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

[LukeCanada 18]

My Additional Processing DS-5535 is now finished after just over 4 months. Not sure how to add data to the tracking sheet, but here are some dates:

 

This is for Canada, CR-1, and interview at Montreal. I never traveled to any "suspicious" countries, just western europe, japan, mexico, and of course, USA.

 

Oct 2 2022: Paid for I-130

Aug 30 2023: NVC case creation date

Nov 27 2023: Consulate Received
March 7 2024: Interview letter received
April 5 2024: Interview & DS-5535 requested, DS-5535 was filled in and sent on the same day
July 25 2024: Status updated on CEAC.STATE.GOV site (no reason given)
July 30 2024: Passport requested from me, sent via Canada post on the same day, received by Montreal on July 31 2024

Aug 9 2024: Status updated on CEAC.STATE.GOV site (no reason given)

Aug 12 2024: Status updated on CEAC.STATE.GOV site (no reason given)

Aug 13 2024: Status changed to ISSUED from REFUSED

No tracking # for the passport just yet

Edited August 13 by LukeCanada

[tdot2nj 71]

Updating my timeline: 

 

Interview: Nov 28, 2023

DS-5535 submitted: Nov 28, 2023

Unsolicited update: Aug 8, 2024

Unsolicited update: Aug 13, 2024 

 

🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[ken5535karma 16]

Looks like a bunch of us are getting unsolicited updates. I was interviewed on September 27, 2023, was told everything looked fine, and placed into AP the next day.

Received an update on Aug 1 and another on Aug 9. Hope this is it, I miss my daughter!!

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

42 minutes ago, ken5535karma said:

Looks like a bunch of us are getting unsolicited updates. I was interviewed on September 27, 2023, was told everything looked fine, and placed into AP the next day.

Received an update on Aug 1 and another on Aug 9. Hope this is it, I miss my daughter!!

I was also interviewed on September 27, 2023. I haven’t received any update on my case. On July 3rd, I received the email reply from consulate that “Case is still going through administrative processing…..”. Kindly update here if you receive the good news of sending passport back to Montreal consulate.

[frhm 12]

My interview was on 18-Apr-2024 and I got unsolicited updates on Aug 5th and 13th. Fingers crossed, I’m seeing lots of good news on the group.

[EveK 21]

Hi everyone! Congratulations to those who got their passport and medical requested. I had my interview on August 7, 2023 and so far no recent updates on my case. I sent an email to the embassy for an update on July 3, 2024 and again last week, didn't get any response from them. Getting really frustrated waiting for so long. I have three child with my US citizen husband who are all under 6 years and 2 are autistic. I emailed embassy about my situation as it has been very challenging but no response from them. Seeing all the recent updates from u guys giving me some hope...

[Sisa24 20]

29 minutes ago, EveK said:

Hi everyone! Congratulations to those who got their passport and medical requested. I had my interview on August 7, 2023 and so far no recent updates on my case. I sent an email to the embassy for an update on July 3, 2024 and again last week, didn't get any response from them. Getting really frustrated waiting for so long. I have three child with my US citizen husband who are all under 6 years and 2 are autistic. I emailed embassy about my situation as it has been very challenging but no response from them. Seeing all the recent updates from u guys giving me some hope...

😞 that’s so harsh to separate families like this. Any reason you were placed under AP? Hope you get your approval soon 🤞🏻

[Hopelessincanada 4]

17 hours ago, ak47 said:

Are you employment category ?

K1- fiancé visa. Applied Feb 2022, case created July 11, 2023. Took months for interview date to pop up; Couldn’t get interview until Jan 16, 2024. Fiancé was given 221g, requesting court records, letter from my employer, and passport. We couldn’t get that out until April as we were in the states with my family. Never asked for resume, fiancé has no overseas travel, natural born Canadian. Sent docs April 23. They’ve had passport since. 

[ir5dad 0]

Hi 

what email is use to ask about your case in Montreal?

[EveK 21]

Im thinking maybe because my last name is Khan and I was born in a muslim country or maybe its just my bad luck! I've been living in Canada for the last 25 years since the age of 10. 

[DS5535_jan2024 30]

On 8/13/2024 at 7:10 AM, DS5535_jan2024 said:

So I wasn’t able to change my address on AIS website. I think it’s because it has to match the ds-260 info. I just don’t see the option to change it? 
I emailed the consulate to confirm process but has anyone had this experience? 

Hey everyone, in case anyone is in this situation. I called the contact number on the AIS website and they did the change for me for the drop off and pick up location. I was not able to change it myself. They were very helpful.
I also emailed the embassy informing of address change but no response yet.
It should not impact being able to send the passport though as I believe it’s more administrative. Our ds-260 is locked so we could not change it ourselves. 

[LYV 63]

On 8/12/2024 at 9:37 AM, Pearljamm said:

After almost 16 months in AP, I finally received the email to submit passport and medical report.

 

the long wait is over, I pray all of you guys receive it sooner than later to be reunited with your family. 

So Happy for you! Congratulations

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

4 hours ago, ir5dad said:

Hi 

what email is use to ask about your case in Montreal?

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

On 8/13/2024 at 1:52 PM, Hopelessincanada said:

Going to provide an update, as I hope something is happening. As stated above, last update was June 11 from an email I sent. I sent another email July 12, received no reply so I sent the same email again last Monday Aug 5th- I never got an auto reply from that. Our case updated on Friday the 9th, then again today the 13th. I have not received an email reply, so I hope this means we’re close(?) 

I sent an email to provide my new passport. I didn't receive auto reply. No response..no case update. I was wondering if the email address is correct 🤔.  I checked it and it was correct. May be they turned off the Auto reply option.

[Coco_2023 14]

Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hi and reserve my spot here in this post thread since statistically speaking chances of me being AP'd or at least CV request stuff after my interview at Montreal next month, is 99.8% LOL

 

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