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

[Jvisa 4]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

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

sorry yes, the exact email is this montreal-iv-dv@state.gov, do you know any other email please

[LAMA9 118]

1 hour ago, Jvisa said:

sorry yes, the exact email is this montreal-iv-dv@state.gov, do you know any other email please

There is no other email.  That is the only one.

[Marbles_ 7]

On 11/23/2022 at 12:44 PM, 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 

Sorry to welcome you to our little club, I also have NEXUS and had my interview beginning of February and got the DS-5535, at least your consular officer admitted it's a randomly selected process, because the rest of us have been in the dark for almost a year or more as to why on earth we got chosen to fill in the extra questionnaire. 60 days for review would be the luckiest break, I truly hope that happens for you!!!  Most of us with DS-5535 it's about a year process, including filing the WOM which is close to $6000 USD to get them to actually just look at your file. I'm hoping all these WOMs against Montreal will actually get them to review the DS-5535s in 60 days like they are supposed too 🤞

[Ds553513 16]

Hi guys

if I want to contact Montreal embassy about my case what is the email address 

Thank you 

[LAMA9 118]

5 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi guys

if I want to contact Montreal embassy about my case what is the email address 

Thank you 

montreal-iv-dv@state.gov

[Ds553513 16]

Hi 

@LAMA9 Thank you so much 

but confirm with I have employment base case .so this is the email address I will use for employment base for fellow up

Thank you

[LAMA9 118]

13 minutes ago, Gha said:

Hi 

@LAMA9 Thank you so much 

but confirm with I have employment base case .so this is the email address I will use for employment base for fellow up

Thank you

It is the only email for the Montreal consulate that anyone here is aware of.  Usually takes a week for them to respond.

Edited November 26, 2022 by LAMA9

[Ds553513 16]

@LAMA9 Thank you 

[Ds553513 16]

Hi friends

I am new here on this form.I want to share my interview experience.

I had a interview on 24 October 2022.she quickly asked me few questions.Afrer the interview she said your going to Ap.she kept my passport and all my original documents.she said we don’t need any documents from you but they asked me to sign a paper .she give me 22g white paper

she said next communication we will touch with you in email..my case updated two time till right now

can please anyone guide me how long it will take to issue the visa 

Thank you 

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Gha said:

Hi friends

I am new here on this form.I want to share my interview experience.

I had a interview on 24 October 2022.she quickly asked me few questions.Afrer the interview she said your going to Ap.she kept my passport and all my original documents.she said we don’t need any documents from you but they asked me to sign a paper .she give me 22g white paper

she said next communication we will touch with you in email..my case updated two time till right now

can please anyone guide me how long it will take to issue the visa 

Thank you 

Wow that’s the first time I’ve seen anyone have their original documents taken. 

[SalishSea 17,758]

On 11/26/2022 at 12:13 PM, Gha said:

can please anyone guide me how long it will take to issue the visa 

Can range from months to years.

[Ds553513 16]

Hi 

@Jorgedig may be  you are right.but they did not issue me DS 5335.

Thank you

[SalishSea 17,758]

9 minutes ago, Gha said:

Hi 

@Jorgedig may be  you are right.but they did not issue me DS 5335.

Thank you

 

What was the 221G requesting?  Sometimes the 5535 is sent subsequently.  Is your country of birth one other than Canada?

[Ds553513 16]

Hi

@Jorgedig The officer told me  everything looks good .but your case is going for Ap.

I asked her you need any more information or any other documents.but she said we don’t need any thing .we will send you email if we need anything .right now more then 6 week I did not receive anything or even my employer did not receive anything 

Thank you 

[SalishSea 17,758]

1 minute ago, Gha said:

Hi

@Jorgedig The officer told me  everything looks good .but your case is going for Ap.

I asked her you need any more information or any other documents.but she said we don’t need any thing .we will send you email if we need anything .right now more then 6 week I did not receive anything or even my employer did not receive anything 

Thank you 

For whatever reason, they seem to be doing additional background checks.  Hopefully it doesn't last much longer.  Good luck.