Seeking Advice on Delayed IR2 Visa Interview (merged)

[HeenaMUA 1]

14 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

OK. You said above you hadn’t contacted them! Definitely phone them if you haven’t done that already, and also submit a NVC enquiry (via the official form, not email). You could also try tweeting them, and any other email address you can find - at this point I’d just bombard them with emails/calls until somebody responds! If you still haven’t had any luck by the end of January, I’d look at filing the WOM. There’s a guide on the forum for filing it yourself which you can hunt for. 

 

Okay, I’m emailing them again—let’s hope for a response this time. I’m sending the email to these addresses:

• Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com
• montreal-iv-dv@state.gov
• NVCInquiry@state.gov

Should I include any other email addresses?

For the phone number, is there a specific number I should contact, or should I just use the one listed on the embassy website?

[appleblossom 3,236]

12 minutes ago, HeenaMUA said:

Okay, I’m emailing them again—let’s hope for a response this time. I’m sending the email to these addresses:

• Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com
• montreal-iv-dv@state.gov
• NVCInquiry@state.gov

Should I include any other email addresses?

For the phone number, is there a specific number I should contact, or should I just use the one listed on the embassy website?

 

Do the NVC enquiry form, not email.

 

And use the Montreal specific phone numbers. 

 

Good luck!

[Edward and Jaycel 646]

29 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

Do the NVC enquiry form, not email.

 

@HeenaMUA here is the link to the NVC inquiry form:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

[appleblossom 3,236]

48 minutes ago, Edward and Jaycel said:

 

@HeenaMUA here is the link to the NVC inquiry form:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

 

Gave it in a post above, but worth sharing again! I’m not sure NVC can do anything if it’s with Montreal but it’s worth a try. 

[HeenaMUA 1]

this is what i am about to email them let see if i am going to get any response 

 

"Subject: Urgent Inquiry About IR2 Visa Application Delay – MTL**********

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to express my concern regarding the unexplained and prolonged delay in processing my daughter (Name) IR2 immigrant visa application. Her interview, originally scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 7:45 AM, was canceled, and since then, we have received no updates or progress on her case.

Applicant Details:

• Principal Applicant Name: Daughter Name
• NVC Case Number: MTL**********
• Invoice ID Number: IVSCA00000000000
• A #: **********
• Documentarily Qualified Date: September 25, 2023

On June 3, 2024, we received an email notifying us of her Immigrant Visa Interview Appointment. However, when we attempted to schedule the appointment on the website (https://ais.usvisa-info.com/), we encountered the following error message:
"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

This issue has persisted since then, and we do not understand why we are unable to book an appointment despite receiving the email.

As outlined on your website (Immigrant Visa Process), the expected processing timeline for immediate relatives is 3-4 months. It has now been over 12 months since the case was documentarily qualified, and we remain without communication or progress on her case.

We previously sent an inquiry via email on August 1, 2024, but have not received any response.

We are deeply concerned about the lack of updates and clarity regarding this delay. Could you please confirm the current status of her case, clarify the reason for the inability to schedule the appointment, and provide an explanation for the prolonged delay? If any further documentation or actions are required on our part, please inform us immediately.

We urge you to address this matter promptly and provide a clear update at the earliest opportunity.

Thank you for your attention to this issue.

Sincerely,
Full Name (Petitioner)

[HeenaMUA 1]

I wanted to share an update regarding my recent efforts to get some clarity on the delay with my IR2 visa applications. I sent emails to the following addresses:

Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com

montreal-iv-dv@state.gov

NVCInquiry@state.gov

I received a response from canada.visas@gdit-gss.com, but they informed me that this email is only for non-immigrant visa appointment scheduling. They advised me to contact the U.S. Embassy or Consulate directly.

I’m wondering if anyone has had success contacting the U.S. Consulate in Montreal using montreal-iv-dv@state.gov or the NVC at NVCInquiry@state.gov. Also, is there any other email address or contact method you’d recommend?

I appreciate any input or advice you can share!

[Edward and Jaycel 646]

4 minutes ago, HeenaMUA said:

NVCInquiry@state.gov

 When contacting the NVC, this email address will get you no information regarding your specific case. They will only give you generic information in response to emails sent to that address. If you want case specific help from NVC, you must use the online inquiry form here:

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/ask-nvc.html

[mam521 2,214]

On 1/2/2025 at 9:31 AM, HeenaMUA said:

I’m wondering if anyone has had success contacting the U.S. Consulate in Montreal using montreal-iv-dv@state.gov or the NVC at NVCInquiry@state.gov. Also, is there any other email address or contact method you’d recommend?

If you've sent an email to the montreal-iv-dv email address, they will eventually get back to you, but it's usually like 6-8 weeks later.  Montreal is a SLOW consulate, as @Vicnic mentioned previously.  I'd also consider getting your US representative involved.  A year is not acceptable for a family reunification visa.  

[HeenaMUA 1]

Hi everyone,

finally i was able to scheduled the immigrant visa appointments for two of my children under the IR-2 (Immediate Relative) category. After scheduling, I received an email with the following instruction:

"Before traveling to your consular appointment, please check the Department of State Visa Bulletin to confirm that your priority date is still current."

Since IR-2 falls under the Immediate Relative category and is not subject to priority dates or the Visa Bulletin, I believe this requirement doesn’t apply to us. Can someone confirm if this is correct?

Thank you for your guidance!

[HeenaMUA 1]

Hi everyone,

 

Out of three IR-2 cases for my children, I successfully scheduled appointments for two of them. However, I’m still facing an issue with scheduling an appointment for my third child.

