request for more documents at the interview

[Dana.L 12]

18 hours ago, AV53 said:

I did, they asked me for additional documents and our passport; so I am hoping it won't take 6-8 weeks:)

I was also asked to send in another document and passport. Its been 8.5 weeks and still waiting. 

[AV53 5]

44 minutes ago, Dana.L said:

I was also asked to send in another document and passport. Its been 8.5 weeks and still waiting. 

oh boy! Have you contacted them?

[Dana.L 12]

1 minute ago, AV53 said:

oh boy! Have you contacted them?

Yes! And I strongly suggest emailing them every week or so. Reminding them to look at your case is never a bad idea! 
Be polite, professional, clear and consise. Reach out to them after your case has passed the 6-8 week mark and keep reaching out till you get an answer
Good luck, we are in this together! 

[AV53 5]

Just now, Dana.L said:

Yes! And I strongly suggest emailing them every week or so. Reminding them to look at your case is never a bad idea! 
Be polite, professional, clear and consise. Reach out to them after your case has passed the 6-8 week mark and keep reaching out till you get an answer
Good luck, we are in this together! 

I will, Thanks. good luck to all of us!

[niloo 2]

On 11/2/2023 at 9:18 AM, Lemonslice said:

I always feel like a Debbie Downer when I give that answer, but it is realistic.   Some people DO get their visa back sooner, but I feel it would not be fair to give you the best case scenario when it is not a common occurrence.

I'm wondering why they don't reply to my husband's email inquiry. My husband sent 2 emails in last 3 weeks. But for both of them they didn't reply. I sent another one last week as well. We are sending to the correct email with right subject. 

It's my 8th week. I wasn't at background check, only asked for joint sponsor. But they are acting weird.  Don't know what to do now

[AV53 5]

1 hour ago, niloo said:

I'm wondering why they don't reply to my husband's email inquiry. My husband sent 2 emails in last 3 weeks. But for both of them they didn't reply. I sent another one last week as well. We are sending to the correct email with right subject. 

It's my 8th week. I wasn't at background check, only asked for joint sponsor. But they are acting weird.  Don't know what to do now

Mine is the same; they asked for some financial documents! After eight weeks, they have to answer I guess!

[niloo 2]

22 minutes ago, AV53 said:

Mine is the same; they asked for some financial documents! After eight weeks, they have to answer I guess!

How many weeks are you waiting?

[AV53 5]

1 minute ago, niloo said:

How many weeks are you waiting?

One week, I was under the impression that it would take less than a month as they have our passports!! Silly me!

[Dana.L 12]

On 11/6/2023 at 2:10 PM, AV53 said:

One week, I was under the impression that it would take less than a month as they have our passports!! Silly me!

Any update? I am now at 11 weeks of waiting  

[AV53 5]

4 hours ago, Dana.L said:

Any update? I am now at 11 weeks of waiting  

My case shows an update of Nov 16th, but it is still refused! 11 weeks is almost 3 months!! I guess they don't answer your emails. Maybe a lawyer can help?

[Dana.L 12]

16 minutes ago, AV53 said:

My case shows an update of Nov 16th, but it is still refused! 11 weeks is almost 3 months!! I guess they don't answer your emails. Maybe a lawyer can help?

I dont see how a laywer can help me, except for file a WOM. 

 

So many WOM are being dismissed until the 6 month time frame, and even then are being discarded. 

 

Ive gotten one response but it was just an awknowledgment that they received the documents we sent. 

[AV53 5]

Just now, Dana.L said:

I dont see how a laywer can help me, except for file a WOM. 

 

So many WOM are being dismissed until the 6 month time frame, and even then are being discarded. 

 

Ive gotten one response but it was just an awknowledgment that they received the documents we sent. 

What the WOM stands for? I googled it and couldn't find anything. Those who got a rejection had sent their passport with the documents. And what was the reason for dismissal? it says on the paper they give us 6-8 weeks:(

[Dana.L 12]

Just now, AV53 said:

What the WOM stands for? I googled it and couldn't find anything. Those who got a rejection had sent their passport with the documents. And what was the reason for dismissal? it says on the paper they give us 6-8 weeks:(

WOM is Writ of Mandamus, a legal document filed by a lawyer that basically makes a government agency perform its duty under law. 

In immigration, it is filed when a case if outside normal proccessing times. HOWEVER, if you got to the Montreal thread (link below), you will see that a lot of people are filling them but they are being dismissed, and may not be worth it. Some people go to court and the judge rules in favor of the consulate even after the case has waited over a year in some cases. This early on in the process, any laywer who offers a WOM as a solution is out for money in my opinion. 

[AV53 5]

7 minutes ago, Dana.L said:

WOM is Writ of Mandamus, a legal document filed by a lawyer that basically makes a government agency perform its duty under law. 

In immigration, it is filed when a case if outside normal proccessing times. HOWEVER, if you got to the Montreal thread (link below), you will see that a lot of people are filling them but they are being dismissed, and may not be worth it. Some people go to court and the judge rules in favor of the consulate even after the case has waited over a year in some cases. This early on in the process, any laywer who offers a WOM as a solution is out for money in my opinion. 

Thanks for the info:) I understand your point, but shouldn't we make an exception in our cases that we handed our passports to them? it doesn't make sense to ask for your passport if they don't want to issue a visa. also, the color of the  221g slip has a meaning.

[Dana.L 12]

20 hours ago, AV53 said:

Thanks for the info:) I understand your point, but shouldn't we make an exception in our cases that we handed our passports to them? it doesn't make sense to ask for your passport if they don't want to issue a visa. also, the color of the  221g slip has a meaning.

I totally agree! The color, and them keeping the passport is a good sign! And I fully expect to get the visa issued, they have no reason not to - my fiance is definitley eligible. 

 

I just think we have to be realistic and recognize the backlog of cases they have because of covid and hope like hell that they look at our cases soon! Immigration is not a fast process, and requires patience. If you want to be proactive, email the consulate and ask for updates. You might not get a response but it shows them you are waiting for their approval, and wont give up in the face of delays. I email them about every 10-15 days, Stay polite and positive, and ask for an update. 

 

We got this - pressure makes diamonds, and if we can wait out the pressure of long distance ON TOP of the stressfull immigration process then no doubt will have a happy, strong, and resisliant relasionship on the other side.