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

[throwitaway 190]

7 hours ago, CanadatoCali said:

Hi everyone,

 

I was directed to this thread from someone based on a question I posed. Hopeful that someone can help.

 

I wasn’t issued a DS-5535 though. I had my K-1 Visa Interview on August 9th and was given the 221g because my police check was wrong and because I hadn’t received court docs showing a case I had many years ago was withdrawn by the interview date. They kept my passport at the time of the interview. I have finally received all of the documents required, and couriered them to Montreal on Oct 31st (tracking number shows it was delivered Nov 3rd).

 

I’m wondering what a realistic timeline would be before I get an answer (approval 🤞)? Was hoping to be with my fiancé by Christmas. CEAC is still showing refused with the last update on August 12th, so it doesn’t even look like anyone has actually looked at my docs/file since receiving them. 
 

It usually takes at least six weeks once documents are received to reach an actual consul officer. 

[throwitaway 190]

6 hours ago, lomnd said:

Does anyone also have an experience where some of the family members' passports were returned but there's one left behind? If so, how long does it take for the rest to be returned? Thanks!

The rest are returned when they are issued..

[stuckinlimbo 1]

59 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

There’s no way to know until you get it, shame CEAC isn’t working for DV yet. Good luck, hope it’s good news. Are you only waiting on the one en route? 

My husband got an email as well an hour later so we are expecting both of their passports but not mine. We're hoping mine is with my daughter's but I didn't get an email. Thank you!

[CanadatoCali 0]

6 hours ago, throwitaway said:

It usually takes at least six weeks once documents are received to reach an actual consul officer. 

Oh wow. Thanks for your response. 

So I shouldn’t be alarmed that nothing has been updated on CEAC? I was getting worried that it ended up in the wrong hands. 

…and I suppose we should be making plans for my fiancé to come here for the holidays? 
 

They really don’t make this easy, do they?

[throwitaway 190]

1 hour ago, CanadatoCali said:

Oh wow. Thanks for your response. 

So I shouldn’t be alarmed that nothing has been updated on CEAC? I was getting worried that it ended up in the wrong hands. 

…and I suppose we should be making plans for my fiancé to come here for the holidays? 
 

They really don’t make this easy, do they?

Personally, I wouldn’t count on MTL issuing the visa in time. With that said, they’re very unpredictable, so there’s always a chance. 

 

[BatmanFlow 481]

4 hours ago, CanadatoCali said:

Oh wow. Thanks for your response. 

So I shouldn’t be alarmed that nothing has been updated on CEAC? I was getting worried that it ended up in the wrong hands. 

…and I suppose we should be making plans for my fiancé to come here for the holidays? 
 

They really don’t make this easy, do they?

I wouldn’t make any concrete plans until you see issued on CEAC. Montreal is very unpredictable. 
 

and enjoy California! I don’t miss the weather in Toronto   

[BatmanFlow 481]

All the requested documents for my mom was delivered today to the embassy return address. 
 

 Now the waiting game continues again 

[Rosinasaur 58]

7 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

All the requested documents for my mom was delivered today to the embassy return address. 
 

 Now the waiting game continues again 

When did you send them? I sent mine off on Tuesday morning. I'm very nervous that there's going to be some sort of error.

[BatmanFlow 481]

1 hour ago, Rosinasaur said:

When did you send them? I sent mine off on Tuesday morning. I'm very nervous that there's going to be some sort of error.

Tuesday morning as well. What a coincidence since you and my mom also interviewed on the same day (10/4)

 

think positive! everything will go great and visa will be issued asap!

[LAMA9 118]

2 hours ago, Rosinasaur said:

When did you send them? I sent mine off on Tuesday morning. I'm very nervous that there's going to be some sort of error.

Did you get a tracking number? Canada Post clerk always reminded me to take a picture of the tracker # that is on your envelop upon submitting...  Once your tracker says delivered, you can download a copy of the receipt confirmation.  I have used this in the past to send in my emails to the consulate to confirm receipt of anything I sent them.  If you sent through the consulate document delivery service, it usually takes 2 days from Toronto (3 max) but tomorrow is a bank/post office holiday... Where did you send it from?

[Rosinasaur 58]

5 hours ago, LAMA9 said:

Did you get a tracking number? Canada Post clerk always reminded me to take a picture of the tracker # that is on your envelop upon submitting...  Once your tracker says delivered, you can download a copy of the receipt confirmation.  I have used this in the past to send in my emails to the consulate to confirm receipt of anything I sent them.  If you sent through the consulate document delivery service, it usually takes 2 days from Toronto (3 max) but tomorrow is a bank/post office holiday... Where did you send it from?

Thank you! I totally forgot about the tracking number they gave me. They said I'd get an email when it arrived so I was focused on that. (I have gotten no such email).

I checked the tracking number and it says it was delivered Nov 10th!

6 hours ago, BatmanFlow said:

Tuesday morning as well. What a coincidence since you and my mom also interviewed on the same day (10/4)

 

think positive! everything will go great and visa will be issued asap!

Our case timelines are eerily similar. I did do a WOM though. I'm still sooo happy for your mum. Even if it takes them a while to process the final steps, at least we both know it's moving!

[BatmanFlow 481]

5 hours ago, Rosinasaur said:

 

I checked the tracking number and it says it was delivered Nov 10th!

Nice! Same here. Hopefully this wait isn’t too long 

[Tiabeanie 39]

Hi guys,

 

I had my interview on October 31 and was only issued a 221g despite submitting all required documents at the interview. Haven't been sent a questionnaire/5535. I'm just curious for those who only got issued 221g how long the wait was before approval (to put my anxiety at ease)?

 

[throwitaway 190]

19 hours ago, Tiabeanie said:

Hi guys,

 

I had my interview on October 31 and was only issued a 221g despite submitting all required documents at the interview. Haven't been sent a questionnaire/5535. I'm just curious for those who only got issued 221g how long the wait was before approval (to put my anxiety at ease)?

 

221g without 5535 usually means a faster clearance as it can suggest that the issue at hand can be dealt with at the consulate level, and not through the agencies in DC. What did the officer say was the reason for the 221g? Did you ask for more info about the refusal?

Edited November 14, 2022 by throwitaway

[Tiabeanie 39]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

221g without 5535 usually means a faster clearance as it can suggest that the issue at hand can be dealt with at the consulate level, and not through the agencies in DC. What did the officer say was the reason for the 221g? Did you ask for more info about the refusal?

He didn't give a reason he just told me that I'm going through administrative processing and gave me a 221g slip and another form to track my delivery.