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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!

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)

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?

I’ve already sent two emails to the Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com address, but unfortunately, I haven’t received any response yet. I’m not sure what else to do to get a reply. Do you have any suggestions on what might prompt them to respond? Would sending another follow-up email help, or is there another avenue I should explore?

I completely understand your frustration. I have 3 IR2 Child Immigrant Visa applications with the U.S. Embassy in Montreal. For two of them, they canceled the interview just a week before the scheduled date. For the third, I received an email to book an appointment, only to later be told the interview was also canceled after the date was scheduled. Now, all three of my applications are in the same situation—interviews canceled, and they said they would inform us of rescheduled dates. It’s been almost 12 months with no updates and no response to emails. It feels like we're stuck in a loop with no way forward.

Thanks for the info. I understand that the wait time from DQ to Interview is typically around 7 months at Montreal. However, my case was actually canceled in December 2023, and it’s now been 12 months without any rescheduling for my children’s IR2 applications. I’m really concerned about the lack of updates and the extended wait time. Do you think this is a normal delay, or is there something specific causing the holdup? Any advice on what I should do next would be greatly appreciated!

I’ve actually already contacted the consulate twice via the provided email addresses—Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com and NVCInquiry@state.gov—but unfortunately, I haven’t received any responses yet. I’ve also been checking AIS regularly to see if I can schedule an appointment, but I always get the “System is busy. Please try again later” message. Given the lack of response from the emails and the ongoing issues with scheduling, do you think I should try sending another inquiry? Or would it be more effective to reach out via other channels (e.g., phone or online contact forms)? I’m just unsure of the next step since nothing seems to be progressing. Thanks again for your advice

I’m writing to seek advice on the delay in my family’s IR2 immigrant visa case. Here’s a summary of the timeline: Case Details: Case forwarded to U.S. Embassy in Montreal: November 21, 2023 Documentarily Qualified: August 23, 2023 Interview Scheduled: January 22, 2024 (received email on November 21, 2023) Interview Canceled: December 18, 2023 (email notification stated we would be informed about rescheduling) Since the cancellation, it’s been over 12 months, and there have been no updates on the CEAC website. The current status shows “Ready,” but the last update was on December 18, 2023. I haven’t reached out to the Embassy directly yet and am unfamiliar with filing a Writ of Mandamus (WOM) if it comes to that. Has anyone experienced similar delays? What steps would you recommend to get more clarity or expedite the process? Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated!

Thank you for your response! The last status update on the CEAC website was “appointment has been cancelled” on December 18, 2023, and there’s been no update since then. The current status still shows “Ready,” and there’s no indication of extended administrative processing (AP). We haven’t contacted the U.S. Embassy in Montreal directly yet, as we’re unsure how to reach out to them effectively. Additionally, I’m not familiar with the Writ of Mandamus (WOM) process. Could you share more details on what it involves and whether it might help in a situation like this? Any advice or guidance would be greatly appreciated!

I’m seeking advice or shared experiences from others dealing with delays in their IR2 visa cases at the U.S. Embassy in Montreal. Here’s what’s happening with my case: Visa Class: IR2 (Child of United States Citizen) Documentarily Qualified: We were notified in late August 2023 that all documents were approved. Case Forwarded to Embassy: Our case was sent to the U.S. Embassy in Montreal in November 2023. Interview Scheduled: We received an email in November 2023 that our interview was scheduled for January 2024. Interview Canceled: In December 2023, we received a notification stating that the interview was canceled, and we would be notified soon about a new date. It has now been over 12 months since the cancellation, and we haven’t received any updates. The case status remains unchanged on the NVC website, and we’re unsure about the next steps or if there’s anything pending on our end causing the delay. Has anyone else experienced similar delays with their IR2 visa cases, particularly after an interview cancellation? What steps, if any, did you take to resolve the issue or gain clarity? I’d greatly appreciate any advice, insights, or shared experiences!

No, I haven't, and I'm not sure how to reach out to them. Can you please direct me or advise how I can reach out to them? I would really appreciate it. Thanks in advance!

DCF ... no clue what does it mean and how its impacting my application ?

Case : IR2 Consulate : Montreal PD : 17-Feb-2022

Hello everyone, I am writing to inquire about the status and next steps for my immigration case, and I’m hoping to get some input from those who might have experienced a similar situation. Here are the details: Documentarily Qualified: All applicant documents were received and approved, and we were documentarily qualified as of August 23, 2023. Interview Scheduled: We received an email on November 21, 2023, informing us that our interview was scheduled for January 22, 2024. We registered for the interview and completed the medical examination. Interview Canceled: On December 18, 2023, we received an email stating that our interview was canceled and that we would be notified soon regarding a new date. It has now been over six months since the cancellation, and we have not received any updates. There has been no progress on my case or my children's cases, and there are no new updates on the NVC website. I’m seeking advice or insight from anyone who might have gone through a similar situation. Is there anything pending from our end that could be causing this delay? What should be our next steps? When can we expect further communication or rescheduling of our interview? Thank you for any assistance or advice you can provide.

as some of you may know After submitting DS-260 & civil documents, I was DOCUMENTARILY QUALIFIED in August 2023. Received an email in November 2023 for an "Immigrant Visa Interview Appointment" scheduled for 22nd Jan 2024, but it was canceled a week before. No updates since then. Is this delay normal after interview cancellation? Should I contact NVC or wait? Appreciate any guidance. Thank you.