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

[LAMA9 118]

1 minute ago, Throwitaway1988 said:

Has nobody really been approved since March 5??

April 28.  @Hello100 was, but I think that was due in part of a WOM.  But yes, nothing since March 5 other than that one case.  Seems like since the war on Ukraine, all progress, stopped. 

[ice-qube 649]

44 minutes ago, Throwitaway1988 said:

Has nobody really been approved since March 5??

I think that is true, yes.

[PZibran325 112]

On 3/8/2022 at 3:40 PM, ice-qube said:

Well here we are at the end of another day with no updates again. 12 days to go on medical, tomorrow will be 11 days to go. I am really upset. My wife just dismisses it and admonished me for "obsessing", and well, maybe I am, yes. I can't seem to help it. This is very demoralizing for me.

seems like I am more obsessive about it than my husband is. Although I know he misses me, but he only obsessed about it until about 2 days ago, whereas I've been continuously reading this thread etc. And maybe I shouldn't be so stressed about it since our interview was merely a few days ago, and some of my fellow petitioners and their applicants have been waiting for what seems like forever. But I can't help how I feel 

[ice-qube 649]

Just now, PZibran325 said:

seems like I am more obsessive about it than my husband is. Although I know he misses me, but he only obsessed about it until about 2 days ago, whereas I've been continuously reading this thread etc. And maybe I shouldn't be so stressed about it since our interview was merely a few days ago, and some of my fellow petitioners and their applicants have been waiting for what seems like forever. But I can't help how I feel 

Totally understand that. I mean my wife doesn't read this thread, she doesn't spend day to day thinking about it, but I do. Emotionally, harder on me.

[BatmanFlow 481]

my mom told me that now that since we've asked for her passport back, and that we have booked a ticket for her to visit us for a few weeks, they will clear her 5535 and ask her to do her medical again. knowing our luck this just might be the case! lol (which i would be ecstatic about)

 

sept 2021 i had her come here to visit us for like 3 months cause it had been so long due to COVID. 2.5 weeks into her stay we got the email about her interview and we sent her back lol...

[PZibran325 112]

On 3/17/2022 at 9:47 AM, mam521 said:

CO3 is like the bobbing bird Homer used to push the Y key over and over and over so he could go to Moe's.  Same old ctrl+c, ctrl+p, over and over.  

color me deceasedddd BAHAHAAHA. I had to reply to this one. Is it weird that I'm going through the whole thread? As if that's going to help progress our AP. I dunno how everyone is being patient, a few days in and I'm losing my mind already. GIVE ME MY HUSBAND NOW!!!!😭

[mam521 2,174]

1 hour ago, BatmanFlow said:

my mom told me that now that since we've asked for her passport back, and that we have booked a ticket for her to visit us for a few weeks, they will clear her 5535 and ask her to do her medical again. knowing our luck this just might be the case! lol (which i would be ecstatic about)

 

sept 2021 i had her come here to visit us for like 3 months cause it had been so long due to COVID. 2.5 weeks into her stay we got the email about her interview and we sent her back lol...

There are definitely worse things   

[PZibran325 112]

On 3/21/2022 at 9:31 AM, ice-qube said:

So medical expired yesterday. Wonder when they will even be getting at me to ask me for a new one....

ugh I can't even. I;m so sorry. Long distance hugs. Wish we could do something for you and us.

[BatmanFlow 481]

45 minutes ago, PZibran325 said:

color me deceasedddd BAHAHAAHA. I had to reply to this one. Is it weird that I'm going through the whole thread? As if that's going to help progress our AP. I dunno how everyone is being patient, a few days in and I'm losing my mind already. GIVE ME MY HUSBAND NOW!!!!😭

With DS 5535, we’ve seen some get approval around 40-60 day mark. And then it’s like a few around 80-90. And if you miss those marks, then only god knows when you will hear from them 

[ice-qube 649]

1 hour ago, BatmanFlow said:

With DS 5535, we’ve seen some get approval around 40-60 day mark. And then it’s like a few around 80-90. And if you miss those marks, then only god knows when you will hear from them 

I tell you... I am so thoroughly demoralized about this process, it is at the point that it seems like the only way I will ever get a decision is if I file the mandamus suit. Which I am going to need to save money to blow on. 

Edited June 13, 2022 by ice-qube
correction

[PZibran325 112]

1 hour ago, ice-qube said:

I tell you... I am so thoroughly demoralized about this process, it is at the point that it seems like the only way I will ever get a decision is if I file the mandamus suit. Which I am going to need to save money to blow on. 

Is there a reason apart from the financial aspect that has made you hesitant to go that route 

[ice-qube 649]

3 minutes ago, PZibran325 said:

Is there a reason apart from the financial aspect that has made you hesitant to go that route 

Yes. The principle of it. I am angry that i would have to do such a thing. I have followed the letter and spirit of the law throughout the whole process, and the principle is that I should not be forced into this situation, when my wife, a US citizen, and I are owed a decision about my application by the government. That’s a lot of money, and just the thought of it infuriates me.

[PZibran325 112]

Just now, ice-qube said:

Yes. The principle of it. I am angry that i would have to do such a thing. I have followed the letter and spirit of the law throughout the whole process, and the principle is that I should not be forced into this situation, when my wife, a US citizen, and I are owed a decision about my application by the government. That’s a lot of money, and just the thought of it infuriates me.

I can’t say I fault you for thinking that way, I totally get that. This isn’t how it should be for people who actually did things by the book as opposed to entering the country illegally. It is infuriating for sure, but at the same time with the amount of time you’ve been waiting and this been apart I’d venture maybe at this point being together might be more important than the principle and so would shelling out that amount of money. Although it is an insane ask but if it means being together after being apart for such an excruciatingly long time - maybe it’s worth it?

[ice-qube 649]

Just now, PZibran325 said:

I can’t say I fault you for thinking that way, I totally get that. This isn’t how it should be for people who actually did things by the book as opposed to entering the country illegally. It is infuriating for sure, but at the same time with the amount of time you’ve been waiting and this been apart I’d venture maybe at this point being together might be more important than the principle and so would shelling out that amount of money. Although it is an insane ask but if it means being together after being apart for such an excruciatingly long time - maybe it’s worth it?

As I said, it is leading up to that because I believe they have no intention of settling the case. But after three years and all the expenses it incurred, I have to save more money to get this done. 

[PZibran325 112]

5 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

As I said, it is leading up to that because I believe they have no intention of settling the case. But after three years and all the expenses it incurred, I have to save more money to get this done. 

You’re in my prayers truly. It shouldn’t be this way.