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

[MazdaAhura 6]

19 minutes ago, Angiw said:

My Status just changed to ISSUED!

 

Background: Chinese citizen with Canadian PR, PhD from USA, scientist in Canada, EB1A, application with spouse (also Chinese citizen with Canadian PR)

 

Timeline:

Priority date: 08/2020 (from NIW)

EB1A approved: 10/2022

NVC DQ: 03/2023

Interview: 09/16/2024, DS5535 requested (only me), CV taken during interview, passport returned
Passport request: 11/04/2024

Issued: 12/02/2024

 

I had Canada Post for passport return. Should I call them to ask for premium service? Any suggestion is much appreciated!

 

Congratulations! I’m glad to hear you’re not experiencing any pain. It must have been frustrating to feel unable to make decisions for your life or understand why you had to wait +six weeks, especially after they requested your passport.

[Angiw 10]

57 minutes ago, AndrewsN said:

Hey Angie! 
Congrats. I just recently went through the same thing. Send an inquiry to this email address:

canada.visas@gdit-gss.com
 

They helped me change my address of destination from Canada post to my residential address. I did however, pay for the courier service 4 months ago or whenever I scheduled my interview.

 

They may just need to bounce you around a few departments. 
 

But they were quite helpful with getting shipping sorted.

Thanks for your suggestion Andrew!

 

I have just sent an email to the address mentioned. Hopefully, they will respond to me fast.

 

Also, on the ais.us-visa.com, I still have the "Request Premium Delivery" button available. Can I just upgrade to premium courier service using that?

[AndrewsN 46]

Just now, Angiw said:

Thanks for your suggestion Andrew!

 

I have just sent an email to the address mentioned. Hopefully, they will respond to me fast.

 

Also, on the ais.us-visa.com, I still have the "Request Premium Delivery" button available. Can I just upgrade to premium courier service using that?

Oh! I’d definitely try that! 
 

I paid for premium delivery beforehand so I never had to deal with that. This might be the most straight forward solution…

[LukeCanada 18]

On 9/27/2024 at 8:37 PM, AnnaSalu said:

 

Congratulations! Do you mind letting us know what triggered your AP? Seems a fast timeline.

Like many others, they never said anything specific. The answer I was given was "we just need some more information".

[Cholte cholte 29]

Purolator delay: we sent our passport for visa stamping though Purolator. We are getting this message. Has anybody had any recent experience with Purolator? Is it because of the increased volume because of the Canada Post strike?

"Estimated Delivery Date: Not Available

Delayed in transit due to missed connection."

[Ryan17 4]

Light at the end of the tunnel!  Here is our process…

 

06/26/2022 - Initial K-1 application received at USCIS 

01/23/23 - Interview in Montreal (Consular Officer said she was approved)

02/14/2023 - Receive DS-5535

10/11/2023 - Consulate requests passport, updated medical exam be submitted

11/05/2023 - Documents sent to consulate

11/29/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Approved”

12/02/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Issued” - Amy gets email with tracking info for her passport

 

We did get success reaching out to our local Senator.  I would send an email to him and within 12 hours I would get a response from a member of his staff.  Then within 24 hours, our case had gone to the next step.  Good luck to all who are stuck in this mess, but know you will get through it!

[zero1331 7]

just got the email requesting my passport!!    6 months after the meeting, medical expires today, the day i get the email lol. we will see how that plays out, heard rumors of 2nd medical exemptions, not sure how they would date the visa exp then.     7 unsolicited updates.

any recommendations on postal?   I have noticed like 10 pages of people talking about that,  

 june 20th  meeting ds5535  

june 21  submitted 

sep7
sep19
sep27
oct 24
nov 18
nov 26
dec 2  request passport 

 

IR1

Edited December 3 by zero1331

[zero1331 7]

On 10/17/2024 at 7:38 PM, tophy123 said:

has any used or seen any info on  BLS international for shipping?   
also
anyone have any idea how long they usually take to send you the PR card after crossing? 

