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

[Cholte cholte 10]

Hi,

 

From what email address is the communication from Montreal Consulate regarding passports, medical etc. Just noticed an unsolicited update on the website...and dont want to have the email going to junk.

[MarDS 1]

16 minutes ago, Cholte cholte said:

Hi,

 

From what email address is the communication from Montreal Consulate regarding passports, medical etc. Just noticed an unsolicited update on the website...and dont want to have the email going to junk.

Mine came from usvisa-info.com

[CanAmericano 6]

Hi all,

 

My husband and I have been following this page for a longgg time. We received exciting news today and wanted to share our journey. It’s a bit unique as he was denied entry into the US twice. Once due to getting close to too many days in the US, and the second time in AP. We also had to reschedule his interview as it was scheduled for the same week as our celebration wedding (post covid) in the US. 
 

Feb 4, 2022 I-130 submitted

Feb 22, 2023 I-130 approved/ NVC created

March- DS-260 submitted

May 17, 2023 DQ

Aug 16, 2023 interview scheduled

Oct 19, 2023 - no show to interview

Nov 6, 2023 interview  rescheduled 

Jan 10, 2024 interview - verbally told approved, consulate kept passport but could not process due to technical issues

Jan 19, 2024 - applicant reached out to consulate to inquire about tracking for visa since over 2 weeks and case placed in AP

 

Jan 22, 2024 DS 5335 submitted

- 8 solicited updates (ourselves, congressmen, lawyer after 6 months), 3 unsolicited). I included the end updates below:

July 30 - update

August 13 - update

August 15 - response to lawyer “pending consular review”

August 20 - congressman reached out 8/20

August 21 - update

August 22 - AP complete, email to send documents

 

August 26 - medical appointment, documents sent 

August 28 - documents delivered (know via tracking)

September 9 - update (likely medical delivered)

September 11 - solicited by congressman - “documents were not delivered yet” (see picture for verbiage)

September 13 - update

September 18 - Issued!

 

Thanks for all your comments in this thread to help ease our journey. Hopefully the few others with passports in Montreal see those amazing words of issued soon!! We are still waiting for tracking to receive his passport back, but should hopefully get it soon!

[CarmenD 122]

10 hours ago, DS5535TXCAN said:

 

I am not sure this is applicable to cases going through consular processing through NVC and the embassy. What you're referring to is the USCIS (https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/alerts/uscis-announces-new-guidance-on-form-i-693-validity-period) which is for civil surgeons that provide medical exams within the US. Whereas we all completed our medical exams with panel phyicans. 

 

You are correct. This is NOT applicable to consular pending cases, only for cases where applicant is already physically in the U.S. and applying for Change of Status, for instance.  The Panel Physicians vs. Civil Surgeons distinction is accurate.  Medical exams expire after 6 months

[CarmenD 122]

5 hours ago, Cholte cholte said:

Hi,

 

From what email address is the communication from Montreal Consulate regarding passports, medical etc. Just noticed an unsolicited update on the website...and dont want to have the email going to junk.

Ours sent by “donotreply@usvisa-info.com”

[Ryan17 2]

20 hours ago, CarmenD said:

Take a look at the Congressperson’s website for procedure.  Mine had an online contact option which I completed.  I then received an email attaching a privacy release/information form to complete/sign/return.  Note that not all Congresspersons are willing to do Congressional Inquiries.  Good luck!

I did the same for a Senator in my area. He did an inquiry & said to wait until October 8th, & if nothing is heard, contact him back. If enough of us reach out to congressmen & senators hopefully they see this is a problem!