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

[ak47 32]

3 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.

When was your interview ? Is your embassy Montreal ?

[Wcr984 22]

3 minutes ago, ak47 said:

When was your interview ? Is your embassy Montreal ?

Interview was Feb 27th in Montreal.

[Mmk2112 34]

3 hours 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.

This is Great news. Hope it works out of everyone. We waited 9 months however glad it's over now!

[throwitaway 190]

18 hours 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.

That’s a record! 

[ajxl888 38]

On 5/19/2023 at 1:32 PM, 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.

Great news!  Happy for you.

[Pearljamm 65]

On 5/18/2023 at 10:07 AM, throwitaway said:

PIC was the best for us.

 

Our case was complex but they handled it beautifully. They were always responsive, quick to file, and we felt they genuinely cared about the outcome. 
 

They actually took over for an incompetent lawyer so they were definitely a breath of fresh air. 

So We decided to go with PIC and met with Chris, 

 

He was an amazing guy to speak with and compared to the others, we were really comfortable with him. he will take on our case late june/early july should we not hear anything back.  

 

He also mentioned if we get approved before filling, he would refund us the money which is amazing! The only downfall is that there's no monthly payment and it would have to be one payment and that'll take a hit in my wallet lol. 

 

 

Also,  Does Montreal consulate copy paste their response to every email? I am a little disappointed that I got the same email it was a completely different question. 

 

 

Chris did mention how Montreal was one of the worst US consulate, and i can see why 😕 

 

Anyways, Hopefully we all get approved sooner than later. Wishing everyone the best! 

 

[throwitaway 190]

4 hours ago, Pearljamm said:

So We decided to go with PIC and met with Chris, 

 

He was an amazing guy to speak with and compared to the others, we were really comfortable with him. he will take on our case late june/early july should we not hear anything back.  

 

He also mentioned if we get approved before filling, he would refund us the money which is amazing! The only downfall is that there's no monthly payment and it would have to be one payment and that'll take a hit in my wallet lol. 

 

 

Also,  Does Montreal consulate copy paste their response to every email? I am a little disappointed that I got the same email it was a completely different question. 

 

 

Chris did mention how Montreal was one of the worst US consulate, and i can see why 😕 

 

Anyways, Hopefully we all get approved sooner than later. Wishing everyone the best! 

 

Nice! Yeah, couldn’t recommend him enough.
 

Yes, 99% of their emails are templates. Very rarely do they say anything different. Sometimes they paste the response, changing a word here or there, or rearrange a sentence 🫠

 

Wish you the best

[ShawnK 82]

7 hours ago, Pearljamm said:

So We decided to go with PIC and met with Chris, 

 

He was an amazing guy to speak with and compared to the others, we were really comfortable with him. he will take on our case late june/early july should we not hear anything back.  

 

He also mentioned if we get approved before filling, he would refund us the money which is amazing! The only downfall is that there's no monthly payment and it would have to be one payment and that'll take a hit in my wallet lol. 

 

 

Also,  Does Montreal consulate copy paste their response to every email? I am a little disappointed that I got the same email it was a completely different question. 

 

 

Chris did mention how Montreal was one of the worst US consulate, and i can see why 😕 

 

Anyways, Hopefully we all get approved sooner than later. Wishing everyone the best! 

 

I'm thinking of PIC too, how much were you quoted?

[Pearljamm 65]

15 hours ago, ShawnK said:

I'm thinking of PIC too, how much were you quoted?

Legal fees: $4500

Admin fee: $98

Complaint:402 

 

Total: $5000

 

I am going to file as soon as I am eligible because honestly, I am very disappointed with Montreal consulate and their lack of proper communication. 

[ak47 32]

[ShawnK 82]

1 hour ago, ak47 said:

 

Thanks for that.

 

I really hope this is true.

 

[APRIL2023 59]

2 hours ago, ak47 said:

 

[APRIL2023 59]

2 hours ago, ak47 said:

Hope this is true! That would explain the 80 days wait that someone else posted. Just hoping that everyone that already has been placed on AP will get quicker response. 

[PZibran325 112]

I do think this is true. Although we waiting from June 2022 to march 2023 (about 9 months) ours was cleared without a WOM. We had retained PIC for a WOM but were cleared through before we had a chance to file. There have been a few others on here that I've seen recently clear through without WOMs and a couple others that have cleared through within a 4 month timeline. So I would recommend waiting a bit rather than jumping to file a WOM.

Edited May 26, 2023 by PZibran325

[Pearljamm 65]

3 hours ago, PZibran325 said:

I do think this is true. Although we waiting from June 2022 to march 2023 (about 9 months) ours was cleared without a WOM. We had retained PIC for a WOM but were cleared through before we had a chance to file. There have been a few others on here that I've seen recently clear through without WOMs and a couple others that have cleared through within a 4 month timeline. So I would recommend waiting a bit rather than jumping to file a WOM.

I hope so!! I think I will wait until October to file, hopefully 6 - 7 months is enough time to get approved without needing to file WOM.