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

[ALC 61]

Got the email to send the passport this morning!

The last update date was 8/31, which I suspected was the date my SAO clearance was received by MTL. My lawyers followed up on the dot at the 60 days mark per DOS instruction. The first email they got was saying they were waiting on an eligibility wavier from USCIS, which I needed to provide (which was an error on their end), the lawyers followed up again after that, got an email saying the case is waiting for the review by a consular officer, and two days later got the Passport Request. 

Seems like the case was cleared about 1.5 months ago, and was probably just sitting there until we followed up twice...  O la la... 

[Leo The Great 141]

23 minutes ago, ALC said:

Got the email to send the passport this morning!

The last update date was 8/31, which I suspected was the date my SAO clearance was received by MTL. My lawyers followed up on the dot at the 60 days mark per DOS instruction. The first email they got was saying they were waiting on an eligibility wavier from USCIS, which I needed to provide (which was an error on their end), the lawyers followed up again after that, got an email saying the case is waiting for the review by a consular officer, and two days later got the Passport Request. 

Seems like the case was cleared about 1.5 months ago, and was probably just sitting there until we followed up twice...  O la la... 

Congrats!

Did MTL ask you for DS-5535 form only?  I assume you did not file any WOM based on your timelines in Excel sheet?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

 

Edited October 19, 2023 by Leo The Great

[ALC 61]

23 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

Congrats!

Did MTL ask you for DS-5535 form only?  I assume you did not file any WOM based on your timelines in Excel sheet?

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

 

Yep, the only thing was the Security Advisory Opinion, and since I have gone through it once before, it was pretty quick (about a month), the MTL sat on it for a month and half ugh... 

No WoM, working remotely so didn't feel the need to, was concerned about the medical expiring though

[Ds553513 16]

Hi @P3P do you have any update regarding your case 

They are replying your email and what they said when they replied 

thank you 

[Superluminal 146]

1 hour ago, ALC said:

Got the email to send the passport this morning!

The last update date was 8/31, which I suspected was the date my SAO clearance was received by MTL. My lawyers followed up on the dot at the 60 days mark per DOS instruction. The first email they got was saying they were waiting on an eligibility wavier from USCIS, which I needed to provide (which was an error on their end), the lawyers followed up again after that, got an email saying the case is waiting for the review by a consular officer, and two days later got the Passport Request. 

Seems like the case was cleared about 1.5 months ago, and was probably just sitting there until we followed up twice...  O la la... 

Congrats! Great news.

 

Also, this is further evidence that EB visas clear faster than the CR/IR visas

[ALC 61]

8 minutes ago, Superluminal said:

Congrats! Great news.

 

Also, this is further evidence that EB visas clear faster than the CR/IR visas

Thank you!

 

And yes, they do, I suspect it's mainly because most of the EB applicants have either worked, or studied and quite often both in the US, so it's easier with the verification of the records etc... 

[Inveigh 69]

17 hours ago, ALC said:

Thank you!

 

And yes, they do, I suspect it's mainly because most of the EB applicants have either worked, or studied and quite often both in the US, so it's easier with the verification of the records etc... 

Hey can you please update your timeline when you get a chance, its hard to keep track of everyones with 5535 on VJ.

Edited October 20, 2023 by Inveigh

[LYV 63]

39 minutes ago, Inveigh said:

Hey can you please update your timeline when you get a chance, its hard to keep track of everyones with 5535 on VJ.

Please check here. They have posted their timeline along with many others. Please add yours. 
 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

[Leo The Great 141]

One of my parents was given 221(g) during the interview to submit online DS-5535 form and resume. Passport was returned at the interview.  We submitted documents on October 6. Since then the status updated 7 times. What does it mean? 

I am assuming it will stop updating at some point. Is this correct assumption?

Edited October 20, 2023 by Leo The Great

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

1 hour ago, Leo The Great said:

One of my parents was given 221(g) during the interview to submit online DS-5535 form and resume. Passport was returned at the interview.  We submitted documents on October 6. Since then the status updated 7 times. What does it mean? 

I am assuming it will stop updating at some point. Is this correct assumption?

Yes it will eventually stop for a while. By the @Leo The Great the CO also issued me 221(g) and asked for my resume and DS-5535 submission. I have a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Would you mind if I ask what’s your dad’s educational background?

[Leo The Great 141]

19 minutes ago, Ahmad0606 said:

Yes it will eventually stop for a while. By the @Leo The Great the CO also issued me 221(g) and asked for my resume and DS-5535 submission. I have a PhD in Chemical Engineering. Would you mind if I ask what’s your dad’s educational background?

Information Technology (master's degree).

Edited October 20, 2023 by Leo The Great

[ALC 61]

9 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

Information Technology (master's degree). He was given 221(g) few years back first time when he applied for B1/B2 visa with request to submit resume but clearance was received within a month.

It's pretty normal, I got SAO'ed for my B1/B2 a few years ago in Toronto, clearance took a month, consulate requested the passport the next day. Got SAO'ed again this time around for the IV, also took a month, except MTL sat on it for like 6 weeks, had to have my lawyers follow up twice. 

 

I'd say have your lawyer follow up (with a G-28 attached) every week or so, the worst MTL can do is to ignore you, but it may also light a fire under their asses and send you a passport request 🙂

[Leo The Great 141]

5 minutes ago, ALC said:

It's pretty normal, I got SAO'ed for my B1/B2 a few years ago in Toronto, clearance took a month, consulate requested the passport the next day. Got SAO'ed again this time around for the IV, also took a month, except MTL sat on it for like 6 weeks, had to have my lawyers follow up twice. 

 

I'd say have your lawyer follow up (with a G-28 attached) every week or so, the worst MTL can do is to ignore you, but it may also light a fire under their asses and send you a passport request 🙂

Thanks. We don't have lawyer. We can inquiry consulate as you said.  What is G-28 (may be lawyer authorization to email consulate)?

Edited October 20, 2023 by Leo The Great

[ALC 61]

2 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

We don't have lawyer. What is G-28?

The form of attorney representation.

[Fayisa 21]

On 10/17/2023 at 8:49 PM, niloo said:

Hello 

I received the 221g white paper at interview, they asked for a joint sponsor.  I sent back the i864 form and the w2 and tax return, including my passport as well. They received it on 18th September and uploaded on CEAC on 15th September.  Last updated was on 28th September. 

This is my 5th week. Do you think it's better to send them an email or just wait?

Hello Niloo, Is there any update on your case ? When is your last update ?