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

[ak47 33]

19 minutes ago, can_do said:

 

I hope your words come true quickly!

Yes, a .txt file. In fact the VO said I could add my responses directly within the email as an alternative. I haven't worked with .txt files in ages so formatting was a pain.

 

221g slip was issued with the following:

- DS-5535 for primary applicant

- passports for each applicant

 

Funny that nothing was asked of my spouse who was actually refused a visit visa just 4 yrs ago.

 

 

I think you need to send your passports too as it was mentioned in 221g.

[can_do 18]

10 minutes ago, ak47 said:

 

I think you need to send your passports too as it was mentioned in 221g.

And that, exactly, is the confusion...

because, VO said this: "We'll ask for your passports if you are approved"

 

I'll give it some time and then send them an email requesting clarity.

 

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, can_do said:

And that, exactly, is the confusion...

because, VO said this: "We'll ask for your passports if you are approved"

 

I'll give it some time and then send them an email requesting clarity.

 

Definitely do not send your passport until you are asked for it. Buckle in, DS-5535 takes a while. 

[ak47 33]

On 3/26/2023 at 2:01 PM, Irish89 said:

Hey. We had our initial consult with Chris and we we're happy how it went. We will most likely move forward with him. Very personable.

Hi,

 

But your interview was on March 6, so the usual wait time is 60 days before filing WOM.  Have to sent the DS5535 info ?

[ak47 33]

39 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Definitely do not send your passport until you are asked for it. Buckle in, DS-5535 takes a while. 

Hi..What would be the negative if the passport is sent ? as it is clearly mentioned in the 221g to send the passport with other documents.

 

Also i see @Selfmade has also sent his passport with the 221g document request.

 

I am just trying to make sense of things.

[Selfmade 2]

During my interview the officer told me to send in my passport together with the correct RCMP criminal report that was missing for my visa to be issued since it was the only missing document.

 

Throwitaway ,

where is it mentioned that I shouldn’t send in my passport till am asked to?

Am confused.

 

thanks 

[ak47 33]

34 minutes ago, Selfmade said:

During my interview the officer told me to send in my passport together with the correct RCMP criminal report that was missing for my visa to be issued since it was the only missing document.

 

Throwitaway ,

where is it mentioned that I shouldn’t send in my passport till am asked to?

Am confused.

 

thanks 

Hi @Selfmade

The reason i mentioned is because we were in the same situation where the CO said that she cannot keep passport but would require it with the rest of the documents.

 

Hoping it is for all the right reasons.

 

Thanks.

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Selfmade said:

During my interview the officer told me to send in my passport together with the correct RCMP criminal report that was missing for my visa to be issued since it was the only missing document.

 

Throwitaway ,

where is it mentioned that I shouldn’t send in my passport till am asked to?

Am confused.

 

thanks 

Don’t confuse your situation with that of others. You’re in 221g for an incorrect PCC. The other poster is in 221g for extreme vetting. 

[throwitaway 190]

2 hours ago, ak47 said:

Hi..What would be the negative if the passport is sent ? as it is clearly mentioned in the 221g to send the passport with other documents.

 

Also i see @Selfmade has also sent his passport with the 221g document request.

 

I am just trying to make sense of things.

The negative? The consulate will hold on to the passport until the 5535 clears… which could be several months or a year plus.

[throwitaway 190]

On 3/30/2023 at 7:13 PM, ak47 said:

Same Happened to me and now we are back in the line waiting for our turn. Based on the experience in this forum, have to wait for 6 to 8 weeks for a reply, if no reply then people file WOM with a lawyer. Wait and watch game.

It’s not the norm for a DS-5535 to clear in 6-8 weeks. 

[ak47 33]

6 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Don’t confuse your situation with that of others. You’re in 221g for an incorrect PCC. The other poster is in 221g for extreme vetting. 

@throwitaway

 

I have a similar situation where they asked for a updated job offer letter.

[throwitaway 190]

2 minutes ago, ak47 said:

@throwitaway

 

I have a similar situation where they asked for a updated job offer letter.

I think you’re confused, or you’re not understanding the process. Whatever they asked for, give it to them. If they also asked for DS 5535, that usually means you’ll be waiting a while. No point in sending your passport before your DS 5535 clears. 

[ak47 33]

9 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

I think you’re confused, or you’re not understanding the process. Whatever they asked for, give it to them. If they also asked for DS 5535, that usually means you’ll be waiting a while. No point in sending your passport before your DS 5535 clears. 

I understand DS5535 and have gone through the complete forum. So cannot agree with you on this as the CO mentioned it during the interview to send it together.

 

The CO mentioned in the 221g to send the requested information and the passport.

 

Will keep it positive. 

Edited April 2, 2023 by ak47

[ak47 33]

On 3/30/2023 at 3:43 PM, PanFriedTofu said:

New member to this group.

At the interview (Montreal Consulate), I was issued a 221(g) white slip and my passport was returned to me on the spot.

The officer told me they had all the documents they needed and the white slip says: "Supplemental questions will be sent to you by email. Passport". Also, the signature space was left blank by the officer 😐.

Interview was March 22nd, shouldn't I have received the form already?

 

Hi @PanFriedTofu

 

Do have any update on your 221g ? Have you sent documents through AIS ?

Edited April 2, 2023 by ak47

[Selfmade 2]

Totally!! Appreciate you.