The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 4)

[spousalsponsor 9]

12 hours ago, WestCoastEmma said:

I just received the instructions that I have to send a new police certificate with the new medical. I think the police clearance is valid for 2 years but not 100% sure.

Hope it's two years! 🤞🏼 My husband's second police certificate was issued January 2024, so if it's just one year we may have to do it for a third time...

[candy895 12]

Hi everyone, apologies for posting this a couple days late. I’ve caught the flu since weathers changing. I’m pleased to say I have gotten my k-1 visa issued and entered the states! here is my brief timeline, in hopes it can help you and ease your mind the way previous posts have eased mine. Here is the following updates after receiving the email to submit new documents. 

November 8th: ( done new medical + sent passport and new photos via Canada post) 

November 12: documents delivered 

 

November 20th: medical was delivered 

 

November 21st ( unsolicited update)

 

November 25th (unsolicited update) 

 

December 3rd ( case changed from refused to “Application Received”) 

 

December 11th ( contacted congressman and also sent an email from my end) 

 

December 12th ( Case changed from “Application Received” to “ Approved”)

 

December 13th ( Case changed to Issued!!) 

 

December 16 ( received email stating that my documents were available for pickup via BLS location, I picked up the passport the same day) 

 

December 17th ( flew into USA and activated my visa) 

 

* some notes*
when passing through customs, I did get pulled into secondary, when you receive your documents back there will be a sealed envelope that you are not allowed to open, the USA officer needs to open it at secondary customs, your passport is on the outside of it for travelling purposes. Allow yourself some time to go through secondary because sometimes there’s a lineup. Also if you notice your case is not moving contact your congressman, I’m not sure if that worked for us but the next day my case moved, it’s worth a try. I wish you guys all the best and hope all of you see good news soon. 

[zero1331 8]

12 hours ago, spousalsponsor said:

Hope it's two years! 🤞🏼 My husband's second police certificate was issued January 2024, so if it's just one year we may have to do it for a third time...

medical is definitely good for only 6 months,  clearance is 1 year for sure.  I have done 4 of them,  first was the wrong type..