IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

[AB2CO 1]

Had our interview this morning - approved!

I want to thank Visa Journey and everyone on here for all your advice and tips over the last couple years - we really appreciate it!

Congratulations!

[OBX 51]

Had our interview this morning - approved!

I want to thank Visa Journey and everyone on here for all your advice and tips over the last couple years - we really appreciate it!

Wonderful news. Congratulations!

Montreal Interview Spreadsheet

[K and T 0]

Hey all, I checked today for my wife's CR1 visa and it was approved (well.. the sign in failed.. I just have to call in and verify that it was approved. )

Anyways.. I'm sort of lost now. Do I have to wait for them to email/contact us with an interview date? How long does it take them to give us a date?

From looking at the spreadsheet on google docs, it looks like recently, it's taking about 150-160 days from NVC complete to Interview date.. so is that a good estimate for us too? Or can it change a lot (be like 100 days )

Thanks in advance. Thanks to this site, her file was completed without any RFE's. (Hell.. we got NOA2 without any touches lol)

(PS. Electronic Processing is da bom! )

[AB2CO 1]

Interview this morning . . . in at 7:30 (got the coveted A ) . . . first one done, out by 8:30 . . . APPROVED!!!!

As I posted earlier, had my interview on Friday last week and got approved.

I've posted my little review on my timeline . . . nothing earth-shattering to reveal . . . there was really nothing to it.

I would still recommend the arrive earlier (before 7:30 am) advice . . . the line started forming about 7:00 the day of my appointment . . . I ended up with letter A and was all approved and done by 8:30.

I guess I will echo what several others have said . . . the interview is the easiest part, nothing to worry about.

Now all I have to obsess about is getting my passport back!

[Jadenjewel 9]

The more people I've watched go through this long process and then get approved the more I smile. Congrats again to you all To those of you still waiting, hang in there the day will come when you too will be wearing a permanent smile. I finally move next week and I am getting a bit nostalgic about home (my Canadian one) and how I will miss my friends and family. Yet so glad to be able to FINALLY start my new life.

I hope everyone has a smooth transition and that the holiday's will be happy and healthy and spent with your loved ones.

[Canadiandggal 49]

The more people I've watched go through this long process and then get approved the more I smile. Congrats again to you all To those of you still waiting, hang in there the day will come when you too will be wearing a permanent smile. I finally move next week and I am getting a bit nostalgic about home (my Canadian one) and how I will miss my friends and family. Yet so glad to be able to FINALLY start my new life.

I hope everyone has a smooth transition and that the holiday's will be happy and healthy and spent with your loved ones.

I have to agree. I smile seeing all these people being approved as I remember just about two months ago being sooo nervous that I thought I would have a panic attack at the interview (I did get sick from being nervous, just ask birdnerd). I am super happy to see everyone so excited to be starting a new phase of their life.

I do miss my Family really bad though....Maybe one day they will all come join me...

Congrats all

[K and T 0]

Anybody?

Help!

[Canadiandggal 49]

Hey all, I checked today for my wife's CR1 visa and it was approved (well.. the sign in failed.. I just have to call in and verify that it was approved. )

Anyways.. I'm sort of lost now. Do I have to wait for them to email/contact us with an interview date? How long does it take them to give us a date?

From looking at the spreadsheet on google docs, it looks like recently, it's taking about 150-160 days from NVC complete to Interview date.. so is that a good estimate for us too? Or can it change a lot (be like 100 days )

Thanks in advance. Thanks to this site, her file was completed without any RFE's. (Hell.. we got NOA2 without any touches lol)

(PS. Electronic Processing is da bom! )

You should get an email soon saying that your case is complete and to await a interview date (something along those lines). You will be waiting for another email stating your date etc but yes do not except it for a few months as the backlog at Montreal is horrible. You can call NVC every once and awhile to check if you have a date yet or if they are scheduling but usually they will just tell you If they are done for that month. I think i waited 4 months to hear word of my interview date so just hang in there.

[kaya541 1]

We just had our interview on Monday, returned home yesterday and hubby got a call this morning (Wednesday) from DHL that his passport is ready to be picked up already! 2 days - nice!

Edited December 22, 2010 by kaya541

[Canadiandggal 49]

We just had our interview on Monday, returned home yesterday and hubby got a call this morning (Wednesday) from DHL that his passport is ready to be picked up already! 2 days - nice!

that was the same as us! grats

[K and T 0]

You should get an email soon saying that your case is complete and to await a interview date (something along those lines). You will be waiting for another email stating your date etc but yes do not except it for a few months as the backlog at Montreal is horrible. You can call NVC every once and awhile to check if you have a date yet or if they are scheduling but usually they will just tell you If they are done for that month. I think i waited 4 months to hear word of my interview date so just hang in there.

Thanks.. So if I am reading this correctly, it took about 4 months after the initial "complete" email for them to send you an interview date email? Dang that is long. How long after that "interview date" email was the actual interview?

Also, is there a free phone number to contact Montreal embassy at regarding current approximate wait time? The only one I see says it takes $1.59/minute to talk! TIA

[Canadiandggal 49]

Thanks.. So if I am reading this correctly, it took about 4 months after the initial "complete" email for them to send you an interview date email? Dang that is long. How long after that "interview date" email was the actual interview?

Also, is there a free phone number to contact Montreal embassy at regarding current approximate wait time? The only one I see says it takes $1.59/minute to talk! TIA

Your welcome.

Yes mine took 4 months from case complete to finding out the interview date. then 4-5 weeks till the interview date.

Not to my knowledge, i just called nvc all the time.

[chyiochan 1]

Hey I wanted to check in! I didn't get to read that far back in this thread. Any end-of-august filers got a date yet? (You know, the really lucky people? )

I think it will come in the new year. I'm not sure. I'm praying I'll get a date in January. I don't mind waiting, it just stinks when you have no time frame.

And I'm so GLAD and HAPPY for all the interviewees who went and it worked out perfectly! I know I will be nervous as well, but hearing all the stories really helps!

[OBX 51]

Hey I wanted to check in! I didn't get to read that far back in this thread. Any end-of-august filers got a date yet? (You know, the really lucky people? )

I think it will come in the new year. I'm not sure. I'm praying I'll get a date in January. I don't mind waiting, it just stinks when you have no time frame.

And I'm so GLAD and HAPPY for all the interviewees who went and it worked out perfectly! I know I will be nervous as well, but hearing all the stories really helps!

FYI , here's the latest

Montreal Interview Spreadsheet

[NBtoPitt 2]

Had my medical today. They didn't say whether I passed or not (had it at Medisys), is that normal? I was expecting to be told on the spot, not to have to wait a few days. I'm pretty sure it's fine, but when it comes to all this visa stuff, I over-worry

I found everyone at the office to be wonderful except the doctor - she was quite rude, but at least I didn't need to spend much time with her. Everything seemed to go smoothly, and thanks to the summer I spent in China a few years ago my immunizations were all up to date. It only took about an hour, but at the end the doctor told me to "go finish up with the nurse, and then go home", so I waited in the waiting room again. After about half an hour, I asked the receptionist how much longer it would take to see the nurse and she said I was all done and could go home. Confusing, but hopefully everything's good!