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

[DS5535 135]

13 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Tomorrow will be 105 days since submission--15 full weeks on the calendar. I won't say I have lost hope, but I am starting to wonder if I will be one of those who they just keep in AP indefinitely. That's the beauty of it. They don't actually have to deny me, they can just keep me as refused in an infinite loop.  

You ever read those stories of apostles/prophets from the tora, quran, bible? This is starting to sound like a test of patience. The upside being no locusts or raining frogs for your struggles etc. Etc.

[Krisara 29]

@ice-qube Have you reconsidered sending a request to your senator?  We are going through the process now and you can request an expedited adjudication if you suspect USCIS error - in this case, they have your medical and they aren't doing anything about it.  It is simply taking your medical and approving your file if you were not given a DS-5535. 

There are certain categories that warrant an expedite request.  https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

We are submitting a request based on my MIL's terminal illness and they need us there to help with her care and end of life.  

Have you also looked into WOM?  

I am so sorry you are still waiting.  I fear every day that I will be where you are and it is sickening.  Our whole life has been on hold for 2 years with no end in sight.

 

[ice-qube 649]

57 minutes ago, DS5535 said:

You ever read those stories of apostles/prophets from the tora, quran, bible? This is starting to sound like a test of patience. The upside being no locusts or raining frogs for your struggles etc. Etc.

Ya lol…just call me Job, I guess… ice-job

[Randomwalk 20]

7 minutes ago, Krisara said:

@ice-qube Have you reconsidered sending a request to your senator?  We are going through the process now and you can request an expedited adjudication if you suspect USCIS error - in this case, they have your medical and they aren't doing anything about it.  It is simply taking your medical and approving your file if you were not given a DS-5535. 

There are certain categories that warrant an expedite request.  https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

We are submitting a request based on my MIL's terminal illness and they need us there to help with her care and end of life.  

Have you also looked into WOM?  

I am so sorry you are still waiting.  I fear every day that I will be where you are and it is sickening.  Our whole life has been on hold for 2 years with no end in sight.

 

My police inquiry set to expire March 15, can some one refer me to the page where it says it that Canadian RCMP is valid for 2 years please. Do I have to upload to NVC again? Or send to Montreal? 
thanks

 

[Federico 147]

25 minutes ago, Randomwalk said:

My police inquiry set to expire March 15, can some one refer me to the page where it says it that Canadian RCMP is valid for 2 years please. Do I have to upload to NVC again? Or send to Montreal? 
thanks

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

Go to the section “Police Certificate”  and  at the end “Important”.

 

Either way you cannot submit anything it the consulate don’t request that.

[Hello100 50]

Contacted Marco Rubio's office and he sent an inquiry to the Consulate on my behalf. He got a response from them which he forwarded to us essentially explaining more formally that I'm in AP. Where do I go from here? What do you guys recommend is next?

[Federico 147]

41 minutes ago, Krisara said:

@ice-qube Have you reconsidered sending a request to your senator?  We are going through the process now and you can request an expedited adjudication if you suspect USCIS error - in this case, they have your medical and they aren't doing anything about it.  It is simply taking your medical and approving your file if you were not given a DS-5535. 

There are certain categories that warrant an expedite request.  https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request

We are submitting a request based on my MIL's terminal illness and they need us there to help with her care and end of life.  

Have you also looked into WOM?  

I am so sorry you are still waiting.  I fear every day that I will be where you are and it is sickening.  Our whole life has been on hold for 2 years with no end in sight.

 

Life/Death situation related with the petitioner or beneficiary give you the opportunity to apply for an expedite request but you have to express your situation to the consulate, not USCIS at least that your case still hasn’t been approved.

[deep2ca 77]

They have had my passport since Oct 25th. The consulate officer made it seem like it would take a week or two when he asked if it was ok to hold onto it. Had I known almost 4 months I would still be in this position I would have asked for it back. At this point I am hoping I am close so I do not want to rock the boat, but the fact that my case has not had any update since Dec 7th does not inspire any confidence. My Medical is due to expire April 12th.  Hope and optimism slowly transforming into anger and frustration. 

