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

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

27 minutes ago, Banoo999 said:

Hi everyone

Is the ISSUANCE the last step?

 

You will get two CEAC statuses in the following order:

 

Issued - Administrative Processing

Issued - Final Processing

 

 Then you will received the tracking information via email.

[Banoo999 9]

8 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

You will get two CEAC statuses in the following order:

 

Issued - Administrative Processing

Issued - Final Processing

 

 Then you will received the tracking information via email.

Thanks for your help.

Do you have any idea how long takes time for each of those?

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

31 minutes ago, Banoo999 said:

Thanks for your help.

Do you have any idea how long takes time for each of those?

It really varies a lot. For me, it took about 24 hours between each status update, but it has taken weeks for others…

[BatmanFlow 481]

i sent my local rep a request for help. Lets see if it does anything. Booked my dad a ticket for march 23. once he leaves, it will get harder for my mom being in Canada. praying for some miracles this week.

 

ive been trying to stay upbeat but man this sucks so hard and it shouldnt be like this at all

[Hello100 50]

I feel like if you don't get an update by noon, you're not getting any for the rest of the day. Has anyone on here received an update after 12:00? I think once they are on lunch break they never return. After coffee they have a sandwich, then another coffee, then some water, then they rest from eating, talk a little, and then, "oh, well would you look at the time, another day at the office and not doing our job but getting paid for it, haha!"

[ice-qube 649]

6 minutes ago, Tony Nikolovski said:

I feel like if you don't get an update by noon, you're not getting any for the rest of the day. Has anyone on here received an update after 12:00? I think once they are on lunch break they never return. After coffee they have a sandwich, then another coffee, then some water, then they rest from eating, talk a little, and then, "oh, well would you look at the time, another day at the office and not doing our job but getting paid for it, haha!"

lmao... 

[Danii 312]

26 minutes ago, Tony Nikolovski said:

I feel like if you don't get an update by noon, you're not getting any for the rest of the day. Has anyone on here received an update after 12:00? I think once they are on lunch break they never return. After coffee they have a sandwich, then another coffee, then some water, then they rest from eating, talk a little, and then, "oh, well would you look at the time, another day at the office and not doing our job but getting paid for it, haha!"

The day my status changed to Issued, I didn't have a status update all day. Last time I checked it was around 4:00ish and didn't bother to look again. They ended up issuing me that same day but I have no idea what time cause I didn't check till the next work day! I guess it depends? No way to know 😂

[ice-qube 649]

BTW does anyone have a link to do this "public inquiry" at Montreal consulate, I haven't been able to find it...

[Randomwalk 20]

4 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

BTW does anyone have a link to do this "public inquiry" at Montreal consulate, I haven't been able to find it...

https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/public-inquiry-form/

[ice-qube 649]

16 minutes ago, Randomwalk said:

https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/public-inquiry-form/

Thanks for that. I sent a message using that form right now. I have 21 days to go before the medical expires...

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, Danii said:

The day my status changed to Issued, I didn't have a status update all day. Last time I checked it was around 4:00ish and didn't bother to look again. They ended up issuing me that same day but I have no idea what time cause I didn't check till the next work day! I guess it depends? No way to know 😂

I hold on to your words as the last shred of hope I have that maybe somehow this will not be another blown day...

[ohmygod 60]

1 hour ago, ice-qube said:

I hold on to your words as the last shred of hope I have that maybe somehow this will not be another blown day...

Same situation, medical will expire in 3 weeks. Nothing today. Frustrating for sure

[ice-qube 649]

17 minutes ago, ohmygod said:

Same situation, medical will expire in 3 weeks. Nothing today. Frustrating for sure

Yep. Nada. another day down. It is outrageous.

18 minutes ago, ohmygod said:

Same situation, medical will expire in 3 weeks. Nothing today. Frustrating for sure

I mean it is not like i have just been waiting for my immigrant visa for a few months. I am 2 years, 8 months, and counting. It is unbelievable to me.

[ice-qube 649]

Come on, luck be a lady... tomorrow. 

[mam521 2,062]

On 2/25/2022 at 1:00 PM, JR90 said:

Thanks for sharing the spreadsheet, I'll check it out! We're applying for the K1 visa so we can't really get married prior to admission into the USA with the visa. 

 

Does anyone know if you're allowed to travel to the USA while your DS-5535 is pending? I still have my British passport (embassy has my Canadian one) and curious if I could visit my fiancé. I emailed the embassy asking them but they haven't replied. 

I'd be concerned with how you reenter Canada.  If you're a citizen, you need that Canadian passport, otherwise you're a visitor.  Unless you have NEXUS...

 

22 hours ago, Tony Nikolovski said:

I feel like if you don't get an update by noon, you're not getting any for the rest of the day. Has anyone on here received an update after 12:00? I think once they are on lunch break they never return. After coffee they have a sandwich, then another coffee, then some water, then they rest from eating, talk a little, and then, "oh, well would you look at the time, another day at the office and not doing our job but getting paid for it, haha!"

You forgot siesta.  Must have a little snooze in there...