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

[mam521 1,945]

8 hours ago, DS5535 said:

@Danii what are you still doing here?

 

1 hour ago, ice-qube said:

I think @Danii is voluntarily shepherding the rest of us through the long, painful road of AP, perhaps to achieve eventual sainthood.

 

I think you'll see that many people that have made it through one struggle or another don't necessarily "drop it like it's hot" once they get through the pinch point   That's why you also have some long haulers on the IR/CR thread who've made it to the other side who continue to offer guidance.  It takes the village, after all! 

[CAN_PA 42]

6 minutes ago, Krisara said:

Good Morning everyone.  We are in the process of gathering information, filling out privacy forms for State reps and Senators. For those of you who have already reached out to yours for help and have heard back from them, what case files did you include in your request package?  Were there any documents in particular that they state offices requested from you?  

Thank you as always for your input and help!

 

We sent a copy of our 221g form and let them know the ETA that our CO gave us (if any). It may be quicker to give them a call first so they'll know to expect your email. No particular documents. I think once you fill out the Privacy Release with your A number/petitioner/beneficiary they'll be able to look up your case easily. Wishing you success!

[ice-qube 648]

Taking a look at the spreadsheet today... it seems there are several people approaching 90 days in AP and even a couple on their way to the 100 day mark. I would love to know what the man is fiddling with back there behind the curtain.

[BatmanFlow 481]

4 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

Taking a look at the spreadsheet today... it seems there are several people approaching 90 days in AP and even a couple on their way to the 100 day mark. I would love to know what the man is fiddling with back there behind the curtain.

My moms only social media is YouTube where she watches cooking videos and tries out new recipes. As a retired 60year old, waiting for come with her family here, it’s a way to pass her time. 
maybe they are checking out the cooking videos themselves and making the recipe to ensure it’s super safe and doesn’t contain anything bad to hurt America. It does have hella spices (we are Indian) so maybe the spices can hurt them! 😆😂

[ice-qube 648]

Just now, BatmanFlow said:

My moms only social media is YouTube where she watches cooking videos and tries out new recipes. As a retired 60year old, waiting for come with her family here, it’s a way to pass her time. 
maybe they are checking out the cooking videos themselves and making the recipe to ensure it’s super safe and doesn’t contain anything bad to hurt America. It does have hella spices (we are Indian) so maybe the spices can hurt them! 😆😂

Lmao, they are missing out then, Indian food is amazing! I have discovered an amazing Indian resto right in my neighbourhood. Indian food is always flavourful, but this one stands out bc it is the quality of it, it isn't just murdered with ghee and cream and the curries aren't so pulverized that the vegetables aren't tender anymore. Maybe if the Americans could try this stuff they wouldn't be afraid of it... 

[ice-qube 648]

5 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

Lmao, they are missing out then, Indian food is amazing! I have discovered an amazing Indian resto right in my neighbourhood. Indian food is always flavourful, but this one stands out bc it is the quality of it, it isn't just murdered with ghee and cream and the curries aren't so pulverized that the vegetables aren't tender anymore. Maybe if the Americans could try this stuff they wouldn't be afraid of it... 

Of course once I move to Miami, there goes that find!

[Hello100 50]

When you login to CEAC and see a date update, are those meaningless, arbitrary, automated updates, or, does this mean something more? Are they reviewing your case every time a date is updated?

[Redie 124]

23 hours ago, CAN_PA said:

I'm annoyed with you. I would contact the State Rep again. When we contacted the State Rep, they had 3 office locations. We were going to call each one and see who would help. Luckily the first Rep lady who picked up the phone was kind enough to email us Privacy Release document, what we needed them to inquiry about, yadda yadda yadda, and forwarded within a day. I doubt you actually "contact" the Congressperson, but there has to be at least as many staff Reps as there are Consulate CO's. Someone is bound to help out. I would recommend writing a VERY formal letter because you never know how many staff are reading on your inquiry. All the best!

@CAN_PAdid you contact your state rep or  did your spouse in the US?

[ice-qube 648]

Just now, Tony Nikolovski said:

When you login to CEAC and see a date update, are those meaningless, arbitrary, automated updates, or, does this mean something more? Are they reviewing your case every time a date is updated?

That's a good question. In my opinion, I believe it doesn't even have to be a human who looked at the case, it could even be automated updates, such as when a system updates with a report, etc. I don't think there is any way of being sure. I know also that when they send email replies, the date will also update that day it is sent. 

[Hello100 50]

1 minute ago, ice-qube said:

That's a good question. In my opinion, I believe it doesn't even have to be a human who looked at the case, it could even be automated updates, such as when a system updates with a report, etc. I don't think there is any way of being sure. I know also that when they send email replies, the date will also update that day it is sent. 

Yeah, I noticed that it updates on email responses. However, it updated again today even though they haven't yet responded to my email. Hopefully it means something more than just a random system update. Thanks!

[CAN_PA 42]

9 minutes ago, Redie said:

@CAN_PAdid you contact your state rep or  did your spouse in the US?

My Spouse contacted them. They needed his US Domicile (which we had established months ago) verification as they weren't assisting anyone outside his State. Hope this makes sense.

Edited January 10, 2022 by CAN_PA

[Redie 124]

15 minutes ago, CAN_PA said:

My Spouse contacted them. They needed his US Domicile (which we had established months ago) verification as they weren't assisting anyone outside his State. Hope this makes sense.

Yes it does and thanks once again for your help 

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[ice-qube 648]

1 minute ago, DS5535 said:

Well that is certainly more detailed information than I got in the reply to my email on December 29. I wonder why they are being more forthright with you. Sounds promising.

[Redie 124]

1 minute ago, DS5535 said:

That sounds very promising. How long did it take them to respond to your email?