Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[appleblossom 2,503]

2 hours ago, Marcelo Terra 33 said:

Hello group, I have a question about the criminal record document that we need to bring to the interview. They ask that people over 16 years old have to present this document, but here in Canada they only issue this record to people over 18 years old. Has anyone already done the interview and been asked about this?

 

They do issue it for under 18's as well - see the page here where it says you can get them for 'youth'. https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/types-certified-criminal-record-checks#s3

 

 

[Texasbound1 72]

Crossed the border by car earlier today into Michigan and activated my visa. I stated that I needed to activate my permanent residence and was directed to secondary inspection. Went inside, had my picture taken and the officer told me my visa was activated and that the cards would be sent. He told me he didn’t need the envelope with paperwork since it was all digital now and he didn’t take my fingerprints either. Not sure if others had the same experience recently. I will ask again when my wife and daughter activate their visas tomorrow on the Mexico-Texas border. As I was leaving, one officer told me “Welcome to Freedom”, and I laughed out loud.

 

Best of luck to all and thank you to everyone that shared their experiences here. It’s a great community. Make Canada proud in the USA.

[AnnaSalu 20]

2 hours ago, FaithinChrist said:

From what my visa officer told me , if you moved to Canada before the age of 18 you do not need criminal record check from your birth country. But as long as you are above the age of 18 in Canada you need a clearance 

Is it back up?

 

It's not back up yet. Just checked.

[Marcelo Terra 33 3]

4 hours ago, AnnaSalu said:

 

It's not back up yet. Just checked.

Thank you

[Marcelo Terra 33 3]

6 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

They do issue it for under 18's as well - see the page here where it says you can get them for 'youth'. https://rcmp.ca/en/criminal-records/criminal-record-checks/types-certified-criminal-record-checks#s3

 

 

Thank for the information.

[Marcelo Terra 33 3]

6 hours ago, FaithinChrist said:

From what my visa officer told me , if you moved to Canada before the age of 18 you do not need criminal record check from your birth country. But as long as you are above the age of 18 in Canada you need a clearance 

Is it back up?

Thank you

[AndrewsN 26]

Hey everyone, this is specifically for the folks that had their interviews throughout September and possibly late August (in EB categories).

 

I need some clarification on where I stand with this. 

I was approved on the spot but then about 4 days later emailed a 221g with an explanation in bold letters indicating that they need to wait until October 1st to process.

 

No other documents or info was requested and my passport is still at the consulate.

 

Did anyone else get the same runaround and get issued out of this September batch?

I'm trying to figure out how much weight that 221g carries with it given its (stated) reasoning.

 

Thanks.

Edited October 12 by AndrewsN

[rchak 17]

19 hours ago, AndrewsN said:

Hey everyone, this is specifically for the folks that had their interviews throughout September and possibly late August (in EB categories).

 

I need some clarification on where I stand with this. 

I was approved on the spot but then about 4 days later emailed a 221g with an explanation in bold letters indicating that they need to wait until October 1st to process.

 

No other documents or info was requested and my passport is still at the consulate.

 

Did anyone else get the same runaround and get issued out of this September batch?

I'm trying to figure out how much weight that 221g carries with it given its (stated) reasoning.

 

Thanks.

did you email them asking update about your case ?

[AndrewsN 26]

1 minute ago, rchak said:

did you email them asking update about your case ?

I did. I got a case update date change and a reply stating that the case is pending review from an officer.

 

a Google search of the exact quote prompted some optimism from a lawyer suggesting it means it’s likely back from the necessary security checks.

 

but it’s all hypothetical at this stage it seems. They still have my passport- which I suppose is another positive sign.

 

that form that was issued has some scary context on the online forums. But it’s different because it seems to have been issued on the visa shortage basis (as was the case for the @texasbound acccount). 
 

Just trying to gauge if this is a 2 week or 12 month setback…

[rchak 17]

17 hours ago, AndrewsN said:

I did. I got a case update date change and a reply stating that the case is pending review from an officer.

 

a Google search of the exact quote prompted some optimism from a lawyer suggesting it means it’s likely back from the necessary security checks.

 

but it’s all hypothetical at this stage it seems. They still have my passport- which I suppose is another positive sign.

 

that form that was issued has some scary context on the online forums. But it’s different because it seems to have been issued on the visa shortage basis (as was the case for the @texasbound acccount). 
 

Just trying to gauge if this is a 2 week or 12 month setback…

I think you will soon receive your passports with visas, just a matter of time. Hang in there, I know these waiting days are very hard to pass. Good luck and prayers for you !! 

[monk_yatso 16]

18 hours ago, AndrewsN said:

I did. I got a case update date change and a reply stating that the case is pending review from an officer.

 

a Google search of the exact quote prompted some optimism from a lawyer suggesting it means it’s likely back from the necessary security checks.

 

but it’s all hypothetical at this stage it seems. They still have my passport- which I suppose is another positive sign.

 

that form that was issued has some scary context on the online forums. But it’s different because it seems to have been issued on the visa shortage basis (as was the case for the @texasbound acccount). 
 

Just trying to gauge if this is a 2 week or 12 month setback…

They can’t take more than 6 months as your US landing time ties up with your medical expiry. 

Edited October 13 by monk_yatso

[rzchen 0]

On 9/19/2024 at 3:28 PM, Nicadog said:

In case this is helpful, I contacted the Montreal Consulate to try to confirm they had now received our medicals, following our Sept 16th interview where they said they did not have them, and actually got a response! This is the email they sent today:

 

"Thank you for contacting us. We confirm receipt of the medical reports. Please contact us on October 1st, 2024 to request that your case be reviewed so we can proceed. We hope that this information is helpful. Please let us know if we can be of further assistance."

 

I have no idea why we need to contract them again on October 1st, I thought we were already in line for processing, but at least I got the confirmation on the medicals and will obviously email them on the 1st.

 

 

Are you sending email to Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov? I just got automatic reply and asked to follow Immigrant Visa Navigator. Thanks

[AnnaSalu 20]

Hi @Buspilot320 , @Priscila, @VRG, @Mazda, @Marcelo, and @mo you all seem to be the next in line. Have you received an IL yet?

[Journeyman23 0]

Does anyone have any idea if the consular updates page is going to come back up again? 

[sapkde9 3]

The Consular Updates moved here :  https://ca.usembassy.gov/consular-services/#montreal