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

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, Canucklehead said:

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?

Oh for sure, it’s better than no updates at all! The date updates happen when your file is opened for whatever reason, so at the very least you know you are not forgotten. 

[throwitaway 190]

7 hours ago, ShawnK said:

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

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

 

I got it the same night

[ShawnK 82]

4 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

 

I got it the same night

Thank you, I will email them.

 

In the mean time..I have never been religious , always doubted..but I pulled a Bart Simpson prayer(that classic episode where he gets a snow day ), seems like in the darkest times you seek out God. That is all I can do at this point. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[throwitaway 190]

Just now, ShawnK said:

Thank you, I will email them.

 

In the mean time..I have never been religious , always doubted..but I pulled a Bart Simpson prayer(that classic episode where he gets a snow day ), seems like in the darkest times you seek out God. That is all I can do at this point. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ain’t nothing wrong with that. 

[Canucklehead 102]

11 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Oh for sure, it’s better than no updates at all! The date updates happen when your file is opened for whatever reason, so at the very least you know you are not forgotten. 

I'll take that win! Now for the Raptors to win tonight too... 🦖 

[ShawnK 82]

13 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

I'll take that win! Now for the Raptors to win tonight too... 🦖 

Small victories my friend...small victories (looking forward to leafs losing in the first round).

 

On another note, I know this thread is full of dread but if you and your family are healthy, you've won the lottery. 

 

There are folks getting news about masses in their liver, kids with cancer. Lets keep some perspective. 

 

 

Edited April 12, 2023 by ShawnK

[ice-qube 649]

4 hours ago, ShawnK said:

Thank you, I will email them.

 

In the mean time..I have never been religious , always doubted..but I pulled a Bart Simpson prayer(that classic episode where he gets a snow day ), seems like in the darkest times you seek out God. That is all I can do at this point. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Keep your head up man. I waited a long time for my sojourn in administrative processing to be over, but I managed to do it. I prevailed. And I am sure you will too. 

4 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

I'll take that win! Now for the Raptors to win tonight too... 🦖 

No such luck on that...

[justanamericangrl 23]

Husband had his interview in Montreal Feb 3rd of this year and got hit with the ds5535 a couple days later. After reading all of these submissions here we decided to just file a WOM with hacking law ASAP. Edit to add they are going to file in about a week. Can’t believe so many people go through this. It seems ridiculous. Even the lawyer said he’s seeing so many more cases out of Montreal. 
 

Anyways does anyone have any recent timelines they could share after filing a WOM? And has anyone’s spouse travelled to the US while in AP?

 

thanks!!

Edited April 13, 2023 by justanamericangrl

[ice-qube 649]

Just now, justanamericangrl said:

Husband had his interview in Montreal Feb 3rd of this year and got hit with the ds5535 a couple days later. After reading all of these submissions here we decided to just file a WOM with hacking law ASAP. Can’t believe so many people go through this. It seems ridiculous. Even the lawyer said he’s seeing so many more cases out of Montreal. 
 

Anyways does anyone have any recent timelines they could share after filing a WOM? And has anyone’s spouse travelled to the US while in AP?

 

thanks!!

Sorry to hear. It definitely seems Montreal is using this as a strategy nowadays. If it helps, I was a guy who was hit with DS-5535, suffered in AP for over a year, but i travelled to see my wife several times, without problems.

[haruharu 10]

Just wanted to add on to this question, how long till one can file WOM? People who have taken this route could you share your process? Chris from PIC a seems to be a good option according to previous comments. After consulting with a few lawyers, they suggest to wait 60 days minimum. I read some contradictory material from Goldstein where in one pamphlet he suggests to wait 6 months but in a YouTube video on his channel he states if you’ve already waited 18 months for I-130 you’ve already waited long enough..
FYI another case update today (total of 4 since submission on April 4th) but still says refused. 

[ice-qube 649]

1 minute ago, haruharu said:

Just wanted to add on to this question, how long till one can file WOM? People who have taken this route could you share your process? Chris from PIC a seems to be a good option according to previous comments. After consulting with a few lawyers, they suggest to wait 60 days minimum. I read some contradictory material from Goldstein where in one pamphlet he suggests to wait 6 months but in a YouTube video on his channel he states if you’ve already waited 18 months for I-130 you’ve already waited long enough..
FYI another case update today (total of 4 since submission on April 4th) but still says refused. 

That's a matter of debate, actually. Although I am not a lawyer, I have always been skeptical of lawyers who claim you should file it before 6 months. In my (non-expert, but considerably educated layman) opinion, in the event the government decided to push back on a suit that was filed before 6 months, it is likely to me that the court would rule in their favour. And really, then the only one who would have won is the lawyer that took your money; you would be no closer (and also poorer), and the taxpayers also lose the costs of defending it in court.

[Canucklehead 102]

3 hours ago, justanamericangrl said:

Husband had his interview in Montreal Feb 3rd of this year and got hit with the ds5535 a couple days later. After reading all of these submissions here we decided to just file a WOM with hacking law ASAP. Edit to add they are going to file in about a week. Can’t believe so many people go through this. It seems ridiculous. Even the lawyer said he’s seeing so many more cases out of Montreal. 
 

Anyways does anyone have any recent timelines they could share after filing a WOM? And has anyone’s spouse travelled to the US while in AP?

 

thanks!!

I travelled to visit my spouse in USA. I'd suggest not hiding anything if asked/being honest about everything, and obviously make sure to stay within the appropriate timeline (no more than 6 months in USA in a 12 month period) and you should be OK. Ultimately, it is up to the border agent to decide though, so I purposefully packed light, had my existing work contract and tenant agreement ready just in case too.

[ice-qube 649]

6 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

I travelled to visit my spouse in USA. I'd suggest not hiding anything if asked/being honest about everything, and obviously make sure to stay within the appropriate timeline (no more than 6 months in USA in a 12 month period) and you should be OK. Ultimately, it is up to the border agent to decide though, so I purposefully packed light, had my existing work contract and tenant agreement ready just in case too.

I second this, always be honest— the only thing to add being: don’t offer up extraneous information without being asked. Answer all questions asked truthfully, but don’t go on a tangent or else they might be inclined to give you more of a hassle just because they don’t understand the specifics of your case. 

[Illme 9]

After waiting 11 and half months I received Immigrant visa. Visa timeline 

Interview was on April 19 2022

DS5535 emailed on April 25

Consulate requested 2nd Medical and RCMP police letter on March 10 

Consulate receeived both medical and Rcmp letter on 28th March

Status changed to issued on April 05 and received passport on 11th April

[APRIL2023 59]

Hi everyone! Very disheartening to see so many ppl on the same boat as me. 
 

Attended my IR1 interview today in Montreal. Things were going smoothly until I was refused visa and handed 221(g) form stating that my application is refused and is now placed on administrative processing. Form also includes instruction to further submit RCMP police check, DS5535 and passport. I asked the officer what could have triggered the flag for DS5535, and the officer cannot provide an answer. He cannot provide timeline for the duration of AP either. 
 

I was shocked by this, as I am legally married to my husband (American) and we have two children today (who also hold dual Canadian-US citizenship). I was born in Hong Kong but immigrated to Canada when I was 9, currently working in healthcare. Could this have triggered the flag? I also traveled ++ to Qatar and China for work related trip over the past ten years. Could this have triggered the flag? 

 

Question - how should does it take for the consulate to email me DS5535 form for completion? Should I completes it preemptively and send it to the consulate? What’s the email I should use??

MOST IMPORTANTLY - can you still travel to US under B1/b2 visitor visa when your application is under AP????