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

[Superluminal 146]

1 hour ago, Jvisa said:

Hi,

 

Is US visa status site down or NVC website down today? I am encountering error now.

Down for everyone right now:

 

https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/ceac.state.gov.html

[Jvisa 4]

2 minutes ago, Superluminal said:

Down for everyone right now:

 

https://www.isitdownrightnow.com/ceac.state.gov.html

Thank you for reply

[AP_since_May2023 37]

4 hours ago, Jvisa said:

Hi,

 

Is US visa status site down or NVC website down today? I am encountering error now.

It is back up now

[Niccie 12]

On 7/25/2023 at 8:58 PM, justanamericangrl said:

Hey guys. I just wanted to post our timeline here in case anyone is interested. 
 

* Application to USCIS - April 19 2021

* USCIS approved, case transferred to NVC - April 29 2022

* NVC DQed - Oct 7 2022

* Interview date - Feb 3 2023

* Put in AP same day

* DS 5535 received 3 days later and form sent in Feb 9

* Writ filed May 2 2023

* Last defendant served May 11 - July 10 answer due 

* June 6 request to send passport

- arrived June 12

* Issued - June 21

* Documents received - June 23

 

Couple of notes:

 

Hacking law - who said criteria for filing more focused on date USCIS approved rather than when placed in admin processing. As long as 12 months from USCIS approval they seemed to think it was fine to file a writ. Part of the reason we went with them so we could file sooner.

 

Didn’t realize we couldn’t import our cars because they don’t have a tire pressure monitoring system. Something to look forward to.

 

Husband has received his social but still waiting on green card. Having some issues with drivers license because even though he’s a permanent resident now apparently when the lady looked him up it says his i94 expires in November so she issued his DL with expiry in Nov too. 
 

Other than that I’m glad it’s all over. Such an unfair process for everyone going through this. Good luck to anyone still dealing with AP!! Hope you guys get some good news soon!

Hi! May I ask from what country your husband is from? I filed the WOM too after 90days

[AP_since_May2023 37]

4 hours ago, Niccie said:

Hi! May I ask from what country your husband is from? I filed the WOM too after 90days

Which lawyers did you go with? We are approaching 90 days in 1 week.

[AP_since_May2023 37]

Has anyone here tried to AOS while their Consular Processing is undergoing AP, rather than filing WOM? 

[DELCAN 0]

Hi all, our case is recently put on administrative processing (Montreal Consulate) and we were asked in the interview to fill out an online form (no e-mail just Microsoft forms) and submit some info about travel history, etc. Are we suppose to receive a confirmation e-mail that they have received the information they are looking for? should I send a follow-up e-mail?

[AP_since_May2023 37]

Just did an intake with Goldstein and Hacking Law and both phone calls were with folks who can barely speak English... Not the best look for a law firm.

[ALC 61]

2 hours ago, DELCAN said:

Hi all, our case is recently put on administrative processing (Montreal Consulate) and we were asked in the interview to fill out an online form (no e-mail just Microsoft forms) and submit some info about travel history, etc. Are we suppose to receive a confirmation e-mail that they have received the information they are looking for? should I send a follow-up e-mail?

Can't speak to your experience, but mine has been the following

Was informed my visa can't be approved yet, and additional info needed, will come in the form of an email with instructions in the next day or two. 

The email came from the general IV-DV-MTL address, the day after my interview, with the ask of my resume and a link to the DS-5535 online form. I filled out the form, and send back an email with the resume and travel history attached, also asked them to confirm receipt. They replied promptly saying the received the documents and will provide updates if there is any. 

In my experience MTL has been pretty responsive to both mine and my lawyer's inquires. 

[DELCAN 0]

1 hour ago, ALC said:

Can't speak to your experience, but mine has been the following

Was informed my visa can't be approved yet, and additional info needed, will come in the form of an email with instructions in the next day or two. 

The email came from the general IV-DV-MTL address, the day after my interview, with the ask of my resume and a link to the DS-5535 online form. I filled out the form, and send back an email with the resume and travel history attached, also asked them to confirm receipt. They replied promptly saying the received the documents and will provide updates if there is any. 

In my experience MTL has been pretty responsive to both mine and my lawyer's inquires. 

Thanks @ALC for the response. May I ask when was your interview and if you have seen any updates on CEAC after you submitted the above?

[ALC 61]

3 minutes ago, DELCAN said:

Thanks @ALC for the response. May I ask when was your interview and if you have seen any updates on CEAC after you submitted the above?

My interview was on 7/26, with last update on 7/27. It could be for them sending me the email or me sending them the DS-5535/resume since it all happened on the same day... 

[Niccie 12]

On 7/30/2023 at 3:49 AM, SGtoMurica said:

Which lawyers did you go with? We are approaching 90 days in 1 week.

I filed with Rafael Urena

[DrJh07 28]

6 hours ago, ALC said:

Can't speak to your experience, but mine has been the following

Was informed my visa can't be approved yet, and additional info needed, will come in the form of an email with instructions in the next day or two. 

The email came from the general IV-DV-MTL address, the day after my interview, with the ask of my resume and a link to the DS-5535 online form. I filled out the form, and send back an email with the resume and travel history attached, also asked them to confirm receipt. They replied promptly saying the received the documents and will provide updates if there is any. 

In my experience MTL has been pretty responsive to both mine and my lawyer's inquires. 

Hi @ALC, did they keep your passport?

My wife and daughter had their interview in Montreal on 7/27 and they got the white 221g because they had to check my wife's previous US entry.

The Visa officer kept their passports. My wife asked if they would email her for the information, and the VO told her they had her number so they could call her if needed.

We didn't get any emails or calls from them and I'm wondering if we should contact them for it or just wait.

 

Is anybody on this thread went through a similar situation to us?

If so, what was your outcome?

Thank you in advance.

[Nbc16 3]

1 minute ago, DrJh07 said:

Hi @ALC, did they keep your passport?

My wife and daughter had their interview in Montreal on 7/27 and they got the white 221g because they had to check my wife's previous US entry.

The Visa officer kept their passports. My wife asked if they would email her for the information, and the VO told her they had her number so they could call her if needed.

We didn't get any emails or calls from them and I'm wondering if we should contact them for it or just wait.

 

Is anybody on this thread went through a similar situation to us?

If so, what was your outcome?

Thank you in advance.

Did you get an email to fill DS 5535 ?

[AP_since_May2023 37]

4 hours ago, Niccie said:

I filed with Rafael Urena

 

Thanks. Please keep us updated on any progress or movement in your case.