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

[ak47 33]

29 minutes ago, Bestbest7 said:

Hi everyone,

 

My case has been on administrative processing for almost 12 months. My interview was January 3rd 2023 and was given 221g and DS5535. But finally got a letter in the mail to send in my passport December 10 

just wandering how soon will they process the visa and return my passport since I have to go see wife and kids for Christmas holidays.

your feedback will be appreciated .

Congratulations...did you send second medicals ? 

[Coco_2023 14]

Hi everyone - Has there been anybody whose EB2 visa was "rejected" (as opposed to "refused") after a few months of getting a 221g/DS-5535, regardless if WOM is filed or not?

Edited December 21, 2023 by Coco_2023

[ak47 33]

17 minutes ago, Coco_2023 said:

Hi everyone - Has there been anybody whose EB2 visa was "rejected" (as opposed to "refused") after a few months of getting a 221g/DS-5535, regardless if WOM is filed or not?

Not sure if anybody here has mentioned about it. 

 

When did you interview and how long did you wait before rejection?

 

Also what was the reason for rejection?

[Fayisa 21]

1 hour ago, Bestbest7 said:

Hi everyone,

 

My case has been on administrative processing for almost 12 months. My interview was January 3rd 2023 and was given 221g and DS5535. But finally got a letter in the mail to send in my passport December 10 

just wandering how soon will they process the visa and return my passport since I have to go see wife and kids for Christmas holidays.

your feedback will be appreciated .

I have sent my passport in September till now they didn't send me the passport back. I was wishing to enjoy the holiday with hubby but it is redio silence from their end.

[Coco_2023 14]

22 minutes ago, ak47 said:

Not sure if anybody here has mentioned about it. 

 

When did you interview and how long did you wait before rejection?

 

Also what was the reason for rejection?

This actually hasn't happened to me or anybody I know (fortunately!) I'm just wondering to see what is waiting for us at the end of this dark tunnel and what the odds are, since I am almost certain that I'm getting 221g too at the interview day

 

[northface 30]

1 hour ago, Coco_2023 said:

This actually hasn't happened to me or anybody I know (fortunately!) I'm just wondering to see what is waiting for us at the end of this dark tunnel and what the odds are, since I am almost certain that I'm getting 221g too at the interview day

 

 

     Don't worry,  just prepare well and pass in 90%+. 

My lesson is that  should have paid more attention on mock interview, first impression was very crucial to VO, especially ladies' 6th sense you know. I had 8 US NIV visa interviews in my life, giving me pass were all gentlemen. Just for a holiday fun 😊.

    Another thing is check yourself on USCIS  status portal  with A# number in advance, which is in notice of action letter from  USCIS. Make sure is clear without any flag comment. That number  will  be your Green card number , might you already knew.

  VO has no reason to reject  IV except he/she has strong evidence to convince USCIS. 

 

[Coco_2023 14]

18 minutes ago, northface said:

 

     Don't worry,  just prepare well and pass in 90%+. 

My lesson is that  should have paid more attention on mock interview, first impression was very crucial to VO, especially ladies' 6th sense you know. I had 8 US NIV visa interviews in my life, giving me pass were all gentlemen. Just for a holiday fun 😊.

    Another thing is check yourself on USCIS  status portal  with A# number in advance, which is in notice of action letter from  USCIS. Make sure is clear without any flag comment. That number  will  be your Green card number , might you already knew.

  VO has no reason to reject  IV except he/she has strong evidence to convince USCIS. 

 

Thanks a lot. A question though - how do I check my case on USCIS  status portal  (with A# number)?

 

I just became current on the latest visa bulletin so I am expecting the IL, perhaps in a few months hopefully...

[northface 30]

7 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

 

That doctor is a different case. He should have never gotten it in the first place. As a diplomat, they are perfectly aware of their responsibilities but chose not to correct the mistake given that it was to their advantage. 

 

I am impressed by this case, DOS has so powerful resources to check a birth certificate issued at 70 years ago, found the evidence to turn down his passport renewal.  Birth certificate also is an anchor stone for children or parent class IV, as we know

[northface 30]

43 minutes ago, Coco_2023 said:

Thanks a lot. A question though - how do I check my case on USCIS  status portal  (with A# number)?

 

I just became current on the latest visa bulletin so I am expecting the IL, perhaps in a few months hopefully...

 

44 minutes ago, Coco_2023 said:

Thanks a lot. A question though - how do I check my case on USCIS  status portal  (with A# number)?

 

I just became current on the latest visa bulletin so I am expecting the IL, perhaps in a few months hopefully...

Fyi:

Check case status:

https://egov.uscis.gov/;

check any immigration law violations:

https://www.justice.gov/eoir

 

My 2 cents

[northface 30]

8 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

I agree.

 

AP for anything should take place BEFORE the consular interview, not AFTER. 

 

Consulate VO can not identify you until finger print in interview.  I think AP equalvent to USCIS process for green card application in domestic US (up to 180 days).

 

Guessing VO return a few cases like us to USCIS to check again, if I were a reviewer of USCIS ,need to repeat task, my face also turning red. 

[Bestbest7 9]

I was sent to AP after my interview for having the wrong RCMP clearance letter which I finally got the correct one and was hoping all will be cleared and visa issued.

waited in Montreal for 3 months and decided to request for my passport since we were having a new baby in June.

September I got another email to provide new RCMP clearance and do another medical.

i can’t deposit my passport till after the holidays when am back from the States.

 

Very frustrating process lol.

[BramptonDesi 14]

2 hours ago, Bestbest7 said:

I was sent to AP after my interview for having the wrong RCMP clearance letter which I finally got the correct one and was hoping all will be cleared and visa issued.

waited in Montreal for 3 months and decided to request for my passport since we were having a new baby in June.

September I got another email to provide new RCMP clearance and do another medical.

i can’t deposit my passport till after the holidays when am back from the States.

 

Very frustrating process lol.

Can you please guide me with the process of requesting passport back? I might have to in future if it takes too long 

Thank you,

Edited December 22, 2023 by BramptonDesi

[Bestbest7 9]

Send an email requesting passport back to the Montreal visa center email address and provide your mailing address.

Takes days maybe weeks getting reply back from them. I have learned not stress over this process and just to keep doing me an everything comes with time.

[ak47 33]

10 hours ago, Bestbest7 said:

I was sent to AP after my interview for having the wrong RCMP clearance letter which I finally got the correct one and was hoping all will be cleared and visa issued.

waited in Montreal for 3 months and decided to request for my passport since we were having a new baby in June.

September I got another email to provide new RCMP clearance and do another medical.

i can’t deposit my passport till after the holidays when am back from the States.

 

Very frustrating process lol.

 

Hi @Bestbest7

Were you requested another set of medicals as your original medicals would have expired within 6 months. of your interview.

[Bestbest7 9]

Yes, I did another medical and new RCMP clearance.

The lady in charge of forwarding medical results to US consulate was so helpful since she also told the Visa office that I have been waiting too long and honestly it worked.