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

[EveK 21]

Sent my passport, photos and new medical on October 30th which consulate confirmed receipt on Nov 15th. Received an email from them today asking to update the DS 260 form and email copy of the confirmation page. Wish they requested this at the time when they requested my passport and medical. 😑

[DS5535TXCAN 44]

32 minutes ago, EveK said:

Sent my passport, photos and new medical on October 30th which consulate confirmed receipt on Nov 15th. Received an email from them today asking to update the DS 260 form and email copy of the confirmation page. Wish they requested this at the time when they requested my passport and medical. 😑

I am so sorry this is happening. its beyond frustrating how they keep dropping the ball on these things. 👺

 

Has it been more than or close to a full year since your interview? Did you update or upload anything new to your NVC/DS260?

Edited November 18 by DS5535TXCAN

[zero1331 6]

3 hours ago, sundim said:

Updating my timeline:

 

Oct 26 2022 - I-130 Submitted

Sep 14 2023 - I-130 Approved

Nov 30 2023 - DS-260 Submitted

Feb 14 2024 - Documentarily Qualified

Apr 17 2024 - Received interview letter

May 8 2024 - Medical Exam

May 17 2024 - Interview (refused for DS-5535)

May 21 2024 - Submitted DS-5535

8 CEAC updates

Aug 9 2024 - Clearance obtained (info from printed visa)

3 CEAC updates

Oct 22 2024 - Received email to submit passport

Oct 24 2024 - Passport delivered to consulate

Nov 5 2024 - Visa issued + US consulate called me to arrange passport pickup in person

Nov 7 2024 - Passport pickup in person + paid immigrant fee + entered US at YUL airport 

Nov 8 2024 - Medical expiry date/Visa expiry date

Nov 8 2024 - Social Security card issued (info from card)

Nov 18 2024 - Received Social Security number via mail

did they realy allow you to pick up in person?   i have seen a few reports saying they are ignoring that request, you say anything in particular?   also what visa are you on?   im ir1

[DS5535TXCAN 44]

1 hour ago, Pending DS5535 said:

Congratulations, can we pick up passport in person instead of mailing option, did you request in person pick up of passport, or they just offer it to you. 

 

8 minutes ago, zero1331 said:

did they realy allow you to pick up in person?   i have seen a few reports saying they are ignoring that request, you say anything in particular?   also what visa are you on?   im ir1

 

 

There are specific scenarios where the consulate will reach out to the applicant and request if the applicant can pick up their passport by a certain date. This is mainly due to time restrictions on the medical/passport/police clearance. Ive seen on this forum happen more so when a medical is set to expire and the consulate is ready to issue the visa. -  Go to sundims profile/review the forum for specifics. 

 

Applicants cannot request this and any attempt will be ignored by the consulate. Myself and others tried to set this up and were ignored.

Edited November 18 by DS5535TXCAN

[as2023 7]

I haven't seen any movement in terms of issuing visas since second part of this  October, not even news for unsolicited updates after the reception of passport and medical. Frustration goes on

[candy895 4]

16 minutes ago, as2023 said:

I haven't seen any movement in terms of issuing visas since second part of this  October, not even news for unsolicited updates after the reception of passport and medical. Frustration goes on

I was just thinking about this, I haven’t seen anyone getting their passports back with visa since early November late October. Anyone have any ideas? 

[Cholte cholte 19]

Hi,
A question for the members of the forum. My spouse attended the interview on March 15, 2024, at the Montreal consulate. We were asked to submit a DS5535 which we submitted immediately. We have got three unsolicited updates so far. Is this a good sign. The dates are about a month apart and on Mondays. Is there a pattern? Are we close to being asked to submit her passport?

September 16, 2024 (Monday)-unsolicited
October 21, 2024 (Monday) -unsolicited
November 18, 2024 (Monday) -unsolicited

[Cholte cholte 19]

Hi,

 

My spouse just got an email from the Monreal consulae requesting Passport, 2 passport photos and medical from the following address. Is that valid? We are so worried about scams.

 

Yatri: U.S. DoS Visa system additional documents required notice
 

[Leo The Great 141]

13 minutes ago, Cholte cholte said:

Hi,
A question for the members of the forum. My spouse attended the interview on March 15, 2024, at the Montreal consulate. We were asked to submit a DS5535 which we submitted immediately. We have got three unsolicited updates so far. Is this a good sign. The dates are about a month apart and on Mondays. Is there a pattern? Are we close to being asked to submit her passport?

September 16, 2024 (Monday)-unsolicited
October 21, 2024 (Monday) -unsolicited
November 18, 2024 (Monday) -unsolicited

We got 5 unsolicited updates in 3 weeks duration and received the request for medical and passport. The clearance was infact received on first update. Rest of the updates seemed to be related to internal review by consulate

Edited November 19 by Leo The Great

[Leo The Great 141]

6 minutes ago, Cholte cholte said:

Hi,

 

My spouse just got an email from the Monreal consulae requesting Passport, 2 passport photos and medical from the following address. Is that valid? We are so worried about scams.

 

Yatri: U.S. DoS Visa system additional documents required notice
 

Congrats!! Yes it is from legit source

Edited November 19 by Leo The Great

[spousalsponsor 9]

11 hours ago, candy895 said:

Which email did you use to ask Montreal consulate if they received your documents?

Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

 

They don't respond right away but will eventually.

[spousalsponsor 9]

5 hours ago, apsincejune23 said:

Ah ok! In my case the package wasn’t accepted by the consulate at all. Looks like yours is on the right track, might just take a bit of time for them to  process that they’ve received it

It's truly so bizarre. Are you in Montreal too?

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

Hi All,

Here is a good news. It might give everyone some hope.

 

My visa is issued on Nov 15th.

I haven't received any email regarding courier yet. Canada post strike might delay who knows.

 

I do not know how to request for other courier options. If anyone has any idea please let me know.

 

 

[as2023 7]

5 minutes ago, JanMontrealDS5535 said:

Hi All,

Here is a good news. It might give everyone some hope.

 

My visa is issued on Nov 15th.

I haven't received any email regarding courier yet. Canada post strike might delay who knows.

 

I do not know how to request for other courier options. If anyone has any idea please let me know.

 

 

Can you tell us how many unsolicited updates you got from mast document submission to issue ?

[Cholte cholte 19]

Wonder if they will ask us to update the DS260 after sending the passport and medical reports. Typically after how long do they ask to update a DS260? 6 months or 1 year?