IR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

[to_hope 0]

Have "they" ever denied a request to pick a Visa up the next day?? We applied for the Cr-1 and most likely, I would be flying out of Seattle to Montreal ( as it is the cheaper way at the moment) We would have no issues staying a couple extra days if it meant I could get my Visa the next day....Any info on this???

And yes I am jumping the gun as I have not yet got a date!! lol

The routine has been to return the visa/passport via the Expresspost envelope. It seems that only in the past few months has there been the option to return the next day to pick it up. Totally at the discretion of the Consulate, no guarantees.

Perhaps Shiri and Shaesta will let us know what their experience was this week.

This is right- I remember reading that some folks asked to pick it up the next day and were told no- they had to wait for the mail. The official position of the consulate is that you can only pick it up in the case of an "emergency"-- I don't exactly know what an emergency would entail, though. Anyways, doesn't hurt to ask, but I wouldn't make plans around being able to pick it up.

I hope we hear some good news re: interview dates for those waiting soon!

Edited March 24, 2009 by to_hope

[shiri 0]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

[OBX 51]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

Sorry to hear about this roadblock. I hope it gets straightened out as quickly as possible and you can finally have your family all together.

[AddyG 0]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

Is it just a I-864A they want? Can you not have your mom download it to save time? You might be able to assist if there are any internet cafes near your husband's place. If not, I doubt it will take that long in the mail - they always say that but it shoudl end up being les stiem than that anyhow! Good luck with that and I am sorry to hear they are making you do extra - at least you are closer to an end to all this!! Please let us know how it goes!

[Shaesta 0]

Thanks for the response

I'll be leaving for Montreal tomorrow with my Husband. I think I have put together everything that is required. I'm so excited. I'm hoping to be asked to pick up the visa the next day too... lets see. Will keep you guys posted.

Edited March 24, 2009 by Shaesta

[to_hope 0]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

I'm so sad to hear that you have another road block! I hope you can iron this out very quickly. Let us know how it goes.

[trailmix 77]

Keep us updated please Shiri!

Member...........NOA2......Case# @NVC.....Mailed I-864....Mailed DS-230....RFE....Done @NVC....Interview...DTI

to_hope........07/08/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....11/26/08.....03/15/09....109

thebradshaws...08/18/08.....08/22/08........09/08/08........09/26/08........-.....11/05/08.....01/13/09.... 72

Rexalite.......09/03/09.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....02/05/09

Shiri..........09/12/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........Y.....12/01/08.....03/24/09....113

sly_wolf.......09/17/08.....09/24/08........10/04/08........10/29/08........-.....10/30/08.....01/07/09.... 69

Shaesta........--/--/--.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....12/05/08.....03/26/09....111

ohmy...........11/07/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........--/--/--........-.....02/20/09

Travis&Kim.....12/01/08.....12/04/08........12/27/08........12/27/08........Y.....01/14/09.....04/16/09.... 92

Reeena..DCF....11/07/08.....--/--/--........--/--/--........01/04/09........N.....01/04/09.....04/24/09....110

carslo.........01/06/09.....01/12/09

Moosker........01/06/09.....01/13/09........01/28/09........02/12/09........Y.....02/25/09

OBX............01/20/09.....01/26/09........02/07/09........02/07/09........N.....02/13/09

A&M............01/21/09.....01/23/09........02/03/09........02/18/09........N.....02/26/09

Serendipity....03/05/09.....03/10/09

Interviews to December 2008

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thermophile..03/01/05...06/05/05....06/05/05....11/28/06....08/15/06....11/15/06....04/03/07....08/09/07....128

samaci.......03/13/06......--..........--..........--..........--..........--.......03/30/07....10/05/07...*132

neiks........05/02/06...05/30/06....06/06/06....07/03/06....07/03/06....08/10/06....09/20/06....06/28/07....93R

djc..........09/09/06......--..........--..........--..........--.......03/26/07....04/16/07....11/30/07....228

kaftar.......09/21/06...10/04/06....10/24/06....11/01/06....11/04/06....11/20/06....04/26/07....11/16/07....204

pororoca.....10/31/06...11/27/06....11/27/06....12/17/06....12/26/06....01/16/07....04/27/07....11/16/07....203

midalake.....12/19/06...01/02/07....01/08/07....01/28/07.......--..........--.......05/15/07....11/23/07....192

Glady........01/28/07...03/11/07....03/14/07....04/23/07.......--.......04/23/07....05/29/07....11/27/07....182

C&C.............--.........--..........--.......05/01/07.......--.......05/01/07....06/08/07....11/30/07....175

Misty1979....03/06/07...03/26/07....04/02/07....04/23/07....04/23/07....06/06/07....06/18/07....12/06/07....171

