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

[LAMA9 118]

@ice-qube Congrats buddy!!!  YOU MADE IT  - Get packing!!

You should get your tracking by tomorrow if you haven't gotten it already and passport by Monday/Tuesday!   

Really happy for you, it's been a long road indeed.  

[thx1139 11]

15 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

na i think you are good, congrats!
did they ask for updated medical?

Thanks, I am actually having trouble believing it. They didn't ask for an updated medical because we are still within 6 months of the initial one.

Edited February 1, 2023 by thx1139

[Mmk2112 34]

1 hour ago, thx1139 said:

Thanks, I am actually having trouble believing it. They didn't ask for an updated medical because we are still within 6 months of the initial one.

This is great news. So you're resolved within 6 months period. Congratulations! 

 

Kindly keep us posted.

[LAMA9 118]

2 hours ago, thx1139 said:

Thanks, I am actually having trouble believing it. They didn't ask for an updated medical because we are still within 6 months of the initial one.

You are definitely one of the lucky ones!  Congratulations!  

Wonder if they are starting to clear DS-5535s out at a faster rate - would also be interesting to see if the rate of issue was as high as it was Fall/winter 2021.  I guess we will never know...

[PNWUnited 15]

On 1/31/2023 at 2:26 PM, ice-qube said:

Ladies, gentlemen, others, I am pleased to announce that 3.5 years and a $5,000 USD mandamus suit later, we have lift-off.

 

CONGRATULATIONS!!! What an awesome way to kick off the new year  

[Gha 16]

Hi 

@thx1139 can you give us your interview date and when you receive ds5535 and case update percentage 

congrats on your visa issue

thank you 

 

 

[throwitaway 190]

17 hours ago, thx1139 said:

Does anyone know if an issued status on CEAC will ever be a false alarm? We were put into AP DS-5535 last fall and it has been refused ever since, but now it reads as issued as of today.

 

Thanks

Happened with me actually, issued, then refused for half a day and back to issued. Congrats! 

[Mmk2112 34]

9 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi 

@thx1139 can you give us your interview date and when you receive ds5535 and case update percentage 

congrats on your visa issue

thank you 

 

 

Yes this info will be handy to know!

[thx1139 11]

Got our tracking number today so I guess it's legit. Will post more next week once I have the visa in hand.

[DS355-1 1]

On 1/31/2023 at 6:26 PM, ice-qube said:

Ladies, gentlemen, others, I am pleased to announce that 3.5 years and a $5,000 USD mandamus suit later, we have lift-off.

 

I have checked every single week for 12 months for this update. Not sure you remember me. Congrats Mr @ice-qube

[Mmk2112 34]

10 hours ago, thx1139 said:

Got our tracking number today so I guess it's legit. Will post more next week once I have the visa in hand.

Wow. Awesome

10 hours ago, thx1139 said:

Got our tracking number today so I guess it's legit. Will post more next week once I have the visa in hand.

Could you please share your interview date

[Canucklehead 102]

Just had my interview on February 1st - everything seemed to be going great! I had all of my documents ready and prepared. Went through the whole interview process and then boom "You are denied for administrative purposes".

 

Not going to lie, my wife and I are extremely gutted about this. We have been apart for months now, and this just feels like another bureaucratic hurdle. I even tried asking what the reason was for denial and all the interviewing officer would say is "I could tell you, but you're going to be getting an email explaining it". They also gave me back my passport.

 

On the actual white 221G form all it says is:

• Supplemental information we will request via email
• Additional processing is required, we will contact you when this is complete
• You must present the documents listed: Your passport

I'm honestly at a loss for what this could be and the worst part is I have no idea what it is that they need. We've went back and forth trying to guess what it is. Some of our thoughts are:

• We both travelled to numerous countries since submitting DS-260 - maybe we need to add in those dates and countries?
• My wife lived in Canada at time of DS-260 submission and now she lives in US
• My wife worked in Canada at time of DS-260 - she now works in the US

Honestly, who knows! Did anyone else receive a similar 221(g) asking only for info via email - and if so what was it for?

 

Thanks all!

 

[dennisv 23]

11 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

Just had my interview on February 1st - everything seemed to be going great! I had all of my documents ready and prepared. Went through the whole interview process and then boom "You are denied for administrative purposes".

 

Not going to lie, my wife and I are extremely gutted about this. We have been apart for months now, and this just feels like another bureaucratic hurdle. I even tried asking what the reason was for denial and all the interviewing officer would say is "I could tell you, but you're going to be getting an email explaining it". They also gave me back my passport.

 

On the actual white 221G form all it says is:

• Supplemental information we will request via email
• Additional processing is required, we will contact you when this is complete
• You must present the documents listed: Your passport

I'm honestly at a loss for what this could be and the worst part is I have no idea what it is that they need. We've went back and forth trying to guess what it is. Some of our thoughts are:

• We both travelled to numerous countries since submitting DS-260 - maybe we need to add in those dates and countries?
• My wife lived in Canada at time of DS-260 submission and now she lives in US
• My wife worked in Canada at time of DS-260 - she now works in the US

Honestly, who knows! Did anyone else receive a similar 221(g) asking only for info via email - and if so what was it for?

 

Thanks all!

 

Hi, sorry you received the DS5535 (Supplement Questions - 15 year travel history, work, email/social media).. You should get those questions by email today or have received already. There's a number of us in the 221g / DS5535 AP process.

 

Were the documents you presented okay or needed updated one?

 

Feel free to ask questions. 

[Mmk2112 34]

59 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

Just had my interview on February 1st - everything seemed to be going great! I had all of my documents ready and prepared. Went through the whole interview process and then boom "You are denied for administrative purposes".

 

Not going to lie, my wife and I are extremely gutted about this. We have been apart for months now, and this just feels like another bureaucratic hurdle. I even tried asking what the reason was for denial and all the interviewing officer would say is "I could tell you, but you're going to be getting an email explaining it". They also gave me back my passport.

 

On the actual white 221G form all it says is:

• Supplemental information we will request via email
• Additional processing is required, we will contact you when this is complete
• You must present the documents listed: Your passport

I'm honestly at a loss for what this could be and the worst part is I have no idea what it is that they need. We've went back and forth trying to guess what it is. Some of our thoughts are:

• We both travelled to numerous countries since submitting DS-260 - maybe we need to add in those dates and countries?
• My wife lived in Canada at time of DS-260 submission and now she lives in US
• My wife worked in Canada at time of DS-260 - she now works in the US

Honestly, who knows! Did anyone else receive a similar 221(g) asking only for info via email - and if so what was it for?

 

Thanks all!

 

Sorry to hear this man. Hope it works out for you and your family. We all have been here dealing with almost same situation. You will get DS5535 questionnaire in your email and you will have to provide answers to it. They will never tell you reasons for putting you in this list. People here are waiting for many months to come clear of such processing. It's a slow process so be prepared for it mentally, emotionally and financially. God Speed!

[CAN_VISA 2]

Hi there,

first of all i dont want you to worry, this 221g Ds5535 is very normal prcosess. I did lots of reading and research about it, from my experience with that; your answers have to be very accurate as much as you can, dont be scared or worried coz every case is different, they look for a pattern of your travel history, verify your profile. On average it can take anytime between few weeks to 6+ month in the worst case.

most important, did they return your passport to you at the end of the interview? If no this is a good sign.

if you have done the medical already and by the time they completed your AP will be 6 month after your medical you may need to redo the medical and re submit the results.