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

[Ds553513 16]

Hi 

I have one question what the difference between DS5535 or supplement questions in mail 

Thank you 

 

[Tikitch 21]

On 12/9/2022 at 1:01 PM, kryptonite said:

Hi everyone,

 

Quick back story on my case. I had my interview in Montreal for IR1 on November 2, 2022. The officer gave me a 221(g) form and said they have to do some additional processing on my case (AP). He told me it was related to my refusal of entry to the US earlier this year in May 2022. This wasn't in my DS-260 as it happened after the fact. The reason the border officer gave me was that because my case is currently in the immigration process, I cannot cross until that is done. It was a bit strange because I had crossed multiple times before this just as a visitor but, I was told I couldn't do that anymore either. He said I wasn't doing anything illegal and it is just the law and that I should just wait for the immigration process to be complete.

 

Fast forward, I told this story to the interview officer on November 2nd and he told me this was the reason he is putting it into AP just to confirm my story. He said it shouldn't be any issue based off of what the story is but he has to do his due diligence. He kept my original police certificate and my passport. I asked him how long it would take and he said a few weeks but, could not say for sure. As of today is has been a little over 5 weeks. Last week on December 1st, I emailed the Montreal consulate and just yesterday (5 business days later) I got a response from them.

 

"Your case is currently under administrative processing. While we cannot predict when the processing of your visa will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the State Department are aware of your concerns and will contact you as soon as the processing is complete."

 

Looks like it is just a generic response as nothing in their email mentioned any specifics from my case. The interview officer at the time told me that there was nothing I had to do and even in this email there was no direction provided so I'm assuming they are not waiting on any documents from me or anything like that. I know some people were told that they did not need to give any documents but after reaching out to them via email they realized that the consulate is actually waiting on stuff. That doesn't seem like the case for me.

 

Has anybody ever received a response like this before from them? Does responding to that email again even do anything? The CEAC last update date changed to the date they sent me the email but the status still says Refused. So they probably took a glance at my case when emailing me back.

 

P.S. I know this is the thread for DS-5535 but, I was told to visit it as people might have some good insight on AP. Reading all of your posts and how long you all have been waiting makes my 5 weeks of waiting sound like nothing. Congrats to those who have finally heard back - saw a few of those recently. 

I received the exact same message when I inquired about my case. Hopeless. Good luck

[Tikitch 21]

5 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi 

I have one question what the difference between DS5535 or supplement questions in mail 

Thank you 

 

pretty sure supplemental questions is DS5525, check the subject line of your email to confirm.

[ice-qube 648]

1 minute ago, Tikitch said:

pretty sure supplemental questions is DS5525, check the subject line of your email to confirm.

You’re right, the “supplemental questions” is usually just another name for DS-5535.

[ice-qube 648]

7 hours ago, kryptonite said:

That’s absolutely insane. Waiting 2-3 weeks just to get a generic response is ridiculous. I know you’ve been on this thread and this forum for quite a while but I haven’t gone back far enough to know your story. If you don’t mind, what’s the reason your case is in AP for that long? Did you get the DS-5535 or 221g?

Yes, I got DS-5535 (221g is just the reference to the section of law under which you are being refused; indeed, this includes people like myself who are given 5535). 
 

As for the “reason”, well my friend, i would love to know that myself. Needless to say, I find it a travesty and extremely unjust. I am not shady in the least and have nothing to hide. I have been married to my wife over 9 years (10 in Feb!). I was born in Canada and so were my parents. I have no criminal

record or arrests. I resent very much what I have been put through, the strain on my marriage, my life and my mental health.

 

I filed a WOM suit in November in hopes that this would be rectified at long last. I have seen no movement to this date yet. Really, there should be ZERO need for me to file a WOM and bear this extra expense. I am now the sole surviving “O.G.” left this thread, and it is not an honour I want. But here I am.

[Ds553513 16]

Hi 

@Tikitch @ice-qube in the mail they just metion we need more information to proceesing your case 

In the mail some questions 

thank you 

 

[kryptonite 43]

2 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Yes, I got DS-5535 (221g is just the reference to the section of law under which you are being refused; indeed, this includes people like myself who are given 5535). 
 

As for the “reason”, well my friend, i would love to know that myself. Needless to say, I find it a travesty and extremely unjust. I am not shady in the least and have nothing to hide. I have been married to my wife over 9 years (10 in Feb!). I was born in Canada and so were my parents. I have no criminal

record or arrests. I resent very much what I have been put through, the strain on my marriage, my life and my mental health.

