Does anyone know how long does it take to receive passport back from the embassy in Montreal?

[Hopelessincanada 4]

3 hours ago, Daikon1428 said:

What case update did you get on CEAC? Did the status change or the last updated date change?

Date change, last time our file was touched was Aug 22. 

 

52 minutes ago, FaithinChrist said:

Did you email them or contact them meaning was it solicited?

I emailed them on status Oct 21. Haven’t been given a reply to it  

 

Edited November 5 by Hopelessincanada
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[Hopelessincanada 4]

I was hoping I’d just get date changes on CEAC but I got an email just now. No end in sight 

Thank you for your inquiry.

 

We acknowledge receipt of the documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

 

We realize that these extended time periods cause frustration to many individuals, and we are sensitive to the fact that the purpose of the immigrant visa program is to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S.  Nonetheless, the Consulate in Montreal, like all U.S. Embassies and Consulates, must adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and, in some cases, this involves extensive consular review and administrative processing. While we cannot predict when the processing of your visa will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the Department of State are aware of your concerns and will contact you as soon as the processing is complete. 
 

 

I’ve seen people interview months after us, have further screening because their country of origin and still get their stuff back in a couple months. Just brutal. 

[FaithinChrist 2]

2 hours ago, Hopelessincanada said:

I was hoping I’d just get date changes on CEAC but I got an email just now. No end in sight 

Thank you for your inquiry.

 

We acknowledge receipt of the documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

 

We realize that these extended time periods cause frustration to many individuals, and we are sensitive to the fact that the purpose of the immigrant visa program is to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S.  Nonetheless, the Consulate in Montreal, like all U.S. Embassies and Consulates, must adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and, in some cases, this involves extensive consular review and administrative processing. While we cannot predict when the processing of your visa will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the Department of State are aware of your concerns and will contact you as soon as the processing is complete. 
 

 

I’ve seen people interview months after us, have further screening because their country of origin and still get their stuff back in a couple months. Just brutal. 

That is the exact thing they sent to me. I just decided to take my mind off it for now

[FaithinChrist 2]

10 hours ago, Hopelessincanada said:

I was hoping I’d just get date changes on CEAC but I got an email just now. No end in sight 

Thank you for your inquiry.

 

We acknowledge receipt of the documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

 

We realize that these extended time periods cause frustration to many individuals, and we are sensitive to the fact that the purpose of the immigrant visa program is to facilitate legitimate travel to the U.S.  Nonetheless, the Consulate in Montreal, like all U.S. Embassies and Consulates, must adjudicate visas in accordance with the provisions of the law, and, in some cases, this involves extensive consular review and administrative processing. While we cannot predict when the processing of your visa will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the Department of State are aware of your concerns and will contact you as soon as the processing is complete. 
 

 

I’ve seen people interview months after us, have further screening because their country of origin and still get their stuff back in a couple months. Just brutal. 

What is the country of origin 

[Daikon1428 0]

does anyone have any updates on their cases? Mine is still the same, will be 4 weeks since the passports were sent.

[Myrchik 1]

4 minutes ago, Daikon1428 said:

does anyone have any updates on their cases? Mine is still the same, will be 4 weeks since the passports were sent.

On November 7th, was instracted to do medical test/exam again. It ihas been 3 months since I have sent my passport.

[Daikon1428 0]

1 hour ago, Myrchik said:

On November 7th, was instracted to do medical test/exam again. It ihas been 3 months since I have sent my passport.

When was the last time you did medical? What is your country of origin? Are you a Canadian Citizen?

[Myrchik 1]

10 hours ago, Daikon1428 said:

When was the last time you did medical? What is your country of origin? Are you a Canadian Citizen?

Medical was done in Feb 2024, canadian.

[Daikon1428 0]

Now that Canada Post is on strike, is there a way for the consulate to even send the passports back? Or we are simply a bunch of people with horrible luck? lol

[Hopelessincanada 4]

3 hours ago, Daikon1428 said:

Now that Canada Post is on strike, is there a way for the consulate to even send the passports back? Or we are simply a bunch of people with horrible luck? lol

They use a courier to send visas. It won’t impact anything. 
 

 

Sort of update on our case:

 

I’ve had 2 unsolicited updates this week, the 13th and today. No emails from consulate though. We will have to be updating fiancés medical and photos. His medical was in Jan. 

[Daikon1428 0]

2 hours ago, Hopelessincanada said:

They use a courier to send visas. It won’t impact anything. 
 

 

Sort of update on our case:

 

I’ve had 2 unsolicited updates this week, the 13th and today. No emails from consulate though. We will have to be updating fiancés medical and photos. His medical was in Jan. 

Our visas were issued today, hopefully we will get it next week. They use Purolator through Canada Post, not directly so not sure if this strike impacts the delivery but we will see.

[Annaiviv 0]

On 11/15/2024 at 6:53 PM, Daikon1428 said:

Our visas were issued today, hopefully we will get it next week. They use Purolator through Canada Post, not directly so not sure if this strike impacts the delivery but we will see.

I was approved Tuesday and am waiting for my visa to be issued. I was wondering if they use purolator for all packages or if it’s just the ones that paid for premium. It’s too late not for me to pay but obviously I would have knowing there was a strike coming. 

[Daikon1428 0]

7 hours ago, Annaiviv said:

I was approved Tuesday and am waiting for my visa to be issued. I was wondering if they use purolator for all packages or if it’s just the ones that paid for premium. It’s too late not for me to pay but obviously I would have knowing there was a strike coming. 

Does your status show "Issued"? If you did not use premium, are you picking it up locally in Montreal?

[Hopelessincanada 4]

On 11/15/2024 at 4:53 PM, Daikon1428 said:

Our visas were issued today, hopefully we will get it next week. They use Purolator through Canada Post, not directly so not sure if this strike impacts the delivery but we will see.

Ahh one of the lucky ones! Hope you guys don’t experience any delays. 

[Annaiviv 0]

18 hours ago, Daikon1428 said:

Does your status show "Issued"? If you did not use premium, are you picking it up locally in Montreal?

The status changed to issued this morning. There is no tracking number right now. I selected a delivery location in Ottawa which is where I live. I didn’t pay for premium delivery so I am worried it is going to be delayed by Canada post. Anyone with insight I would appreciate it!