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

[E_Gade 2]

14 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Don’t assign any meaning to status updates, it’ll drive you up the wall. 

I think that’s exactly what it’s doing. I’ve been checking EVERY SINGLE DAY for the last 5 months. 

[Fayisa 21]

2 hours ago, throwitaway said:

PIC is who you should go with, they’re based in PA but will file the lawsuit in DC, which has general jurisdiction over federal agencies. 
 

You don’t sue over discrimination, you’ll lose that fight. You sue for unreasonable delay. The “unreasonable” bar is dependent on your specific case and a good lawyer will be able to advise you of when you should file, or if you should file. 

 

With that said, it looks like the int.rview just happened and there’s also a missing document. Be sure you use the Kenya reciprocity page: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Kenya.html

 

Follow the instructions for the relevant document exactly, get that done, and submitted to them before you start worrying about a lawsuit, in my opinion. On that portion alone they take about 6 weeks to even review new documents once they’ve received them. 

 

Thank you so much for the guidance, I will try to get the missing document before doing anything. If you don't mind me asking how long it takes for you form AP to the visa in hand? 

 

 

Thank you 

[throwitaway 190]

18 hours ago, Fayisa said:

Thank you so much for the guidance, I will try to get the missing document before doing anything. If you don't mind me asking how long it takes for you form AP to the visa in hand? 

 

 

Thank you 

You mean my case personally? I was in AP for 4 months, I filed WoM. 

[Fayisa 21]

On 2/11/2023 at 2:33 PM, throwitaway said:

Do you mean my case personally? I was in AP for 4 months, I filed WoM. 

Thank you for your reply, how long after after the WoM you go the visa? 

[throwitaway 190]

Just now, Fayisa said:

Thank you for your reply, how long after after the WoM you go the visa? 

My WoM to visa timeline will not be useful to

you as I also filed a restraining order. Standard WoM timelines are 2-4 months from filing to visa, if the WoM is effective, and assuming you are in fact eligible for the visa.

[Fayisa 21]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

My WoM to visa timeline will not be useful to

you as I also filed a restraining order. Standard WoM timelines are 2-4 months from filing to visa, if the WoM is effective, and assuming you are in fact eligible for the visa.

Thank you , appreciate it. 

[PZibran325 112]

Well I’ve done it and signed an agreement to move forward with a WOM. I wish I’d done it sooner just the act of signing has been a huge relief 

[Fayisa 21]

3 minutes ago, PZibran325 said:

Well I’ve done it and signed an agreement to move forward with a WOM. I wish I’d done it sooner just the act of signing has been a huge relief 

How long you have waited before signing the WOM?

[ice-qube 649]

42 minutes ago, PZibran325 said:

Well I’ve done it and signed an agreement to move forward with a WOM. I wish I’d done it sooner just the act of signing has been a huge relief 

Congrats, it was a very hard decision for me if you recall, but in the end, was the only way out of it. May your case be finished much faster!

[PZibran325 112]

6 hours ago, Fayisa said:

How long you have waited before signing the WOM?

8 months. I should have signed with a lawyer two months ago but I wanted to give m more time due to the holidays.

 

5 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Congrats, it was a very hard decision for me if you recall, but in the end, was the only way out of it. May your case be finished much faster!

I do recall and I struggled with similar dilemmas as you did also I signed with PIC 

Edited February 14, 2023 by PZibran325

[cdndesro 44]

On 2/9/2023 at 2:21 PM, ice-qube said:

 

Well that's just it, what constitutes coming back and forth in this context. How much back and forth is too much, in other words...

I can tell you I crossed back and forth 8-10 times in the first 5 weeks (first time was 1-day after entry) on just the stamped Visa and then received GC in the mail.  I cross almost every weekend back and forth and have had no issues whatsoever either with visa or GC and have been doing so for 9 months now. 

[ice-qube 649]

7 hours ago, cdndesro said:

I can tell you I crossed back and forth 8-10 times in the first 5 weeks (first time was 1-day after entry) on just the stamped Visa and then received GC in the mail.  I cross almost every weekend back and forth and have had no issues whatsoever either with visa or GC and have been doing so for 9 months now. 

Good to know. do they question why you are doing that at all?

[cdndesro 44]

14 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Good to know. do they question why you are doing that at all?

No not at all.  You shouldn't worry about doing this at all - it is normal, legal and very common to move back and forth, especially in the early days of moving.

[stuckinlimbo 1]

Does anyone have experience of the ceac visa status showing as Refused but you're actually approved?

 

Got an email today that my passport is being returned to me and yet when I checked ceac it's showing refused.... Just being anxious here.

 

Thank you!

[Mmk2112 34]

23 minutes ago, lomnd said:

Does anyone have experience of the ceac visa status showing as Refused but you're actually approved?

 

Got an email today that my passport is being returned to me and yet when I checked ceac it's showing refused.... Just being anxious here.

 

Thank you!

Didn't happen to me however I have heard such things before. Sometimes, the officers forget to update the online system.