 

I filed a WOM suit in November in hopes that this would be rectified at long last. I have seen no movement to this date yet. Really, there should be ZERO need for me to file a WOM and bear this extra expense. I am now the sole surviving “O.G.” left this thread, and it is not an honour I want. But here I am.

I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this. I couldn't even imagine being in this limbo for so long especially with 0 explanation and no history or flags under your name. 

 

Really really hoping that WOM starts to move along for you.

[throwitaway 190]

10 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi 

I have one question what the difference between DS5535 or supplement questions in mail 

Thank you 

 

Nothing, they are the same. Have you filled it out yet? Your interview was in October, you should have gotten the DS5535 by now. 

Edited December 15, 2022 by throwitaway

[Jvisa 4]

4 hours ago, kryptonite said:

I'm so sorry that you're going through all of this. I couldn't even imagine being in this limbo for so long especially with 0 explanation and no history or flags under your name. 

 

Really really hoping that WOM starts to move along for you.

I am so disappointed with these stories , it means if we do not take lawyer ,they are not going to issue our visa. I cannot afford that expense. guys do you know how many people here are waiting for more than a year ?

[BatmanFlow 481]

1 hour ago, Jvisa said:

I am so disappointed with these stories , it means if we do not take lawyer ,they are not going to issue our visa. I cannot afford that expense. guys do you know how many people here are waiting for more than a year ?

i waited a year for my mom just to have the DS 5535 clear (without filing a WOM), then it took another 2.5 months for her to get the visa after i provided additional documents.

its been very rare for these DS 5535 to have movement without a WOM case, i think only me, and maybe 1-2 more that waited almost a year and got their DS 5535 cleared without WOM

 

@ice-qube is in an unfortunate company of one that has been waiting for more than a year now since he got his DS 5535

[LAMA9 118]

Just now, BatmanFlow said:

i waited a year for my mom just to have the DS 5535 clear (without filing a WOM), then it took another 2.5 months for her to get the visa after i provided additional documents.

its been very rare for these DS 5535 to have movement without a WOM case, i think only me, and maybe 1-2 more that waited almost a year and got their DS 5535 cleared without WOM

 

@ice-qube is in an unfortunate company of one that has been waiting for more than a year now since he got his DS 5535

There were some clearing on their own before March 2022.   That was when everything stopped going through.  Shame we don't have that old spreadsheet that Dani had done with all the new people.  It really helped for newbies to see how many of us there actually are/were and the timelines.   

[BatmanFlow 481]

for timeline purposes, my moms passport shipped today. about 4 full business days after approval. She was approved on December 9th

[EB_Stuck 47]

11 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Yes, I got DS-5535 (221g is just the reference to the section of law under which you are being refused; indeed, this includes people like myself who are given 5535). 
 

As for the “reason”, well my friend, i would love to know that myself. Needless to say, I find it a travesty and extremely unjust. I am not shady in the least and have nothing to hide. I have been married to my wife over 9 years (10 in Feb!). I was born in Canada and so were my parents. I have no criminal

record or arrests. I resent very much what I have been put through, the strain on my marriage, my life and my mental health.

 

I filed a WOM suit in November in hopes that this would be rectified at long last. I have seen no movement to this date yet. Really, there should be ZERO need for me to file a WOM and bear this extra expense. I am now the sole surviving “O.G.” left this thread, and it is not an honour I want. But here I am.

You will get your visa in January 2nd or 3rd week.

[Jvisa 4]

3 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

i waited a year for my mom just to have the DS 5535 clear (without filing a WOM), then it took another 2.5 months for her to get the visa after i provided additional documents.

its been very rare for these DS 5535 to have movement without a WOM case, i think only me, and maybe 1-2 more that waited almost a year and got their DS 5535 cleared without WOM

 

@ice-qube is in an unfortunate company of one that has been waiting for more than a year now since he got his DS 5535

you mean if I do not take WOM my case is never going to be cleared or it takes more time? what did you do for your mom case which they finally approved her visa? Thanks

Edited December 16, 2022 by Jvisa

[BatmanFlow 481]

6 minutes ago, Jvisa said:

you mean if I do not take WOM my case is never going to be cleared or it takes more time? what did you do for your mom case which they finally approved her visa? Thanks

it will get cleared but it will take time and no one knows how long.

tbh i didnt do anything different. i did talk to my congressperson and actually got a meeting with him. they reached out on my behalf but they just got same response as we do.

he did promise to write a letter to embassy directly, but that hadnt happened when my moms DS 5535 got cleared.

so i think someone just picked up her file and started to work on it