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4 hours ago, Canadian24 said:

Hello everyone, 
Do we have anyone, particularly from Canada (so PD current) or ROW, who was DQ’d in April, May, or June?
There isn't anyone on the Google spreadsheet anymore. This info would help everyone to know where we are at.

Thank you for letting us know!
I created a new copy of the spreadsheet to keep everything organized, as the previous owner is no longer maintaining it and things were out of order.
You can request access if you need to make any changes.
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1NnYTWRgdQB9gj2SyQjBL3fzz5-OS9FJZQXFXCbSe0Ig/edit?gid=0#gid=0

On 6/24/2025 at 1:59 PM, Kaola said:

Anyone else whose DQ'ed around April 2024 got IL? Wondering if they have finished processing April batch...

My DQ is April 2024 for EB1. No IL for me yet. Waiting for it patiently.

Was there any IL sent out in May at all?

On 5/9/2025 at 10:57 AM, Aaron_ said:

I had the same case — I just registered for the interview using my new passport information, and there were no issues during the interview.

Thanks a lot, I also did some research online and found that it is better to go to the interview and mention it then.

When I submitted my DS 260, my passport was valid. However, that passport has now expired and I have a renewed passport. Do I have to inform my new passport number? I am expecting to receive IL soon. Kindly let me know what I should do so that I don't end up delaying further processing.

Thanks all.

So far this month, have any interview letters been sent out?

3 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

PD - Priority Date. ROW - Rest of World (row 1 on the Visa Bulletin). The query was if you were EB-2 as per the thread title, but if you’re EB-1 then you’re current. 

 

And yes, it does appear but only the I-140 info. If you can add the NVC stuff in that would be great. Thanks!

Sorry for my question, but I do not know what it means by date package received by NVC, under the NVC questions. Which package are we talking about?

On 4/21/2025 at 6:15 PM, appleblossom said:

Please fill in your timeline! Thx. 

I have filled it, does it appear under my name?

On 4/21/2025 at 3:55 PM, visajournie said:

What is your timeline? PD, EB2, ROW?

I don't know what is PD, and ROW.

I am EB-1, DQ is April 2024

2 hours ago, Mano17 said:

Hello All,

 

Hope everyone enjoyed the Easter Long Weekend.  Does anyone received Interview Letter/Dates in this month (April/2025) Ex: for whom DQ done in May/2024 and Priority dates are Current etc..,

 

 

I am still waiting, my DQ is April 2024. I have not yet received anything regarding interview yet

What email domain will the interview letter come from? I just want to make sure it does not end up in my SPAM folder.

5 hours ago, sapkde9 said:

 

Have anyone received the Interview letters recently?

I have not received my interview letter yet. My case DQ was in April 2024. Still waiting....

How important is it to have valid police clearances from other countries where I have resided in the past? Some countries issue police clearances with very small validity timeframe, since I am not sure when my interview will be I have not gotten updated ones. Kindly let me know if this can be a major problem and if i should make sure I have active/ non-expired ones to present during my interview.

7 minutes ago, Drifto said:

Hi, no it's not a typo. My DQ date was January 11, 2024, but my interview is scheduled for March 21, 2025. I received my interview letter on January 31, 2025 - Almost a year later.

I see, thanks for clarification. So I should be expecting an interview letter in 2 months time.

On 2/10/2025 at 9:14 AM, Drifto said:

Hello everyone. 

I previously asked this question but it was moved to the general section (I'm not sure why). I would really appreciate any advice from anyone who has recently had an interview for NIW. Did anyone need to obtain a new RCMP for their interview ?

"My DQ date was January 11, 2024, and I received my interview letter for March 21. 
I have a question regarding RCMP police certificate. Do I need to obtain a new one for my upcoming interview? The one I submitted to NVC was issued on November 21, 2023." 

Hi, is that a typo on your part regarding the DQ date? You got an interview letter in 2 months from your DQ? Unless you mean March 21, 2025. My DQ is April 2024 for EB-1, and I have not yet received an Interview Letter. 

4 hours ago, Canadian24 said:

It's more than a year wait. They are at DQ September 2023 right now. EB-1 doesn't go faster than any other EB. We are all in the same line once you DQ. Nothing to do but wait!

On 11/6/2024 at 2:17 PM, monk_yatso said:

Whats your DQ date? Currently montreal calling people DQ’d in September-2023

My DQ is March or April 2024. It is disheartening. I thought EB-1's would get priority specially with the high premium processing fee 

Any EB-1 applicants here have any update? I have been waiting for more than 6 months to receive IL. Haven't heard anything yet.

I received a case status update on July 16. Basically the same email that said my case is documentarily complete and it is awaiting interview. Same email was sent to me 2 months ago too.

Excerpt from the email

"The next communication you receive from NVC will be either a notice that your appointment is scheduled, or if an appointment is not scheduled within the next 60 days, we will send a notice confirming that your case is still in line for an interview."

1 hour ago, AndrewsN said:

Ya. This isn’t anything new or shocking for anyone in the Montreal Queue. My friend was also EB1- he is now in the US. His wait was about 16 months from DQ date. 
 

They operate on a first in, first out basis but then give preference to the folks getting married. 
 

Unless you can expedite your case- mentally prepare for a long wait. Trust me, it sucks waiting every month thinking something will change

Thanks again. Do you know what are the potential grounds that can be used to expedite a case?

11 hours ago, AndrewsN said:

Hi everyone. I’m new here but have been checking from time to time. 
EB1 with a DQ of Jan 5, 2023. So…also expecting to be in the next batch of ILs.

 

i know how frustrating this wait is…I’ll update when/ if I receive it

Your DQ was Jan 2023 and still no IL. I am shocked. My DQ was in April 2024. I am also an EB1 applicant. I have to reconsider all my plans now if an IL is going to take more than a year.

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

 

No, just from knowledge and threads on VJ. Which other country do you reside in? I can't imagine anybody would have 'multiple residencies', maybe one other if they live between two countries. Where do you pay taxes? That's usually a good way to tell where you'd be considered resident by a government. 

I have residency in New Zealand, but I spend most time in Canada.

58 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

It won't be an issue at all, but you might want to move your case to the other consulate if it would suit your timelines better. Most people would love to have the option to have their case processed somewhere other than Montreal! 

Is there like a list of consulates with processing times? Some people have multiple residencies, and this might be helpful.

Hi all, I am just trying to be updated on the latest info. Is it correct that the last batch of ILs were sent in April 2024 and so far in May 2024 no ILs have been sent based on the available info?

6 hours ago, appleblossom said:

Yes, me and a handful of others. 
 

The length of time for the IL will vary depending on the consulate.  Could be a month, or 2 years, or anywhere in between. 
 

If you could fill in your timeline then that would be super helpful. 
 

Good luck. 

Thanks for your reply. Could you tell me where to fill in timeline? I am waiting to receive IL from Montreal, Canada

Any EB1 applicants here, let's connect? I have gotten my DQ last week of April 2024. Wondering when will I receive IL?