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

[Krisara 29]

Just now, WishIWasntHere said:

Updated how? Just the date or moved from refused? I haven’t seen an update since we turned in our 5535 😞 

 

I just keep hoping but it feels so hollow 

I know, it's torture.  Just the date.  It still says refused. We have had 6 case updates (Date changes) since submitting the DS-5535 info on Dec 15.  

[A.Jon.Satko 10]

15 minutes ago, Krisara said:

My case was updated today.  Anyone else?  My medical expires in one month (May 23).  At this point, we couldn't even pull off a move of this magnitude if a miracle occurs in the next 4 weeks (2 properties to sell, a child in school, no place to live in the US as the US citizen lives here).  We are now in a position where we would need to ask for an extension/medical redo just to give us time to prepare a move if that were to happen.  This process is beyond inhumane.  I get how they don't care about foreign citizens but how can they not care about the suffering of their own?  

 

I just spoke with my lawyer and she suggested that we all reach out to the same senator (regardless of where the petitioners live) to show that this isn't an isolated incident and that all DS-5535 case processing has all but ceased in Montreal.  It could prompt a Senator to take a higher level action than just an inquiry.  Senator Warren's aid responsible for immigration matters was very responsive to us.  Anyone interested?

 

On May 23, I plan on reaching out again to her and also sharing the MTL spreadsheet of active cases.  

She also mentioned the possibility of a class action against the consulate and knows of a lawyer who has experience in this matter...

 

Where do you get or see the spreadsheet?

[Krisara 29]

I also meant to ask everyone in the group if they are on Danii's spreadsheet?  If you are in DS-5535 via Montreal and NOT on it,  it would be very helpful to ask @danii to add you so we have a more accurate picture of active, or should I say, dormant, cases.  

2 minutes ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Where do you get or see the spreadsheet?

Reach out to @Daniiand she will add you.

Link to spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0

 

[Danii 312]

5 minutes ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Where do you get or see the spreadsheet?

Please provide:

 

Date of interview, date you sent DS5535, your visa category and if you were asked to provide any other documents. 

[nyctor 9]

6 minutes ago, Krisara said:

I also meant to ask everyone in the group if they are on Danii's spreadsheet?  If you are in DS-5535 via Montreal and NOT on it,  it would be very helpful to ask @danii to add you so we have a more accurate picture of active, or should I say, dormant, cases.  

Reach out to @Daniiand she will add you.

Link to spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0

 

I'm interested! 
@Danii interview date: Dec. 16th, 2021

ds5535 sent: Dec. 16th, 2021

category: IR1

no other documents provided 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

45 minutes ago, Krisara said:

My case was updated today.  Anyone else?  My medical expires in one month (May 23).  At this point, we couldn't even pull off a move of this magnitude if a miracle occurs in the next 4 weeks (2 properties to sell, a child in school, no place to live in the US as the US citizen lives here).  We are now in a position where we would need to ask for an extension/medical redo just to give us time to prepare a move if that were to happen.  This process is beyond inhumane.  I get how they don't care about foreign citizens but how can they not care about the suffering of their own?  

 

An update is always positive….hope approval follows soon.

 

You do not have to permanently move before the medical expires, you can just cross the border and activate the visa , so long as the USC spouse moves there while you activate it). You and your kids can follow in the following weeks/ months.

 

[Krisara 29]

Thank you, I hope so too.  Unfortunately we are on a K1 visa so when I leave Canada, I can't return.  I also can't leave my 5 year old :).  There is so much preparation we need to do to sell 2 homes.  I could not do that in a matter of weeks or days.  I always marvel at the stories of people that get approval one day and are on a flight the next (for those who are in AP).   I think we are an odd K-1 case.  We have been together for 10 years and live together here and have a very established life here.  Will take some time to wrap up, unfortunately. In hindsight, we should have just married here and gone the spousal route, which would have given us the flexibility you describe. (I think?) 

[AdrianHar 14]

38 minutes ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Where do you get or see the spreadsheet?

I'm interested in this class action. What is the next step?

[Red rocks 4]

15 hours ago, Danii said:

Yes it can be, I've seen one filed by Kuck Baxter immigtation, I think it was against the Manila consulate. I found some posts here on visajourney about it, try searching class action/lawsuit

Thanks Dannii!!

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

7 minutes ago, Krisara said:

Thank you, I hope so too.  Unfortunately we are on a K1 visa so when I leave Canada, I can't return.  I also can't leave my 5 year old :).  There is so much preparation we need to do to sell 2 homes.  I could not do that in a matter of weeks or days.  I always marvel at the stories of people that get approval one day and are on a flight the next (for those who are in AP).   I think we are an odd K-1 case.  We have been together for 10 years and live together here and have a very established life here.  Will take some time to wrap up, unfortunately. In hindsight, we should have just married here and gone the spousal route, which would have given us the flexibility you describe. (I think?) 

Oh sorry I missed that you were K1. Yes, K1 has so much pressure of doing everything within 90 days of entry plus applying for advanced parole, EAD etc….☹️

[P3P 4]

58 minutes ago, Krisara said:

I also meant to ask everyone in the group if they are on Danii's spreadsheet?  If you are in DS-5535 via Montreal and NOT on it,  it would be very helpful to ask @danii to add you so we have a more accurate picture of active, or should I say, dormant, cases.  

Reach out to @Daniiand she will add you.

Link to spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0

 

Hi all. Silent reader here. I've been following along with this thread. So sorry for all who have been in this mess for many months.

 

Hi @Danii please add me to the spreadsheet.

 

Interview date: March 1, 2022

DS-5535 sent: March 3, 2022

Category: K1

No other documents provided 

[ThisIsHorseFeces 1]

4 hours ago, Danii said:

Please provide:

 

Date of interview, date you sent DS5535, your visa category and if you were asked to provide any other documents. 

Hi all - i have been a long time lurker of this thread but never bothered to start an account. @WishIWasntHere my fiance and I have been talking about looking into filing for him to come here as well and see which gets approved first. @Krisara I am in the same boat as you with needing to sell my home before moving and at this rate not going to be able to do that in the short amount of time (if I even get approved before my medical expires June 13). At least the positive is that your case is getting updates on the ceac site. Mine has been dead since I handed in my ds5535. I am down for all of us to reach out to the same senator.

I am also super down to file a class action

 @Danii could you please add my info to the spreadsheet? 
K1 Visa
Interview January 11, 2022
DS5535 sent back to the consulate Jan 19
they also asked for an up to date resume
 

[WishIWasntHere 53]

2 minutes ago, ThisIsHorseFeces said:

Hi all - i have been a long time lurker of this thread but never bothered to start an account. @WishIWasntHere my fiance and I have been talking about looking into filing for him to come here as well and see which gets approved first. @Krisara I am in the same boat as you with needing to sell my home before moving and at this rate not going to be able to do that in the short amount of time (if I even get approved before my medical expires June 13). At least the positive is that your case is getting updates on the ceac site. Mine has been dead since I handed in my ds5535. I am down for all of us to reach out to the same senator.

I am also super down to file a class action

 @Danii could you please add my info to the spreadsheet? 
K1 Visa
Interview January 11, 2022
DS5535 sent back to the consulate Jan 19
they also asked for an up to date resume
 

It’s a real hell we are all living in… we have a condo to sell too, it feels like a real whattheheck type of nightmare. 

Edited April 22, 2022 by WishIWasntHere

[Ontarkie 14,226]

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[DS5535 135]

@ice-qube Tomorrow, Monday, marks 6 months in the DS5535 bad books. Hurry up dude, I feel like my soul is in purgatory waiting for you.