Form DS-5535 'SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS'

[Ali-f 12]

3 hours ago, MO&RA said:

My friend and her family (husband and two kids) were given the form on Feb 2017 after the interview. Their visa issued this year in February, almost 1 year for AP   They have dual citizenship and live in Australia. 

1 year!!! OMG... that's a long time... are you sure about that ?! because the form was approved in May 2017. so in Feb 2017 as per my info, it wasnt there yet.

[MO&RA 22]

On March 6, 2018 at 11:19 AM, Ali-f said:

1 year!!! OMG... that's a long time... are you sure about that ?! because the form was approved in May 2017. so in Feb 2017 as per my info, it wasnt there yet.

Maybe I'm wrong about the form, but their security check took 1 yr. Isn't the purpose of the form to have more checks on the case? So if they have not been given the form, still they were required to go through the process. 

[mabobine 20]

On ‎1‎/‎23‎/‎2018 at 5:00 AM, Waiting4Parents said:

Hi,

 

We both are in the same boat. It's possible our parents crossed paths at the embassy as well. 

 

My parents, over 60, had an interview for their immigration visa at Islamabad on 3rd January as well. Despite the fact that all of the documents were meticulously submitted ahead of time, they were still given a white slip and their passports were kept. I received the request to fill DS-5535 on the 9th for my dad only, which was submitted right away. Since then, I have seen updates on his case almost everyday, except for a couple of days without any activity. My mom's case was updated only once, which was 23rd. Just like you, and everyone else on this forum, I have no idea what is going on or how long would it take. I sent an inquiry for my mom a few days back and got a response that the case is under AP.  I was thinking we were the only one's who were going through this (particularly for parents immigration) and was starting to get concerned. At this point, it is all prayers and positive hopes. Please keep us updated! I will keep everyone informed about the progress as well. 

Have you got any response from embassy?

[ISL 2]

my spouse applied for me in July2016, my interview date was 20 Sep 2017, Visa officer put me in AP that day and from that day till today i have no news. its frustrating and mind wrecking

 

[Ali-f 12]

3 hours ago, micro said:

my spouse applied for me in July2016, my interview date was 20 Sep 2017, Visa officer put me in AP that day and from that day till today i have no news. its frustrating and mind wrecking

 

Edited March 8, 2018 by Ali-f

[Ali-f 12]

5 minutes ago, Ali-f said:

 

hope we all hear some positive news soon.

[FrMM 0]

Hello everyone , I’ve been reading through your comments and I am in the same situation . 

So basically,I had an interview Monday the 26th of February at the US embassy in Beirut and after my interview I was told those exact words by the interviewer “everything looks good all I need from you is to send an e-mail to this following address ‪BeirutNiv@state.gov‬ and ask for a supplemental form and then once you fill it submit back online and come and we will print your visa”
The day after my interview they sent me the supplemental form ( DS 5535 form) and asked me to fill it and send it back which I did .
However, It has been over a week now that i haven’t heard back from them and it’s very frustrating . I’ve already had a tourist visa and been several times to the US . I was supposed to leave to Los Angeles tomorrow . 

 

Did anyone in Lebanon got their visa after submitting this form ? 

[SabrinaJerome 52]

43 minutes ago, FrMM said:

. I’ve already had a tourist visa and been several times to the US . I was supposed to leave to Los Angeles tomorrow . 

Is your tourist visa still valid?

If so you could technically come for a short period of time. However I asked about visiting with a current valid tourist visa while in AP and the officer didn't recommend it as the border agent might think you are going to stay...

He also agreed that staying wouldn't make much sense but you still could get turned back.

[YoungPadawan 21]

22 minutes ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Is your tourist visa still valid?

If so you could technically come for a short period of time. However I asked about visiting with a current valid tourist visa while in AP and the officer didn't recommend it as the border agent might think you are going to stay...

He also agreed that staying wouldn't make much sense but you still could get turned back.

I would advise against that. The odds of being turned down at port of entry are high, and I think it would potentially cause further delays with regards to the immigrant visa. Not worth the money and bureaucratic quagmire in my opinion. 

Also @SabrinaJerome do you really think the social media handles are sent to Washington? I was kind of hoping they check them at the consulates...  oh man... The backlog must be huge,  since they're giving the questionnaire to the whole world...

[Waiting forever 43]

does anyone have any updates? Please comment if your date changed on CEAC. 

 

[rafiq akhtar 2]

1 minute ago, Mia12392 said:

does anyone have any updates? Please comment if your date changed on CEAC. 

 

Nah nothing.. I emailed them and same damn reply. What about u?

[Waiting forever 43]

Just now, rafiq akhtar said:

Nah nothing.. I emailed them and same damn reply. What about u?

My dates haven't changed in months. I don't know what is happening. My date never changed unless I make an inquiry. 

[rafiq akhtar 2]

Same here 

[MO&RA 22]

Nothing yet  no updates too

[deab 4]

10 hours ago, Mia12392 said:

does anyone have any updates? Please comment if your date changed on CEAC. 

 

No updates since November 1st other than my inquiry updates.