part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

[mam521 2,062]

3 hours ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

The easiest way for Montreal to resolve this issue of medicals arriving late is issuing the interview letter at least 3-4 weeks in advance so that people are able to book appointments with the doctors early. That would save them so much trouble after, as they would only have to look to at the applications once during the interview… 

You’re applying logic! They’ve never issued letters any earlier. I suspect it’s somewhat related to availability for limited number visa categories and how they become current. 

[DGF 730]

The date that the medical arrives at the consulate and the date that the consulate receives the medical are two totally different things. It may very well be that it's 2 weeks from when the consulate receives the medical, but the official line (on the website and not what they say at the interview) is 6-8 weeks because it takes way longer than it should to get from the mail room to them. 

[Sarpor4 28]

On 1/25/2022 at 2:21 AM, DGF said:

The date that the medical arrives at the consulate and the date that the consulate receives the medical are two totally different things. It may very well be that it's 2 weeks from when the consulate receives the medical, but the official line (on the website and not what they say at the interview) is 6-8 weeks because it takes way longer than it should to get from the mail room to them. 

I did my medical in Montreal and they office emailed me today and said the medical report was sent it he consulate electronically. 

[affy 35]

26 minutes ago, Sarpor4 said:

I did my medical in Montreal and they office emailed me today and said the medical report was sent it he consulate electronically. 

Sorry if this was clarified earlier: did your medical arrive prior to/on time for your interview given that you did yours in Montreal? 

[Sarpor4 28]

23 minutes ago, affy said:

Sorry if this was clarified earlier: did your medical arrive prior to/on time for your interview given that you did yours in Montreal? 

It arrived 2 days after my interview. 

[affy 35]

15 minutes ago, Sarpor4 said:

It arrived 2 days after my interview. 

Ugh that is so frustrating; I'm sorry to hear this. It sounds like this is becoming very common.

[mam521 2,062]

3 hours ago, Sarpor4 said:

I did my medical in Montreal and they office emailed me today and said the medical report was sent it he consulate electronically. 

Yes, but "mail" doesn't have to be physical copies.  It can be a digital copy that is forwarded to the correct CO handling your case.  As @DGF said, there is a difference between receiving that piece of information (be it physical or digital) and it being redirected to the appropriate party (envelope or email forward/OneDrive share/etc).   One would think digital is easier, but clearly that appears not to be the case.  

[DamAk 33]

6 minutes ago, mam521 said:

Yes, but "mail" doesn't have to be physical copies.  It can be a digital copy that is forwarded to the correct CO handling your case.  As @DGF said, there is a difference between receiving that piece of information (be it physical or digital) and it being redirected to the appropriate party (envelope or email forward/OneDrive share/etc).   One would think digital is easier, but clearly that appears not to be the case.  

I sent an email today to the consulate, informing them of the update in CEAC with my medical, with the intention of maybe getting my petition noticed and moved along quicker. Received the following automated email few minutes later: 

 

"Thank you for your inquiry to the Immigrant Visa Unit at U.S. Consulate General Montreal.

We are currently experiencing a larger than normal volume of emails. We will respond in the order that they are received. There is no need to resend your inquiry as it will only further delay response.  Thank you for your patience.

 

Please note, if an answer to your question is found below, you will not receive an individualized email response.  Otherwise, our goal is to respond within five (5) business days.  "

 

Let's see how this goes, will keep you all updated.

 

 

[mam521 2,062]

8 minutes ago, DamAk said:

I sent an email today to the consulate, informing them of the update in CEAC with my medical, with the intention of maybe getting my petition noticed and moved along quicker. Received the following automated email few minutes later: 

 

"Thank you for your inquiry to the Immigrant Visa Unit at U.S. Consulate General Montreal.

We are currently experiencing a larger than normal volume of emails. We will respond in the order that they are received. There is no need to resend your inquiry as it will only further delay response.  Thank you for your patience.

 

Please note, if an answer to your question is found below, you will not receive an individualized email response.  Otherwise, our goal is to respond within five (5) business days.  "

 

Let's see how this goes, will keep you all updated.

 

 

Which consular officer "replied"? OP3?

[DamAk 33]

1 hour ago, mam521 said:

Which consular officer "replied"? OP3?

It didn't say 🤷‍♀️

Seems like just a generic automated response they have for all email inquiries

[DrJanko10 101]

After 105 days, I have finally been moved to issued AP! 

[Ilovecancun29 17]

13 minutes ago, DrJanko10 said:

After 105 days, I have finally been moved to issued AP! 

 

[Hawk Riders 814]

30 minutes ago, DrJanko10 said:

After 105 days, I have finally been moved to issued AP! 

passport tracking coming soon...

[mam521 2,062]

34 minutes ago, DrJanko10 said:

After 105 days, I have finally been moved to issued AP! 

Super exciting!  Congratulations!

[affy 35]

Hey everyone! Wondering if I could get some help re. a question I have about my case. CEAC status checker says "Ready" and formerly said "Case Last Updated: 12-Nov-2021." I reached out to MTL last Wednesday via email to confirm our DQ (as we were surprised to not be in the last batch of IL's) and they emailed back today with a very canned response which can be found at the bottom of this post. 

 

Our CEAC status tracker now says "Ready" and "Case Last Updated: 19-Jan-2022" Does this mean that they've changed the date of our DQ? Or is this just something that happens when they check in our case from their end? I got nervous when I saw that as we've been waiting since Nov with "Ready" in the CEAC and that maybe this would push our timeline out further...

 

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"Your case will be reviewed by our staff and when we have availability, we will schedule your appointment. While we aim to schedule and process cases as soon as practicable, there are increased wait times for completing services due to the ongoing pandemic and substantial backlogs.  

 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation."