CR1 Expedite Request Approved Montreal

[JdMello4 8]

Hello all,

 

We are one of the lucky ones and got our CR1 visa expedited by the consulate in Montreal. However, we have been waiting to hear back from them about scheduling an appointment. Has anyone here gone through this process and know what a rough timeline would be for this? When I logged in to CEAC, it said the application was being reviewed at the consulate. My wife is 6 months pregnant, and I'm set to deploy in 30 days with no return back home for up to 9 months. We also claimed financial hardship. So I'm guessing the combination of these things got us the expedite. Our DQ date is 6 August. The last communication we received was on 8 August, saying they would reach out shortly to schedule an appointment. Is there anything I can do at this stage? I thought I would have heard from them by now. Thanks in advance for your guidance!

 

Jason

[Ntj15 5]

Still working on getting DQ but our lawyer is working in expediting our process at NVC too. 
 

I can update you on our process as we go.

 

I have read complaints from people DQ in March that interview letters have been slow to come out and it could be because the consulate is trying to clear the backlog on other type of applications, like employment or family preference with a visa number available 

[JdMello4 8]

Sure, that would be great. I'll also try to keep this thread updated since I see a lot of posts, and people don't seem to actually respond with their updated timeline. I'm worried that my wife won't be able to fly after 30 weeks due to being pregnant. She's already 25 weeks. I guess there is nothing we can do but wait. 

[fox3c 11]

22 hours ago, Ntj15 said:

Still working on getting DQ but our lawyer is working in expediting our process at NVC too. 
 

I can update you on our process as we go.

 

I have read complaints from people DQ in March that interview letters have been slow to come out and it could be because the consulate is trying to clear the backlog on other type of applications, like employment or family preference with a visa number available 

Official policy of the US State Department is that CR1/IR1 visas are to be prioritized (tier 1), and directs embassies to not do what you describe.  If the Montreal Embassy is doing that, they are violating official US government policy.

 

I would advise the original poster to reach out to their congressman (US senator or house rep), and have them inquire about the case.  A bunch of us did that at the Seoul Embassy, when they suddenly decided to stop scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews.  After they were contacted by several congressmen, they started rapidly scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews again.  But getting your congressmen involved may be the best hope to force the embassy officials and/or NVC to behave in accountable manner.

[JdMello4 8]

Thanks! I actually sent them an email, and they are going to inquire about it from the embassy. The Senator was able to get expedited approval for the I-130, so I have my hopes up that they can produce results.

[Ntj15 5]

On 8/21/2024 at 10:20 PM, fox3c said:

Official policy of the US State Department is that CR1/IR1 visas are to be prioritized (tier 1), and directs embassies to not do what you describe.  If the Montreal Embassy is doing that, they are violating official US government policy.

 

I would advise the original poster to reach out to their congressman (US senator or house rep), and have them inquire about the case.  A bunch of us did that at the Seoul Embassy, when they suddenly decided to stop scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews.  After they were contacted by several congressmen, they started rapidly scheduling CR1/IR1 interviews again.  But getting your congressmen involved may be the best hope to force the embassy officials and/or NVC to behave in accountable manner.

Thanks for letting us know. I will mention this in the other thread that I see others complaint.

 

@JdMello4 Here are screenshots that I’ve taken that proves this is happening. Maybe you could include it to you letter to the Senator.

 

 

[Ntj15 5]

Just now, Ntj15 said:

Thanks for letting us know. I will mention this in the other thread that I see others complaint.

 

@JdMello4 Here are screenshots that I’ve taken that proves this is happening. Maybe you could include it to you letter to the Senator.

 

Notice that cases with family preference and employment are moving, but immediate relatives are in March 2024 for 3 updates in a row.

 

[JdMello4 8]

@Ntj15 After getting the state senator involved we now have an IL date for September 17th!

Edited August 27 by JdMello4

[Ntj15 5]

Wow. That’s awesome. Congratulations. I pray everything goes smoothly for the interview and this will all be over soon.