Form DS-5535 'SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS'

[Nhona Scott 93]

6 hours ago, Ahmad Elisa said:

I want to share some news I just got my Visa today after almost 90 days of AP : I applied on Korea 2017/12/03 and submitted the DS-5355 on 2018/12/21 and since then I had more than 20 updates . they just called me 10 min ago and wanted to share the good news with you guys  . you can make it  . thank you for all the support 

Congratulations! I worked in Iraq as well for almost 3 years and still under ap for 6 months now 😔 Whats your visa type?

[LebanonUSA2018 9]

54 minutes ago, Mohd Al Said said:

Yes always nothing new k1 last update 13/july/2017

Same here we are all in the same boat. we have nothing to do just stay calm and wait and I wish it will be issued soon 

[Mohd Al Said 22]

13 minutes ago, LebanonUSA2018 said:

Same here we are all in the same boat. we have nothing to do just stay calm and wait and I wish it will be issued soon 

Inshallah wbu? 

[Eternity1516 38]

Hi everyone, 
I'm a USC, petitioned for my husband (CR-1) who is in Lebanon and we are still waiting for the interview, but after reading this topic, I've been very worried he could get a DS-5535, is there anything we can do to avoid this? anything specific anyone can recommend? 

This will be my second time applying for him, because the first time they didn't consider the marriage "consummated" although we had a child. It's the rules and my only option was to consummate the marriage and reapply. 

So we have been going through hell since 2015/2016 (3 years)

Any advice is appreciated.. 

Edited March 14, 2018 by Eternity1516

[YoungPadawan 21]

19 minutes ago, Eternity1516 said:

Hi everyone, 
I'm a USC, petitioned for my husband (CR-1) who is in Lebanon and we are still waiting for the interview, but after reading this topic, I've been very worried he could get a DS-5535, is there anything we can do to avoid this? anything specific anyone can recommend? 

This will be my second time applying for him, because the first time they didn't consider the marriage "consummated" although we had a child. It's the rules and my only option was to consummate the marriage and reapply. 

So we have been going through hell since 2015/2016 (3 years)

Any advice is appreciated.. 

Unfortunately the Ds5535 has become the norm for some countries, and there isn't anything you can do to avoid it. But getting the questionnaire doesn't necessarily mean long delays--it could take anywhere between 2 weeks, to over 6 months, I'd say the median is 90 days. But then again, your husband might not get the form at all. Stay strong and remain patient. 

[LebanonUSA2018 9]

2 hours ago, Eternity1516 said:

Hi everyone, 
I'm a USC, petitioned for my husband (CR-1) who is in Lebanon and we are still waiting for the interview, but after reading this topic, I've been very worried he could get a DS-5535, is there anything we can do to avoid this? anything specific anyone can recommend? 

This will be my second time applying for him, because the first time they didn't consider the marriage "consummated" although we had a child. It's the rules and my only option was to consummate the marriage and reapply. 

So we have been going through hell since 2015/2016 (3 years)

Any advice is appreciated.. 

Hello how are you , what visa type are you applying for , don’t worry all the people who get the ds5535 get visa issued and some are waiting depends on everyone cercumstanses. Did u get approved at USCIS . It’s better if you keep the chat and phone calls between you and your husband and take them to the interview with your tickets to Lebanon also with a copy of ur kid passport 

[mabobine 20]

On ‎3‎/‎6‎/‎2018 at 3:15 AM, Saeed khn said:

Yes ,My parents  went through the interview on 3rd January.

My father was given DS 5535.

submitted the next day.

and his visa was granted on 29th of January..

however, My mom wasn't asked for anything still in process.

its been 60 days waiting for her visa still no luck...

she wasn't asked anything and they kept the passports..

the location was Islamabad, Pakistan...

Had you father travelled to any other country in last 15 years?

[Nextlevel 18]

Any one got any updates yesterday?

[LebanonUSA2018 9]

34 minutes ago, Nextlevel said:

Any one got any updates yesterday?

 

34 minutes ago, Nextlevel said:

Any one got any updates yesterday?

Me no update what’s about you 

[Nextlevel 18]

4 minutes ago, LebanonUSA2018 said:

 

Me no update what’s about you 

nothing yet, emailed the embassy will try calling them shortly

 

Wont give up, this is my family no matter what I have to be a rock for them. I will get it and everyone in this forum will get it

[LebanonUSA2018 9]

57 minutes ago, Nextlevel said:

nothing yet, emailed the embassy will try calling them shortly

 

Wont give up, this is my family no matter what I have to be a rock for them. I will get it and everyone in this forum will get it

Inshaalah all will get it 

[SabrinaJerome 52]

18 hours ago, YoungPadawan said:

I'd say the median is 90 days.

Good morning Young Padawan,  have you found some data here on VJ that indicates this?  Is there another thread about people who have received the 5535 and have been granted their visa? Maybe a spreadsheet?

[SabrinaJerome 52]

19 hours ago, Eternity1516 said:

Hi everyone, 
I'm a USC, petitioned for my husband (CR-1) who is in Lebanon and we are still waiting for the interview, but after reading this topic, I've been very worried he could get a DS-5535, is there anything we can do to avoid this? anything specific anyone can recommend? 

This will be my second time applying for him, because the first time they didn't consider the marriage "consummated" although we had a child. It's the rules and my only option was to consummate the marriage and reapply. 

So we have been going through hell since 2015/2016 (3 years)

Any advice is appreciated.. 

Good morning Eternity, 

A few questions and comments -

Not really clear about the consummated part. 😞 did you have a document that said you are married? You can message me privately if you want. 

If you have been waiting three years (married), congrats - - you are not a CR1 anymore you're an IR1. A tiny bit of good news right?

Regarding getting the 5535 : I read somewhere that lawyers consider "pre-loading" cases they expect will be given the 5535. It means that they give that info before it is asked of them. Not all lawyers agree about this. You might want to look into this. Maybe it would save you some time.

 

[YoungPadawan 21]

28 minutes ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Good morning Young Padawan,  have you found some data here on VJ that indicates this?  Is there another thread about people who have received the 5535 and have been granted their visa? Maybe a spreadsheet?

Good morning. I based that estimation on the reported cases here. 

[MO&RA 22]

6 hours ago, Nextlevel said:

Any one got any updates yesterday?

Nothing yet!