 

[candy895 10]

15 hours ago, Ryan17 said:

Light at the end of the tunnel!  Here is our process…

 

06/26/2022 - Initial K-1 application received at USCIS 

01/23/23 - Interview in Montreal (Consular Officer said she was approved)

02/14/2023 - Receive DS-5535

10/11/2023 - Consulate requests passport, updated medical exam be submitted

11/05/2023 - Documents sent to consulate

11/29/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Approved”

12/02/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Issued” - Amy gets email with tracking info for her passport

 

We did get success reaching out to our local Senator.  I would send an email to him and within 12 hours I would get a response from a member of his staff.  Then within 24 hours, our case had gone to the next step.  Good luck to all who are stuck in this mess, but know you will get through it!

Congratulations!! How many unsolicited updates before your issued status?

[MazdaAhura 6]

16 hours ago, Ryan17 said:

Light at the end of the tunnel!  Here is our process…

 

06/26/2022 - Initial K-1 application received at USCIS 

01/23/23 - Interview in Montreal (Consular Officer said she was approved)

02/14/2023 - Receive DS-5535

10/11/2023 - Consulate requests passport, updated medical exam be submitted

11/05/2023 - Documents sent to consulate

11/29/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Approved”

12/02/2023 - CEAC Status shows “Issued” - Amy gets email with tracking info for her passport

 

We did get success reaching out to our local Senator.  I would send an email to him and within 12 hours I would get a response from a member of his staff.  Then within 24 hours, our case had gone to the next step.  Good luck to all who are stuck in this mess, but know you will get through it!

Congratulations!

It’s puzzling why someone like a congressman would need to call them and then they take action on the cases. This seems odd, and I couldn’t quite understand it.

[MasterRoger 0]

On 11/29/2024 at 10:59 AM, memeatball said:

Mine took almost that from DS-5535 submission to passport/medical request and that was after multiple congressional inquiries.

Hi! We have been in AP since 1/15/24 (IR5). I asked my congresswoman to help but this is what they said:  "Unfortunately, administrative processing prohibits us from inquiring further about the status of the case. Additionally, we are unable to provide a timeline as to when the administrative processing will be complete."

 

Edited December 4 by MasterRoger

[Angiw 10]

Update.

 

After the status changed to "ISSUED" on Dec 2nd, I applied for upgrade to Premium Courier Service on ais.usvisa-info.com for both me and my spouse. Delivery to door costs CA$26 each, so CA$52 for us.

 

I also contacted the email address provided by Andrew and received their response on Dec 3rd saying my issue has been resolved. I replied to confirm if my upgrade request actually went through since it was submitted after issue. My CEAC also had an update on Dec 3rd.

 

This morning (Dec 4th, 9 am), I received 2 emails from donotreply@usvisa-info.com and Purolator, providing me with the tracking number of my passport shipment. It has not been shipped as of now, but likely to be shipped later today or tomorrow.

 

So, yes, it is totally fine to request upgrade to premium courier service after issuance of visa, but it is definitely better to do it quick.

[AndrewsN 46]

2 minutes ago, Angiw said:

Update.

 

After the status changed to "ISSUED" on Dec 2nd, I applied for upgrade to Premium Courier Service on ais.usvisa-info.com for both me and my spouse. Delivery to door costs CA$26 each, so CA$52 for us.

 

I also contacted the email address provided by Andrew and received their response on Dec 3rd saying my issue has been resolved. I replied to confirm if my upgrade request actually went through since it was submitted after issue. My CEAC also had an update on Dec 3rd.

 

This morning (Dec 4th, 9 am), I received 2 emails from donotreply@usvisa-info.com and Purolator, providing me with the tracking number of my passport shipment. It has not been shipped as of now, but likely to be shipped later today or tomorrow.

 

So, yes, it is totally fine to request upgrade to premium courier service after issuance of visa, but it is definitely better to do it quick.

Nice!!

I got my tracking number this morning as well.

[Angiw 10]

Just now, AndrewsN said:

Nice!!

I got my tracking number this morning as well.

 

That's great!

 

They probably just ship once or twice a week. Hopefully we can all get our passports with IV asap.

[AndrewsN 46]

1 minute ago, Angiw said:

 

That's great!

 

They probably just ship once or twice a week. Hopefully we can all get our passports with IV asap.

Yesss!! Can’t believe this long journey is almost over