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

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

18 minutes ago, PanFriedTofu said:

I know! 

We spoke to a lawyer and discussed all the details and they were also perplexed. Their only thought was maybe a name hit and to wait until 6-8 weeks have passed so that the embassy does the processing. 🤞

Yeah, fingers crossed all is solved soon!

Edited April 11, 2023 by Allaboutwaiting

[ShawnK 82]

How long does it take to get the DS5535 form? Is there a contact email if you don't get it?

[throwitaway 190]

22 hours ago, ak47 said:

Its an observation based on the information from other sources(Fb groups). It is obviously case by case basis.

You’ve made several inaccurate statements so far.

[Canucklehead 102]

Hi all, just an update on our application. I had my visa interview on February 1st, 2023 and received a 221(g) refusal letter. I had to email a few weeks later to inquire what info I would need, and I ended up submitting all required info on March 2nd, 2023.

 

Today, I wrote to Montreal at their embassy email (montreal-iv-dv@state.gov) to inquire whether my application was received. Beyond asking Montreal through email, is there any other way for us to keep informed of where our application currently stands? I logged into the CEAC website but the only update really was they stated our application was at the Montreal embassy.

 

Will continue to keep everyone posted and best of luck to everyone on a speedy, successful application!

[ak47 33]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

You’ve made several inaccurate statements so far.

Thank you...nobody is giving an expert advice here with guarantee

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Canucklehead said:

Hi all, just an update on our application. I had my visa interview on February 1st, 2023 and received a 221(g) refusal letter. I had to email a few weeks later to inquire what info I would need, and I ended up submitting all required info on March 2nd, 2023.

 

Today, I wrote to Montreal at their embassy email (montreal-iv-dv@state.gov) to inquire whether my application was received. Beyond asking Montreal through email, is there any other way for us to keep informed of where our application currently stands? I logged into the CEAC website but the only update really was they stated our application was at the Montreal embassy.

 

Will continue to keep everyone posted and best of luck to everyone on a speedy, successful application!

Do you mean you checked ceac.state.gov? Your status should currently be “Refused,” that’s the only way to track your case

[ShawnK 82]

I'm in this hell too, interview last week , all going well then handed back passport and refusal asking for the DS5535 form. I have no shady/criminal history or odd travel, just US Canada Mexico. What I do have is the most common male Muslim name and I think that's what did it. 

 

I don't work in any TAL occupations. I've been very very depressed/gutted all week. Feels like getting punched in the gut. Like you did something wrong. The consulate was full of terrified and stressed-out people. 

 

This was a huge fear of mine and it happened.

 

One thing the CO did say was this is not a refusal and these forms are processed faster now than they were in the past. However, on CEAC I see a big fat refused, ouch.

 

 

 

[Canucklehead 102]

3 hours ago, throwitaway said:

Do you mean you checked ceac.state.gov? Your status should currently be “Refused,” that’s the only way to track your case

So as far as I can see (unless I'm not looking in right spot), I do not see the word 'Status' anywhere on my CEAC profile. I do see:

 

YOUR CASE IS CURRENTLY AT: MONTREAL

 

Is this the right area to be looking (in the top right of the main page)?

 

[throwitaway 190]

3 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

So as far as I can see (unless I'm not looking in right spot), I do not see the word 'Status' anywhere on my CEAC profile. I do see:

 

YOUR CASE IS CURRENTLY AT: MONTREAL

 

Is this the right area to be looking (in the top right of the main page)?

 

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

 

Use the above^ 

 

[Canucklehead 102]

3 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV

 

Use the above^ 

 

Thank you for posting that link! You were correct - it still says Refused. However, it lists the most recent update as being March 17th, 2023. Given that I sent the required document on March 2nd, 2023 - perhaps this is evidence that at the very least it has been received?

