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

[candyg 33]

7 hours ago, ohmygod said:

Glad to let you all know that we got our visas issued and crossed the border. Exactly 1 year after the interview at Montreal. We did not go through the Mandamus route. 

Congratulations, ohmygod! 

[throwitaway 190]

21 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Wait, why is it the Ottawa embassy that must answer in your case?

Sounds like non-immigrant visa

[throwitaway 190]

10 hours ago, ohmygod said:

Glad to let you all know that we got our visas issued and crossed the border. Exactly 1 year after the interview at Montreal. We did not go through the Mandamus route. 

Congrats! Hopefully non-mandamus clearances become the norm one day.

[candyg 33]

On 10/14/2022 at 11:26 AM, ohmygod said:

Glad to let you all know that we got our visas issued and crossed the border. Exactly 1 year after the interview at Montreal. We did not go through the Mandamus route. 

Did you have to redo medical and police check? If so, how long did that take?

[Filcan 7]

On 10/14/2022 at 11:26 AM, ohmygod said:

Glad to let you all know that we got our visas issued and crossed the border. Exactly 1 year after the interview at Montreal. We did not go through the Mandamus route. 

When your status changed to issued, how long did you have to wait for the tracking? I’m guessing the consulate emailed you the info?

[roshakky 13]

10 minutes ago, Filcan said:

When your status changed to issued, how long did you have to wait for the tracking? I’m guessing the consulate emailed you the info?

Mine took 3 business days for tracking number from issue date 

[Filcan 7]

3 minutes ago, roshakky said:

Mine took 3 business days for tracking number from issue date 

Thanks! Do they send visas on a certain day of the week?

[ice-qube 649]

Well, update, Hacking Law has sent us a draft version of the mandamus filing to check over. I guess this suit is going forward soon.

[throwitaway 190]

11 hours ago, Filcan said:

Thanks! Do they send visas on a certain day of the week?

Mine was sent out on a Thursday, I know someone that had theirs sent out on a Friday.

[talkingreckless 4]

On 10/15/2022 at 6:59 AM, throwitaway said:

Sounds like non-immigrant visa

yup its h1b, it was a normal renewal visa. plus i had my interview in ottawa

[throwitaway 190]

14 hours ago, talkingreckless said:

yup its h1b, it was a normal renewal visa. plus i had my interview in ottawa

Did you have to leave Canada? What a tough situation

[AVrv 2]

I have been here for a couple months, reading up on posts, looking for similar situations and for any hope. My status was changed to issued today!!!!! I thought I'd post our timeline in case it may help anyone else.

 

Aug 11, 2022 - interview in Montreal. Refused due to incorrect police check, given 221 g. Kept my passport. Officer said it would take about a week to send my Visa back once they receive the correct police check.

Sept 13, 2022 - Canada Post Tracking confirmed police check was delivered to the Consulate address

Sept 14, 2022 - Case was updated  but still refused (unsure if because they received the check or because of replying to an email)

I sent two emails requesting confirmation of receipt of documents. They said they cannot confirm, the mail first goes to a sorting facility, then is given to an officer at the Consulate. Thanked me for my patience.

Oct 20, 2022 - status switched to Issued, may take up to 10 business days to receive the Visa.

 

Wanted to post our journey in case it gives anyone else some idea of what the timelines are looking like. Best of luck to everyone on here waiting. It is not for the faint of heart.

[throwitaway 190]

11 minutes ago, AVrv said:

I have been here for a couple months, reading up on posts, looking for similar situations and for any hope. My status was changed to issued today!!!!! I thought I'd post our timeline in case it may help anyone else.

 

Aug 11, 2022 - interview in Montreal. Refused due to incorrect police check, given 221 g. Kept my passport. Officer said it would take about a week to send my Visa back once they receive the correct police check.

Sept 13, 2022 - Canada Post Tracking confirmed police check was delivered to the Consulate address

Sept 14, 2022 - Case was updated  but still refused (unsure if because they received the check or because of replying to an email)

I sent two emails requesting confirmation of receipt of documents. They said they cannot confirm, the mail first goes to a sorting facility, then is given to an officer at the Consulate. Thanked me for my patience.

Oct 20, 2022 - status switched to Issued, may take up to 10 business days to receive the Visa.

 

Wanted to post our journey in case it gives anyone else some idea of what the timelines are looking like. Best of luck to everyone on here waiting. It is not for the faint of heart.

Congrats. You got lucky you didn’t get 5535 

[stuckinlimbo 1]

6 hours ago, AVrv said:

I have been here for a couple months, reading up on posts, looking for similar situations and for any hope. My status was changed to issued today!!!!! I thought I'd post our timeline in case it may help anyone else.

 

Aug 11, 2022 - interview in Montreal. Refused due to incorrect police check, given 221 g. Kept my passport. Officer said it would take about a week to send my Visa back once they receive the correct police check.

Sept 13, 2022 - Canada Post Tracking confirmed police check was delivered to the Consulate address

Sept 14, 2022 - Case was updated  but still refused (unsure if because they received the check or because of replying to an email)

I sent two emails requesting confirmation of receipt of documents. They said they cannot confirm, the mail first goes to a sorting facility, then is given to an officer at the Consulate. Thanked me for my patience.

Oct 20, 2022 - status switched to Issued, may take up to 10 business days to receive the Visa.

 

Wanted to post our journey in case it gives anyone else some idea of what the timelines are looking like. Best of luck to everyone on here waiting. It is not for the faint of heart.

May I know what visa this is? My husband won the diversity visa lottery and we had our interview on Oct. 6th in Montreal. Unfortunately, I was apparently randomly selected for the DS-5535 questionnaire. We're trying to understand the process because they kept our passports and we have travel plans for next month... Thanks!

[throwitaway 190]

9 hours ago, lomnd said:

May I know what visa this is? My husband won the diversity visa lottery and we had our interview on Oct. 6th in Montreal. Unfortunately, I was apparently randomly selected for the DS-5535 questionnaire. We're trying to understand the process because they kept our passports and we have travel plans for next month... Thanks!

Hi, I won DV last year and interviewed at Montreal. Also got 5535. What’s your question?