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

[BatmanFlow 481]

Anyone has the link handy where we can make the request for asking for the passport back? 
 

thank you 

[AJ! 1]

Hi Everyone, I've been a silent spectator on this group over the past few months.
I did my undergrad and masters in the states (total 8 years, on 2 different F1's - almost 400k USD spend on this...) and went in for a B1/B2 visa interview at Calgary on January 15 2022. The consular said my visa was approved and collected my passport. 3 days later I got my passport returned to me with no visa and an email asking me for additional information (DS-5535). I have over 250 stamps on my passport so it was a pain filling it up. But I still anticipated that I would be given a visa within the next 20 days. 

It has now been over 5 months and no movement yet.

I would also like to join if we are doing something as a group!

Thanks!

[BatmanFlow 481]

officially asked for my mom's passport back. Hopefully its returned soon.

[herecomestherain 77]

16 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

officially asked for my mom's passport back. Hopefully its returned soon.

What method did you use to ask for it back?

[BatmanFlow 481]

26 minutes ago, herecomestherain said:

What method did you use to ask for it back?

Just submitted a public inquiry request. Not sure if there’s another method 

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, BatmanFlow said:

Just submitted a public inquiry request. Not sure if there’s another method 

How long it take for a response? Luckily I kept my passport, who the f would have guessed it would be like this.

[BatmanFlow 481]

1 hour ago, ice-qube said:

How long it take for a response? Luckily I kept my passport, who the f would have guessed it would be like this.

I just sent it yesterday, so let’s see how long it takes. Hopefully get a response this week

[ice-qube 649]

53 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

I just sent it yesterday, so let’s see how long it takes. Hopefully get a response this week

Hopefully soon. I sent them an email about my case last week; based on response rate and time, I surmise I have a 33% chance of receiving a copy-paste email back some time next month.

[LAMA9 118]

Good Morning everyone.

 

Thank you to everyone who sent me a message over the weekend expressing your interest in a Q&A for a group WOM.  We have 11 families interested so far.  I have followed up with my lawyer already this morning and am awaiting her response.  I will keep everyone posted.  If you haven't sent me a DM yet and are interested, please do so.  I won't be posting any meeting links or any other logistical details on this forum, only through DM.  

 

Have a great day.  

[deep2ca 77]

On 5/29/2022 at 9:10 PM, BatmanFlow said:

officially asked for my mom's passport back. Hopefully its returned soon.

I recently requested my passport back, it took them about a week to respond to the request, but once they responded they processed the request immediately and i received the passport within 2 business days. The sad part is, that was the only real update on my file in months. 

 

Going to start reaching out to lawyers and proceeding with WOM next week. 

2 hours ago, LAMA9 said:

Good Morning everyone.

 

Thank you to everyone who sent me a message over the weekend expressing your interest in a Q&A for a group WOM.  We have 11 families interested so far.  I have followed up with my lawyer already this morning and am awaiting her response.  I will keep everyone posted.  If you haven't sent me a DM yet and are interested, please do so.  I won't be posting any meeting links or any other logistical details on this forum, only through DM.  

 

Have a great day.  

I am interested in WOM

 

[SalishSea 17,833]

On 5/28/2022 at 8:06 AM, AJ! said:

Hi Everyone, I've been a silent spectator on this group over the past few months.
I did my undergrad and masters in the states (total 8 years, on 2 different F1's - almost 400k USD spend on this...) and went in for a B1/B2 visa interview at Calgary on January 15 2022. The consular said my visa was approved and collected my passport. 3 days later I got my passport returned to me with no visa and an email asking me for additional information (DS-5535). I have over 250 stamps on my passport so it was a pain filling it up. But I still anticipated that I would be given a visa within the next 20 days. 

It has now been over 5 months and no movement yet.

I would also like to join if we are doing something as a group!

Thanks!

WOM for a visitor visa?   That will not end favorably for you.

[BatmanFlow 481]

36 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

recently requested my passport back, it took them about a week to respond to the request, but once they responded they processed the request immediately and i received the passport within 2 business days. The sad part is, that was the only real update on my file in months. 

That’s awesome! Did you just do the public inquiry form and selected the “passport return” drop down?

[herecomestherain 77]

I let my employer know about my intent to eventually move U.S. and they told me they don’t want to lose me and are considering helping me get an L-1 visa.

 

I am currently in AP (DS-5535) for my K-1.

 

Can I apply for the L-1 while I wait?

Do I have to cancel the K-1 and transfer to L-1?

Would my L-1 be hit with the same DS-5535 and delay me further? I work in STEM and would be doing a STEM job.

 

[herecomestherain 77]

1 hour ago, deep2ca said:

I recently requested my passport back, it took them about a week to respond to the request, but once they responded they processed the request immediately and i received the passport within 2 business days. The sad part is, that was the only real update on my file in months. 

 

Going to start reaching out to lawyers and proceeding with WOM next week. 

I am interested in WOM

 

I feel like before you do that, on your next follow up just be like hey, I’m hoping to have some answers soon. I am planning to file WoM on this date. Maybe it would get it moving?

[OceanWater 60]

2 hours ago, herecomestherain said:

I let my employer know about my intent to eventually move U.S. and they told me they don’t want to lose me and are considering helping me get an L-1 visa.

 

I am currently in AP (DS-5535) for my K-1.

 

Can I apply for the L-1 while I wait?

Do I have to cancel the K-1 and transfer to L-1?

Would my L-1 be hit with the same DS-5535 and delay me further? I work in STEM and would be doing a STEM job.

 

Contact a lawyer and get a proper response.