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

[Ds553513 16]

12 minutes ago, Icecreamcastles said:

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.

Thank you for your reply but the problem is even I don’t have any copy of my recent passport 

[Pearljamm 65]

18 minutes ago, Icecreamcastles said:

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.

This is a big relief ! 
 

thank you very much ! Now we wait  

 

sucks to be a middle eastern guy… 

[Mmk2112 34]

2 hours 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. 

 

 

If you're a canadian citizen you may visit your wife in US for upto 6 months. No issues on it, just simple questions by officers. You have to tell them you're going to visit your wife and might provide them with an address. They might ask you where do you work, when you will return etc. Thats' all. Good luck

[Mmk2112 34]

1 hour ago, oclus said:

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 🥺

I can't comment for sure on this, However I have seen before that status change to refuse, received etc before any final approval. I think since they have asked for your passport and medical, you're almost there with your process. Good luck

[Mmk2112 34]

Hello Guys, I’m confused a bit if anyone can guide me. 
 

I received en email from embassy stating that additional documents are required which is 

- a new medical report 

 

but I’m also given a link for their courier services to provide additional documents. Aren’t the medical is sent via electronically now? Why they have provided me a link for mailing documents? Any idea anyone ? TIA

[ak47 33]

4 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

Hello Guys, I’m confused a bit if anyone can guide me. 
 

I received en email from embassy stating that additional documents are required which is 

- a new medical report 

 

but I’m also given a link for their courier services to provide additional documents. Aren’t the medical is sent via electronically now? Why they have provided me a link for mailing documents? Any idea anyone ? TIA

Are passports mentioned in this email ?

[Mmk2112 34]

47 minutes ago, ak47 said:

Are passports mentioned in this email ?

No passport is not mentioned in email. I have given them my Pakistani passport and my Canadian passport is with me. So that’s why passport is not requested. 
 

Is it usually mention in email to send the passport in ? It’s only mentioned new medical report is required..

[ak47 33]

28 minutes ago, Mmk2112 said:

No passport is not mentioned in email. I have given them my Pakistani passport and my Canadian passport is with me. So that’s why passport is not requested. 
 

Is it usually mention in email to send the passport in ? It’s only mentioned new medical report is required..

In the recent 221g documents they are asking documents with passport and if there is DS5535 then you also get an email.with questions which needs to be sent..

[Mmk2112 34]

9 minutes ago, ak47 said:

In the recent 221g documents they are asking documents with passport and if there is DS5535 then you also get an email.with questions which needs to be sent..

Sorry you didn’t understand my situation. I’m in DS5535 since sept and I have already sent my questionnaire. Now I have received an email for medical again because my previous one expired on Feb 16th. 
 

my question was that with email request for new medical report, there’s also a link to send documents. However, medical are sent electronically by clinics directly to embassy so I’m confused why I’m given the link to send document !! Hope I’m clear this time!

[ak47 33]

5 minutes ago, Mmk2112 said:

Sorry you didn’t understand my situation. I’m in DS5535 since sept and I have already sent my questionnaire. Now I have received an email for medical again because my previous one expired on Feb 16th. 
 

my question was that with email request for new medical report, there’s also a link to send documents. However, medical are sent electronically by clinics directly to embassy so I’m confused why I’m given the link to send document !! Hope I’m clear this time!

As we know, the medicals are sent electronically so the link looks like a fyi incase you have any additional documents. I dont think you need to worry about it. Once your medicals are accepted, they will send you  a passport request which will require the courier service.

[throwitaway 190]

13 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

Hello Guys, I’m confused a bit if anyone can guide me. 
 

I received en email from embassy stating that additional documents are required which is 

- a new medical report 

 

but I’m also given a link for their courier services to provide additional documents. Aren’t the medical is sent via electronically now? Why they have provided me a link for mailing documents? Any idea anyone ? TIA

It’s a template. Just get a new medical, the panel physician handles the rest. 

18 hours 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 

Contact the panel physician and tell them the consulate has your passport and ask what they want to do. 

[Ds553513 16]

9 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

It’s a template. Just get a new medical, the panel physician handles the rest. 

Contact the panel physician and tell them the consulate has your passport and ask what they want to do. 

Ok and Thank you 

[can_do 18]

Hi everyone,

DS-5535 veterans: will any of my previous employers be contacted for verification?

I'm trying to call some of them but they've probably changed numbers or simply ignoring me.

Thanks.

[Mmk2112 34]

4 hours ago, can_do said:

Hi everyone,

DS-5535 veterans: will any of my previous employers be contacted for verification?

I'm trying to call some of them but they've probably changed numbers or simply ignoring me.

Thanks.

I don’t think so they will contacted however they can be contacted if anything suspicious. That’s just my opinion. Good luck!

[haruharu 10]

Hi everyone! 
Recent member of this lovely group 🙃 I had my interview recently (April 03, 2023) and passport returned at the spot after my short 4-5 minute interview. I asked why they weren’t keeping it and CO mentioned they will send an email with just some questions about travel history (email came later in afternoon). Spent the last few days reading the forums and quite disheartened to know what people and their families have had to deal with even after reaching the interview stage. I’m a Canadian citizen although moved from Pakistan when I was 7–which I’m sure was one of the reasons for this “random” extreme form of vetting. I work in a healthcare field and had been in school up until 2 years ago. 

CEAC was updated April 4th and 5th. 
Good luck to everyone and praying we have a short stay here.