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

[From_CAN_2_US 1,106]

11 hours ago, MikeBr said:

He then said you have been randomly selected for additional processing.  Visa refused at moment.  Await email with questionnaire for completion.  Once completed send it back to the email it came with (and not to attach and corresponding documents, just answer the questions).

 

Well there you have it. If you go by the words of this officer, Consulate has admitted (at least in some cases) the selection for DS-5535 is random…

 

@MikeBr Really sorry to hear you were Put into this difficult situation… you have come to the right place to get the best advice available though. I hope you get approved soon, and don’t have to resort to a WOM.

[Jvisa 4]

10 hours ago, throwitaway said:

15 years history of what? 

YES 15 years history of address emails phones..... but I never received email for this DS5535 

[throwitaway 190]

Just now, Jvisa said:

YES 15 years history of address emails phones..... but I never received email for this DS5535 

It’s the same, those questions are 5535. 

[throwitaway 190]

12 hours ago, Jvisa said:

Hi All,

 

I had my interview in August and officer kept my passport, he said email us your resume and 15 years history ,  I never received email for DS5535 but I emailed them my resume and all my history and then noticed they reopened my DS 260 in NVC and requesting document like i-864 EZ in NVC , I upload all document, but I never received response from them even Auto response email whenever email them ,so worried and I think they never received my emails and my documents, Does anyone else has the same experience why I am not receiving AOUT RESPONSE EMAIL ANYMORE please????????

 

this happening for you are they keeping your passport as well?

So, they’ll keep your passport until they’re ready to issue the visa, it isn’t unusual. If you need it to travel soon you can request they return it to you. They’ll ask for it back when they need it. 

 

They take about a week or more usually to respond to emails. Are you sure you sent it to the right email address? 

[Jvisa 4]

24 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

So, they’ll keep your passport until they’re ready to issue the visa, it isn’t unusual. If you need it to travel soon you can request they return it to you. They’ll ask for it back when they need it. 

 

They take about a week or more usually to respond to emails. Are you sure you sent it to the right email address? 

yes I am sure about email ,,is there any other email I can use it????please let me know

my question if they kept my passport how long will take my AP as it is not normal to take somebody's passport for 1 year????????

[throwitaway 190]

14 minutes ago, Jvisa said:

yes I am sure about email ,,is there any other email I can use it????please let me know

my question if they kept my passport how long will take my AP as it is not normal to take somebody's passport for 1 year????????

AP at Montreal especially 5535 can take a really, really long time. Some in this thread are over a year now, you’ve been waiting since August 2022? 

[Mmk2112 34]

On 11/23/2022 at 1:53 AM, Rosinasaur said:

Mine was oddly fast. Medical and passport were delivered Nov 10th and I got my visa in hand on the 22nd.

Congratulations. When was your original interview and handed over 5535?

[throwitaway 190]

20 hours ago, MikeBr said:

 

Hi All.  Looks like I join the ranks with all of you fine people.

 

Had my interview yesterday at Montreal Consulate.  It went relatively well.  Provided my original documents - marriage license, passport photo, birth certificate, police certificate and a copy of 2021 taxes.  She did what she needed with them and returned the originals back.  She kept my passport.

 

she also took my fingerprints too.

 

Second person asked me simple questions - who is your petitioner, where did you meet, what you like about your spouse, where you would live.  He was friendly.

 

He then said you have been randomly selected for additional processing.  Visa refused at moment.  Await email with questionnaire for completion.  Once completed send it back to the email it came with (and not to attach and corresponding documents, just answer the questions).

 

He then said would it be ok for them to hold onto my passport, so I said yes.

 

A few hours later I received email with questionnaire.  It was a DS-5355.  I now read unsettling stories about it.  I completed it and sent it back last evening.

 

I have seen stories where it can take up to 60 days to review, if not much longer!!!

 

this process has been long enough, but I have to remain optimistic.  I am a Canadian citizen with no concerning background.  

 

any insight on this matter would be greatly appreciated. I do have my Nexus which I referenced in the questionnaire, but not sure if that will help expedite the process.  
 

thanks 

Most of those that interview at MTL and get 5535 are Canadian citizens, and I do know someone with Nexus that got 5535 anyway. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like any of that helps

[Tikitch 21]

Has anyone who requested their passports during AP tell me please what the process is like please.

What do I need to include in my email? And how long does it take to get it back from when I send the email?

 

Thanks

[Rosinasaur 58]

7 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

Congratulations. When was your original interview and handed over 5535?

I've posted it a few times so far. Interview October 4th 2021. DS5535 submitted October 10th 2021. Visa in hand Nov 22nd, 2022. It took me over a year, almost 14 months.

[ice-qube 648]

7 hours ago, throwitaway said:

Most of those that interview at MTL and get 5535 are Canadian citizens, and I do know someone with Nexus that got 5535 anyway. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like any of that helps

I am one of them—i have NEXUS and got 5535. It’s so dumb.

[throwitaway 190]

7 hours ago, Tikitch said:

Has anyone who requested their passports during AP tell me please what the process is like please.

What do I need to include in my email? And how long does it take to get it back from when I send the email?

 

Thanks

You just email them your name, date of birth, interview date and time, passport number, DOS case number if you have it. Say you need the passport back for travel and will return it to them upon request. 

 

Don’t expect Montreal to send it back quickly, it could take some time, but since you probably don’t need a consular officer for this it shouldn’t be too crazy.

[Jvisa 4]

18 hours ago, throwitaway said:

 

is there any email other than montreal_iv_dv.org for consulate? I believe this email is not functional anymore

They don't answer my emails so probably something is going wrong with this email.

[LAMA9 118]

1 minute ago, Jvisa said:

is there any email other than montreal_iv_dv.org for consulate? I believe this email is not functional anymore

They don't answer my emails so probably something is going wrong with this email.

@Jvisa its: montreal-iv-dv@state.gov (not - .org)  and dashes not underscores.

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Jvisa said:

is there any email other than montreal_iv_dv.org for consulate? I believe this email is not functional anymore

They don't answer my emails so probably something is going wrong with this email.

Where did you get .org? That’s definitely not the right email.