Does anyone know how long does it take to receive passport back from the embassy in Montreal?

[Myrchik 1]

Hello, everyone. Had my interview in US embassy in Montreal On Feb 28th, 2024 and was told to submit DS-5535. They returned my passport back with the 221g letter.  It took me about a month to get all the information DS-5535 required.  So, On April 15th I have sent the form to US embassy in Montreal. After 4 months, I have received another email from the embassy, saying that I have to submit my passport. On August 14th I have sent my passport to them. Than, there was a status update, On August 22nd.  I assume they have received the passport and added it to my case On August 22nd.  Today is September 10th, it has been almost one month since I have sent my passport, and 3 weeks from the last status update.  

Does anybody know how long does it usually take to receive you passport back? Maybe somebody was in the same situation?

P.S. I have applied for EB3 immigrant visa.

Also, if I won't get the passport back for 6 weeks, I am planning to send an email to embassy....just not sure what to ask for? Since the status is stated online.  Don't want to be annoying, since probably many people email them.

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance.

[OldUser 6,607]

3 weeks doesn't seem long for US immigration and especially in 221g land.

AFAIK there is no set timeline.

Do you need passport urgently for travel? Can't you apply for second passport, many countries allow it. If you want to get passport back because you want US visa in it... You can try inquiring, pressuring embassy etc but they have the key to the kindgdom and will take however long they need.

[FaithinChrist 2]

On 9/10/2024 at 7:21 PM, Myrchik said:

Hello, everyone. Had my interview in US embassy in Montreal On Feb 28th, 2024 and was told to submit DS-5535. They returned my passport back with the 221g letter.  It took me about a month to get all the information DS-5535 required.  So, On April 15th I have sent the form to US embassy in Montreal. After 4 months, I have received another email from the embassy, saying that I have to submit my passport. On August 14th I have sent my passport to them. Than, there was a status update, On August 22nd.  I assume they have received the passport and added it to my case On August 22nd.  Today is September 10th, it has been almost one month since I have sent my passport, and 3 weeks from the last status update.  

Does anybody know how long does it usually take to receive you passport back? Maybe somebody was in the same situation?

P.S. I have applied for EB3 immigrant visa.

Also, if I won't get the passport back for 6 weeks, I am planning to send an email to embassy....just not sure what to ask for? Since the status is stated online.  Don't want to be annoying, since probably many people email them.

Any suggestions?

 

Thanks in advance.

Ok so they requested for your passport after 4 months. Mine is a little bit similar. I had my interview on March 18 2024, I was given 221g and told by the officer it was approved but cann0t stamp my passport and family's passport because no police clearance for my husband.  I was told to send my passport and clearance which I did and they recieved on July 15th 2024. Nothing yet. They have my passport for 13 weeks and counting.  I sent them an email and was told I am in administrative processing no idea when. So very frustrated.  Praying and fasting for a miracle. I don't know if I should request for my husband passport because he was supposed to travel for a business trip. So emotionally exhausted 

[Myrchik 1]

Thanks for spearing an info here.  It has been a bit over 8 weeks since they have my passport.  Wrote an e-mail to them, asking if they have received my passport and what's the status of it.  Got the reply 10 days later On October 10th, that all documents received, pending review by an officer.  So, waiting.

 

It looks like you(FaithinChrist) are ahead of me in a line up.  Please let me know once you get your passport/visa back.  Thanks in advance.

[OldUser 6,607]

On 10/10/2024 at 11:29 AM, FaithinChrist said:

Ok so they requested for your passport after 4 months. Mine is a little bit similar. I had my interview on March 18 2024, I was given 221g and told by the officer it was approved but cann0t stamp my passport and family's passport because no police clearance for my husband.  I was told to send my passport and clearance which I did and they recieved on July 15th 2024. Nothing yet. They have my passport for 13 weeks and counting.  I sent them an email and was told I am in administrative processing no idea when. So very frustrated.  Praying and fasting for a miracle. I don't know if I should request for my husband passport because he was supposed to travel for a business trip. So emotionally exhausted 

Husband can always apply for another passport to travel by the way.

[Hopelessincanada 4]

On 10/10/2024 at 12:29 PM, FaithinChrist said:

Ok so they requested for your passport after 4 months. Mine is a little bit similar. I had my interview on March 18 2024, I was given 221g and told by the officer it was approved but cann0t stamp my passport and family's passport because no police clearance for my husband.  I was told to send my passport and clearance which I did and they recieved on July 15th 2024. Nothing yet. They have my passport for 13 weeks and counting.  I sent them an email and was told I am in administrative processing no idea when. So very frustrated.  Praying and fasting for a miracle. I don't know if I should request for my husband passport because he was supposed to travel for a business trip. So emotionally exhausted 

You’re not alone. It’s very difficult to wait for what seems to be very basic paperwork to get done. Our case is similar to the both of you. Fiancé interviewed Jan 16, 2024- 221g for court docs, employment letter- they said send passport with it. We sent everything in April and have had only a handful of updates, half being solicited. Last update was Aug 22. We were supposed to sell our house before mortgage renewal, now we’re on a 6 month term at insane interest. My senators office hasn’t done anything despite 2 requests now as well. I’ll post back here for any updates if they ever come.

