The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (split)

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

36 minutes ago, herecomestherain said:

Question about semantics:

 

I was not told I am in administrative processing, but does the DS-5535 mean I am in administrative processing?

 

My 221g sheet says additional processing is required.

 

Thanks

DS-5535 (extreme vetting) is a subset of administrative processing.

 

 

Edited April 1, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[CanNursetoUS 36]

Question for anyone who is in 221g with ds-5535... has anybody looked into the possibility of 'adjustment of status' after your interview has taken place? 

 

[john1231 6]

Hi All, hope everyone is hanging in there. This absurdity shall be over at some point.

 

It has been almost 6 months now since the interview and no progress. I am thinking of visiting the US but I need visa to get there, does anyone know if I can apply for nonimmigrant us visa if my immigrant visa is under administrative processing? 

 

Will they automatically reject it or will it cause any issues for my immigrant visa?

 

Thanks

[darth vader 133]

1 minute ago, john1231 said:

Hi All, hope everyone is hanging in there. This absurdity shall be over at some point.

 

It has been almost 6 months now since the interview and no progress. I am thinking of visiting the US but I need visa to get there, does anyone know if I can apply for nonimmigrant us visa if my immigrant visa is under administrative processing? 

 

Will they automatically reject it or will it cause any issues for my immigrant visa?

 

Thanks

Yes, most likely rejection due to "immigrant intent". Are you not a Canadian citizen? Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to the U.S.

[john1231 6]

2 minutes ago, darth vader said:

Yes, most likely rejection due to "immigrant intent". Are you not a Canadian citizen? Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to the U.S.

Thanks for the reply @darth vader. No, I don't have Canadian passport unfortunately and need a visa to travel to the US. It is just hard to comprehend that they think it is OK to separate couples for so long.

[darth vader 133]

1 minute ago, john1231 said:

Thanks for the reply @darth vader. No, I don't have Canadian passport unfortunately and need a visa to travel to the US. It is just hard to comprehend that they think it is OK to separate couples for so long.

Yup, the immigration process is not known for its compassion or empathy with the separated couples. They just do their jobs as per the laws and policies. Good thing is, it almost always works out in the end. Hang in there!

[DS5535 135]

On 3/31/2022 at 1:19 PM, ice-qube said:

I am ok. But no sign of the end here, 157 days after the interview and 154 days after submitting DS-5535. Just continual limbo with no known end in sight. I try not to think about it too much, because I am basically powerless, but it really irritates me.

I come here weekly only to read your status updates. Here's to next week.

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, DS5535 said:

I come here weekly only to read your status updates. Here's to next week.

Thanks! I keep hoping the next week is going to be the one...

[Ontarkie 14,304]

On 4/1/2022 at 8:52 AM, herecomestherain said:

Question about semantics:

 

I was not told I am in administrative processing, but does the DS-5535 mean I am in administrative processing?

 

My 221g sheet says additional processing is required.

 

Thanks

Everything is considered AP. It's a catch all term they use.

[Hawk Riders 814]

On 4/1/2022 at 12:23 PM, CanNursetoUS said:

Question for anyone who is in 221g with ds-5535... has anybody looked into the possibility of 'adjustment of status' after your interview has taken place? 

 

Please remember border legal issues: it is against US law to cross as a visitor with intent to file AoS.

[Hawk Riders 814]

On 4/1/2022 at 3:59 PM, darth vader said:

Are you not a Canadian citizen? Canadian citizens do not need a visa to travel to the U.S.

The user's profile indicates Argentina as their location.

This thread is relevant to a diverse population

Edited April 4, 2022 by Hawk Riders

[mam521 2,111]

4 minutes ago, Hawk Riders said:

The user's profile indicates Argentina as their location.

This thread is relevant to a diverse population

Additionally, there are many Canadian PR's with passports from other non-VWP countries that still require a visa to enter the US.  

[CanNursetoUS 36]

44 minutes ago, Hawk Riders said:

Please remember border legal issues: it is against US law to cross as a visitor with intent to file AoS.

Yes, absolutely. Thank you, I was just curious if anyone has looked into that, I would never jeopardize my process.

[CanNursetoUS 36]

How often does everyone see updates on their case? I haven't had many on mine, last update was Feb 3 for myself and my daughter, my son still says our last updated date of Dec 15.

[BatmanFlow 481]

29 minutes ago, CanNursetoUS said:

How often does everyone see updates on their case? I haven't had many on mine, last update was Feb 3 for myself and my daughter, my son still says our last updated date of Dec 15.

my mom's last true update was November 24.

 

also today is 6 months since her interview, oct 4.

we sent the DS5535 form back on oct 7

 

i think im asking for passport back mid april