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CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I get use to get through inbetween 5-6 so keep trying
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-12 15:34:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Just called the NVC and they assigned November dates last Friday.
Still no email confirmation, but she said ours is November 30 at 9 AM. WAHOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
June Case Completes - Call today!!!!


Congrats again :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-12 15:14:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Second week of October...Still no CR-1 interviews scheduled.
Does this mean I'll most likely be standing in line in -50 degree temps in Montreal in December???


No I dont think so, there is a bunch of you guys waiting with the same timeframe. I got told my interview date on the 15th of the month so It is still possible to get a date ..its coming. :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-12 13:57:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

I suspect this has already been answered somewhere. When you get approved at your visa interview, how many days later can you expect to receive the visa in the mail? For those of you who have been through it already, I'd appreciate if you could share the exact timing of when you received the visa.

We are planning our flights and we want to assume the best case and book a flight to the USA that will get us there as soon as possible after we get the visa. We'd rather risk having to reschedule the flight if we are rejected than pay a much higher price for a ticket on short notice.

Is 2 weeks after the visa interview date too early to book our flight? Has anyone ever had it take longer than 2 weeks to get the visa in the mail?? Or could we go even shorter than that?

Jeremy


I believe they say up to 2 weeks for canada post, if the DHL system is actually working, someone told me 3-5 business days to after approval. My hubby is coming 10 days after the interview :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-11 13:00:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Question, wifes appointment is at 9.00am, I cannot find any info on how early we should show up to interview, do you know? Yes we signed up for dhl about the same time you did. Thanks Canadianggal.



already posted once but I forgot to say Good luck.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-11 11:14:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I am going to be at the consulate for 630am, some have said up to 7am is fine. Please let me know how the dhl system works at the consulate :P
your days away :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-11 11:10:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

I hope all goes well with your interview. My wife, Jacquie has her medical on oct 12th, and her interview on the 19th. I will be flying to Montreal on oct 15th, and will be in montreal the morning of the 16th. A little nervous to see my wife in person after 7 months. I cannot wait. Thank you all for your positive thoughts. Remember to dot all your I's and cross all your t's.


Mine is not till the daY after yours but I will be in montreal the day of yours. I hope your interview goes wonderful and cannot wait to here great news :) Have you guys signed up for dhl mail delievry? I think I have dotted every I, crossed every t and capitalized every letter lol.Awe, 7 months is a long time, But that will be over with soon! Good luck Guys
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-08 11:28:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Yup yup! You have the correct address. We went the day before to get a "feel" for where the entrance is, where to stand, etc.

yeah im going to take a walk down, once i get there..well after dinner lol
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-07 16:45:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Ok dumbest question or confirmation that I have ever asked for but can anyone confirm the montreal consulate address?

1155 rue St-Alexandré
Montréal, Québec
H3B 1Z1 ??

It says on my appointment letter that the address is on the next page but it is not on any of my paperwork. Stupid question but I dont want to end up at the wrong place lol
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-07 15:15:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

4 months since our case complete. Who would have thought we'd still be waiting for our interview?
At this point, the voice recording is taunting me "if it's been more than 8 weeks from this date, please press # to speak to an operator". Haha! I would LOVE for it to have been only 8 weeks!!!!


You are next in line, Hang in there. I completely know how you feel, I was waiting forever and I kept hiting # when I heard if its been 8 weeks. NVC doesn't help very much, they can only tell you that you dont have a date and that they will be schedule again soon. It is a new month though so I would give them a call and see if there is a interview letter yet or if they have started to schedule again.
best of luck

Edited by Canadiandggal, 04 October 2010 - 09:28 AM.

CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-10-04 09:25:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
At my medical today I learned from a Guy doing his medical that cr-1 (spousal visas) are now being scheduled through dhl for sure. He was sent a letter 2 weeks ago that told him to go online and schedule his interview. He was very confused about how to do this but I tried to walk him through it the best I could. I felt like so smart as Everyone I talked to was asking me questions about the process, interview and the dhl mail delievry.
I want to thank everyone for helping me along the way as I wouldn't know anything with this site :)
My interview is now in 23 days, I cannot wait YAY!
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-28 12:13:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Lately yes! :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-24 18:10:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Mtlgato,craig,petshop,musi are you all going to still go at 630-7am in the morning as someone said something about now showing up at the certain time. I am just confirming everything lol.
My medical is on sept 28th, i have booked both a train and a hotel . Yay oct 20th here i come
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-21 17:56:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I just got off the phone with DHL, they told me to ignore the "available date" as this is what happens due to the new system. All they are looking for is that you have picked your DHL location. So YAY!!!!! we are all ok :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-20 14:34:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Hello, This Craig-Jacquie ,
I am the husband. It is exciting to see everyone get their interview dates after such a long wait. Jacquie wanted me to ask you a question. Were you able to get The dhl part of the process done? Thank you in advance. Take care.

Craig


http://canada.usvisa-info.com/ you must click log in to start the process :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-18 16:59:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
hmmm, well that is weird.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 19:27:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
yes after I signed my myself and my son up confusingly, then the next time i tried to log in i got that messagehowever I proceeded.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 19:15:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I usually call around 5 and get through within the first 5 times. just keep trying
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 12:51:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Correct me if I'm wrong but NVC gives you a date ( email ) and then you go to this new online site. RIGHT ?? It's not like after NVC complete you can merrily schedule your own interview ;)


Yeah NVC gives you a date (for cr-1 atleast) and then you go online to sign up for the new mail service as they are eliminating the envelope(however It is confusing). You can also reschedule an interview through this site.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 11:32:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
You have to have the interview letter/p4 to schedule your own date which in turn is weird cause if you have the interview letter then you already have a date. Confusing :wacko:
But it doesnt stop there then once you have your date they want to give you another one when you try to sign up for dhl mailing system again :blink: :wacko: :wacko: :wacko:
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 11:09:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Applicant Summary
This is what the page says now... minus the name ect lol cause Im not john cocky. I picked brampton but I am still confused as it wants to give me an interview date!

Applicant Information
john cocky [Edit] Primary Applicant
Passport Number: NB457676 Reference ID: 1587904
Date of Birth: 19-Feb-1987

Appointment Information

You currently have no appointment scheduled.

What would you like to do?

* Schedule Appointment First Available: Tuesday, October 26, 2010 08:00 AM
* Add Family Members
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 10:38:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
No no I am not scheduling a date I am signing up for the dhl so they can send my passport back, however I am now at a screen "Primary Applicant Data Entry" where i am entering all my info. I hope i am doing this right lol

Ok this is gay, I dont understand. Now its telling me to schedule a appt on oct 26th...i have a damn appointment.. I am sooo confused
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 10:30:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
im confused it did the same thing with my sons passport. says the same thing, how do i sign up for the certain dhl?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 10:17:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
uhhhhhh well this is what showed up when i put in all my info


Applicant Summary

Applicant Information

You have not entered your personal information.

Appointment Information

You currently have no appointment scheduled.

What would you like to do?

* Schedule Appointment
* Add Family Members

I changed my passport a while back and I think that they still have my old passport on file? what to do? even more confused now
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 10:08:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Hi Devon, from what I read, it seems that the ExpressPost envelope is no longer used. Instead, we are to register for the DHL location of our choice . . . in the NVC P4 letter we got, page 1, it does refer us to go to www.immigrantvisas.state.gov website and select the "Embassy/Consulate General-Specific Interview Guidelines" . . . anyway, I went to the CSC site, selected Courier Information, logged in, and registered for my DHL location.

