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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?