The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)

[WishIWasntHere 53]

10 minutes ago, ThisIsHell said:

Has anyone here tried to bring this issue to the media?

 

I think those who have been waiting 60+ days should contact some reporters who specialize in immigration/homeland security as this could be quite a story. Hard to believe they are leaving people in the dark for months without any specified reason and separating them from their family. Could be worth a try to get things moving as the media has a lot of influence. 

 

https://www.nytimes.com/by/miriam-jordan

https://www.nytimes.com/by/eileen-sullivan

https://www.nytimes.com/by/dan-bilefsky

I know after all this is done I’d be happy to share my story, but for me I don’t have the spoons to organize. 

[roshakky 13]

Are you allowed to travel to the US on a visitor visa (B1/B2) if your case is in administrative processing and you’ve filled out the DS-5535? 
 

 

 

My hubby had his interview on Aug. 1 and was put into AP because he didn’t have his resume😩 Since when do they ask for a resume for a Spousal visa? 

[ConsistentCut 17]

8 minutes ago, roshakky said:

Are you allowed to travel to the US on a visitor visa (B1/B2) if your case is in administrative processing and you’ve filled out the DS-5535? 
 

 

 

My hubby had his interview on Aug. 1 and was put into AP because he didn’t have his resume😩 Since when do they ask for a resume for a Spousal visa? 

You need to bring a resume to your IR1 interview?? I thought it was only E class visas that require that.

[ConsistentCut 17]

There must be some way to get to the bottom of what's going on with this AP thing. I dunno if anyone would be interested or even how much it helps, but if we collected individual data for the possible reasons why people have been put into AP we might be able to get to the bottom of it. Just a suggestion. Some reasons I can think of (this applies to both the beneficiary and the sponsor):

-job type

-country of birth

-travel history

-criminal record/arrest history

-social media

-expedite request

-type of visa

-distance of family relation

-name

-ethnic origin(?)

 

If we found a link between all the various cases that have been put into AP, we might be able to figure out the criteria they are using.

Edited August 7, 2022 by ConsistentCut

[sky2022 1]

18 minutes ago, roshakky said:

Are you allowed to travel to the US on a visitor visa (B1/B2) if your case is in administrative processing and you’ve filled out the DS-5535? 
 

 

 

My hubby had his interview on Aug. 1 and was put into AP because he didn’t have his resume😩 Since when do they ask for a resume for a Spousal visa? 

Same here ,they asked me for my resume too and luckily i had it during my interview but interviewer then told me to send via email instead .I wasnt sure that time that he is talking about DS-5535.

[Hawk Riders 814]

@A.Jon.Satko post here about your DS5535 experience...

[roshakky 13]

3 hours ago, sky2022 said:

Same here ,they asked me for my resume too and luckily i had it during my interview but interviewer then told me to send via email instead .I wasnt sure that time that he is talking about DS-5535.

When was your interview? 
Did they keep your passport? 
Is your case still in processing? 
 

thank you! 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

4 hours ago, roshakky said:

Are you allowed to travel to the US on a visitor visa (B1/B2) if your case is in administrative processing and you’ve filled out the DS-5535? 
 

 

 

My hubby had his interview on Aug. 1 and was put into AP because he didn’t have his resume😩 Since when do they ask for a resume for a Spousal visa? 

Is your husband a Canadian PR? 
 

Our FAQ on the main Canada spousal visa thread here on VJ advises PRs to carry their resume to the interview, in case it is asked.

 

Regarding your question, yes, you can travel on B1/B2 visa to US while on AP, but CBP as always has discretion whether to allow entry. It is advised to carry proof of ties to Canada when travelling to improve chances of entry. In most cases, it is not an issue.

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

4 hours ago, ConsistentCut said:

There must be some way to get to the bottom of what's going on with this AP thing. I dunno if anyone would be interested or even how much it helps, but if we collected individual data for the possible reasons why people have been put into AP we might be able to get to the bottom of it. Just a suggestion. Some reasons I can think of (this applies to both the beneficiary and the sponsor):

-job type

-country of birth

-travel history

-criminal record/arrest history

-social media

-expedite request

-type of visa

-distance of family relation

-name

-ethnic origin(?)

 

If we found a link between all the various cases that have been put into AP, we might be able to figure out the criteria they are using.

My understanding is it is mainly in the name of applicant. If the name matches (sometimes only vaguely matches) someone in their database of people suspected to be a threat to national security, they are targetted for extreme vetting. Other parameters are education/ work in technical fields, and origin from certain countries.

[sky2022 1]

1 hour ago, roshakky said:

When was your interview? 
Did they keep your passport? 
Is your case still in processing? 
 

thank you! 

Mine was july 11th ,yes they kept the passport and still in AP

Edited August 7, 2022 by sky2022

[throwitaway 190]

7 hours ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

My understanding is it is mainly in the name of applicant. If the name matches (sometimes only vaguely matches) someone in their database of people suspected to be a threat to national security, they are targetted for extreme vetting. Other parameters are education/ work in technical fields, and origin from certain countries.

Yes you’re probably right and would explain why infants and toddlers receive it.

[throwitaway 190]

I don’t think there’s anything to be done to avoid AP

 

This would all be so much more palatable if they processed AP within reason but these delays are ruinous.

[A.Jon.Satko 10]

11 hours ago, Hawk Riders said:

@A.Jon.Satko post here about your DS5535 experience...

I had my interview in April and got the DS5535 form. I had to travel and asked for my passport back.

 

On Friday I got an e-mail asking for my passport back. I think that means I've been approved.

 

I sent my passport back. Any idea how long after they receive it will I get it back?

[roshakky 13]

9 hours ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

Is your husband a Canadian PR? 
 

Our FAQ on the main Canada spousal visa thread here on VJ advises PRs to carry their resume to the interview, in case it is asked.

 

Regarding your question, yes, you can travel on B1/B2 visa to US while on AP, but CBP as always has discretion whether to allow entry. It is advised to carry proof of ties to Canada when travelling to improve chances of entry. In most cases, it is not an issue.

Yes, he is a PR. We were unaware of the resume recommendation for PRs. 
 

thank you for your answer! It will make this wait a little more bearable 

[throwitaway 190]

2 hours ago, roshakky said:

Yes, he is a PR. We were unaware of the resume recommendation for PRs. 
 

thank you for your answer! It will make this wait a little more bearable 

Resume is usually to vet education/work in sensitive fields & technologies