IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

heljan · May 3, 2010

Yeah... I'm scheduled for an interview on June 18! Wow, I was expecting a much longer wait. Please add me to your timeline. Many thanks!

Married2009 · May 3, 2010

Woohoo!! That's two April folks with interviews! And both in the same week! It would be awesome to find out soon, end this part of the stress, anyway.

Married2009 · May 3, 2010

So, I'm wondering if they only send out the emails one month (May to June, not a 30 or 31 day month) prior - both people who received the emails in May were for June interviews.

zenaxe · May 4, 2010

Yeah... I'm scheduled for an interview on June 18! Wow, I was expecting a much longer wait. Please add me to your timeline. Many thanks!

Awesome !! congrats to you guys. Yessssss April case completes are starting to move along. Love it. As Married2009 pointed out, that's two and perhaps more to go. come on MTL !!!

zenaxe · May 4, 2010

So, I'm wondering if they only send out the emails one month (May to June, not a 30 or 31 day month) prior - both people who received the emails in May were for June interviews.

I guess as long as things are moving I can't complain. But again this speaks to the inconsistency with what NVC has been saying. I was advised that all scheduling is being done in the second week of each month, for the following month ie May 10th week and possibly into the 3rd week is to establish June's interviews; prior to that mid April for May interviewing etc. But it's pretty clear to see what notifications are happening on May 1, 2nd for June so that theory is toast. I'm ok with that but it does hold suspect the information we are getting from NVC especially if you call to inquire and are met wih that stock answer....left hand /right hand need to find a way to ommunicate.

But if interviews are being scheduled what do we care as long as it happens.

Great news for all of us. I'm still holding out and hopeful for June but most likely it'll happen in July - naturally because I've got flights booked etc , which I'll gladly cancel and change to meet the interview etc.

trailmix · May 4, 2010

Yes, it has always been their stock answer and it's never been true.

cndwife · May 4, 2010

Thanks to everyone. Looking forward to everyone else getting their interview date as well!! Come on MTL!!

lilacvioletiris · May 4, 2010

Woohoo!! That's two April folks with interviews! And both in the same week! It would be awesome to find out soon, end this part of the stress, anyway.

Yes, having stress reduced is good. I felt so sorry for a married couple yesterday who hadn't brought their xpresspost envelope with them and the visa assistant told them that they couldn't leave to go get it. I can't imagine getting to Montreal and not having everything the people would want there. visajourney.com has been a life saver!

trailmix · May 4, 2010

Added Heljan, congrats on getting your interview date

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DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview

DCF - Direct Consular Filing

EP - Electronic Processing

Timeline page for 2007, 2008 and 2009 interviews Montreal: link

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

devaughnb · May 4, 2010

Hello everybody,

I've been lurking on the boards for the last month. I am being sponsored by my mother, but i figure the timing will be similar to those in your category at this point. For those of you feeling like its been a long wait... My family moved to the US just after i turned 21.... 9 years later i am finally joining the family! Now, i am awaiting an interview date i believe. Wanted to ask if i still need an e-mail saying the case is complete. Below is the e-mail i received April 23rd:

Dear Sir/Madam:

All documentation necessary to complete the National Visa Center's processing of your case has been received. As soon as an interview date has been scheduled, the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable) will be notified.

The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate General has issued a visa.

The US Embassy or Consulate General may require additional documentation at the time of the interview.

Regards,

trailmix · May 4, 2010

Hi Dev,

Yes, the family based visa category for children over 21 is incredibly - screwed up. Glad to see your file is moving along!

This email indicates that you are finished with NVC, they have all the documents they require and they are going to book your appointment for an interview in Montreal.

Don't be a lurker

devaughnb · May 4, 2010

Hi Dev,

Yes, the family based visa category for children over 21 is incredibly - screwed up. Glad to see your file is moving along!

This email indicates that you are finished with NVC, they have all the documents they require and they are going to book your appointment for an interview in Montreal.

Don't be a lurker

Thanks! Yes, it is really bad. But everything has worked out well. I was on an intercompany L visa for awhile and then an F1 school visa for grad school. But now i'd like to go there for work.

Good luck to everyone!

trailmix · May 5, 2010

Added Martine&Dana - welcome!