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

[BatmanFlow 481]

2 hours ago, candyg said:

My visa now said ISSUED on Nov. 16! I cannot believe it! I first submitted my I-130 Jan 2020 and it was sent to NVC September 2020. My interview was November 2021 and I was issued the dreaded DS5535 and they requested a resume. After exactly a year and some odd days, I finally received an issued status. Some of you might be aware that my last update was Jan. 7, 2022 but in October I sent and email. In the email I explained that I received no updates for more than 10 months and I wanted to raise attention to my case and asked for a just and fair review. This worked for me because soon after, I started receiving 5 new updates and two weeks ago they requested a new medical, passport photos and my passport and I didn't go through with WoM. 

 

I completely understand the hopelessness you all feel in this process and I wish you all the best, especially @ice-qube and @BatmanFlow although your mom is also nearing the end of this process too! 

congratulations! super happy for you. when did you send all the requested documents back to them?

[candyg 33]

40 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

congratulations! super happy for you. when did you send all the requested documents back to them?

Thank you! I submitted everything back to them November 4th. 

Edited November 18, 2022 by candyg

[Tiabeanie 39]

Good morning,

 

Can someone provide me an email of how to get in contact with the embassy?

Out of curiosity how long did it take to have the embassy get back to your email?

[BatmanFlow 481]

11 hours ago, candyg said:

Thank you! I submitted everything back to them November 4th. 

Oh wow that’s a really fast turnaround time, compared to what I’ve noticed overall once people send additional documents. 
 

they got my moms stuff November 10. Hopefully it’s not a long wait 

[stuckinlimbo 1]

Hi. Does anyone have experience with how long it took for the spouse's passport with visa to be delivered after husband's (principal applicant) passport with visa have been delivered already? My husband received his passport on Nov. 10 and I'm still waiting for mine... I received the 5535. I just think it shouldn't be that long because there's an expiry on the visa. Thanks!

[mam521 2,024]

On 11/15/2022 at 4:27 PM, dennisv said:

So got a DS-5535 at the lovely interview last week. How does one remember 15 years of travel history ?? 

The same way you have to remember all the places you've lived since you were 16...pain, sweat and tears 😬  So sorry you were handed the 5535. 

On 11/16/2022 at 5:34 PM, nyctor said:

Here's my question if any of you can answer:

Once I receive my passport, can I cross the border and come back to Canada to take care of things here? Or is it a single entry visa that I can cross only once?

Thanks! 

 

You can cross back and forwards, but remember, when you activate that visa, you become a PR of the US, so you stand to lose your Canadian health care benefits, etc.  Make sure you have yourself covered.  Or, just be mindful of the expiration date of the visa, make your arrangements and cross before the expiration.  

[Mmk2112 34]

16 hours ago, candyg said:

My visa now said ISSUED on Nov. 16! I cannot believe it! I first submitted my I-130 Jan 2020 and it was sent to NVC September 2020. My interview was November 2021 and I was issued the dreaded DS5535 and they requested a resume. After exactly a year and some odd days, I finally received an issued status. Some of you might be aware that my last update was Jan. 7, 2022 but in October I sent and email. In the email I explained that I received no updates for more than 10 months and I wanted to raise attention to my case and asked for a just and fair review. This worked for me because soon after, I started receiving 5 new updates and two weeks ago they requested a new medical, passport photos and my passport and I didn't go through with WoM. 

 

I completely understand the hopelessness you all feel in this process and I wish you all the best, especially @ice-qube and @BatmanFlow although your mom is also nearing the end of this process too! 

Congratulations. What's the email you send for follow up

[ice-qube 648]

17 hours ago, candyg said:

My visa now said ISSUED on Nov. 16! I cannot believe it! I first submitted my I-130 Jan 2020 and it was sent to NVC September 2020. My interview was November 2021 and I was issued the dreaded DS5535 and they requested a resume. After exactly a year and some odd days, I finally received an issued status. Some of you might be aware that my last update was Jan. 7, 2022 but in October I sent and email. In the email I explained that I received no updates for more than 10 months and I wanted to raise attention to my case and asked for a just and fair review. This worked for me because soon after, I started receiving 5 new updates and two weeks ago they requested a new medical, passport photos and my passport and I didn't go through with WoM. 

 

I completely understand the hopelessness you all feel in this process and I wish you all the best, especially @ice-qube and @BatmanFlow although your mom is also nearing the end of this process too! 

That is amazing @candyg, congrats! 

[ice-qube 648]

2 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

Oh wow that’s a really fast turnaround time, compared to what I’ve noticed overall once people send additional documents. 
 

they got my moms stuff November 10. Hopefully it’s not a long wait 

I guess I am really last man standing here, huh?

[nyctor 9]

2 hours ago, mam521 said:

You can cross back and forwards, but remember, when you activate that visa, you become a PR of the US, so you stand to lose your Canadian health care benefits, etc.  Make sure you have yourself covered.  Or, just be mindful of the expiration date of the visa, make your arrangements and cross before the expiration.  

Really? I did not know this - so if I cross to activate the visa, and turn around to come back to Canada right away (since I still have a place here), I lose healthcare? Even if I live here for next 5 months? This is confusing...

[ice-qube 648]

7 minutes ago, nyctor said:

Really? I did not know this - so if I cross to activate the visa, and turn around to come back to Canada right away (since I still have a place here), I lose healthcare? Even if I live here for next 5 months? This is confusing...

It is actually impossible to say exactly because there is no clear rule spelled out anywhere that I know of. We had this debate on another thread a while back. The answer is “maybe yes, maybe no”.

[BatmanFlow 481]

2 hours ago, ice-qube said:

I guess I am really last man standing here, huh?

fingers crossed that you are up next!

[nyctor 9]

26 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

It is actually impossible to say exactly because there is no clear rule spelled out anywhere that I know of. We had this debate on another thread a while back. The answer is “maybe yes, maybe no”.

Ahhhh I must've missed the debate haha

got it- thanks! 

[throwitaway 190]

2 hours ago, lomnd said:

Hi. Does anyone have experience with how long it took for the spouse's passport with visa to be delivered after husband's (principal applicant) passport with visa have been delivered already? My husband received his passport on Nov. 10 and I'm still waiting for mine... I received the 5535. I just think it shouldn't be that long because there's an expiry on the visa. Thanks!

You really don’t need to spam your question. 

 

This was already answered, you’ll get your passport back when you clear the 5535. It has nothing to do with your husband’s visa. 

[LAMA9 118]

3 hours ago, lomnd said:

Hi. Does anyone have experience with how long it took for the spouse's passport with visa to be delivered after husband's (principal applicant) passport with visa have been delivered already? My husband received his passport on Nov. 10 and I'm still waiting for mine... I received the 5535. I just think it shouldn't be that long because there's an expiry on the visa. Thanks!

@lomnd sorry this is happening to you.  It must be very stressful that only one of you got the ds-5535.  Unfortunately as you can see by reading through pages and pages of posts, the ds-5535 is very unpredictable.  Before March 2022 there were some that were clearing without WOM suits filed, but after that only very, very few.  Since yours is a visa with an expiry (I am guessing DV?), you may have a better chance of not waiting as long as others here (some people are over a year of waiting now), but you can't count on that.  We waited 7 months and then filed a WOM and it took 3 months upon filing our case for the consulate to issue my visa.   It is a horrible process and I hope it resolves for you quickly, but there is just no way of knowing.  I would suggest after reaching 60 days of waiting, you reach out to the consulate asking for an update.  How much time do you have before your visa expires?