Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[monk_yatso 15]

3 minutes ago, Wincity said:

After a very long process, I am happy to share that my interview yesterday went smoothly and my GC was approved.

The staff are friendly and professional. I strongly advise that your documentation to be well organized. There was a family struggling while presenting their documents because they were completely disorganized. Invest in a document management case with dividers from a dollar store. Also, ensure you have copies of all your documents. 

 

I was the first appointment @ 7:30am and I was approved by 8:10am. This is fitting...having one of the longest wait times for an interview...experiencing one of the shortest interview processes. 

 

PD July 2021

DQ Dec 2022

IL Sept 30 2024

ID Nov 22 2024

A bid congrats! Indeed patience got paid off! Any idea why they missed your IL before? 

[Wincity 13]

7 hours ago, fyxk2024 said:

I just got my IL.

EB-3

DQ Date: Oct 26, 2023

Interview Date: January 17, 2025

 

I have some questions about the medical exams.

The following are the requirements provided by one of the consulate-approved doctors near my home for visa applicants:

1 - Valid Passport

2 - Interview Appointment Letter from Consulate

3 - DS-260 Form (Visa and Alien Registration Application ) if available

4 - 4 passport size photos (may be required)

5 - Immunization Records (see US vaccine requirements)

6 - List of Medications, Surgeries, and Medical Conditions (your family doctor can provide this)

7 - Prescription Eyeglasses (if required)

 

My Questions: Regarding No. 6 (List of Medications, Surgeries, and Medical Conditions):

---I don’t have a family doctor. How should I obtain this list?

---Is it an official document that must be provided by a family doctor?

 

 

This reads like Dr. Lyndon from visadoctor. Follow their registration process and then email them with your questions. They respond in near real time. Much of what is described on their website is not required...example: they only need one digital photo sent via email...no 4 passport photos. 

[Wincity 13]

9 minutes ago, monk_yatso said:

A bid congrats! Indeed patience got paid off! Any idea why they missed your IL before? 

yeah. I just missed the April 2024 IL batch since my DQ date was late Dec 2022. Shortly after, the EB3 visa limit was reached and I had to wait until the new visa fiscal year. Also, I was still competing for interviews with the remnants of the COVID backup in MTL. Seems like the COVID backup has been resolved and the IL wait time is at a reasonable 10-12 month wait.

Some bad luck along the way but it all worked out in the end. Couldn't ask for a better interview process.