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

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

1 hour ago, DuBrun20 said:

Congrats! Did anyone else who’s sent in their passports get a status change today?! We’re still waiting 🥲 was hoping this would be the week. Haven’t had an update since the 25th 

I received an update yesterday. Second update after sending medical.

[221gM 11]

3 hours ago, BramptonDesi said:

Status changed to Issued today! Many thanks to people in this forum.

My timeline is: 

Applied: May 2022

Case approved by USCIS: May 2023

Interview: July 2023

DS5535 sent: July 2023
Congressperson Inquiry to Montreal embassy: Oct 10, 2024

Medical and passport request: Oct 11, 2024

Passport delivered: Oct 12, 2024

Medical delivered: Oct 25, 2023

Status changed to issued: Oct 31, 2024

All the best 🙏🏻

Congratulations! My passport was delivered on Oct. 15th and the medical was submitted on Oct. 21st. but still waiting... I think a few other people have submitted the docs around the same time. Wish we all get the visas soon!

 

[candy895 13]

Hi everyone. Just to clarify is this the address to send in the passport and requested documents? 

100-1134 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, MONTRÉAL, QC Québec H3B 1H4, CA
also has anyone used their premium service via courier? 

[221gM 11]

40 minutes ago, candy895 said:

Hi everyone. Just to clarify is this the address to send in the passport and requested documents? 

100-1134 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, MONTRÉAL, QC Québec H3B 1H4, CA
also has anyone used their premium service via courier? 

I used their courier service. You have to register the service first . if you received the request from them, you should receive an instruction about it.  I remember a link attached in the email navigating me to produce a courier service certificate. 

this is the address in my certificate 

Service Center: 100-1134 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, MONTRÉAL, QC Québec
H3B 1H4, CA

 

[candy895 13]

9 minutes ago, 221gM said:

I used their courier service. You have to register the service first . if you received the request from them, you should receive an instruction about it.  I remember a link attached in the email navigating me to produce a courier service certificate. 

this is the address in my certificate 

Service Center: 100-1134 Rue Sainte-Catherine O, MONTRÉAL, QC Québec
H3B 1H4, CA

 

Thank you for your reply! I just see a link that takes me to instructions on how to send my documents and a list of approved courier services, and my delivery location I selected awhile ago. I also see 2 options for premium one for $26 and another for $24. Do you know anything about that?

[Aab777 8]

All my docs were received on Oct 15 and they confirmed it’s all there by email. What is the hold up! Last status update on Oct 21. Anyone else stuck with their passports at the embassy? Losing my mind over here. 

[DuBrun20 27]

17 minutes ago, Aab777 said:

All my docs were received on Oct 15 and they confirmed it’s all there by email. What is the hold up! Last status update on Oct 21. Anyone else stuck with their passports at the embassy? Losing my mind over here. 

Same situation and also completely losing it 

[Audra Rose 7]

I've had 8 updates since our interview. Last one on the 21st on October. I see that the spreadsheet is looking a lot more green these days so fingers crossed for all of us

 

I have a friend who lives by the border and crosses somewhat frequently. Last time she spoke to border agents they said they're trying to push through as many cases as possible before the next election. I hope that means good news for all of us very soon

[MazdaAhura 6]

1 hour ago, DuBrun20 said:

Same situation and also completely losing it 

Could it be due to long line in the Visa department or a limitation on the number of visas issued daily?

Edited November 1, 2024 by MazdaAhura

[Hopelessincanada 4]

2 hours ago, Aab777 said:

All my docs were received on Oct 15 and they confirmed it’s all there by email. What is the hold up! Last status update on Oct 21. Anyone else stuck with their passports at the embassy? Losing my mind over here. 

Yeah. 
 

For SEVEN months. 

[Maussanais 12]

Hi Everyone, 

I just wanted to share that my visa was issued today 🥳

 

My timeline is: 

Applied: Nov 2022

Case approved by USCIS: April 2023

Interview: December 15th  2023

DS5535 sent: January 2024

Medical and passport requested: September 12, 2024

Passport delivered: Oct 2nd, 2024

Medical delivered: Oct 2nd, 2024

Status changed to issued: Nov 1st, 2024

 

I'm not waiting on the tracking number... 

 

Good luck to all of you!

 

 

[221gM 11]

1 hour ago, Maussanais said:

Hi Everyone, 

I just wanted to share that my visa was issued today 🥳

 

My timeline is: 

Applied: Nov 2022

Case approved by USCIS: April 2023

Interview: December 15th  2023

DS5535 sent: January 2024

Medical and passport requested: September 12, 2024

Passport delivered: Oct 2nd, 2024

Medical delivered: Oct 2nd, 2024

Status changed to issued: Nov 1st, 2024

 

I'm not waiting on the tracking number... 

 

Good luck to all of you!

 

 

Congratulations! Did you receive a notification email for the 'issued'?

[221gM 11]

17 hours ago, candy895 said:

Thank you for your reply! I just see a link that takes me to instructions on how to send my documents and a list of approved courier services, and my delivery location I selected awhile ago. I also see 2 options for premium one for $26 and another for $24. Do you know anything about that?

I think that it is probably for the return of your passport

Edited November 1, 2024 by 221gM

[DS5535TXCAN 58]

On 11/1/2024 at 10:47 AM, Aab777 said:

All my docs were received on Oct 15 and they confirmed it’s all there by email. What is the hold up! Last status update on Oct 21. Anyone else stuck with their passports at the embassy? Losing my mind over here. 

 

The consulate has been inconsistent with their IV issuance. I recall 4-5 people in the thread had all their documents in with the consulate around the same time and the time to get issued varied. Some waited 1 week (fastest) others waited 2 weeks (average) some even waited 5 weeks (longest).  

 

I am praying that next week brings a batch of happy news for most of us! - Trying to stay positive. 

[Ds553513 18]

 

Hi all

i received this response from embassy from my last fellow up on case status 

I don’t know why they put me again Ap . My first Ap was 7 March 2023. It is normal response. They did not respond me I am clear the first Ap 

plz share your experience 

thank you so much 

Hello,

 

Thank you for your inquiry.

 

Your case is still under administrative processing after being refused under section 221(g) of the Immigration and Nationality Act on October 1, 2024. 

 

Many factors can trigger the need for administrative processing, including when concerns are raised after the applicant’s biographic or biometric information is processed through national security screening tools, consular screening tools, or at the discretion of the adjudicating officer.

 

While we cannot predict when the processing of your visas will be completed, please be assured that the Consulate and the State Department are aware of your concerns and will contact you with more information as soon as we can.

 

As soon as the administrative processing is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

 

Thank you for your patience and cooperation.