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

[AP_since_May2023 37]

5 hours ago, throwitaway said:

Check out this info for 221g for DV 2022, it should have the same patterns as other IV at Montreal except in this case there is a maximum (DV cannot be issued past Sept 30 of the relevant fiscal year).

221(g) Statistics for Diversity Visa Applicants.pdf 951.19 kB · 9 downloads

Can you share where were you able to download this information? Thanks! 

[justanamericangrl 23]

Anyone have a timeline on how long it takes to get your passport back from consulate?

 

we filed a WOM and finally got the email asking for my husbands passport (he sent it in immediately) but his medical expires in a few days and we’re worried it’s going to really delay things. Do you guys think it’s likely they will request a new one?

 

 “Any further processing of this immigrant visa case has been suspended until we receive the requested passport. Once submitted, the file will be reviewed, and the consular officer will provide further information on the status of the case.” - the wording in the email.

 

thanks!

 

[throwitaway 190]

10 minutes ago, justanamericangrl said:

Anyone have a timeline on how long it takes to get your passport back from consulate?

 

we filed a WOM and finally got the email asking for my husbands passport (he sent it in immediately) but his medical expires in a few days and we’re worried it’s going to really delay things. Do you guys think it’s likely they will request a new one?

 

 “Any further processing of this immigrant visa case has been suspended until we receive the requested passport. Once submitted, the file will be reviewed, and the consular officer will provide further information on the status of the case.” - the wording in the email.

 

thanks!

 

Sending documents to the embassy goes through third party security sorting, and it can take a few weeks for it to finally land on a CO’s desk

 

If your CEAC status doesn’t change to Issued by the date your medical expires, you will be requested to get another one, as the medical expiry is the same as the validity of the visa (6 months from medical).

[justanamericangrl 23]

2 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Sending documents to the embassy goes through third party security sorting, and it can take a few weeks for it to finally land on a CO’s desk

 

If your CEAC status doesn’t change to Issued by the date your medical expires, you will be requested to get another one, as the medical expiry is the same as the validity of the visa (6 months from medical).

Damn. Think we’re screwed there then. Thanks for responding though!

[justanamericangrl 23]

Does anyone know if you have to wait for consulate to request medical or can you be proactive and book it before?

[AP_since_May2023 37]

2 minutes ago, justanamericangrl said:

Does anyone know if you have to wait for consulate to request medical or can you be proactive and book it before?

Just book it if it is expired (or in the few days before it expires).

[APRIL2023 59]

1 hour ago, SGtoMurica said:

Did you get an email from the Consulate requesting for information similar to DS-5535?

 

I didn't receive a DS-5535 form to complete either. However, I did get an email from the Consular Officer asking about my siblings, children, past passport numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses (no mention of social media handles)

No emails either. 
i did proactively send them all my DS-5535 info via email three weeks into waiting. At 55 days, I emailed to request confirmation of receipt. I only got a generic response so my question wasn’t answer. 😩

[justanamericangrl 23]

16 minutes ago, SGtoMurica said:

Just book it if it is expired (or in the few days before it expires).

Thanks we will!

[Ds553513 16]

Hi @justanamericangrl you cannot book your appointment your self without embassy request.doctor will ask you email regarding embassy request renew medical

thank you 

[AP_since_May2023 37]

1 hour ago, justanamericangrl said:

Anyone have a timeline on how long it takes to get your passport back from consulate?

 

we filed a WOM and finally got the email asking for my husbands passport (he sent it in immediately) but his medical expires in a few days and we’re worried it’s going to really delay things. Do you guys think it’s likely they will request a new one?

 

 “Any further processing of this immigrant visa case has been suspended until we receive the requested passport. Once submitted, the file will be reviewed, and the consular officer will provide further information on the status of the case.” - the wording in the email.

 

thanks!

 

This process has been so expensive. WoM + another medical. I wonder if anyone has done a small claims to retrieve some of these costs.

 

Why can't they just extend the medical to 2 years (like i-485 AOS applications they are valid for 2 years)?

[Jvisa 4]

17 hours ago, Fk2004 said:

What is wom I have been waiting for 2 yrs still nothing kindly let me know 

Are you waiting 2 years from your interview ? what kind of visa category you are?

 

is somebody else hear waiting 2 years ????so scary

[justanamericangrl 23]

1 hour ago, SGtoMurica said:

This process has been so expensive. WoM + another medical. I wonder if anyone has done a small claims to retrieve some of these costs.

 

Why can't they just extend the medical to 2 years (like i-485 AOS applications they are valid for 2 years)?

It’s ridiculous. We were actually mistaken though. His medical expires in a month but his police check expired in May!

 

They didn’t ask for it in the email? Wonder if they will

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, justanamericangrl said:

It’s ridiculous. We were actually mistaken though. His medical expires in a month but his police check expired in May!

 

They didn’t ask for it in the email? Wonder if they will

Get a new PCC, you don’t have to wait for them for that one. Interestingly, DOS considers PCC good for two years (regardless of actual expiry) but if I’m remembering correctly MTL sometimes still asks for a fresh one anyway, at least that’s what I’ve seen in the past. 

Edited June 8, 2023 by throwitaway

[throwitaway 190]

5 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

Did you get an email from the Consulate requesting for information similar to DS-5535?

 

I didn't receive a DS-5535 form to complete either. However, I did get an email from the Consular Officer asking about my siblings, children, past passport numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses (no mention of social media handles)

Usually you don’t get the actual form at MTL, it’s just an email that you reply to with your answers. 

[Jvisa 4]

Hey guys please answer me.. how many months you have been in AP ?

is somebody here more than a year to be in AP please share you experience I am in AP  10 months