Glad you are still doing the happy dance :)

Cheers,
Karen


so you registered for the dhl? ok then I shall too
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 10:00:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Im still confused as to whether we should still bring the envelope or go through the dhl site thingy. I mean we were scheduled the old way so I would think we would just continue with the usual way but now that there is the "new system" I am just not sure.
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-16 09:10:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
awesome!!! cONGRATS! how about w3? anyone else called nvc yet, jewel?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 20:40:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
okay so I clicked the link www.ImmigrantVisas.state.gov, under the "Interview Preparation" link from my interview letter and somewhere in there it talks about having to sign up with dhl to have your visa delierved. so i am tired and cannot really focus but I am confused as to whether we still need to buy a envelope or not. ??
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 20:22:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

Hi Canadiandggal! I just self-booked my appointment, same day as you. :)

The online scheduling dealie actually states that you have an appointment time, and not to show up at the consulate any earlier than 20 minutes before that time. The times I could choose from were 8am, 8:30am, 9am.


So, yay! No waiting outside in inclement weather. :dance:


awe, I have 9am on my interview letter but I think I should still be there for 630am. I will see you there for sure though :) grats!! glad that someone else will be there from visa journey :)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 19:35:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
yeah looks like 5-6 people today for mtl that were scheduled but I am sure there is more that havent said anything yet. Such as can2us, I know they had the same case complete date as Me. Yay grats everyone, I am sure there are more to come :P
Now if anyone gets october 20th let me know :P
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 19:33:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I would call the dos or NVc before using this new system, as mtlgato has said it is new and they must "know who you are"
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 18:18:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
ok wheres petshop!! Petshop call NVC!!
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 18:07:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
ok called nvc back, confirmed my son has same date, and email was sent 20 mins ago..now where is it ? lol
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 17:56:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
just got my Interview letter but not my sons hmmm
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 17:45:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview

I just tried calling the new 1.877.341.2441 number for Canadians. They said that they can't book an appointment for me until we have a letter from the NVC indicating that it is time for us to do so. I guess we still need to keep waiting and calling the NVC before calling that other number for the new system.


give NVC a call:)
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 17:41:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
Yes I updated, musi, and jeremy timelines as I am super excited.

OK . . . I think I just scheduled an interview??!!!

I had been trying to call NVC all day; tried about a dozen times and got a busy signal every time . . . so I thought I'd try Sweetcheeksss' suggestion and call the 514... number. The lady who answered didn't seem to be totally clear on what I was looking for . . . definitely seemed to be following some sort of flowchart . . . but eventually she asked do I want to "Permanently Immigrate to the US (Ready to Schedule)" and I said YES.
And she said the first slot I have is Oct 20 @ 9:00 AM . . . and I said "YES - I"LL TAKE IT!!!". Another thing that seems to be new is that it now seems your passport and visa is returned to your local branch; no ExpressPost envelope.

So I now have an "Appointment Confirmation Email". I think another email wilkl follow, as this email doesn't seem to have a lot of details about the medical or other stuff I would have expected . . . hence why I started by saying I THINK I just scheduled an interview.

I am going to try and get through to the NVC later and see if they now tell me I have an interview scheduled.


HEY YOU!!
I will be the little chick with the wide awake son standing outside the consulate at 630am :P see you there

Congrats to everyone who got a date....I am so excited....Can we now make our appt for our medical??? Thanks to everyone who has helped so much


Not sure I wanted to know that too?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 17:29:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
I called said my case number(prays my sons case is with mine)and asked how the interviews were going. She replied back Your date is October 20th at 9am, we just found out today. (which I know because I called yesterday) I said oh wow, made her repeat it a few times and even wrote it down. Then she said both you and your husband will be receiving an email in the next few days . Yay
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 17:09:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
OCTOBER 20th 9am!!!!!! wooootttttt
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 16:35:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
on phone with nvc , i dont think i have a date though :(
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 16:25:00
CanadaIR1 / CR1 - Montreal Timeline to Interview
DCF cr-1 is different then plain Cr-1 is it not?
CanadiandggalFemaleCanada2010-09-15 13:54:00