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

[ohmygod 60]

On 4/21/2022 at 10:25 AM, Jacksparrow11 said:

they wanned some documents like medical, police clearence and passport

Ok, it's better to handover in person than courier etc. 

[Jacksparrow11 16]

The status just got changed from refused to issued. but also saying administrative processing on the text. will it change to printed when the visa is printed? also will i receive any email when the tracking is active? please advice

[ice-qube 649]

8 hours ago, DS5535 said:

@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.

What a milestone, right? I just keep hoping "this week will be it"... so far it produces just disappointment and feeling of powerlessness.

[BatmanFlow 481]

50 minutes ago, Jacksparrow11 said:

The status just got changed from refused to issued. but also saying administrative processing on the text. will it change to printed when the visa is printed? also will i receive any email when the tracking is active? please advice

Congrats! the AP language will go away and just issued will remain.

[ohmygod 60]

54 minutes ago, Jacksparrow11 said:

The status just got changed from refused to issued. but also saying administrative processing on the text. will it change to printed when the visa is printed? also will i receive any email when the tracking is active? please advice

sounds positive, normally get another email with the tracking number

[Anna13 5]

On 4/22/2022 at 11:29 AM, 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

 

Hey @Danii

 

I had my interview Feb 7th , same day DS-5355 form was asked submitted it the next day and still nothing

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, Anna13 said:

Hey @Danii

 

I had my interview Feb 7th , same day DS-5355 form was asked submitted it the next day and still nothing

Well good luck to you for a speedy response. I had an interview on October 25, and submitted DS-5535 on Oct 28, and still nothing. 

[OceanWater 60]

4 hours ago, Anna13 said:

Hey @Danii

 

I had my interview Feb 7th , same day DS-5355 form was asked submitted it the next day and still nothing

February 7 gang! Have you had any updates? I had about four or so in February with another update on April 14.

[Marbles_ 7]

On 4/22/2022 at 11:29 AM, 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

 

@Danii Hi, I'm also a long time lurker. I had my interview February 02. Sent my DS-5535 February 06. No updates, unless I've emailed them to check (last time was March 16).

[DS5535 135]

18 hours ago, Jacksparrow11 said:

The status just got changed from refused to issued. but also saying administrative processing on the text. will it change to printed when the visa is printed? also will i receive any email when the tracking is active? please advice

Nice, welcome to the other side. 3-7 days till ur passport arrives. You will be emailed.

[WishIWasntHere 53]

14 hours ago, Marbles_ said:

@Danii Hi, I'm also a long time lurker. I had my interview February 02. Sent my DS-5535 February 06. No updates, unless I've emailed them to check (last time was March 16).

 February second gang!!! Hoping the best for all of us 

[A.Jon.Satko 10]

3 minutes ago, WishIWasntHere said:

 February second gang!!! Hoping the best for all of us 

How long does it take them to get back to you after you contact them?

[A.Jon.Satko 10]

Has anyone had any luck contacting their Senator? If so, what was your experience or is contacting them just another black hole?

[WishIWasntHere 53]

Just now, A.Jon.Satko said:

How long does it take them to get back to you after you contact them?

I haven’t gotten any responses or updates at all since my spouse turned in the DS-5535 on February 8th. 

[AdrianHar 14]

42 minutes ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Has anyone had any luck contacting their Senator? If so, what was your experience or is contacting them just another black hole?

I just did yesterday, we'll see how that goes.