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

[ken5535karma 16]

On 10/3/2024 at 10:06 PM, DS5535TXCAN said:

 

Thank you for providing this information. We have not heard anything this week nor any case status updates. I am not holding my breath for tomorrow either. Something must have snagged on their end for them to stop processing or stop reviewing our case. It seems everyone so far from 2023 CR/IR has had their case processed and IV issued. Reviewing CEAC every day does not help our mental health either. 

 

We've requested our congressmen to inquire (has not even replied to our email to confirm) as well as my spouse. If nothing comes out of these, I feel like the only way to push the consulate to make a decision will be a WOM. 

 

Keep us in your prayers 🙏

Not everyone!

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

8 hours ago, ken5535karma said:

Not everyone!

Praying for you and your partner for a speedy IV issuance. - Keep us updated on your status and progress, especially with the second interview/re-oath and what that process entails. 

 

As far as updates on our end:

Still no case updates. The last case update was 13SEP2024. However, we finally received email confirmation today from congress representative indicating that they inquired with the consulate. We're hoping we hear back from them shortly about a visa issuance or any other outstanding documents. 

 

We're annoyed at the lack of consistency with MTL😠. For example, when the consulate requested our passport back on 8AUG2024 we were only notified to provide the passport to the consulate, we emailed multiple times about providing the passport in person as well as whether a medical exam was required knowing its been more than 6 months since our previous medical and they ignored us completely. Instead, only met with breif email to submit what was requested.

 

Any one know if the consulate(s) has ever issued a visa without a updated medical/passport photos?

[tdot2nj 71]

Quick question what’s the timeframe from the consulate receiving the medical to status changing to issued?
 

My medical was received this morning. Status date was updated however still showing refused. 

Edited October 8 by tdot2nj

[lhy9173 0]

Hi everyone!  We had our interview early May and were put into AP w/ DS5535.  My case (PA) was cleared 2 month after the interview while my wife's case is still in AP.  In the past a few weeks, her case had 3 unsolicited updates, on Sep. 5, 19, and Oct 3.  It seems to be an every two week check in and do not know if it means anything rolling forward. 

[Abahoni 4]

1 hour ago, lhy9173 said:

Hi everyone!  We had our interview early May and were put into AP w/ DS5535.  My case (PA) was cleared 2 month after the interview while my wife's case is still in AP.  In the past a few weeks, her case had 3 unsolicited updates, on Sep. 5, 19, and Oct 3.  It seems to be an every two week check in and do not know if it means anything rolling forward. 

Hi, my wife issued a visa, and I was given DS5535 in April 2023. The wait continued!! I'm not sure when and how soon it will end. The congressional inquiry did not help me!!

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

18 hours ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

Praying for you and your partner for a speedy IV issuance. - Keep us updated on your status and progress, especially with the second interview/re-oath and what that process entails. 

 

As far as updates on our end:

Still no case updates. The last case update was 13SEP2024. However, we finally received email confirmation today from congress representative indicating that they inquired with the consulate. We're hoping we hear back from them shortly about a visa issuance or any other outstanding documents. 

 

We're annoyed at the lack of consistency with MTL😠. For example, when the consulate requested our passport back on 8AUG2024 we were only notified to provide the passport to the consulate, we emailed multiple times about providing the passport in person as well as whether a medical exam was required knowing its been more than 6 months since our previous medical and they ignored us completely. Instead, only met with breif email to submit what was requested.

 

Any one know if the consulate(s) has ever issued a visa without a updated medical/passport photos?

Consulate responded today to our congressional inquiry: 

 

"We acknowledge receipt of the documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case." 

 

In the response they state the additional blurb "... in some cases, this involves extensive consular review and administrative processing. ..." 

 

Are we in some adjacent administrative processing hell, after DS5535 has been cleared? Why request the passport at all if the intention was not to process the case. Today will be 2 months today since MTL requested the passport. What is going on...😣😡

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

44 minutes ago, Abahoni said:

Hi, my wife issued a visa, and I was given DS5535 in April 2023. The wait continued!! I'm not sure when and how soon it will end. The congressional inquiry did not help me!!

Same here - same boiler redundant response every time. 🙄

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

2 hours ago, lhy9173 said:

Hi everyone!  We had our interview early May and were put into AP w/ DS5535.  My case (PA) was cleared 2 month after the interview while my wife's case is still in AP.  In the past a few weeks, her case had 3 unsolicited updates, on Sep. 5, 19, and Oct 3.  It seems to be an every two week check in and do not know if it means anything rolling forward. 

If its unsolicited, likely means they're continually working on your case! - from others that have posted on here it appears to be a good sign. Hopefully you will be released from this AP hell soon and reunited with your spouse!

[EveK 23]

Hello everyone, I finally received the lovely email from the consulate requesting my passport, updated medical and two photos. Finally seeing some light at the end of the tunnel. My interview was on August 7, 2023. 

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

For how long the RCMP certificate is valid for?

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

41 minutes ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

Consulate responded today to our congressional inquiry: 

 

"We acknowledge receipt of the documents you have provided. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case." 

 

In the response they state the additional blurb "... in some cases, this involves extensive consular review and administrative processing. ..." 

 

Are we in some adjacent administrative processing hell, after DS5535 has been cleared? Why request the passport at all if the intention was not to process the case. Today will be 2 months today since MTL requested the passport. What is going on...😣😡

I think you didn’t provide the update medical (redo after 6 months) and passport pictures that’s why. I am guessing.

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

16 minutes ago, SEP-27-DS_5535 said:

I think you didn’t provide the update medical (redo after 6 months) and passport pictures that’s why. I am guessing.

They did not request it in their initial email. Even after following up multiple times they still indicated that its pending review. 

 

What boggles my mind is we just recieved an email, literally 30 mins ago now requesting an updated medical exam and two passport photos. - like wha?!! Why not request it with the passport?? 🤬

 

My question now is this, I already submitted my passport, do I request AIS website to provide me another courier slip to only send the passport photos? Any assistance from the group is greatly appreciated on this. 

[SEP-27-DS_5535 33]

9 minutes ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

They did not request it in their initial email. Even after following up multiple times they still indicated that its pending review. 

 

What boggles my mind is we just recieved an email, literally 30 mins ago now requesting an updated medical exam and two passport photos. - like wha?!! Why not request it with the passport?? 🤬

 

My question now is this, I already submitted my passport, do I request AIS website to provide me another courier slip to only send the passport photos? Any assistance from the group is greatly appreciated on this. 

Only send passport photos. You already provided your passport, medical will be provided by the doctor through their e-portal.

[appleblossom 2,794]

12 minutes ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

What boggles my mind is we just recieved an email, literally 30 mins ago now requesting an updated medical exam and two passport photos. - like wha?!! Why not request it with the passport?? 🤬

 

Because your visa will only be valid for 6 months from the date of the medical, so they will leave that to the very last minute. 

[tdot2nj 71]

Hey guys im a little worried. I got a passport and medical request via my congressman from the MTL consulate on Sept 25. I sent my passport and it was delivered Oct 2. This morning my medical was submitted. This afternoon i got two emails from the consulate (immigrant visa unit) with the subject line “Yatri: U.S. DoS Visa system additional documents required notice” and they requested my medical and passport again. That has already been submitted. Has anyone experienced this? I replied to their email but not sure whats going on.