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

[throwitaway 190]

3 hours ago, Tiabeanie said:

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. 

What does your CEAC status say? Are you IV? 

Edited November 14, 2022 by throwitaway

[Tiabeanie 39]

20 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

What does your CEAC status say? Are you IV? 

CEAC status says Refused and I'm IV.

[throwitaway 190]

4 minutes ago, Tiabeanie said:

CEAC status says Refused and I'm IV.

Will probably resolve in less than 60 days, not including the holidays

[PNWUnited 15]

On 11/9/2022 at 11:47 AM, 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221g because my police check was wrong and because I hadn’t received court docs showing a case I had many years ago was withdrawn by the interview date.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. 
 

After my fiancé received the 221g, we had paperwork arrive to the processing center on Oct 7th and we are still waiting for a response. However, another VJ member that had docs arrive on Oct 3rd just had their visa processed on Nov 10th, and another member that had their docs arrive Sept 13th had their visa issued Oct 20th. It appears that they do not typically get processed sooner than 5-6 weeks, although like everyone else stated- they can be quite unpredictable! I can let you know when if I get an update on mine just to give you more of an idea on their current processing times!

[stuckinlimbo 1]

So my husband's passport has arrived - my husband is the principal applicant for DV and he has been approved (yay!). We still have to pick up my daughter's passport at Canada Post but I still didn't get an email for my passport. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for family members to get their passports after the principal applicant received theirs? Also is it possible for them to refuse me (I received the 5535) and approve my husband and daughter? So lost. Thanks!

[ice-qube 649]

2 hours ago, lomnd said:

So my husband's passport has arrived - my husband is the principal applicant for DV and he has been approved (yay!). We still have to pick up my daughter's passport at Canada Post but I still didn't get an email for my passport. Does anyone know how long it usually takes for family members to get their passports after the principal applicant received theirs? Also is it possible for them to refuse me (I received the 5535) and approve my husband and daughter? So lost. Thanks!

As far as I know, the passports usually come back around two weeks. If you received the 5535, then right now you are technically "refused" and pending further adjudication. That has already happened. You are not "denied", however. 

[David1320 0]

I am very new here.  Your guidance would greatly appreciated. We have filed CR1/IR1 visa.

 

I have read so many DS 5535 story here and got very nervous, feels like it is very common now. I have been DQ Sep 2nd and expecting my interview would be soon in January or Early February 2023.

 

I am worried about couple of things, I stayed around 2 to 3 months with my wife recently because we have not spent time together. Does that will be reason for DS-5535 ?

What are the proof other than AOS and civil documents should i have to grab for visa ? 

 

Employment letter , pay stubs and T4s ?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated, 

[Mmk2112 34]

5 minutes ago, David1320 said:

I am very new here.  Your guidance would greatly appreciated. We have filed CR1/IR1 visa.

 

I have read so many DS 5535 story here and got very nervous, feels like it is very common now. I have been DQ Sep 2nd and expecting my interview would be soon in January or Early February 2023.

 

I am worried about couple of things, I stayed around 2 to 3 months with my wife recently because we have not spent time together. Does that will be reason for DS-5535 ?

What are the proof other than AOS and civil documents should i have to grab for visa ? 

 

Employment letter , pay stubs and T4s ?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated, 

Spending time with your wife as a visitor is not a problem. As a Canadian citizen you may visit (not live- don't use word live) USA for 6 months/calendar year. DS 5535 is just random, no one knows it's criteria. We are assuming it's mostly system generated, because within a family few are approved and few sent to DS 5535. As in my case, I believe it's just name and DOB matching with some unknown person so I have to go through more background clearances. 

[waterlooengineer 30]

4 hours ago, David1320 said:

I am very new here.  Your guidance would greatly appreciated. We have filed CR1/IR1 visa.

 

I have read so many DS 5535 story here and got very nervous, feels like it is very common now. I have been DQ Sep 2nd and expecting my interview would be soon in January or Early February 2023.

 

I am worried about couple of things, I stayed around 2 to 3 months with my wife recently because we have not spent time together. Does that will be reason for DS-5535 ?

What are the proof other than AOS and civil documents should i have to grab for visa ? 

 

Employment letter , pay stubs and T4s ?

 

Any help would be greatly appreciated, 

 

Staying 2-3 months is not a reason.

 

There cna be different reasons for DS-5535. Name hits, education background, countries visited etc. I stayed for around 2 months in total with my wife in the US this year as well but faced no issues.

[dennisv 23]

So got a DS-5535 at the lovely interview last week. How does one remember 15 years of travel history ?? 

[Rosinasaur 58]

15 minutes ago, dennisv said:

So got a DS-5535 at the lovely interview last week. How does one remember 15 years of travel history ?? 

I did a few things

1. Checked my email for train/bus/plane tickets

2. Used https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home to find my travel history to the states.

3. Checked stamps on my passports

4. Asked people who travelled with me

[dennisv 23]

10 minutes ago, Rosinasaur said:

I did a few things

1. Checked my email for train/bus/plane tickets

2. Used https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/I94/#/home to find my travel history to the states.

3. Checked stamps on my passports

4. Asked people who travelled with me

I hear ya.. Thanks for the tips. It was the trips not to the US that caused me the most headache but yeah crazy exercise nonetheless. 

 

Did you find it interesting regarding the 5 yr phone, email and social media?

[BatmanFlow 481]

30 minutes ago, dennisv said:

I hear ya.. Thanks for the tips. It was the trips not to the US that caused me the most headache but yeah crazy exercise nonetheless. 

 

Did you find it interesting regarding the 5 yr phone, email and social media?

sorry about your DS 5535

 

it was funny when they asked my 63 year old mom for her social media lol. Umm i barely taught her how to use facetime to call me lol

[Mmk2112 34]

16 hours ago, dennisv said:

I hear ya.. Thanks for the tips. It was the trips not to the US that caused me the most headache but yeah crazy exercise nonetheless. 

 

Did you find it interesting regarding the 5 yr phone, email and social media?

The whole process is funny and ridiculous for families waiting to reunite.

[Tiabeanie 39]

I apologize if this is a stupid question but if there is a change to your application status do you get an email from CEAC? Or do you just go on CEAC website to check for any changes?