NVC case completed, whats next?

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timrat

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Hi Experts:
I sent DS230 last month to NVC for Montreol CP under EB3 category. My priority date is January 2003.

Phone checked the status from NVC, message says:
Case completed on Nov 08, if you dont hear within 8 weeks, contact us.

Does NVC send any letter to applicant or attorney and tells next step OR the consulate will contact when priority date comes closer. I am planning trip to back home and the information for further steps and timeline could be much helpful and very much appreciated.
Best regards
 
timrat said:
Hi Experts:
I sent DS230 last month to NVC for Montreol CP under EB3 category. My priority date is January 2003.

Phone checked the status from NVC, message says:
Case completed on Nov 08, if you dont hear within 8 weeks, contact us.

Does NVC send any letter to applicant or attorney and tells next step OR the consulate will contact when priority date comes closer. I am planning trip to back home and the information for further steps and timeline could be much helpful and very much appreciated.
Best regards
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Now you follow the visa bulletins every month to see when your priority date becomes current. It's a just a waiting game now.

My interview was scheduled in Montreal the month after my PD became current (I'm also EB-3).
 
Thanks much for information.
When priority date becomes current, consulate will send me letter or I will have to call to schedule an interview.
regards
 
timrat said:
Thanks much for information.
When priority date becomes current, consulate will send me letter or I will have to call to schedule an interview.
regards
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You won't have to schedule an interview--the NVC will do it for you.

I suggest that in the month that your PD becomes current (not the month the visa bulletin is out showing you current for the next month), give the NVC a call after about the 7th or 8th of the month. At that point, they should be able to give your interview information over the phone.

Good luck.
 
How is the Interview in Montreal

blondhenge said:
Now you follow the visa bulletins every month to see when your priority date becomes current. It's a just a waiting game now.

My interview was scheduled in Montreal the month after my PD became current (I'm also EB-3).
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Did you finish your interveiw? or Still in the queue?.Please let us know how did it go about your interview in Montreal.
Thanks
 
Interview

hurricane345 said:
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Did you finish your interveiw? or Still in the queue?.Please let us know how did it go about your interview in Montreal.
Thanks
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My interview (EB-3 ROW) went well. The actual interview lasted perhaps 5 minutes and was very routine. There is nothing to be nervous about. The only stuff I gave them was an updated employment letter and an updated criminal record check (mine expired due to retro) along with photos. They didn't ask for tax returns, W2's, etc.

My advice: Get there at least 45 minutes before your appointment time. Mine was 8:30 and I got there around 7:50. I would say there were 15 people ahead of me (not all of them are for immigrant visas however). I saw people arriving at 8:30 and figured they would lose at least 2 hours on the backend since it is first come, first served.

Be courteous and courtesy will be returned to you. I would say it was the most pleasant experience of my whole greencard process. Everyone was nice and friendly.

I would read a few of the interview experiences as described by Tarantula and Canuckbuck in the Montreal Interview thread (it's sticky). They are very detailed about the whole process. I didn't get into as much detail as I would just be repeating things that they already said.

Good luck to everybody!

Oh yeah, I almost forgot. After several years of waiting, I can finally say that got my greencard. However, when you get back home, absolutely nothing will have changed. They don't put on a parade in your honor and there will be no marching band to greet you at the border as a new immigrant.

I have to admit, in hindsight, that it really wasn't the big deal that I thought it would be. Don't get me wrong--I'm glad it's over. But in the same token, the things that truly matter in life (whatever those may be to you) will continue to matter. Immigration, while bringing some certainty to the future, is definitely not the 'be all/end all' of life.

Enjoy your life... spend time with your family... celebrate the holidays however you choose. Be thankful. Worship if you believe. Love those around you. Be kind to others.

You know... the basics. All the stuff that your mom taught you. She really was right.

Everything will fall into place when the timing is right.

Farewell to everybody. It's been a pleasure to have been on this board for the past 4+ years. I truly wish you the best in life, and your pursuits.
 
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