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

[PanFriedTofu 4]

15 minutes ago, Mmk2112 said:

Yes you can .. for upto 6 months on canadian passport

Could you please elaborate? 6 months if I go in on a B2? 

I cross the border at least once a month for a weekend..

[Mmk2112 34]

15 minutes ago, PanFriedTofu said:

Could you please elaborate? 6 months if I go in on a B2? 

I cross the border at least once a month for a weekend..

If you are Canadian citizen you can visit US for upto 6 months at a time 

[ak47 32]

On 3/7/2023 at 1:00 PM, Fayisa said:

Hello guys, the consular asked my wife to send her Passport back, is it a good sign? They give her back initially and they issue DS 5535. Please advise. 

Did you get the visa stamped ?

[Icecreamcastles 25]

It's exactly 6 months since my interview and the consulate has requested a new medical and my passport! 
I won't really believe it until I have my visa in hand. 
I hope this means DS-5535 cases will be processed more quickly and the yearlong waits are over.
(No WOM filed.)

[Mmk2112 34]

1 hour ago, Icecreamcastles said:

It's exactly 6 months since my interview and the consulate has requested a new medical and my passport! 
I won't really believe it until I have my visa in hand. 
I hope this means DS-5535 cases will be processed more quickly and the yearlong waits are over.
(No WOM filed.)

Great news Congrats. Hope it works out for you from here

[oclus 3]

Guys our status has been in ‘Application received’ since 22nd March 2023 ? How long does it take to move to ‘Approved’? And why is it taking so long when they received everything since 9 weeks ago. 
 

please advise if someone has any experience on this step. We are thinking for a WOM with Chris (PIC) because we fear its already 9 weeks since my second medical and their laziness can expire this too? (Its a K1 visa btw)

[P3P 4]

1 hour ago, oclus said:

Guys our status has been in ‘Application received’ since 22nd March 2023 ? How long does it take to move to ‘Approved’? And why is it taking so long when they received everything since 9 weeks ago. 
 

please advise if someone has any experience on this step. We are thinking for a WOM with Chris (PIC) because we fear its already 9 weeks since my second medical and their laziness can expire this too? (Its a K1 visa btw)

Your case appears to be in final processing (as your case created date has updated to a very recent date instead of the old date that would have been there prior). 

 

Congratulations, you are almost there!

[Endlesslywaiting 9]

Congratulations @P3P and @Icecreamcastles! 

Edited April 4, 2023 by Evie6366

[emergence 47]

On 4/4/2023 at 7:21 AM, Icecreamcastles said:

It's exactly 6 months since my interview and the consulate has requested a new medical and my passport! 
I won't really believe it until I have my visa in hand. 
I hope this means DS-5535 cases will be processed more quickly and the yearlong waits are over.
(No WOM filed.)

Super happy for you! Someone at the consulate must have picked up a stack of us September interviews.

[Mmk2112 34]

18 hours ago, emergence said:

Super happy for you! Someone at the consulate must have picked up a stack of us September interviews.

Yes, that's correct. 

 

Interview Sept 12 2022 and just received request for new medical. No WOM and DS5535 Case. Getting closer ... 🙂

[Gha 16]

Hi friends 

I just need some information for 2nd time medical.my passport with the embassy.do I need the passport for medical or I can go back to the place where I had done it before 

thank you 

[Pearljamm 65]

Hello everyone, 

 

I recently had my interview April 05 (yesterday) and received DS 5535. another journey to wait... 

 

I have a question, can i visit my wife in the states with no issues? She is pregnant and expecting this october and I really don't want to miss out on my first baby. 

 

I am still working and can provide them proof of employment and recent paystubs (tie to canada). I definitely won't want to risk any chances but I truly cannot miss the birth of my first child. 

 

Does anyone know how long does it takes to receive the email for DS5535 questions ?

 

Best of luck to everyone. 

 

 

[oclus 3]

Hey guys please please advise me our status was in ‘Application received’ since March 22nd now today it changed back to ‘Refused’. Does anyone know why it happened? My second medical and passport was requested on Dec 29 2022 after more than a year ( 2021) of DS5535. It still says though non immigrant application and date created to be recently ( we are k1 visa) We are super depressed now 🥺

[Icecreamcastles 25]

1 hour ago, Gha said:

Hi friends 

I just need some information for 2nd time medical.my passport with the embassy.do I need the passport for medical or I can go back to the place where I had done it before 

thank you 

The person in line in front of me at my medical had the same issue.  She just told them that the embassy had her passport but she had a copy which the receptionist accepted.

[Icecreamcastles 25]

35 minutes ago, Pearljamm said:

Hello everyone, 

 

I recently had my interview April 05 (yesterday) and received DS 5535. another journey to wait... 

 

I have a question, can i visit my wife in the states with no issues? She is pregnant and expecting this october and I really don't want to miss out on my first baby. 

 

I am still working and can provide them proof of employment and recent paystubs (tie to canada). I definitely won't want to risk any chances but I truly cannot miss the birth of my first child. 

 

Does anyone know how long does it takes to receive the email for DS5535 questions ?

 

Best of luck to everyone. 

 

 

So sorry you've joined the club.

Most of us have had no issues visiting the US. I always had proof of ties to Canada and a return ticket and never had a problem.

It can take a couple of days to receive the DS-5535 questions.  Check your junk mail, too.  If you don't get it today then I would send them an email about it.