Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[Saphrin 1]

4 minutes ago, EB5_lurker said:

Congratulations @Saphrin, your timeline in google spreadsheet does not match with the one posted above. Can you please confirm which of the two is correct ... It is amazing to receive IL within 6 months after approval of your I526 petition. 

Congratulations @Saphrin, your timeline in google spreadsheet does not match with the one posted above. Can you please confirm which of the two is correct ... It is amazing to receive IL within 6 months after approval of your I526 petition. 

 My correct dates are below: 

 

PD: Dec 3, 2021 

I-526 approval: June 25, 2024 

DQ: Dec 9, 2024 

IL: TBD

[EB5_lurker 0]

17 minutes ago, Saphrin said:

 My correct dates are below: 

 

 

PD: Dec 3, 2021 

I-526 approval: June 25, 2024 

DQ: Dec 9, 2024 

IL: TBD

Thank you. It looks like EB5 is not following EB1/2/3 IL dates. I was dq'ed in Aug-24 and my attorney informed me that IL can be expected anytime now. 

[appleblossom 2,858]

@EB5_lurker & @Saphrin, please do fill in your VJ timelines, in addition to the spreadsheet. It would be super helpful for all EB5 applicants if you can do so, thanks.

[JesusisLord24 11]

2 hours ago, EB5_lurker said:

Thank you. It looks like EB5 is not following EB1/2/3 IL dates. I was dq'ed in Aug-24 and my attorney informed me that IL can be expected anytime now. 

Not sure how true this is. Seems Montreal lumps all EB categories together, so have that at the back of your mind. 

[WaitingEB-1AJan23 0]

4 hours ago, JesusisLord24 said:

Not sure how true this is. Seems Montreal lumps all EB categories together, so have that at the back of your mind. 

I agree. It does not really speed the process whether EB 1/2/3/5. The DQ and the currency seem to be all that matters. It seems there are 12 months of waiting for the IL. My DQ is at the end of January, so I'm hoping to be on the next patch. 

[Saphrin 1]

10 hours ago, EB5_lurker said:

Thank you. It looks like EB5 is not following EB1/2/3 IL dates. I was dq'ed in Aug-24 and my attorney informed me that IL can be expected anytime now. 

It would be nice if EB5 gets their IL on a faster timeline, but I assumed that Montreal treats all EB the same (DQ+ VB Current). Our PD dates seem to be earlier than most other EBs, but my lawyer said that I can expect IL between mid to late 2025. 

[Canadian24 9]

22 hours ago, EB5_lurker said:

Thank you. It looks like EB5 is not following EB1/2/3 IL dates. I was dq'ed in Aug-24 and my attorney informed me that IL can be expected anytime now. 

You'll see that between what immigration lawyers say and what actually happens there is a big difference. People's experience on Visa Journey is way more accurate. EBs definitely are all together in the line for the interview. But you seem to not want to believe it, you've said this a couple of times.

[Magnetron_ 4]

15 minutes ago, Canadian24 said:

You'll see that between what immigration lawyers say and what actually happens there is a big difference. People's experience on Visa Journey is way more accurate. EBs definitely are all together in the line for the interview. But you seem to not want to believe it, you've said this a couple of times.

If you’re in medical field with job offer, then they can expedite the process for you. Otherwise, all EB applicants are in the same pool. It depends on your PD and DQ dates. 

[monk_yatso 34]

12 hours ago, Saphrin said:

It would be nice if EB5 gets their IL on a faster timeline, but I assumed that Montreal treats all EB the same (DQ+ VB Current). Our PD dates seem to be earlier than most other EBs, but my lawyer said that I can expect IL between mid to late 2025. 

Montreal maintaining 12 months EB backlogs. Worst case you’ll get IL by Nov/Dec-2025. Sometimes they bundle up 2/3 months ILs together. That being said, in best case you’ll get IL by 2025-July/Aug. 

however, i’m not sure whether there is any yearly cap for EB5. For instance, EB2 has a per country cap of 2800/year

[EB5_lurker 0]

3 hours ago, Canadian24 said:

You'll see that between what immigration lawyers say and what actually happens there is a big difference. People's experience on Visa Journey is way more accurate. EBs definitely are all together in the line for the interview. But you seem to not want to believe it, you've said this a couple of times.

I was just sharing the information received from my lawyer. It makes no sense to lump EB5 with other EB's as both visa types have huge variation in terms of number of applicants. Montreal is processing around 100 EB5's every year versus 1000's of EB1/2/3. Anyway, appreciate your input and hopefully we all get our processing done as per our expectations. 

[appleblossom 2,858]

32 minutes ago, EB5_lurker said:

It makes no sense to lump EB5 with other EB's as both visa types have huge variation in terms of number of applicants. 

 

That makes no difference. All EB applicants are the same tier for interview scheduling - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visas-news-archive/immigrant-visa-prioritization.html

[appleblossom 2,858]

3 hours ago, monk_yatso said:

however, i’m not sure whether there is any yearly cap for EB5. For instance, EB2 has a per country cap of 2800/year

 

Yes, there is, last year the cap was met in August so then no further visas could be issued until the new fiscal year. 

[monk_yatso 34]

@JesusisLord24 @traveller_1369 Hi guys, 

did you receive any link with your IL to register for appointment? I can’t see any

[appleblossom 2,858]

10 minutes ago, monk_yatso said:

@JesusisLord24 @traveller_1369 Hi guys, 

did you receive any link with your IL to register for appointment? I can’t see any

It’s on the usual NVC website, follow the country specific instructions - step 2 on this page. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html

 

Good luck. 

Edited Wednesday at 05:51 PM by appleblossom

[monk_yatso 34]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

It’s on the usual NVC website, follow the country specific instructions - step 2 on this page. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html

 

Good luck. 

Which one is our DS-260 number? Sorry i’m a bit confused