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

[Gha 16]

@Fayisa since June no update.in month of June 3 times but after no any signal update 

you have any update 

thank you

[Fayisa 21]

1 hour ago, Gha said:

@Fayisa since June no update.in month of June 3 times but after no any signal update 

you have any update 

thank you

Thanks for replying, hope you hear from them very soon.  I sent a follow up email to ask about my passport, I saw an update on Friday after I sent the email but nothing after that. 

[Fayisa 21]

Hello everyone,it is me again so the consualte they didn't reply to my email about receiving my passport. How long it took from them to reply to your email and confirm that they received your passport. I am just so worry, I wish they could just say somthing. 

[AP_since_May2023 37]

On 8/28/2023 at 9:49 AM, Tikitch said:

Hey folks! 
 

I was asked to submit a second medical and send my passport, which the consulate received both on August 16th. First question, not to get ahead of myself, but I remember my lawyer telling me to pay the Immigration fee before crossing. I looked it up and it said that I should have received a packet at the interview, which I didn't. And I did go through AP (DS5535), so would I get this packet or handout when my visa is actually issued? Any info on how to handle this is greatly appreciated.

 

Second question, has anyone been asked to submit their passport and second medical but then got refused?? I shouldn't be thinking negatively but im so traumatized from the entire experience, id rather prepare myself mentally. Otherwise, any idea of timeline of when I can expect it to be issued after they receive all the documents? 

Again, thanks so much for the incredible community. I really don't know how I could have done this without you! 

 

Any updates on your case? Thanks! 

[Fayisa 21]

On 9/21/2023 at 5:08 PM, Fayisa said:

Hello everyone,it is me again so the consualte they didn't reply to my email about receiving my passport. How long it took from them to reply to your email and confirm that they received your passport. I am just so worry, I wish they could just say somthing. 

Update : 

 

I have received an email today saying "We acknowledge receipt of the additional documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer" 

 

hopefully i will hear something soon. 

[Superluminal 146]

Looks like things are moving slowly right now. A bunch of us had updates from Aug - early Sep but its been pretty dry with only one update in the last couple of weeks. I believe we are due to hear back on out WoM by the end of the week / early next week.

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

[Gha 16]

Hi guys

can someone please help me what is the procedure of WOM. 
I really appreciate 

thank you 

[Fayisa 21]

On 9/29/2023 at 11:54 AM, Gha said:

Hi guys

can someone please help me what is the procedure of WOM. 
I really appreciate 

thank you 

It is so quiet in here, I guess no one has an update. You can check a precious threads for the WOM, I use to see alot of information about it.

[Fayisa 21]

55 minutes ago, Fayisa said:

It is so quiet in here, I guess no one has an update. You can check a precious threads for the WOM, I use to see alot of information about it.

I meant to say previous *

[Superluminal 146]

I wish it were for good reasons, but I think you are right and it is because no one is getting any updates lately.

[anotheronewaiting 7]

8 hours ago, Superluminal said:

I wish it were for good reasons, but I think you are right and it is because no one is getting any updates lately.

Our case was updated weekly post interview in mid August… (7 updates between August 15th and September 11th) but we have had no updates in 3 weeks now. We will likely be filing WOM as soon as possible, seeing that most cases in Montreal are not resolving naturally in a reasonably timely manner... Our lawyer recommended starting our case with them at the 2 month mark and suing at 4 months post interview. I’ll be updating the excel sheet as we go.

[ShawnK 82]

If one is going to file a WOM , please ensure your lawyer has experience fighting cases, if it were to come to that.

 

This summer something has changed, they are now pushing back on this because a judge dismissed a case stating even 16 months is not too long.  

 

So now the US attorney is running with this, they seem to be fed up with WOM cases.

order .Order Mon 07/10 4:47 PM MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on sua sponte review of Plaintiff's1 Complaint. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have not adjudicated his pending EB-3 immigrant visa application within a reasonable time as required by statute.   Currently, the application has been in administrative processing for only sixteen months, which is almost certainly a reasonable amount of time. See, e.g. , Eljalabi v. Blinken , No. 21-1730 (RC), 2022 WL 2752613, at *6 (D.D.C. July 14, 2022) (collecting cases). As such, Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE on or before JULY 31, 2023 why Plaintiff's Complaint should not be dismissed sua sponte for failure to state a claim. See Turan Petroleum, Inc. v. Ministry of Oil and Gas of Kaz. , 406 F. Supp. 3d 1, 3 n.1 (D.D.C. 2019) (explaining circumstances where court may dismiss complaint for failure to state a claim sua sponte ). Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 7/10/23. (lcckk3)

Edited October 3, 2023 by ShawnK

[Leo The Great 137]

Hi everyone

My parents appeared for IR5 interview at MTL together. My mom has been issued a visa but CO returned the passport of  my dad with 221(g) with "Additional Processing is required. We will contact you when this complete" CO told him that he will receive an email in the couple of days with further instructions. 

Note: When my dad applied was B1/B2 visa 5 years back on his country of origin passport, His visa was delayed (for first time) due to AP and was given 1 year visa instead of 5 years B1/B2 visa(2005 and 2011). He has extensive travel history because of nature of work.

 

Does anyone know what to expect in the email and what sort of information they will be looking for?

 

[Niccie 12]

2 hours ago, ShawnK said:

If one is going to file a WOM , please ensure your lawyer has experience fighting cases, if it were to come to that.

 

This summer something has changed, they are now pushing back on this because a judge dismissed a case stating even 16 months is not too long.  

 

So now the US attorney is running with this, they seem to be fed up with WOM cases.

order .Order Mon 07/10 4:47 PM MINUTE ORDER: This matter is before the Court on sua sponte review of Plaintiff's1 Complaint. Plaintiff alleges that Defendants have not adjudicated his pending EB-3 immigrant visa application within a reasonable time as required by statute.   Currently, the application has been in administrative processing for only sixteen months, which is almost certainly a reasonable amount of time. See, e.g. , Eljalabi v. Blinken , No. 21-1730 (RC), 2022 WL 2752613, at *6 (D.D.C. July 14, 2022) (collecting cases). As such, Plaintiff shall SHOW CAUSE on or before JULY 31, 2023 why Plaintiff's Complaint should not be dismissed sua sponte for failure to state a claim. See Turan Petroleum, Inc. v. Ministry of Oil and Gas of Kaz. , 406 F. Supp. 3d 1, 3 n.1 (D.D.C. 2019) (explaining circumstances where court may dismiss complaint for failure to state a claim sua sponte ). Signed by Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly on 7/10/23. (lcckk3)

Hi, I think you’re right. My lawyer told me they been dismissing a lot of cases recently. I filed after 3 months…just got an extension today, and I reallyyyy hope they won’t dismiss it, but chances are high they will. I thought a lawyer would advise to wait if they thought it’s too soon to file. My lawyer seemed pretty confident while taking on my case. Guess I was just naive. I’m so done with all the waiting. It has been over 24 months since we filed our K1…..

Edited October 3, 2023 by Niccie

[Leo The Great 137]

This is with regards to completing DS-5535 form online. If the same information is already provided in DS-260 application, you do not need to repeat the same information in the form as per instructions. 

Does anyone know what should we write in the mandatory fields(Information already provided in the DS-260 form)  as if you leave it empty it won't allow you to go to next step?

 

Edited October 5, 2023 by Leo The Great