Edited April 12, 2023 by Canucklehead

[PZibran325 112]

3 hours ago, ak47 said:

Thank you...nobody is giving an expert advice here with guarantee

Hey buddy you're absolutely right no one is claiming to give expert advice, we are all just sharing our experiences. But that is different from making statements that are completely inaccurate (i.e. plain wrong). Share your experiences, but don't state your guesses and assumptions as fact.

 

If you are thinking out loud at least preface those statements by saying something like I am not entirely sure but I believe that maybe xyz. The way you're stating your guesses makes it sound like you are stating fact and that could be to the detriment of someone who is new to the process and doesn't know better.

 

I encourage you to share your experiences and even your thoughts, but please be careful with your wording and make sure that when you are not fully sure of something and just sharing what you think that you are stating it in a way that makes it clear that you're sharing your thoughts and not fact/experience. 

 

Welcome to the thread, though. Not sure if I should say happy to have you here because it makes me unhappy to see people stuck in limbo.

 

cheers

[ak47 33]

10 minutes ago, PZibran325 said:

Hey buddy you're absolutely right no one is claiming to give expert advice, we are all just sharing our experiences. But that is different from making statements that are completely inaccurate (i.e. plain wrong). Share your experiences, but don't state your guesses and assumptions as fact.

 

If you are thinking out loud at least preface those statements by saying something like I am not entirely sure but I believe that maybe xyz. The way you're stating your guesses makes it sound like you are stating fact and that could be to the detriment of someone who is new to the process and doesn't know better.

 

I encourage you to share your experiences and even your thoughts, but please be careful with your wording and make sure that when you are not fully sure of something and just sharing what you think that you are stating it in a way that makes it clear that you're sharing your thoughts and not fact/experience. 

 

Welcome to the thread, though. Not sure if I should say happy to have you here because it makes me unhappy to see people stuck in limbo.

 

cheers

HAhahaha..Thank you Experts.

[ak47 33]

1 hour ago, ShawnK said:

I'm in this hell too, interview last week , all going well then handed back passport and refusal asking for the DS5535 form. I have no shady/criminal history or odd travel, just US Canada Mexico. What I do have is the most common male Muslim name and I think that's what did it. 

 

I don't work in any TAL occupations. I've been very very depressed/gutted all week. Feels like getting punched in the gut. Like you did something wrong. The consulate was full of terrified and stressed-out people. 

 

This was a huge fear of mine and it happened.

 

One thing the CO did say was this is not a refusal and these forms are processed faster now than they were in the past. However, on CEAC I see a big fat refused, ouch.

 

 

 

Hi Shawn, 

 

Same here...we had our interview a couple of weeks back and with the same DS5535. The CO did mention that it should be processed sooner than a few months and as the medicals may expire in a few months.

 

I also have a common name which triggered DS5535. Hoping it finishes soon. 

 

Cheers!.

Edited April 12, 2023 by ak47

[Mmk2112 34]

49 minutes ago, ak47 said:

Hi Shawn, 

 

Same here...we had our interview a couple of weeks back and with the same DS5535. The CO did mention that it should be processed sooner than a few months and as the medicals may expire in a few months.

 

I also have a common name which triggered DS5535. Hoping it finishes soon. 

 

Cheers!.

Hope it works out for you man. Good luck

[throwitaway 190]

2 hours ago, ShawnK said:

I'm in this hell too, interview last week , all going well then handed back passport and refusal asking for the DS5535 form. I have no shady/criminal history or odd travel, just US Canada Mexico. What I do have is the most common male Muslim name and I think that's what did it. 

 

I don't work in any TAL occupations. I've been very very depressed/gutted all week. Feels like getting punched in the gut. Like you did something wrong. The consulate was full of terrified and stressed-out people. 

 

This was a huge fear of mine and it happened.

 

One thing the CO did say was this is not a refusal and these forms are processed faster now than they were in the past. However, on CEAC I see a big fat refused, ouch.

 

 

 

You didn’t do anything wrong. If the CO wanted to deny you, they would have, instead you’re in 221g which can be overcome - and for most people, it does. Eventually. I was once there too.