[FaithinChrist 2]

On 10/17/2024 at 9:16 PM, Myrchik said:

Thanks for spearing an info here.  It has been a bit over 8 weeks since they have my passport.  Wrote an e-mail to them, asking if they have received my passport and what's the status of it.  Got the reply 10 days later On October 10th, that all documents received, pending review by an officer.  So, waiting.

 

It looks like you(FaithinChrist) are ahead of me in a line up.  Please let me know once you get your passport/visa back.  Thanks in advance.

Still waiting . No update. I am told I am in administrative processing.  

On 10/17/2024 at 9:40 PM, OldUser said:

Husband can always apply for another passport to travel by the way.

Just found this out. Temporary Canadian passport right?

[FaithinChrist 2]

On 10/18/2024 at 2:53 PM, Hopelessincanada said:

You’re not alone. It’s very difficult to wait for what seems to be very basic paperwork to get done. Our case is similar to the both of you. Fiancé interviewed Jan 16, 2024- 221g for court docs, employment letter- they said send passport with it. We sent everything in April and have had only a handful of updates, half being solicited. Last update was Aug 22. We were supposed to sell our house before mortgage renewal, now we’re on a 6 month term at insane interest. My senators office hasn’t done anything despite 2 requests now as well. I’ll post back here for any updates if they ever come.

Wow. Similar position. My senators office contacted them and said administrative processing and nothing they can do.  It really sucks. My heart goes out to you. I am up at 5am thinking about this.  This has taken my sleep for the past two weeks. 

[OldUser 6,607]

4 hours ago, FaithinChrist said:

Still waiting . No update. I am told I am in administrative processing.  

Just found this out. Temporary Canadian passport right?

Not sure about temporary one. You can literally have two passports in Canada and many other countries.

 

https://newcanadianlife.com/can-you-have-2-canadian-passports/?origin=serp_auto

 

 

 

[FaithinChrist 2]

On 10/26/2024 at 9:33 AM, OldUser said:

Not sure about temporary one. You can literally have two passports in Canada and many other countries.

 

https://newcanadianlife.com/can-you-have-2-canadian-passports/?origin=serp_auto

 

 

 

Oh ok. I checked online and i believe thats what its called

On 10/18/2024 at 2:53 PM, Hopelessincanada said:

You’re not alone. It’s very difficult to wait for what seems to be very basic paperwork to get done. Our case is similar to the both of you. Fiancé interviewed Jan 16, 2024- 221g for court docs, employment letter- they said send passport with it. We sent everything in April and have had only a handful of updates, half being solicited. Last update was Aug 22. We were supposed to sell our house before mortgage renewal, now we’re on a 6 month term at insane interest. My senators office hasn’t done anything despite 2 requests now as well. I’ll post back here for any updates if they ever come.

Wow. Similar position. My senators office contacted them and said administrative processing and nothing they can do.  It really sucks. My heart goes out to you. I am up at 5am thinking about this.  This has taken my sleep for the past two weeks. 

[FaithinChrist 2]

On 10/18/2024 at 2:53 PM, Hopelessincanada said:

You’re not alone. It’s very difficult to wait for what seems to be very basic paperwork to get done. Our case is similar to the both of you. Fiancé interviewed Jan 16, 2024- 221g for court docs, employment letter- they said send passport with it. We sent everything in April and have had only a handful of updates, half being solicited. Last update was Aug 22. We were supposed to sell our house before mortgage renewal, now we’re on a 6 month term at insane interest. My senators office hasn’t done anything despite 2 requests now as well. I’ll post back here for any updates if they ever come.

Any update on your file love

[Myrchik 1]

No updates yet. Applied for a spare passport.  Should get it next week.

[Hopelessincanada 4]

18 hours ago, FaithinChrist said:

Any update on your file love

Nothing. They still haven’t looked at it since Aug 22. I called a lawyer- retainer is 5k, so we can’t do that. I called the Washington DC office of my senator this morning (I’m sick of being ignored by the CA office) and finally got a hold of a human, so she’s going to contact the office that is supposed to be taking care of the immigration requests. Other than that, nothing. How about you?

[FaithinChrist 2]

3 hours ago, Hopelessincanada said:

Nothing. They still haven’t looked at it since Aug 22. I called a lawyer- retainer is 5k, so we can’t do that. I called the Washington DC office of my senator this morning (I’m sick of being ignored by the CA office) and finally got a hold of a human, so she’s going to contact the office that is supposed to be taking care of the immigration requests. Other than that, nothing. How about you?

What contact is that? Can you share their contact? Nothing. No update nothing 

[FaithinChrist 2]

4 hours ago, Hopelessincanada said:

Nothing. They still haven’t looked at it since Aug 22. I called a lawyer- retainer is 5k, so we can’t do that. I called the Washington DC office of my senator this morning (I’m sick of being ignored by the CA office) and finally got a hold of a human, so she’s going to contact the office that is supposed to be taking care of the immigration requests. Other than that, nothing. How about you?

I reached out to my immigration office for my city and basically they said same thing that I am in administrative processing and there is nothing else they can do.