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

[PZibran325 112]

4 minutes ago, Mmk2112 said:

 

I wish all and everyone here the best wishes. I know it's a painful journey, however my suggestion is that recently embassy has picked up pace on AP cases, so think before you file a WOM. Good luck to everyone!!!!

 

^^^ Congratulations to you too my friend. I agree with this. As I mentioned in my earlier reply, the embassy did not know I had retained a lawyer for a WOM, and I had asked Chris from PIC law to hold off on filing and serving when I started noticing the case last update date change. So my husband's case is one of those who cleared AP without the WOM but it took nearly 9 months. My suggestion also is to have patience. 

Edited May 18, 2023 by PZibran325

[Mmk2112 34]

2 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

Congratulations. Update from my side:

 

By the Blessings of God, my Status says Visa Issued today May 18th, 2023. It's without WOM and here's my timeline. IR1 Case:

 

- Interview Date: 12th Sept 2022

- DS5535 Email send: 13th Sept 2022

- Sent a query to embassy every month after 3 months passed

- Visited wife on Canadian passport without single problem. Crossed border about 6 - 8 times till today.

- New medical request came in, 6th April 2023.

- New medical completed 2nd May 2023. Sent RCMP updated certificate (wasn't asked about it)

- New medical sent 15th May 2023

- Visa status says 'Issued' 18th May 2023

 

I wish all and everyone here the best wishes. I know it's a painful journey, however my suggestion is that recently embassy has picked up pace on AP cases, so think before you file a WOM. Good luck to everyone!!!!

 

Can anyone please tell me what's the steps from here! Just cross the border with stamped visa and tell CBP officer to stamp green card number on passport? TIA

[Chancy 6,241]

1 hour ago, Mmk2112 said:

Just cross the border with stamped visa and tell CBP officer to stamp green card number on passport?

 

Cross the border with the visa.  CBP officer will stamp the visa with the entry date, not GC number.  The officer may forget to stamp, so check that your passport has the entry stamp before you leave the CBP office.

 

[dennisv 23]

18 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

Cross the border with the visa.  CBP officer will stamp the visa with the entry date, not GC number.  The officer may forget to stamp, so check that your passport has the entry stamp before you leave the CBP office.

 

Don’t forget to pay the IV fee (green card) fee $220 prior to crossing but it’s okay to pay after crossing too (just will delay producing of your Physical GC)

[Mmk2112 34]

4 minutes ago, dennisv said:

Don’t forget to pay the IV fee (green card) fee $220 prior to crossing but it’s okay to pay after crossing too (just will delay producing of your Physical GC)

Thank you. That's already paid. Do I have to fill any form?

 

So as i understand the process is simple. Pay the fees, cross the border and get your visa stamped ? And the green card will arrive in mail? Where do we have to provide mailing address? TIA

[dennisv 23]

1 minute ago, Mmk2112 said:

Thank you. That's already paid. Do I have to fill any form?

 

So as i understand the process is simple. Pay the fees, cross the border and get your visa stamped ? And the green card will arrive in mail? Where do we have to provide mailing address? TIA

@Mmk2112 the address was provided on your DS260 form and that will be the address your GC will be mailed to. Estimated 4 weeks up to 6 months.  Your SSN should come within 2week upon arrival, but if you need it sooner for work or such, you might need to visit a SSA office to get the number sooner. 

[Mmk2112 34]

8 minutes ago, dennisv said:

@Mmk2112 the address was provided on your DS260 form and that will be the address your GC will be mailed to. Estimated 4 weeks up to 6 months.  Your SSN should come within 2week upon arrival, but if you need it sooner for work or such, you might need to visit a SSA office to get the number sooner. 

Thank you for quick reply and sorry for confusion. In DS 260 the canadian mailing address was provided. Is that the address GC will be mailed to? if yes, then how can i change it to US address?

 

[dennisv 23]

6 minutes ago, Mmk2112 said:

Thank you for quick reply and sorry for confusion. In DS 260 the canadian mailing address was provided. Is that the address GC will be mailed to? if yes, then how can i change it to US address?

 

Check your DS260, it would have asked for the intended US address / “Please provide the following information on where you intend to live after arrival in the United States.”

[Mmk2112 34]

3 hours ago, dennisv said:

Check your DS260, it would have asked for the intended US address / “Please provide the following information on where you intend to live after arrival in the United States.”

T

yes got it. Thank you

 

what’s the best way to change the address

1). uscis online account 

2). Filling A-11 form 

 

please anyone can shed some light into it!

[throwitaway 190]

13 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

T

yes got it. Thank you

 

what’s the best way to change the address

1). uscis online account 

2). Filling A-11 form 

 

please anyone can shed some light into it!

 

You can change it at port of entry at your first crossing, CBP will confirm the address. Otherwise, AR-11.

[Mmk2112 34]

2 hours ago, throwitaway said:

 

You can change it at port of entry at your first crossing, CBP will confirm the address. Otherwise, AR-11.

Thank you Sir!

[Wcr984 22]

It appears the DS-5535 may now be processing quicker. Today, exactly 80 days after submitting my DS-5535, the Consulate has requested my passport back.

[ShawnK 82]

1 hour ago, Wcr984 said:

It appears the DS-5535 may now be processing quicker. Today, exactly 80 days after submitting my DS-5535, the Consulate has requested my passport back.

Congrats.

 

By any chance, during those 80 days, did you see updates to your ceac status (I mean updates where you didn't email them, case status updating on it's own)?

 

At my interview in April 2023, the CO told me " these (DS5535) do not take as long as they used to". I'm not sure how true that is but lets see what happens.

 

 

 

 

Edited May 19, 2023 by ShawnK

[Wcr984 22]

2 minutes ago, ShawnK said:

Congrats.

 

By any chance, during those 80 days, did you see updates to your ceac status (I mean updates where you didn't email them, case status updating on it's own)?

 

At my interview in April 2023, the CO told me " these (DS5535) do not take as long as they used to". I'm not sure how true that is but lets see what happens.

 

 

 

 

CEAC updated the day of the interview Feb 27th, Feb 28th, and March 1st. No further updates until last week. There were 3 unsolicited updates May 12th, 15th, and 16th. It updated again when I got the email this morning to return my passport.

[APRIL2023 59]

4 minutes ago, Wcr984 said:

CEAC updated the day of the interview Feb 27th, Feb 28th, and March 1st. No further updates until last week. There were 3 unsolicited updates May 12th, 15th, and 16th. It updated again when I got the email this morning to return my passport.

This is great! Congrats! Hope this is the case for all of us waiting as well!