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

[candy895 10]

10 minutes ago, MazdaAhura said:

I have reached out twice but have not received any response. I have not contacted a senator or congressman yet.

There have only been two updates on my case, and the most recent was about three weeks ago

What is your visa category?

[MazdaAhura 6]

1 minute ago, candy895 said:

What is your visa category?

EB

[Cholte cholte 29]

mine is EB too

[MazdaAhura 6]

Do you think going to the consulate and asking them directly is a good idea?

[Cholte cholte 29]

I am not sure if you can directly go to consulate and enquire....trying to call them up might be a better option...

[MazdaAhura 6]

2 minutes ago, Cholte cholte said:

I am not sure if you can directly go to consulate and enquire....trying to call them up might be a better option...

Is there a phone number I can use to reach out?

[Cholte cholte 29]

I guess the number on their website is your best option

[candy895 10]

3 hours ago, MazdaAhura said:

Do you think going to the consulate and asking them directly is a good idea?

They won’t let you in 

[Dreamshark 7]

hello! Timeline update for my fiancé's K1 visa. can't believe this crazy road is almost over.

 

initial I-129F submission: June 9 2023

Interview at Consulate: June 17th 2024

Ds5535 given at interview, passport returned. Ds5535 submitted the next day

ceac case updates: 6/26/24, 6/27/24, 6/28/24, 7/2/24, 9/5/24, 9/19/24, 9/27/24,

Inquired with congressman: 9/27/24 (as I suspected clearance had been received)

ceac update: 10/1/24 

passport request via congressional inquiry: 10/2/24

passport received at consulate: 10/4/24

new medical requested (as medical expired 11/13): 11/9/24

new medical received: 11/22/24

ceac status to "approved": 12/4/24

ceac status to "issued" and tracking received: 12/11/24

 

Best wishes for all in the final stages of the waiting process!

[Pending DS5535 25]

34 minutes ago, Dreamshark said:

hello! Timeline update for my fiancé's K1 visa. can't believe this crazy road is almost over.

 

initial I-129F submission: June 9 2023

Interview at Consulate: June 17th 2024

Ds5535 given at interview, passport returned. Ds5535 submitted the next day

ceac case updates: 6/26/24, 6/27/24, 6/28/24, 7/2/24, 9/5/24, 9/19/24, 9/27/24,

Inquired with congressman: 9/27/24 (as I suspected clearance had been received)

ceac update: 10/1/24 

passport request via congressional inquiry: 10/2/24

passport received at consulate: 10/4/24

new medical requested (as medical expired 11/13): 11/9/24

new medical received: 11/22/24

ceac status to "approved": 12/4/24

ceac status to "issued" and tracking received: 12/11/24

 

Best wishes for all in the final stages of the waiting process!

Congratulations

[Cholte cholte 29]

great news...then there is hope for us too

[brkendream 13]

Hello everyone , what the hell this massage means. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

[strawberri 4]

6 hours ago, brkendream said:

Hello everyone , what the hell this massage means. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

standard email reply saying your case is in ap.

[Leo The Great 141]

8 hours ago, brkendream said:

Hello everyone , what the hell this massage means. This case is currently pending review by a consular officer. As soon as the review is complete, the Visa Unit will advise of the next steps if anything else is needed to complete processing the case.

It mean your administrative processing is complete and CO will review the outcome of AP. Once the review is complete you will get Medical and Passport Request. Hope this will help. This reply is based on Montreal consulate replies in the past

Edited December 12 by Leo The Great

[zero1331 7]

so  on Dec 2 i got the email to send passport in.    used Purolator, was received on dec 5,  no tracking, wasn't an option for some reason.  I have not seen a case update or gotten a response on if they have even received it.    how long before they typically will update on such a thing?    IR1      also has anyone heard about them forgiving 2nd medicals, I just passed my 6 month mark.