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

[mam521 2,062]

13 hours ago, AdrianHar said:

Is anyone else's passport still at the  embassy? 

Also does anyone have a 221G along with the 5535?

I think your questions were answered above, but could you fill out your timeline?  https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=396980

[Anna13 5]

14 hours ago, AdrianHar said:

Is anyone else's passport still at the  embassy? 

Also does anyone have a 221G along with the 5535?

My interview was Feb 7th and they kept my passport. I am debating on waiting till the 60 day mark and then asking for my passport back and going for a visit while it sorts itself out. My only question is if I am in the States when they request for my passport can I ship it to them and have my family ship it back from my Canadian address to the USA or do I need to cross the border with the newly stamped visa for it to be activated? 

[herecomestherain 77]

29 minutes ago, Anna13 said:

My interview was Feb 7th and they kept my passport. I am debating on waiting till the 60 day mark and then asking for my passport back and going for a visit while it sorts itself out. My only question is if I am in the States when they request for my passport can I ship it to them and have my family ship it back from my Canadian address to the USA or do I need to cross the border with the newly stamped visa for it to be activated? 

You should never be without your passport while you are in another country.

[BatmanFlow 481]

since my moms medical expired and no movement in the case, i am thinking about asking for the passport back so that she can come stay with me for a little bit.

i mean either way now, once they are ready to move forward, there will be delay because they will ask for medical to be done, so asking for passport back doesnt really delay the process at this stage

[herecomestherain 77]

Has anyone visited the USA on a B-1/B-2 as a Canadian while they were in AP?

 

If so how was the process?

[candyg 33]

19 minutes ago, herecomestherain said:

Has anyone visited the USA on a B-1/B-2 as a Canadian while they were in AP?

 

If so how was the process?

Yes, I did. I was there this year and the process was simple. Just like a regular visit to the state. Left from Pearson. They asked “who is sponsoring who” told them my husband is sponsoring me and it is still processing. They weren’t any follow up questions after regarding the immigration process. Just usual questions to ensure you will come back to Canada so you need to prove ties to Canada (job,school,etc). 

[candyg 33]

48 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

since my moms medical expired and no movement in the case, i am thinking about asking for the passport back so that she can come stay with me for a little bit.

i mean either way now, once they are ready to move forward, there will be delay because they will ask for medical to be done, so asking for passport back doesnt really delay the process at this stage

Yeah that sucks. I feel for your mom. This is a great idea for her to join the rest of her family for a bit. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

49 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

since my moms medical expired and no movement in the case, i am thinking about asking for the passport back so that she can come stay with me for a little bit.

i mean either way now, once they are ready to move forward, there will be delay because they will ask for medical to be done, so asking for passport back doesnt really delay the process at this stage

Sounds reasonable… better to be together while you wait. Hope it works and your family can reunite with your mom.

[herecomestherain 77]

2 minutes ago, candyg said:

Yes, I did. I was there this year and the process was simple. Just like a regular visit to the state. Left from Pearson. They asked “who is sponsoring who” told them my husband is sponsoring me and it is still processing. They weren’t any follow up questions after regarding the immigration process. Just usual questions to ensure you will come back to Canada so you need to prove ties to Canada (job,school,etc). 

Thank you so much Candyg

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

14 hours ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

 

I have a theory they are trained to say that, in order avoid people panicking / having an outbreak while inside the consulate.

 

Edit - Outburst not outbreak…

[Anna13 5]

3 hours ago, herecomestherain said:

You should never be without your passport while you are in another country.

Fair enough thanks for the advice.

[mam521 2,062]

15 minutes ago, Anna13 said:

Fair enough thanks for the advice.

Additionally, if you crossed before the visa is issued, you're in the US as a visitor.  So yes, you need to cross the border with the visa in the passport to activate your LPR status and be eligible for a SSN and to work and live.

[CanNursetoUS 36]

Hello, new here but have been following this forum for a couple of months now. I interviewed in Montreal on Dec 3 2021 for IR1. Was given 221g for Medical (which was sent just after our interview as it was only 3 days prior) and then received an email Dec 6th to fill out DS 5535...this was sent back on Dec 10, 2021, as it was very extensive (my husband is from US and we had an extensive history in crossing the border over the last 15 years)...and we have been waiting ever since. Been married since 2008, have 2 children together, and we are hoping that we will hear something soon......😔

 

Edited March 30, 2022 by CanNursetoUS

[CanNursetoUS 36]

20 hours ago, AdrianHar said:

Is anyone else's passport still at the  embassy? 

Also does anyone have a 221G along with the 5535?

My passport along with my children's are all at embassy since Dec 2021, and I have 221g with 5535

[ohmygod 60]

19 minutes ago, CanNursetoUS said:

My passport along with my children's are all at embassy since Dec 2021, and I have 221g with 5535

Our passports are still at the embassy. Medical has expired. We will wait for a bit more before asking for passports