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

[kryptonite 43]

Hi everyone, I finally have some great news. My status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" on December 23, 2022. I received tracking info on December 29, 2022 and received my passport on January 3, 2023. I also successfully crossed to the US on January 3 as well. Got really busy over the holidays and with the moving that I didn't get the chance to update you all.

 

The tracking would have been received sooner and the passport as well however, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, it was delayed. Regardless, happy to finally be done with this entire process!

[kryptonite 43]

For those interested, I kept track of all the dates throughout the immigration process. The details of my actual interview can be found in the Consulate review section for the Montreal Consulate.

 

·        I-130 filed: September 30, 2020

·        I-130 RFE: August 31, 2021

·        I-130 RFE Sent: August 31, 2021

·        I-130 Approved: September 22, 2021

·        NVC Received: September 26, 2021

·        AOS Bill and IV Bill Paid: September 26, 2021

·        Uploaded all Documents on CEAC (AOS and IV Package): October 21, 2021

·        NVC RFE 1: January 25, 2022

·        NVC RFE 1 Submitted: January 25, 2022

·        NVC RFE 2: April 18, 2022

·        NVC RFE 2 Submitted: April 18, 2022.

·        Case completed at NVC (DQ): June 29, 2022

·        Interview Letter Received: September 22, 2022

·        Interview scheduled: November 2^nd, 2022 at 9:45 AM – Montreal Consulate

·        After interview, CEAC status changed from “Ready” to “Refused” (Administrative Processing)

·        CEAC status “Refused”: November 2, 2022

·        CEAC “Last updated” date change: November 16, 2022 (status still Refused)

·        Sent email to Embassy: December 1, 2022 (to request for status)

·        Embassy response to email: December 8, 2022 (generic response – pending review)

·        CEAC “Last updated” date change: December 8, 2022 (status still Refused)

·        Sent 2^nd email to Embassy: December 14, 2022

·        CEAC status “Ready”: December 19, 2022

·        CEAC “Last updated” date change: December 19, 2022 (status changed to Ready)

·        Embassy response to 2^nd email: December 21, 2022 (generic response – pending review)

·        CEAC status “Issued”: December 23, 2022

·        CEAC “Last updated” date change: December 23, 2022 (status changed to Issued)

·        CEAC “Last updated” date change: December 29, 2022 (status still Issued)

·        Tracking received: December 29, 2022 (tracking info delayed due to Christmas holidays)

·        Estimated delivery date: December 30, 2022

·        Passport delivered: January 3, 2023 (delivery was delayed due to New Years holidays)

·        Entered USA: January 3, 2023

[bobobobobo 31]

21 minutes ago, kryptonite said:

For those interested, I kept track of all the dates throughout the immigration process. The details of my actual interview can be found in the Consulate review section for the Montreal Consulate...

 

Congratulations !! i'm happy for you  (Curious how you didn't have an application ready status- so i'm still a little wary whether i'm accepted or not)

Did you have to pay for premium delivery to get the tracking ?

 

 

[throwitaway 190]

2 hours ago, bobobobobo said:

 

Congratulations !! i'm happy for you  (Curious how you didn't have an application ready status- so i'm still a little wary whether i'm accepted or not)

Did you have to pay for premium delivery to get the tracking ?

 

 

That’s probably because Application Ready status is for non-immigrant visas, and a lot

of us here are on immigrant visas. K1 is still technically non-immigrant, even though you’re expected to marry and adjust status once you’re there. 

Edited January 5, 2023 by throwitaway

[bobobobobo 31]

3 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

That’s probably because Applicant Ready status is for non-immigrant visas. 

oh my bad ! i meant received 😞

[throwitaway 190]

Just now, bobobobobo said:

oh my bad ! i meant received 😞

Same same, application received/ready/approved on CEAC is still for NIV if I’m not mistaken

[bobobobobo 31]

1 minute ago, throwitaway said:

Same same, application received/ready/approved on CEAC is still for NIV if I’m not mistaken

oh yeah, it does say NIV application at the top even though it is for an immigrant visa. Odd ! I am guessing it is just administrative/processing stuff then..

[throwitaway 190]

4 minutes ago, bobobobobo said:

oh yeah, it does say NIV application at the top even though it is for an immigrant visa. Odd ! I am guessing it is just administrative/processing stuff then..

Did you have a missing medical or document? It takes them like 6 weeks minimum to review that stuff once it comes in. 

[bobobobobo 31]

2 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Did you have a missing medical or document? It takes them like 6 weeks minimum to review that stuff once it comes in. 

i certainly hope that part is over !! lol, my interview was back in November ! I was missing my medical (it came in late... receptionist on the phone said it would get there on time.) and an incorrect police certified background check. 

[throwitaway 190]

Just now, bobobobobo said:

i certainly hope that part is over !! lol, my interview was back in November ! I was missing my medical (it came in late... receptionist on the phone said it would get there on time.) and an incorrect police certified background check. 

Yeah, if you were refused because of something missing it’s pretty straightforward. Bad timing with the holidays, and an embassy that seems to move in slow motion - I wouldn’t be too worried. It should resolve soon.

[ice-qube 648]

5 hours ago, kryptonite said:

Hi everyone, I finally have some great news. My status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" on December 23, 2022. I received tracking info on December 29, 2022 and received my passport on January 3, 2023. I also successfully crossed to the US on January 3 as well. Got really busy over the holidays and with the moving that I didn't get the chance to update you all.

 

The tracking would have been received sooner and the passport as well however, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, it was delayed. Regardless, happy to finally be done with this entire process!

Congratulations again @kryptonite!

[ice-qube 648]

The paralegal for the law firm contacted us yesterday to say that they spoke to the US attorney and that they had instructed the consulate to send request for new medical and asked when we were planning to send that in...

 

Of course, they have sent me no such request! At this point, it is hard not to believe that is not a game.

[kryptonite 43]

5 hours ago, bobobobobo said:

 

Congratulations !! i'm happy for you  (Curious how you didn't have an application ready status- so i'm still a little wary whether i'm accepted or not)

Did you have to pay for premium delivery to get the tracking ?

 

 

Thanks so much! I paid premium delivery to get it to my house but I don’t believe you pay extra for tracking. You get that regardless. 
 

 

[AnimeLover89 2]

10 hours ago, kryptonite said:

Hi everyone, I finally have some great news. My status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" on December 23, 2022. I received tracking info on December 29, 2022 and received my passport on January 3, 2023. I also successfully crossed to the US on January 3 as well. Got really busy over the holidays and with the moving that I didn't get the chance to update you all.

 

The tracking would have been received sooner and the passport as well however, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, it was delayed. Regardless, happy to finally be done with this entire process!

Oh thats good really happy for your man. I also wanted to ask did u paid the USCIS immigration fee on the day you received the passport with the visa packet and everything or how long before we are suppose to travel US?

[throwitaway 190]

14 hours ago, kryptonite said:

Hi everyone, I finally have some great news. My status changed from "Ready" to "Issued" on December 23, 2022. I received tracking info on December 29, 2022 and received my passport on January 3, 2023. I also successfully crossed to the US on January 3 as well. Got really busy over the holidays and with the moving that I didn't get the chance to update you all.

 

The tracking would have been received sooner and the passport as well however, due to the Christmas and New Year holidays, it was delayed. Regardless, happy to finally be done with this entire process!

Congratulations! Thanks for coming back to update after being issued