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

[AndrewsN 26]

7 minutes ago, Cholte cholte said:

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? 

I think others said it opens up after 1 year

[candy895 4]

55 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.

 

 

What is your timeline? 

[sundim 38]

  

7 hours 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. 

I did not make this request, they offered it to me as an alternative to completing another medical exam.

 

5 hours 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

Yes, they did.  I did not make this request, they offered it to me as an alternative to completing another medical exam.  Info about my case/category are in the sidebar, timeline and signature below.

 

I documented everything as it happened in this thread, for more information please feel free to read my post history https://www.visajourney.com/profile/472209-sundim/content/

[Cholte cholte 17]

Is US Consulate Montreal going to be using Canada Post, since there seems to be no definite date when the strike could end? Or are they offering an alternative?

[EveK 21]

16 hours ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

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?

Yes, its been more than a year since my interview. I had to only update my travel information. Hope this will not create another delay with the process. 😣

[Angiw 1]

On 11/15/2024 at 4:13 PM, Ninja7324 said:

 

I'm glad your case processed in a timely manner, however, I don't think so it is because of EB case. I'm waiting for my EB visa to be cleared (after DS-5535) +11 month after interview and still I didn't get any unsolicited update. 

Sorry to hear that...

 

Yeah I made that assumption based on my communication with people who were interviewed in China, most people waited no longer than 6 months for clearance. Have you contacted Montreal consulate for updates?

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

17 hours ago, as2023 said:

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

Here is the massive list of updates( hold your breathe):

Dec 15, 2023 Medical (first)

Jan 24, 2024 Interview in Montreal 

Feb 8, 2024 Requested documents mailed

Feb 12 update

Feb 16 update

Feb 22 update

Feb 23 update 

Mar 4 update

Mar 26 update

April 9 update

Jun 13 passport return (expired)

Sept 13 1st unsolicited update (AP complete)

Sept 18 2nd unsolicited update

Oct 1.  3rd unsolicited update

Oct 7 4th unsolicited update

Oct 10 Medical (second)

Oct 11 update ( Medical received)

Oct 16 update

Oct 23 update

Oct 30 update

Nov 15 Visa issued 

Nov 18: Another update after visa issued.

 

 

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

6 hours ago, Cholte cholte said:

Is US Consulate Montreal going to be using Canada Post, since there seems to be no definite date when the strike could end? Or are they offering an alternative?

I had the same question, so I emailed them. Here is the response:

"Dear Applicant, 

 

You may request your documents to be shipped to your residence or other address in Canada at an additional cost of $26.00 CAD, or select a BLS location or another Canada Post office at an additional cost of $24.00 CAD.

 

For a list of authorized post offices, please go here: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/niv/information/courier_dropboxes

 

1. Go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca

2. Click on Sign in to log in to your account.

3. Click on the option Continue, then on the link Request Premium Delivery.

4. Make the selection:

Pick-up at a courier store location: 24.00 CAD

or Deliver to a personal or business address: 26.00 CAD

5. Follow the instructions and enter your delivery address or choose your courier pickup location and complete the payment.

 

Sincerely,

The Contact Desk Support Team."

[AndrewsN 26]

13 minutes ago, JanMontrealDS5535 said:

Here is the massive list of updates( hold your breathe):

Dec 15, 2023 Medical (first)

Jan 24, 2024 Interview in Montreal 

Feb 8, 2024 Requested documents mailed

Feb 12 update

Feb 16 update

Feb 22 update

Feb 23 update 

Mar 4 update

Mar 26 update

April 9 update

Jun 13 passport return (expired)

Sept 13 1st unsolicited update (AP complete)

Sept 18 2nd unsolicited update

Oct 1.  3rd unsolicited update

Oct 7 4th unsolicited update

Oct 10 Medical (second)

Oct 11 update ( Medical received)

Oct 16 update

Oct 23 update

Oct 30 update

Nov 15 Visa issued 

Nov 18: Another update after visa issued.

 

 

Hey, question- how do you know that you cleared AP on September 13th specifically? 

[Pending DS5535 22]

19 minutes ago, JanMontrealDS5535 said:

Here is the massive list of updates( hold your breathe):

Dec 15, 2023 Medical (first)

Jan 24, 2024 Interview in Montreal 

Feb 8, 2024 Requested documents mailed

Feb 12 update

Feb 16 update

Feb 22 update

Feb 23 update 

Mar 4 update

Mar 26 update

April 9 update

Jun 13 passport return (expired)

Sept 13 1st unsolicited update (AP complete)

Sept 18 2nd unsolicited update

Oct 1.  3rd unsolicited update

Oct 7 4th unsolicited update

Oct 10 Medical (second)

Oct 11 update ( Medical received)

Oct 16 update

Oct 23 update

Oct 30 update

Nov 15 Visa issued 

Nov 18: Another update after visa issued.

 

 

Congratulations on your visa. When did you receive the email to request your second medical and passport? Do you remember the date of the email?

[Cholte cholte 17]

29 minutes ago, JanMontrealDS5535 said:

I had the same question, so I emailed them. Here is the response:

"Dear Applicant, 

 

You may request your documents to be shipped to your residence or other address in Canada at an additional cost of $26.00 CAD, or select a BLS location or another Canada Post office at an additional cost of $24.00 CAD.

 

For a list of authorized post offices, please go here: https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-CA/niv/information/courier_dropboxes

 

1. Go to https://ais.usvisa-info.com/en-ca

2. Click on Sign in to log in to your account.

3. Click on the option Continue, then on the link Request Premium Delivery.

4. Make the selection:

Pick-up at a courier store location: 24.00 CAD

or Deliver to a personal or business address: 26.00 CAD

5. Follow the instructions and enter your delivery address or choose your courier pickup location and complete the payment.

 

Sincerely,

The Contact Desk Support Team."

This really helps. How do I send the documents to them? My spouses's medical is on Dec 9th. Do we use BLS to send them?

[Cholte cholte 17]

We have been asked to send my spouse's passport to the Montreal consulate. With the ongoing Canada Post strike, who do I send it to them? Is there an email at which I can write to enquire.

 

Thanks

 

 

[apsincejune23 15]

20 hours ago, spousalsponsor said:

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

No I'm in Edmonton! BLS Edmonton was where I had originally dropped off

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

1 hour ago, Cholte cholte said:

This really helps. How do I send the documents to them? My spouses's medical is on Dec 9th. Do we use BLS to send them?

Medical is sent through eportal  by the medical office. You need not to do anything there.

[JanMontrealDS5535 24]

1 hour ago, Pending DS5535 said:

Congratulations on your visa. When did you receive the email to request your second medical and passport? Do you remember the date of the email?

Oct 1 ( 3rd solicited update) is the day I received an email from congressman where they requested medical and passport. Consulate did not send me any email.