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

[ice-qube 648]

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

[PZibran325 112]

Just now, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

But this is still movement as opposed to being stagnant which is where you were for several years. My friend, the end is near and I am so happy for you. You truly do have cause to be positive

[EB2-NIW 1]

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

[Tiabeanie 39]

2 hours ago, EB2-NIW said:

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

Clipper Ship Supply Inc is the third party sorting facility that receives our additional documents. (514) 937-9561 is their number. It can't hurt to call them if that doesn't work then I would email the consulate (montreal-iv-dv@state.gov). I'm sorry that you're going through this. I can't imagine the frustration you're experiencing.

Edited January 12, 2023 by Tiabeanie

[throwitaway 190]

3 hours ago, EB2-NIW said:

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

Get real Canada Post, geeze.

[throwitaway 190]

7 hours ago, AnimeLover89 said:

Ok guys just wanna update that my CEAC status is literally updating every single day now since the 6th. I have been seeing a date change everyday. Can someone tell what this exactly means?

Nobody can tell you exactly what it means but if I remember correctly, you didn’t even get 5535, so it’s quite likely you’re nearing the end of your wait. AP without 5535 usually resolve faster. 

[AnimeLover89 2]

6 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Nobody can tell you exactly what it means but if I remember correctly, you didn’t even get 5535, so it’s quite likely you’re nearing the end of your wait. AP without 5535 usually resolve faster. 

Yeah I never received any ds5535 or any questionnaire. I’m just in standard AP.

[BatmanFlow 481]

9 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

Congrats dude! Super happy for you! They asked the exact same things for my moms as well. 
 

 

[LAMA9 118]

15 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

Congrats @ice-qube!!!  You are almost there!  You will get a 30-60 day extension (60 days is most common) request from the defense, it will be granted by the judge, and if we go by the data of our previous cases, your visa will be issued ~4-8 weeks after they receive all of your requested documents!  HOME STRETCH. START PLANNING YOUR RELO!   The suit is working exactly how it is supposed to.   So happy for you!

[Jvisa 4]

On 1/11/2023 at 3:11 PM, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

Hello, Can I know who was your lawyer please as I am in same situation.

[ice-qube 648]

1 minute ago, Jvisa said:

Hello, Can I know who was your lawyer please as I am in same situation.

I signed on with the Hacking Law Firm.

[Ds553513 16]

Hi 

does anyone know how much time it takes for embassy to response after submitting the answers to their questionair mail 
Thank  you 

[PZibran325 112]

On 1/8/2023 at 11:50 AM, Siarg said:

Just going to post again to reiterate as has been seen by ice cube - I really advise against using writ of mandamus churn firms. 
 

It’s simply a cash cow and if you aren’t able to speak directly with the attorney, you aren’t getting your moneys worth. 
 

You can go on the website AVVO and search for immigration attorneys. Almost every single attorney will be licensed to practice in DC so their state isn’t relevant (as long as they can file in DC). 
 

I found my lawyer who was never mentioned on any forums by looking at Law360 and finding successful WoM cases filed in DC. 
 

For reference I used Chris Casazza at PIC Law. Every single time I communicated with them, it was with Chris (name partner) directly, or another name partner.

 

The lawyers that churn out WoM as their entire practice seem to just file and forget, because it can work out for them hands off. It’s genuinely possible for them to work harder for you and communicate with the government attorneys. Not having at least a direct email to them should not be acceptable. I had a direct cell number to Chris. 

@Jvisa please check out Siarg's advice above ^^^ @throwitaway has also previously recommended PIC (Palladino Isbell & Casazza)

 

please also check the FAQs here other people have put together for some other recommendations, including:

 

Kuck Baxter Immigration 

Goldstein Immigration Lawyers

Hacking Law Practice

Nimer Law

Edited January 13, 2023 by PZibran325

[PZibran325 112]

On 1/9/2023 at 7:11 PM, throwitaway said:

Did you end up filing WoM? 

No, not yet

Edited January 13, 2023 by PZibran325

[mam521 2,024]

On 1/11/2023 at 3:11 PM, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

Can I like this a million times over?!  I've intently followed, just hoping you'd see movement.  So happy to see progress after a seeming eternity of nothing!