Email acknowledgment for DS5535

[Retro211 1]

Hi everyone,

 

I've just had my interview done last week and everything went well but the consular officer requested me to fill a DS5535 form.

 

Now, I've emailed them after 2 days requesting the form and they sent it over on the same day. I filled it and sent it back on the same as well and I have not heard back that from that they've received it or not. I sent a reminder 2 days ago but also no reply.

 

I understand AP can take months, thats not my issue. But I just want to make sure they received the form to proceed with AP. Do embassy usually not reply back with acknowledgment? Or should they do it? 

 

Thanks,

[SalishSea 18,133]

2 hours ago, Retro211 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I've just had my interview done last week and everything went well but the consular officer requested me to fill a DS5535 form.

 

Now, I've emailed them after 2 days requesting the form and they sent it over on the same day. I filled it and sent it back on the same as well and I have not heard back that from that they've received it or not. I sent a reminder 2 days ago but also no reply.

 

I understand AP can take months, thats not my issue. But I just want to make sure they received the form to proceed with AP. Do embassy usually not reply back with acknowledgment? Or should they do it? 

 

Thanks,

I'm sure they've received it.  You may not hear back for awhile.  

[Retro211 1]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

I'm sure they've received it.  You may not hear back for awhile.  

Thanks a lot Jorgedig for getting back to me. Yes, fully ready for the silence before I get an update. My only concern was that I've seen a similar case with someone in KSA but once they sent the DS5535 form they got back a reply next day from the consulate that they received the form and will proceed with the AP. 

[SalishSea 18,133]

11 hours ago, Retro211 said:

Thanks a lot Jorgedig for getting back to me. Yes, fully ready for the silence before I get an update. My only concern was that I've seen a similar case with someone in KSA but once they sent the DS5535 form they got back a reply next day from the consulate that they received the form and will proceed with the AP. 

Most people probably have better luck figuring out what is happening by checking their CEAC status.  What does yours say?

[Retro211 1]

27 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Most people probably have better luck figuring out what is happening by checking their CEAC status.  What does yours say?

Due to the recent change in language mine says "refused" and last upated on July 7th (the day they sent the form). The consular officer said he was happy with everything but gave me the blue slip with AP crossed and nothing else. Any idea? 

[SalishSea 18,133]

Just now, Retro211 said:

Due to the recent change in language mine says "refused" and last upated on July 7th (the day they sent the form). The consular officer said he was happy with everything but gave me the blue slip with AP crossed and nothing else. Any idea? 

Just watch that status.  Seems it can change from "refused" to "administrative processing" to "ready," in no particular order.  At least when you see updates, you know they're working on your case.  Good luck!

[Retro211 1]

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Just watch that status.  Seems it can change from "refused" to "administrative processing" to "ready," in no particular order.  At least when you see updates, you know they're working on your case.  Good luck!

Really appreciate the input! Fingers crossed this period goes well. 

[JeanneAdil 6,647]

what country ?  

some embassies respond and let u know they got the document

some don't

when it comes to the interview and visa processing ,  it is all up to the individual embassy 

[Nasirlahore 28]

DS5535 is a black hole mostly used in Muslim countries for extensive background checks.Get ready for long wait and you may have to write to your senator and congressman but even they can't to nothing

[Retro211 1]

6 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

what country ?  

some embassies respond and let u know they got the document

some don't

when it comes to the interview and visa processing ,  it is all up to the individual embassy 

Hi JeanneAdil thanks for reaching out. Understandable yes, the interview was in UAE. Not sure if you've heard of previous experiences?

[Retro211 1]

6 hours ago, Nasirlahore said:

DS5535 is a black hole mostly used in Muslim countries for extensive background checks.Get ready for long wait and you may have to write to your senator and congressman but even they can't to nothing

Unfortunately yes, I've got no issue waiting as im not in a hurry but hope the process is fruitful nonetheless. 

[JeanneAdil 6,647]

9 hours ago, Retro211 said:

Hi JeanneAdil thanks for reaching out. Understandable yes, the interview was in UAE. Not sure if you've heard of previous experiences?

there is a long thread of posts here in VJ of many going thru the ds 5535 / u can find them in  the site above ( blue box for search)

UAE ?

but i am guessing you are not from there but there to work?

that sparks many ds 5535

[FKEdwards 23]

Hi my fiancée also received DS 5535 out of the UAE embassy. I emailed to make sure they received it and they replied 3 working days later. They’ve also replied to my follow up on the case, again it was about 3 working days later.
 

Not sure if you’re the petitioner or the beneficiary, but we’ve found that they reply to me (the petitioner) but not always her. I always make sure to emphasize that I’m the petitioner/US citizen.

 

Good luck with the process. We are now 4 weeks into the wait. It sucks but what to do. 

[Tota88 0]

Hi to everyone,

My interview was on 12/07/2021

received the ds5535 on 15 th of july

i receive a call from the embassy to send my passport  on 30/10/21

after two months and half

good luck to everyone