Karina.......03/13/07...03/26/07....04/23/07....05/14/07....05/07/07....05/21/07....06/01/07....08/30/07.... 90

comelly......04/19/07...05/01/07....05/29/07....06/26/07....06/14/07....07/15/07....07/30/07....12/06/07....129

prg321.......04/27/07...05/15/07....06/19/07....06/25/07....07/21/07....--/--/--....12/17/07....03/28/08....102

kcmetzy......05/03/07...05/18/07....06/12/07....06/25/07....07/06/07....07/23/07....01/29/08....04/22/08.... 84

Knowledge....05/09/07...--/--/--....06/12/07....07/19/07....07/19/07....08/22/07....10/05/07....01/16/08....103

trailmix.....06/05/07...06/19/07....07/02/07....07/02/07....08/09/07....08/17/07....11/30/07....02/19/08.... 81

Schmelle.....06/06/07......--.......07/25/07....08/17/07....08/18/07.......--.......11/28/07....02/22/08.... 86

S & J........06/19/07...07/10/07....07/23/07....09/03/07....08/17/07....09/03/07....10/26/07....04/22/08.... 84

LadyJane.....07/02/07...07/20/07....08/06/07....09/05/07....09/06/07....09/24/07....11/08/07....01/18/08.... 71

lebtro.........--..........--..........--.........--...........--..........--.......11/15/07....02/22/08.... 99

bearmirus....07/13/07......--..........--.........--...........--.......11/29/07....12/14/07....03/17/08.... 94

maja.........07/19/07......--.......09/03/07....09/03/07....09/22/07....09/22/07....11/24/07....02/15/08.... 83

whitesnail...08/21/07...08/27/07....09/11/07....10/08/07....10/15/07....11/12/07....12/14/07....03/20/08.... 97

parinita.....08/22/07......--.......09/24/07....10/12/07....10/12/07....11/19/07....02/16/08....04/24/08.... 68

Buffalobound.09/29/07...10/15/07....10/22/07....10/30/07....11/17/07....12/01/07....12/14/07....03/25/08....102

Davin&Rachel....--.........--..........--.........--...........--..........--.......12/14/07....03/25/08...*102

Moos.........10/03/07...10/05/07....10/15/07....11/12/07....--/--/--....--/--/--....06/24/08....08/22/08.... 59

amberlynn....10/15/07...10/--/07....10/29/07....11/13/07....11/24/07....01/04/08....02/19/08....04/24/08.... 65

Toastburglar.10/17/07...11/05/07....11/07/07....12/09/07....12/09/07....02/25/08....03/26/08....06/13/08.... 79

SarahLiz.....12/14/07...01/02/08....01/28/08....02/16/08....02/27/08....04/24/08....06/04/08....08/20/08.... 77

LindaB.......12/19/07...01/04/08....01/23/08....01/25/08....02/12/08....02/27/08....04/23/08....07/21/08.... 89

jynxdragnfly.01/02/08...01/15/07....02/04/08....02/12/08....02/29/08....03/26/08....04/30/08....08/04/08.... 96

cattattude...02/15/08...02/18/08....03/10/08....04/30/08....04/29/08....05/30/08....06/18/08....08/28/08.... 71

badspellor...03/07/08...03/18/08....04/11/08....04/23/08....04/17/08....06/24/08....06/25/08....09/09/08.... 76

Molson.......03/13/08...04/07/08....05/21/08....06/12/08....06/13/08....06/17/08....06/27/08....09/08/08.... 73

inkypinky....06/17/08...06/25/08....06/30/08....07/11/08....07/25/08....08/06/08....09/11/08....11/06/08.... 56

adibiase.....07/10/08...07/15/08....07/30/08....09/08/08....07/30/08....09/17/08....10/07/08....12/11/08.... 65

wowswift.....07/14/08...07/18/08....07/23/08....08/13/08....08/05/08....08/29/08....09/09/08....11/26/08.... 78

ruriburi.....07/17/08...07/24/08....07/28/08....09/23/08....08/13/08....08/18/08....10/03/08....12/09/08.... 67

jedinite.....08/11/08...08/14/08....08/15/08....09/18/08....09/10/08....09/18/08....09/29/08....12/03/08.... 65

CHD..........08/12/08...08/18/08....08/29/08....08/29/08....08/29/08....08/30/08....09/30/08....12/04/08.... 65

MsZ..........08/25/08...09/03/08....09/15/08....09/19/08....09/18/08....09/11/08....10/08/08....12/18/08.... 71

FrazellThomas09/18/08......--..........--..........--..........--..........--.......10/30/08....12/18/08.... 52

CR1/IR1 interview letter: link

R = neiks - days to interview calculated for original interview date Dec 22/06 (rescheduled for June 28/07)

* = samaci - days to interview calculated for original interview date Aug 9th (rescheduled for Oct. 5th)

* = Davin and Rachel - days to interview calculated for original interview date March 25th (rescheduled for May 7th)

DTI - Days between completion at NVC and interview

[mejduprey 0]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

Hey Shiri,

I'm so sorry to hear about your delay.

That is what I worry about the most right now since my Interview has been scheduled.

I was hoping you could share more about your experience.

