Form DS-5535 'SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS'

[Shazyyo 37]

26 minutes ago, IrelandDos said:

Soo.. the legal department of my company has contacted the embassy for an estimate dates for DS-5535 completion.

 

 

The reply was.. "DS-5535 takes from 2 to 7 months to get approved."

 

 

I have applied for a B2 visa - business visit.

 

It got approved in person, took my passport then called me the day after to fill the DS-5535 form.

 

 

 

Then why do they make people wait for more than a year? It's been 7 months since my interview and 5 months since i filled that form ds5535. Hopefully everything get resolves soon. Good luck to u as well and thanks for sharing this.

[IrelandDos 0]

Just now, Shazyyo said:

Then why do they make people wait for more than a year? It's been 7 months since my interview and 5 months since i filled that form ds5535. Hopefully everything get resolves soon. Good luck to u as well and thanks for sharing this.

What type of visa you applied for?

[TangierMorocco 52]

On 4/13/2018 at 3:44 AM, S.S said:

My husband is a green card holder in US. I had my interview on 5th March 2018( last month) Can i also contact the congressman? as i am not the sponserer, my husband is.

Usually the sponsor who is a green card holder or a citizen is the one who will speak on behalf the visa applicant. Yes, your husband can always write to his senator. 

[TangierMorocco 52]

On 4/13/2018 at 11:59 AM, tiyyo said:

Hi TangierMorocco~

Yes I am US citizen trying to get my husband here...I was just asking if you could give me some ideas in what to say in the email/letter to our representatives. I thought while we are a group of people trying to get our loved ones here, the more letters and emails sent to them will make them see how much waiting we are doing. 

How long have you been waiting? You don't have your timeline filled out....

I have been waiting for four month so far after the interview. You can write to your congress representative to let them know that you are currently waiting indefinitely after completing all requirements including the interview. We need more senator to know about this delays. They do not know about this.

[S.S 6]

12 hours ago, TangierMorocco said:

Usually the sponsor who is a green card holder or a citizen is the one who will speak on behalf the visa applicant. Yes, your husband can always write to his senator. 

Can you please tell your visa category and who is sponsoring you?

[TangierMorocco 52]

13 hours ago, S.S said:

Can you please tell your visa category and who is sponsoring you?

CR1, I am sponsoring my wife. I am an American Citizen. 

[Salamano 3]

Hi, I am Moroccan American Citizen, Maann.. I still remember all these headaches but trust me you will get there like I did :). There is nothing to worry about. Here are some dates that may help you.

My Wife's interview: 07/17/2017

They took her passports and told her to wait for an email. I got an email and I emailed ds 5535 on 08/03.

I keep emailing them every couple weeks just to make sure they got my email. They kept saying I just have to wait. Thanks got her passport with the VISA was sent to aramex Casablanca 10/23. Good luck everyone

[TangierMorocco 52]

3 hours ago, Salamano said:

Hi, I am Moroccan American Citizen, Maann.. I still remember all these headaches but trust me you will get there like I did :). There is nothing to worry about. Here are some dates that may help you.

My Wife's interview: 07/17/2017

They took her passports and told her to wait for an email. I got an email and I emailed ds 5535 on 08/03.

I keep emailing them every couple weeks just to make sure they got my email. They kept saying I just have to wait. Thanks got her passport with the VISA was sent to aramex Casablanca 10/23. Good luck everyone

Thanks Salamano for the positive note and experience.  Congratulations for joining your loved one! In your case it was only three month, some of us waiting more than 7 months. I am waiting more than 4 months for my wife visa!

[Mohammed1406 2]

My visa is F1 student visa I applied on 10 Dec 2017 until now is under AP . I took my passport from embassy  

[Shazyyo 37]

1 hour ago, Mohammed1406 said:

My visa is F1 student visa I applied on 10 Dec 2017 until now is under AP . I took my passport from embassy  

How you took your passport from.embassy? What did they say? And where do you live.. Do u belong to islamabad embassy

[tiyyo 68]

On 4/14/2018 at 1:17 AM, N&I said:

How long you are in the process 

My husband had his interview on February 20th this year.  He was given the form to email the information the same day. We sent out the email that night.....

[S.S 6]

14 hours ago, TangierMorocco said:

CR1, I am sponsoring my wife. I am an American Citizen. 

Did they keep your wife passport. Where is she from? I really have no idea why i was given this form, but i think they are giving this randomly. Did you see any dates update in your case?

[Mohammed1406 2]

11 hours ago, Shazyyo said:

How you took your passport from.embassy? What did they say? And where do you live.. Do u belong to islamabad embassy

I requested it be email and they told me we will send it to u without visa and when we will finish from AP we will tell u. I live in Saudi Arabia 

[Waiting4Parents 1]

Update:

 

My parents finally got their visa issued! They had their interview on Jan 8, 2018 and we were asked to submit DS-5535 a week later for my dad only. I noticed updates almost everyday for a couple of weeks and then it was nothing. They were issued visa a week ago. For what I have seen, for parents it is a quick process andDS-5535 is not a common ask, but either way, we had to go through that wait regardless. 

 

I wish each and everyone here the best of luck and I hope your wait ends soon!

[LebanonUSA2018 9]

46 minutes ago, Waiting4Parents said:

Update:

 

My parents finally got their visa issued! They had their interview on Jan 8, 2018 and we were asked to submit DS-5535 a week later for my dad only. I noticed updates almost everyday for a couple of weeks and then it was nothing. They were issued visa a week ago. For what I have seen, for parents it is a quick process andDS-5535 is not a common ask, but either way, we had to go through that wait regardless. 

 

I wish each and everyone here the best of luck and I hope your wait ends soon!

Congratulations