 

Despite following all instructions, the system continues to display the message:
"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

 

I received the National Visa Center (NVC) appointment letter on June 3, 2024, which was over six months ago. I’ve tried multiple times and even reached out to AIS (which hasn’t been helpful), but the issue remains unresolved.

 

Has anyone experienced a similar problem or have any suggestions on what else I can do to resolve this?

I’ll share any updates I receive from AIS. Thank you for your help!

[Edward and Jaycel 646]

That is correct - As an immediate relative of a US Citizen, there is always a visa available to you 

[mam521 2,214]

Was that child actually documentarily qualified?  

 

Typically IR interviews are scheduled for you - you don't schedule them.  

[mam521 2,214]

Since you have multiple threads, I'll reiterate:

 

1. Has this child's case actually been documentarily qualified? 

2. What is the category for the child's case in CEAC?  Sounds like they have them classed as a FP category

 

IR cases typically have interviews scheduled for them, not the other way around where you do the scheduling.  Additionally, as stated before, Montreal takes weeks to respond.  If you sent an inquiry, it's only been about 3 weeks and there has been the New Year and MLK day holiday.  Enough time hasn't passed since you sent the inquiry. 

[HeenaMUA 1]

Thank you for your input. Let me provide some clarification about my situation:

Documentarily Qualified:

All three cases are documentarily qualified. The qualification dates are as follows:

• Son 01: August 23, 2023
• Son 02: August 28, 2023
• Daughter: September 25, 2023

Interview Appointments:

You’re correct that IR cases typically have interviews scheduled automatically. However, in this situation, I received NVC appointment letters and was instructed to schedule interviews through AIS for specific dates. Unfortunately, a month before the scheduled interviews, I received emails stating:

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this interview. We will schedule a new interview appointment as soon as possible and notify you of the date and time. There is no need for you to take action at this time."

It has now been over a year since those interviews were canceled, and I haven’t received any updates. According to The U.S. Embassy’s website (https://ca.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa-process/), Immediate Relative cases being scheduled for interviews were documentarily qualified in August 2024. However, my cases were documentarily qualified in 2023, which means the interviews should have been scheduled by now, yet no progress has been made.

Daughter's Case:

For my daughter, I received the NVC appointment letter on June 3, 2024, to book an interview scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 07:45 AM. Despite receiving this letter and following all instructions, I’ve been unable to book her appointment. The system continues to display the message:

"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

Recent Updates:

For some time, when trying to schedule appointments through AIS, I kept encountering the message "System is busy." However, just a week ago, I was finally able to book appointments for Son 01 and Son 02 for February.

Current Issue:

I’m still unable to schedule an appointment for my daughter. The system continues to display the message:

"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

Summary of Key Dates:

• Son 01:
  • Documentarily Qualified: August 23, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: December 18, 2023
• Son 02:
  • Documentarily Qualified: August 28, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: December 18, 2023
• Daughter:
  • Documentarily Qualified: September 25, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: July 12, 2024

Case Category in CEAC:

All three cases are classified under the IR-2 category.

I hope this clarifies the situation. Any additional insights or guidance would be greatly appreciated.

[HeenaMUA 1]

10 hours ago, mam521 said:

Since you have multiple threads, I'll reiterate:

 

1. Has this child's case actually been documentarily qualified? 

2. What is the category for the child's case in CEAC?  Sounds like they have them classed as a FP category

 

IR cases typically have interviews scheduled for them, not the other way around where you do the scheduling.  Additionally, as stated before, Montreal takes weeks to respond.  If you sent an inquiry, it's only been about 3 weeks and there has been the New Year and MLK day holiday.  Enough time hasn't passed since you sent the inquiry. 

Thank you for your input. Let me provide some clarification about my situation:

Documentarily Qualified:

All three cases are documentarily qualified. The qualification dates are as follows:

• Son 01: August 23, 2023
• Son 02: August 28, 2023
• Daughter: September 25, 2023

Interview Appointments:

You’re correct that IR cases typically have interviews scheduled automatically. However, in this situation, I received NVC appointment letters and was instructed to schedule interviews through AIS for specific dates. Unfortunately, a month before the scheduled interviews, I received emails stating:

"Due to unforeseen circumstances, we have to cancel this interview. We will schedule a new interview appointment as soon as possible and notify you of the date and time. There is no need for you to take action at this time."

It has now been over a year since those interviews were canceled, and I haven’t received any updates. According to The U.S. Embassy’s website (https://ca.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa-process/), Immediate Relative cases being scheduled for interviews were documentarily qualified in August 2024. However, my cases were documentarily qualified in 2023, which means the interviews should have been scheduled by now, yet no progress has been made.

Daughter's Case:

For my daughter, I received the NVC appointment letter on June 3, 2024, to book an interview scheduled for February 6, 2024, at 07:45 AM. Despite receiving this letter and following all instructions, I’ve been unable to book her appointment. The system continues to display the message:

"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

Recent Updates:

For some time, when trying to schedule appointments through AIS, I kept encountering the message "System is busy." However, just a week ago, I was finally able to book appointments for Son 01 and Son 02 for February.

Current Issue:

I’m still unable to schedule an appointment for my daughter. The system continues to display the message:

"The immigrant visa case number provided is not ready to schedule an appointment."

Summary of Key Dates:

• Son 01:
  • Documentarily Qualified: August 23, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: December 18, 2023
• Son 02:
  • Documentarily Qualified: August 28, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: December 18, 2023
• Daughter:
  • Documentarily Qualified: September 25, 2023
  • Interview Appointment Canceled: July 12, 2024

Case Category in CEAC:

All three cases are classified under the IR-2 category.

I hope this clarifies the situation. Any additional insights or guidance would be greatly appreciated.