The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)

[AP_since_May2023 37]

6 hours ago, Maussanais said:

After my interview, I followed the officer's instructions and sent my Canadian passport to the consulate. And after exchanging several emails, the consulate confirmed receipt of my passport by email. It has now been 4 months since the interview, and I need to travel for work and have an upcoming vacation.

 

I'm worried that requesting my passport might further delay the process.

 

Do you think I should apply for a temporary Canadian passport?

What are your thoughts?

sorry to say this but I think you may be part of this club. I wouldn’t try to apply for a new temporary passport as this might further delay the security clearance. 

[cpricerun 2]

11 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

Yep - had my interview in Feb 2023. To make matters even worse, I have not even had a case update since November 2023 (almost 4 months ago).

 

I sent another email today (my previous 3 received zero response), so I'm not expecting a response, but all I can do is hope at least one decent person looks at it and is kind enough to look into my file.

 

Honestly I've never felt so hopeless this entire process. From everything we've seen on here it seems like processing times are getting slower and nothing I have seen or read gives me any hope this process will speed up any time soon.

Man, I can't imagine how you and other folks who've been waiting since Feb/March 2023 are feeling. My fiancé and I have been waiting since May 2023, and it's been rough. Luckily he works remotely so he gets to visit me here in the U.S. often. Really hoping people like you and @Daft_Cat hear something soon. Hang in there. We are all pulling for you. 

[Sisa24 20]

12 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

Yep - had my interview in Feb 2023. To make matters even worse, I have not even had a case update since November 2023 (almost 4 months ago).

 

I sent another email today (my previous 3 received zero response), so I'm not expecting a response, but all I can do is hope at least one decent person looks at it and is kind enough to look into my file.

 

Honestly I've never felt so hopeless this entire process. From everything we've seen on here it seems like processing times are getting slower and nothing I have seen or read gives me any hope this process will speed up any time soon.

Sorry to hear that. I hope you hear good news soon. Do you know why you were put under AP?

[Canucklehead 102]

1 hour ago, Sisa24 said:

Sorry to hear that. I hope you hear good news soon. Do you know why you were put under AP?

Our only thoughts are it could be my travel history (I've lived in a few different countries besides Canada and traveled to quite a few more) or the fact I hold dual citizenship (Canadian born and raised but also have British through my Dad).

 

Seems a lot of people who get placed into this holding pattern have one of those (or both) as well, but I was never explicitly told why.

 

Edit: I also don't think it's always the CO's call...many people on here think the system generates it based on some level of variables/chance.

Edited March 6 by Canucklehead

[CarmenD 150]

12 hours ago, AP_since_May2023 said:

After my interview, I followed the officer's instructions and sent my Canadian passport to the consulate. And after exchanging several emails, the consulate

Q: Did you not take your Canadian passport with you to the interview?

[CarmenD 150]

7 minutes ago, Canucklehead said:

 

Edit: I also don't think it's always the CO's call...many people on here think the system generates it based on some level of variables/chance.

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

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Edited March 6 by Crazy Cat

[AP_since_May2023 37]

11 hours ago, cpricerun said:

Man, I can't imagine how you and other folks who've been waiting since Feb/March 2023 are feeling. My fiancé and I have been waiting since May 2023, and it's been rough. Luckily he works remotely so he gets to visit me here in the U.S. often. Really hoping people like you and @Daft_Cat hear something soon. Hang in there. We are all pulling for you. 

Kepe me posted if you hear anything. I am also May 2023.

[AP_since_May2023 37]

9 hours ago, CarmenD said:

 

May I know where is this from? When I spoke to the CO, it is my impression that her hands are tied, and it was outside of her decision to put our case in AP. She even gave us verbal approval, and collected passport after the interview.

[Leo The Great 141]

37 minutes ago, AP_since_May2023 said:

 

May I know where is this from? When I spoke to the CO, it is my impression that her hands are tied, and it was outside of her decision to put our case in AP. She even gave us verbal approval, and collected passport after the interview.

Security Advisory Opinion - Wikipedia

 

You can also read original declaration of Carson Wu from redeaglelaw.com blog

 

18. Consular officers are also required to request SAOs for reasons other than a systems
lookout. During the interview, consular officers also pursue case-relevant inquiries pertaining to
the applicant’s identity, qualifications for the particular visa category in question, prior visa
applications or travel to the United States, and any information pertaining to possible grounds of
visa ineligibilities, including security-related grounds of ineligibility under INA section 212(a)(3).

Edited March 7 by Leo The Great

[Bhandal 0]

On 3/5/2024 at 1:27 PM, Maussanais said:

After my interview, I followed the officer's instructions and sent my Canadian passport to the consulate. And after exchanging several emails, the consulate confirmed receipt of my passport by email. It has now been 4 months since the interview, and I need to travel for work and have an upcoming vacation.

 

I'm worried that requesting my passport might further delay the process.

 

Do you think I should apply for a temporary Canadian passport?

What are your thoughts?

If you sent to Montreal can you please tell me how you sent it regular canada post or courier or something nd did you put any case number or any other info along with passport 

[Maussanais 12]

9 hours ago, Bhandal said:

If you sent to Montreal can you please tell me how you sent it regular canada post or courier or something nd did you put any case number or any other info along with passport 

I followed the instructions the officer gave via Canada Post.

[Crazy Cat 41,851]

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[Ontarkie 14,222]

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Edited March 7 by Ontarkie

[ak47 32]

Has anybody here received a reply from Montreal embassy in last 25 days ?

 

It's been over a month for me and still didn't get a response for my email.

 

Looks like they are not responding to emails now.