Edited February 10, 2022 by deep2ca

[DS5535 135]

5 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

They have had my passport since Oct 25th. The consulate officer made it seem like it would take a week or two when he asked if it was ok to hold onto it. Had I known almost 4 months I would still be in this position I would have asked for it back. At this point I am hoping I am close so I do not want to rock the boat, but the fact that my case has not had any update since Dec 7th does not inspire any confidence. My Medical is due to expire April 12th.  Hope and optimism slowly transforming into anger and frustration. 

April is far away, not a concern. They also don't update you for like a month+ after it's been approved. Hold ur head up. I don't remember my last update but the visa said it was approved sometime December 20 and I got notified Janruary 26ish. You good,

[BatmanFlow 481]

41 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

They have had my passport since Oct 25th. The consulate officer made it seem like it would take a week or two when he asked if it was ok to hold onto it. Had I known almost 4 months I would still be in this position I would have asked for it back. At this point I am hoping I am close so I do not want to rock the boat, but the fact that my case has not had any update since Dec 7th does not inspire any confidence. My Medical is due to expire April 12th.  Hope and optimism slowly transforming into anger and frustration. 

i saw your history and noticed india travel. My mom also had india travel within the last 15 years, so i wonder if it takes longer to get security checks back from there. Although she's been a canadian citizen since 2004

[Ontarkie 14,218]

2 hours ago, Tony Nikolovski said:

When your 2-year wedding anniversary passes, should the Visa type change from CR-1 to IR-1 on the CEAC website, or, will they 'remember' to issue the IR-1. Based on how 'competent' they are with losing passports, 'accidentally' erasing case files, and taking 20 years to 'make decisions' (if ever) in some instances, do you guys think that they'll know how to issue IR-1's when a CR-1 case like mine surpasses 2 years? It still says CR-1 on my CEAC account, so I'm wondering if that will ever update or how does this go?

If they don't switch it at the time the visa is issued. WHen they go to print the card it should be switched to the 10 yr card instead of the 2. If not you would just fill out a form and have them correct it. It's a pain but not too big of a pain. 

[ohmygod 60]

56 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

They have had my passport since Oct 25th. The consulate officer made it seem like it would take a week or two when he asked if it was ok to hold onto it. Had I known almost 4 months I would still be in this position I would have asked for it back. At this point I am hoping I am close so I do not want to rock the boat, but the fact that my case has not had any update since Dec 7th does not inspire any confidence. My Medical is due to expire April 12th.  Hope and optimism slowly transforming into anger and frustration. 

similar situation, medical to expire on March 23, last update December 17th. Fingers crossed we will hear soon

 

[Randomwalk 20]

59 minutes ago, Federico said:

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

Go to the section “Police Certificate”  and  at the end “Important”.

 

Either way you cannot submit anything it the consulate don’t request that.

Thank you. The RCMP police certificate says that it has one year validity. Does any here had their Canadian police expired and was asked to send to Montreal or upload to NVC please? 

[Loaiza13 15]

Issued!!

 

This morning my husband's case changed from "refused" to "ready", and a short time later, changed to "issued". That was about 8:30 this morning. I keep checking it just to make sure it hasn't changed back to refused!! We have been doing the whole long distance relationship for over 10 years....I can't believe we finally have been given the approval for him to move here!!

 

Here is the breakdown of our time line:

 

DQ - 2/2/21

Interview Letter - 10/14/21

Interview - 11/9/21 (put in AP)

Case Updates - 11/17, 11/19, 12/17, 12/23, 1/18, 2/9, 2/10

Issued - 2/10/22

[Danii 312]

17 minutes ago, Randomwalk said:

Thank you. The RCMP police certificate says that it has one year validity. Does any here had their Canadian police expired and was asked to send to Montreal or upload to NVC please? 

It has changed. Lots of discussion about it on the main Montreal Visajourney thread, check it out. People have even asked the consulate about it and it was confirmed. You can check out the FAQ linked in my signature, I link the general Montreal FAQ there too. 

Edited February 10, 2022 by Danii