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

[Federico 147]

1 hour ago, ice-qube said:

I agree man, and perhaps the most irritating thing is that they probably already knew that they were going to put us in AP before going to the interview, so why even make us come? Why not collect all the information first before making us go to the interview?

That doesn’t make sense, you re right, if they need and extended background check why they didn’t start that process while we were waiting for an interview.

 

1 hour ago, Redie said:

It really does. I am sick of this consuming my life. Your life is in constant limbo!

Yes, honestly this is something affecting everything in my life, I was supposed to buy office desk chair and didn’t do it because cost like USD 500  and I am supposed to move, that’s a simple thing but we are stuck with life simple and complex aspects. 
 

So I am working in a plastic chair.

[ice-qube 649]

5 hours ago, Federico said:

That doesn’t make sense, you re right, if they need and extended background check why they didn’t start that process while we were waiting for an interview.

 

Yes, honestly this is something affecting everything in my life, I was supposed to buy office desk chair and didn’t do it because cost like USD 500  and I am supposed to move, that’s a simple thing but we are stuck with life simple and complex aspects. 
 

So I am working in a plastic chair.

This is actually one thing I am also wrestling with, buying an office chair. I could... but it is expensive and if i am moving soon, dumb. But am I moving soon??

[Rosinasaur 58]

5 hours ago, Federico said:

Yes, honestly this is something affecting everything in my life, I was supposed to buy office desk chair and didn’t do it because cost like USD 500  and I am supposed to move, that’s a simple thing but we are stuck with life simple and complex aspects. 
 

So I am working in a plastic chair.

 

13 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

This is actually one thing I am also wrestling with, buying an office chair. I could... but it is expensive and if i am moving soon, dumb. But am I moving soon??

I would like to join team "need a new office chair"! My chair is shedding all over and I've resorted to covering the arms with hockey tape to make it last longer. I would have bought one over a year ago but there's that nagging "I'm going to be moving soon". It's the same thing with a nice cat tree for my cat or a new desk. Bulky things that I'd like to invest in, but they'd be a nightmare to move, Ugh. 😢

[ice-qube 649]

5 hours ago, Rosinasaur said:

 

I would like to join team "need a new office chair"! My chair is shedding all over and I've resorted to covering the arms with hockey tape to make it last longer. I would have bought one over a year ago but there's that nagging "I'm going to be moving soon". It's the same thing with a nice cat tree for my cat or a new desk. Bulky things that I'd like to invest in, but they'd be a nightmare to move, Ugh. 😢

Yeah exactly. I am not planning to do a whole trailer of (replaced) to move. It's just not worth it. So most bulky things I buy here now will have to be sold or given away. And that's ok if they are planning to not approve me for another 6-12 months, perhaps, but I have no idea.

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5 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Yeah exactly. I am not planning to do a whole trailer of (replaced) to move. It's just not worth it. So most bulky things I buy here now will have to be sold or given away. And that's ok if they are planning to not approve me for another 6-12 months, perhaps, but I have no idea.

You are right, unless you have some really valuable belongings, moving them is not worth it. Best to sell/ give away and buy new after moving.

 

If I were you, I would buy what I need on Kijiji and then sell before I move. You can probably sell it at the same price as what you bought it for. 

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[Hello100 50]

Will you get an email when your visa is approved, or do you have to keep checking CEAC for that? I know I'm looking too far in the future, as my case is still under refused, but I'm asking for when it is approved in 2026 or so.

[Hello100 50]

17 hours ago, Danii said:

Unfortunately, there's not much we know about what a representative can do for us in this situation. In general, sending inquiries to federal agencies is part of their job. I think in a few % of cases (where someone's case is in AP for no reason/not waiting for background checks/background check is complete but officer forgot about it), a rep inquiry can help get the case unstuck/remind the consulate to fix some sort of error. That's why I think everyone should try to send in an inquiry anyway. We dont really know the details of our case or where in the process it is, so in the odd chance that the issue with your case is easily fixable, a rep could actually help out. It seems like it's more likely that it won't help, since most of the people issued DS5535 have to wait for background checks to process (which apperently is outside the control of the consulate). At the end of the day, it's just one option we can try out but it's not guaranteed to help speed up the process. It's also probably smarter to do this step before considering filing for WOM. 

 

Thanks for the information!

[BatmanFlow 481]

16 minutes ago, Tony Nikolovski said:

Will you get an email when your visa is approved, or do you have to keep checking CEAC for that? I know I'm looking too far in the future, as my case is still under refused, but I'm asking for when it is approved in 2026 or so.

for my dad, i got an email once the visa was shipped but CEAC updates were happening a few days earlier

[Redie 124]

After 105 days of waiting due to medical delay, I have finally been issued!!!! To say that I am elated is an understatement but I cannot help feeling a tremendous sadness for everyone else in this terrible situation especially @ice-qube @BatmanFlow I will pray everyday for your approval. Thanks to all my VJ friends who have been my lifeline during this emotional and stressful time,  particularly @Danii thank you for always answering all my questions or concerns.  Best  wishes and good luck to all of you who are still waiting to be approved. 

[BatmanFlow 481]

1 minute ago, Redie said:

After 105 days of waiting due to medical delay, I have finally been issued!!!! To say that I am elated is an understatement but I cannot help feeling a tremendous sadness for everyone else in this terrible situation especially @ice-qube @BatmanFlow I will pray everyday for your approval. Thanks to all my VJ friends who have been my lifeline during this emotional and stressful time,  particularly @Danii thank you for always answering all my questions or concerns.  Best  wishes and good luck to all of you who are still waiting to be approved. 

YESSSSSSSS i am so happy for you!!!!! i am glad your hell is ending and now you can plan the next chapter of your life!

[ice-qube 649]

5 minutes ago, Redie said:

After 105 days of waiting due to medical delay, I have finally been issued!!!! To say that I am elated is an understatement but I cannot help feeling a tremendous sadness for everyone else in this terrible situation especially @ice-qube @BatmanFlow I will pray everyday for your approval. Thanks to all my VJ friends who have been my lifeline during this emotional and stressful time,  particularly @Danii thank you for always answering all my questions or concerns.  Best  wishes and good luck to all of you who are still waiting to be approved. 

Congratulations, Redie, enjoy life in the USA!

[Redie 124]

1 minute ago, BatmanFlow said:

YESSSSSSSS i am so happy for you!!!!! i am glad your hell is ending and now you can plan the next chapter of your life!

Thanks so much! I am praying your mom will get approved soon. Hopefully you all will be reunited shortly!

[Redie 124]

2 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

Congratulations, Redie, enjoy life in the USA!

Thank’s so much! I hope and pray you get approved soon so that you can join your wife. I am not sure why mine was issued but I did contact my senator 2 weeks ago and they were working on it. Is it coincidence? I  cannot say for sure  but please try to reach out to your state rep. You have nothing to lose! 

[Federico 147]

28 minutes ago, Redie said:

After 105 days of waiting due to medical delay, I have finally been issued!!!! To say that I am elated is an understatement but I cannot help feeling a tremendous sadness for everyone else in this terrible situation especially @ice-qube @BatmanFlow I will pray everyday for your approval. Thanks to all my VJ friends who have been my lifeline during this emotional and stressful time,  particularly @Danii thank you for always answering all my questions or concerns.  Best  wishes and good luck to all of you who are still waiting to be approved. 

Congratulations.