Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[Coffeemocha 0]

Could you send me the spreadsheet link? I am not able to find any spreadsheet in first page!!

[dandelion1 5]

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14yZKxht6igwJPXPU0EehKmmN2hx1g3EchEuB5G0yNO4/edit#gid=0

 

EB spreadsheet

[EmmsW 1]

On 4/23/2024 at 4:47 PM, Adam RS said:

Hi guys,

Please share your ideas.
 

Last year, I had an interview at the US consulate in Montreal for the DV Lottery. They placed me in administrative processing and requested that I complete Form 5535. My administrative processing was concluded, and I was cleared at the beginning of September. They then emailed me instructions to mail my passport for visa labeling. However, upon delivery of my passport, I was informed that the visa quota had been reached, and there were no visas available for me.

My question is whether the administrative processing I underwent for the DV Lottery could apply to my EB2-NIW interview scheduled for May 31st? Alternatively, is there a possibility that I may be placed under administrative processing again?

Hello can you please tell me when was your interview date in Montreal last year? You cleared in September but when was your interview?

[AnnaSalu 31]

On 1/6/2024 at 6:20 PM, Matt77 said:

No it does not affect processing time. I added my child to our case by uploading and submitting the scans of birth and identity certificates through NVC portal. Please check FAQ section on NVC website.

Hi @Matt77 I see they put you in AP - can you please let us know the reason? Is it progressing? Thanks. 

[Coco_2023 14]

23 minutes ago, AnnaSalu said:

Hi @Matt77 I see they put you in AP - can you please let us know the reason? Is it progressing? Thanks. 

A friend of mine who is born and raised in the UK and we both got our PhD in IT from Canada was put in AP too. The officer told them holding a doctorate degree in STEM fields raises a security flag in their systems automatically which is insane! 

I speculate that's what is happening to me too, and other candidates with the silimar situation

Edited May 14 by Coco_2023

[Mazda_Ace 5]

On 5/10/2024 at 6:49 PM, Froozion said:

This is for non immigrant visas. This does not apply for EB visas. 

Thanks @Froozion. Do you or someone else know the best way to check the status of the application?  Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)?

[Texasbound1 72]

40 minutes ago, Mazda_Ace said:

Thanks @Froozion. Do you or someone else know the best way to check the status of the application?  Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC)?

You can login in here (https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/) under immigrant visa or use the Case Tracker app. I like the app as you get alerts about important topics and can pull down on your NVC case to get a quick check of your case.

[Froozion 168]

Yeah the ceac website is the best place to check. However, until they issue the invitation it will just say 'at nvc' they don't give any further information than that. 

[Texasbound1 72]

44 minutes ago, Froozion said:

Yeah the ceac website is the best place to check. However, until they issue the invitation it will just say 'at nvc' they don't give any further information than that. 

I think some people have seen their status change to "ready" a couple of days before receipt of their interview letters. 

[AnnaSalu 31]

2 hours ago, Coco_2023 said:

A friend of mine who is born and raised in the UK and we both got our PhD in IT from Canada was put in AP too. The officer told them holding a doctorate degree in STEM fields raises a security flag in their systems automatically which is insane! 

I speculate that's what is happening to me too, and other candidates with the silimar situation

 

Thanks! This is insane!!!

[Adam RS 13]

19 hours ago, EmmsW said:

Hello can you please tell me when was your interview date in Montreal last year? You cleared in September but when was your interview?

June 6th, 2023

[EmmsW 1]

33 minutes ago, Adam RS said:

June 6th, 2023

Thank you so much for the response.

Seems like your case number was on the high side or your DS-260 was processed late. So they did conclude the AP/DS-5535 in a matter of 3 months which honestly isn't too bad. Good luck with your EB2!

[AA-H 33]

Someone just posted this in Reddit 

[Adam RS 13]

Hi guys,

 

I have a medical appointment for EB2-NIW. I had a surgery (ACL ligament) on February 2024. Should I tell this to the doctor? If I say, does it affect my application?
Thank you!

[Froozion 168]

1 hour ago, Adam RS said:

Hi guys,

 

I have a medical appointment for EB2-NIW. I had a surgery (ACL ligament) on February 2024. Should I tell this to the doctor? If I say, does it affect my application?
Thank you!

Never lie. 

 

But it might not come up. They are really looking for current medications and infectious diseases/ vaccines.

 

There is a possibility they ask about previous surgeries which you would have to mention it. Or unless you are currently still on medication. I do not think in anyway it would affect your application. I got mine done in 2019! I hadn't even considered it an issue.