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

[Rosinasaur 58]

 

4 hours ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Are you a K1 case? Please fill in your timeline.

 

We have seen the status change this way for K1 cases before they are approved.

Hey! I just want to make sure that we don't raise @JR90 's hopes too much. This happened to me back in January and I still haven't been issued. See my comment below (Of course, it's now been another 6 months). I really hope this is a good sign!

 

On 2/25/2022 at 6:45 PM, Rosinasaur said:

This is not a strict rule. Mine went from Refused to Application received and then back to Refused, where it's sat for another month and a half.

Just in case anyone is keeping track, my fiancé and I are now going through the WOM process with Goldstein. We've paid the fee and are working on the questionnaire. I really hope we can get this resolved before the end of the year. 

[OceanWater 60]

I interviewed on February 7 with DS5535 sent the same day. We filed WOM on June 3rd. K1 visa. 

Edited June 15, 2022 by JR90

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

1 hour ago, Rosinasaur said:

 

Hey! I just want to make sure that we don't raise @JR90 's hopes too much. This happened to me back in January and I still haven't been issued. See my comment below (Of course, it's now been another 6 months). I really hope this is a good sign!

 

Just in case anyone is keeping track, my fiancé and I are now going through the WOM process with Goldstein. We've paid the fee and are working on the questionnaire. I really hope we can get this resolved before the end of the year. 

Oh I’m sorry…. I think I misremembered…

[Rosinasaur 58]

Just now, From_CAN_2_US said:

Oh I’m sorry…. I think I misremembered…

It definitely used to mean good things. You weren't wrong when you first told me ages ago. It's just that the whole system is so bogged down right now that it might not mean anything now

[npari3 0]

I wanted to add our story. Interview for F4 category on May 25th. Our visa was approved but my son got 221G and was emailed questionnaire similar ro DS 5535 next day. Passport was returned, officer said it is a routine thing and visa will be issued after administrative processing. Now when i check online, I realized that many people are getting 221G and it can take so many days. I am really worried. My son just started working as a software developer. Not sure if that is the reason for 221G. Is there anyone with similar situation and same family based category F4?

Any idea if visa issuance for F4 can be faster?

[Bob30 2]

@npari3 We had F3 interview on 18 March, submitted my 5535 asap, still in AP

[npari3 0]

48 minutes ago, Bob30 said:

@npari3 We had F3 interview on 18 March, submitted my 5535 asap, still in AP

Really? did you email to get update? was the interview in Montreal?

[BatmanFlow 481]

38 minutes ago, npari3 said:

Really? did you email to get update? was the interview in Montreal?

DS 5535 is a literal black hole. Consulate won’t send you any email updates. If you ask for update they will send you a copy paste that your case is in AP and they can’t give you an timeline. 
it’s truly miserable 

[npari3 0]

1 hour ago, BatmanFlow said:

DS 5535 is a literal black hole. Consulate won’t send you any email updates. If you ask for update they will send you a copy paste that your case is in AP and they can’t give you an timeline. 
it’s truly miserable 

Yeah it is really sad.. let me know when you get any update on visa

[PZibran325 112]

On 6/14/2022 at 9:14 AM, herecomestherain said:

Open Cases

Hi @herecomestherain and @Danii 

 

please add us to your spreadhseets

 

 

date of interview = June 8th, 2022

date ds5535 requested by embassy = June 9th, 2022

date ds 5535 was sent = June 9th, 2022

visa category = CR - 1

no updates as of June 18, 2022

 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

On 6/15/2022 at 11:03 PM, npari3 said:

Any idea if visa issuance for F4 can be faster?

I don’t think visa class makes any difference to the timeline when it comes to DS-5535.

 

From what I have read, working and having education in technical fields can result in DS-5535 when combined with other factors.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

General question - does anyone know if the petitioner’s background/ personal information can result in a DS-5535 for the beneficiary? 
 

I thought it was issued to vet only the beneficiary and only beneficiary’s information was factored in, but I have been watching Jim Hacking’s “Immigration Answers Show” lately, and when people come in with DS-5535s, he sometimes asked about the petitioner and their background (particularly about how they got their greencard / US citizenship and any criminal history/ fraud).

Edited June 19, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[ice-qube 649]

45 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

General question - does anyone know if the petitioner’s background/ personal information can result in a DS-5535 for the beneficiary? 
 

I thought it was issued to vet only the beneficiary and only beneficiary’s information was factored in, but I have been watching Jim Hacking’s “Immigration Answers Show” lately, and when people come in with DS-5535s, he sometimes asked about the petitioner and their background (particularly about how they got their greencard / US citizenship and any criminal history/ fraud).

That's a very good question, and who except the government really knows? 

[ice-qube 649]

An absurd, grim milestone for me today: it has now been three full years in the IR-1 visa process.

[herecomestherain 77]

On 6/19/2022 at 1:10 AM, ice-qube said:

An absurd, grim milestone for me today: it has now been three full years in the IR-1 visa process.

I wish we would help you somehow. 😭