month.

I just noticed this too 😳 seems like some Nov DQs have earlier interview dates than Oct DQs. Did someone at the consulate make a mistake? 😂 Maybe once we hear from everyone we'll get a more clear picture. 

 

Nvm, the post above me has a great theory.

Edited September 14, 2021 by Danii

[alphabetagamma 102]

Still curious though if there is any IR1 v CR1 factor here?

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

3 minutes ago, alphabetagamma said:

Yes it's a good momentum. Hope by next month they are done with 2020 or even Jan 2021. 

I am actually thinking they will hit Feb next month. DQs appear to be sparse in early 2021.

 

@Twiz&Toz also told me yesterday that there maybe 3 people interviewing now instead of previous 2. That would mean they could increase their capacity by 50%! So 150 cases per month instead of 100.

 

1 minute ago, alphabetagamma said:

Still curious though if there is any IR1 v CR1 factor here?

Don't think it is a factor. They are treated equally.

[HD_BIRDS 121]

2 minutes ago, alphabetagamma said:

Still curious though if there is any IR1 v CR1 factor here?

I am IR1.

[alphabetagamma 102]

Just now, From_CAN_2_US said:

I am actually thinking they will hit Feb next month. DQs appear to be sparse in early 2021.

 

@Twiz&Toz also told me yesterday that there maybe 3 people interviewing now instead of previous 2. That would mean they could increase their capacity by 50%! So 150 cases per month instead of 100.

 

wow. That would a great boost. Let's hope for the best. Very happy for all and glad we are closing 2020 soon.