IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

[xtreme 1]

i just checked nvc has already giving interview dates for jan...anyone heard abt any updates on interview

[Jeremy&Kathy 4]

I just created a new topic that tells a summarized version of the story with advice for people in my situation.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/285345-how-to-conquer-the-montreal-consulate-backlog/

As of this morning, dhl.ca shows that our visas have been shipped! Hooray!! Thank you Mr. Scott the IV Unit Supervisor!!!

[Jill & Jeff 3]

As of this morning, dhl.ca shows that our visas have been shipped! Hooray!! Thank you Mr. Scott the IV Unit Supervisor!!!

It wouldn't be a bad idea to write a nice formal letter of thanks seeing how awesome he was for you. It's great to see someone get great service.

Congrats!!

J-

[Jill & Jeff 3]

i just checked nvc has already giving interview dates for jan...anyone heard abt any updates on interview

I haven't heard anything yet. Although I'm not sure how far through July they scheduled interviews. There are no late July approvals, only early August. Right now the way I see it is, optimistically we'll get our interview letter in the next couple of weeks for a January interview. Realistically.... I don't expect a letter until January for a February interview. I'll keep my fingers crossed for the optimistic outcome, but I won't get my hopes up for it.

Here's to hoping.

J-

[soscolin 2]

soscolin (Colin and Patty) here: Received notice this morning of Wed Jan 12, 2011 interview date in Montreal. Was Aug 10 approved at NVC so is 155 days from NVC approval to interview. The big delay we had was 1I-130 application Sept 2009--June 2010 getting it to NVC.

Question: says it is a CR-1 We have been married more than 2 years--doesn't that make it an IR--unrestricted I-130?

Colin

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<Extreme, on 03 December 2010 - 08:46 PM, said:

i just checked nvc has already giving interview dates for jan...anyone heard abt any updates on interview>

[Todd&Paije 0]

Just got my letter - January 10!

Ahhhhhh!!!!!

[NBtoPitt 2]

Got my date too! January 7th! I have a question though - we're having our wedding the day after (terrible timing, I know) but I'm going anyway because there's no way I'm rescheduling this. We're supposed to go down to the US on the 9th though as a little honeymoon (we were married last year, but are celebrating the wedding on our first anniversary with a wedding) but they keep the passport, right? How long will they keep it? Is there anyway I could get it right then and there?

[NBtoPitt 2]

Sorry, double post.

Edited December 7, 2010 by PixelUlu

[kaya541 1]

They will keep your passport and I think from reading previous posts, they no longer let you pick it up the next day (and certainly not same day). Do you have an Enhanced Drivers License? Or time to get one? You can cross the border by car with one.

[Jill & Jeff 3]

I got my letter toooo!!! OMG I'm SOOOOOOOO excited!!! January 7th!! I'm running around my office telling everyone!!

WOO HOOOOO

J-

[jdm2006 0]

Happy day!!! Just got mine for January 7! See you there Jill & Jeff and PixelUlu ;-)

Are any of you guys from Vancouver?

Edited December 7, 2010 by jdm2006

[Canadiandggal 49]

soscolin (Colin and Patty) here: Received notice this morning of Wed Jan 12, 2011 interview date in Montreal. Was Aug 10 approved at NVC so is 155 days from NVC approval to interview. The big delay we had was 1I-130 application Sept 2009--June 2010 getting it to NVC.

Question: says it is a CR-1 We have been married more than 2 years--doesn't that make it an IR--unrestricted I-130?

Colin

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<Extreme, on 03 December 2010 - 08:46 PM, said:

i just checked nvc has already giving interview dates for jan...anyone heard abt any updates on interview>

Yes that will make it a Ir-1 just make sure to mention that to the Interviewer and the poe people

I got my letter toooo!!! OMG I'm SOOOOOOOO excited!!! January 7th!! I'm running around my office telling everyone!!

WOO HOOOOO

J-

COngrats everyone woohoo.. You will all do great

[NBtoPitt 2]

Nope, I'm coming from New Brunswick; a much shorter trip!

And thanks for the advice kaya541 - I would definitely go the EDL route if NB gave them out. I guess worst-case scenario is we have to be separated for that last little bit of time and wait for the honeymoon, but really, that's not the most tragic thing to ever happen. It will give me time to finish packing and send off my things so that by the time I arrive in Pittsburgh, we can just unpack and relax

[Canadiandggal 49]

Got my date too! January 7th! I have a question though - we're having our wedding the day after (terrible timing, I know) but I'm going anyway because there's no way I'm rescheduling this. We're supposed to go down to the US on the 9th though as a little honeymoon (we were married last year, but are celebrating the wedding on our first anniversary with a wedding) but they keep the passport, right? How long will they keep it? Is there anyway I could get it right then and there?

You can ask at the interview but there is a very big chance they will say no. A few people have got next day pick up when there is a emergency situation/urgency such as your apartment lease is expiring in 3 days. No harm in asking though.. also my Visas came very quickly however there is no guarantee in that case as well, mine took 2 days interview was on the Wednesday and DHL pickup was available on Friday.

Enchanced drivers license is a good idea

[OBX 51]

Congratulations soscolin, Todd&Paije, PixelUlu, Jill & Jeff and jdm2006 on your interview dates!

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