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

[ice-qube 649]

2 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

really is a black hole with no information on what is happening, where its stuck or anything. just so disheartening and infuriating

And that is how I feel they are treating me. Like someone shady or something, and we will just let him rot there. No reason given..

[OceanWater 60]

For those who have flown to the USA while your visa is refused, did you have to declare the refusal with customs on their questionnaire? I got my passport returned and I’m flying to the states for a visit next week. Bit worried about customs. 

Edited March 11, 2022 by JR90

[OceanWater 60]

On 3/10/2022 at 1:52 PM, Randomwalk said:

So I flew last week to Florida, and immigration officer at Toronto was friendly, he asked me where I worked ,why I am going to states and for my return ticket. I showed him my job letter, return ticket and letter from mother in laws hospital. I fly back to Toronto on Sunday. It has been exactly 3 months after interviewing and still no updates from Montreal! 
My husband is going to contact his Florida senator so let’s see what’s happen!  In the mean time staying positive and upbeat! And thankful / grateful to all of you for your support! Stay blessed stay positive! 

Did you declare with customs that you’ve been refused a US visa? 

[Randomwalk 20]

1 minute ago, JR90 said:

Did you declare with customs that you’ve been refused a US visa? 

Yes I volunteered the information to the the officer that I had my interview in Montreal for immigrant visa and had submitted Ds5535 and that my case  is in administrative processing. 
The officer was helpful and advised not to overstay. 

[BatmanFlow 481]

5 minutes ago, JR90 said:

Did you declare with customs that you’ve been refused a US visa? 

i wouldnt say you have been refused for the visa, more so you are in additional administrative processing currently. The border agent might take refused as being denied, which is not true.

[Randomwalk 20]

1 minute ago, BatmanFlow said:

i wouldnt say you have been refused for the visa, more so you are in additional administrative processing currently. The border agent might take refused as being denied, which is not true.

Yes I did say that my immigrant visa was refused because they needed more information i.e Ds5535 and so it is now in administrative process. 

Edited March 11, 2022 by Randomwalk

[OceanWater 60]

2 minutes ago, Randomwalk said:

Yes I volunteered the information to the the officer that I had my interview in Montreal for immigrant visa and had submitted Ds5535 and that my case  is in administrative processing. 
The officer was helpful and advised not to overstay. 

Was there a question you said yes to in the declaration kiosk thing? 

[ice-qube 649]

2 hours ago, Randomwalk said:

Yes I volunteered the information to the the officer that I had my interview in Montreal for immigrant visa and had submitted Ds5535 and that my case  is in administrative processing. 
The officer was helpful and advised not to overstay. 

How did this come up though? what question did they ask that you volunteered that?

[candyg 33]

2 hours ago, JR90 said:

Was there a question you said yes to in the declaration kiosk thing? 

I left to the US and did not do a customs form - Toronto Pearson has US customs. I told the border officer that my husband sponsored me and it is still processing under administrative processing. There were no follow-up questions. The goal is to prove Canadian ties and that you will not overstay. Basically answer the questions they ask honestly and your intent and that you will return back to Canada. 

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, candyg said:

I left to the US and did not do a customs form - Toronto Pearson has US customs. I told the border officer that my husband sponsored me and it is still processing under administrative processing. There were no follow-up questions. The goal is to prove Canadian ties and that you will not overstay. Basically answer the questions they ask honestly and your intent and that you will return back to Canada. 

But did they *ask* about this? 

4 hours ago, Randomwalk said:

Yes I did say that my immigrant visa was refused because they needed more information i.e Ds5535 and so it is now in administrative process. 

But why did you offer this information? Were you asked a question about it?

[Randomwalk 20]

2 hours ago, ice-qube said:

How did this come up though? what question did they ask that you volunteered that?

I went to the counter and said hi and then I gave him my passport and said I just want to declare that my immigration visa is in administrative processing. He did not ask me I volunteered my self. He then asked why I am going? Where I work, then I gave him further details.  How much luggage I have so on. 

Edited March 11, 2022 by Randomwalk

[candyg 33]

9 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

But did they *ask* about this? 

But why did you offer this information? Were you asked a question about it?

Yes, the officer asked "who is sponsoring who?" and "when did you file for spousal sponsorship?" 

[Randomwalk 20]

11 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

But did they *ask* about this? 

But why did you offer this information? Were you asked a question about it?

I wanted to be transparent so I volunteered the information 

[ice-qube 649]

30 minutes ago, candyg said:

Yes, the officer asked "who is sponsoring who?" and "when did you file for spousal sponsorship?" 

but i mean did they just say, we see you are in immigration process, and then ask, or you *offered* that fact?

[UiiiU 7]

Just checked the CEAC website and my DS-260 application stated it was "re-opened" with an expiration date application to be completed by March 30th, 2022-- what does this mean? Has anyone experienced this? (My interview has been over a year already)