Did you originally have a joint sponsor? Or do they want you to go out and get one?

Do you work or did you work only have the year (2008)?

That's what our issue is. My husband only worked half of last year because we were out of the country traveling, so we are concerned that they will want us to get a joint sponsor.

We are bringing a letter from his employer, all his tax forms and pay stubs to show he is now in a good job and is able to support me. We just hope they don't cause a fuss over his half-year unemployment.

Thanks much!

Martine

[rexalite 0]

For those still waiting- tonight the NVC told me no more new scheduling until April. Who knows if that's true.

I'll tell you one thing that is true: I am sick of waiting. phht.

Shiri- Sorry to hear about your hiccup. That really stinks, to be so close and get another delay. I hope it works out for you soon.7

Shaesta- best of luck to you in MTL. I hope it works out for you!

[sly_wolf 199]

Hey, I am writing a quick note. We had our interview today. Everything went well, but they said that we were insufficient with our sponsorship stuff. I had a joint sponsor and they are requiring a I864A, so I am hoping that is for my mom because I don`t have anyone that lives with me. I am asking my mom to fill it out because she was on my father`s taxes. It is weird they say he doesn`t have enough income because he alone without my mom makes more than 25% above poverty level... so anyways... we have to send it in and then they will send it to us via mail and they said to expect 4 weeks for us to get it. *sigh* another hurdle and I am not sure I understand it completely. My husband doesn`t have internet at his house, so... I probably will not be able to view the responses to this until I get back from Canada. Good luck to everyone who has their interview.

I know this delay is disappointing. I am surprised that this was not noted sooner by the NVC. Hope it gets resolved quickly.

Sly

[Shaesta 0]

All Done! I will be picking up my passport on Monday!!!

The interview was simple. Lasted less than 5 minuts. The officer confirmed the info and spellings on my apps, took my medical envelop and 2 pics. After 5 minutes I was asked for finger prints and about 30 mins later I was asked to take an oath. The lady asked me a couple of questions and then sd all was in order and I could pick up the visa on Monday if I stay back or or she could corrier it. I opted to pick up the visa

I just got back from shopping at St catherines and will also see Qubec city!!! yeay!!!

Shiri... I'm sure u'll get ur visa soon too. All the best to u and the others who are waiting for their interview.

[OBX 51]

All Done! I will be picking up my passport on Monday!!!

The interview was simple. Lasted less than 5 minuts. The officer confirmed the info and spellings on my apps, took my medical envelop and 2 pics. After 5 minutes I was asked for finger prints and about 30 mins later I was asked to take an oath. The lady asked me a couple of questions and then sd all was in order and I could pick up the visa on Monday if I stay back or or she could corrier it. I opted to pick up the visa

I just got back from shopping at St catherines and will also see Qubec city!!! yeay!!!

Shiri... I'm sure u'll get ur visa soon too. All the best to u and the others who are waiting for their interview.

Congratulations.

[svirac 0]

Hi all!

We're currently awaiting completion at NVC. Thought I might join the crew here. Here's our timeline:

Member: svirac

NOA2: 2/23/2009

Case# @NVC: 2/26/2009

Mailed I-864: 3/5/2009

Mailed DS-230: 3/24/2009

That's where we're at. Hoping for completion soon and an interview in May.... hopefully.

Good luck to all!

[OBX 51]

Hi all!

We're currently awaiting completion at NVC. Thought I might join the crew here. Here's our timeline:

Member: svirac

NOA2: 2/23/2009

Case# @NVC: 2/26/2009

Mailed I-864: 3/5/2009

Mailed DS-230: 3/24/2009

That's where we're at. Hoping for completion soon and an interview in May.... hopefully.

Good luck to all!

Welcome to the Montreal waiting room!

If you are still waiting for completion at NVC you might want to prepare yourself for a late May but probably June interview in Montreal. We were completed Feb 13 and are still waiting.

[to_hope 0]

All Done! I will be picking up my passport on Monday!!!

The interview was simple. Lasted less than 5 minuts. The officer confirmed the info and spellings on my apps, took my medical envelop and 2 pics. After 5 minutes I was asked for finger prints and about 30 mins later I was asked to take an oath. The lady asked me a couple of questions and then sd all was in order and I could pick up the visa on Monday if I stay back or or she could corrier it. I opted to pick up the visa

I just got back from shopping at St catherines and will also see Qubec city!!! yeay!!!

Shiri... I'm sure u'll get ur visa soon too. All the best to u and the others who are waiting for their interview.

Congratulations!! That is great news!

Hi all!

We're currently awaiting completion at NVC. Thought I might join the crew here. Here's our timeline:

Member: svirac

NOA2: 2/23/2009

Case# @NVC: 2/26/2009

Mailed I-864: 3/5/2009

Mailed DS-230: 3/24/2009

That's where we're at. Hoping for completion soon and an interview in May.... hopefully.

Good luck to all!

Welcome and all the best to you. Hope your case is completed soon!