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

[AZ786 3]

No I did not contact anyone, the process ended on its on

[Ninja7324 1]

  On 2/25/2025 at 2:55 AM, Ds553513 said:

They cleared my case after 18 months from AP and even requested me few documents too. Everything was going fine and I booked my medical exam too but today they said we have received your documents but your case is still in AP. Does anyone have any idea that why is this happening?

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It is a first time I see such an event in this forum! It's unusual! How long it took between sending passport request+medical exam email and the time they told you your case is still in AP?

[Ds553513 18]

Hi I send my documents on 10 and they acknowledge they received my documents on 24 but they said 

PLz Note that your case is still undergoing AP

i though I updated my Ds260 from I changed my 

USA green card address 

new job company

new passport no 

may be because of this one . Plz give me some feedback 

thank you 

[EveK 28]

Hello everyone, where can I check the status of the greencard? I crossed the border to activate my visa 2 weeks ago and returned back to Canada to wrap things up. I checked the site https://egov.uscis.gov but its asking for a receipt number which i don't have. 

[AnnaSalu 42]

  On 2/26/2025 at 7:20 PM, Ds553513 said:

Hi I send my documents on 10 and they acknowledge they received my documents on 24 but they said 

PLz Note that your case is still undergoing AP

i though I updated my Ds260 from I changed my 

USA green card address 

new job company

new passport no 

may be because of this one . Plz give me some feedback 

thank you 

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Sorry to hear this. Although I have not seen such a case before, I have seen many odd scenarios here in this forum. So, I am not surprised. It's a very inconsistence practice there. I suggest you keep bugging them and pointing out that it was them who told you it was over. Ask them to check with the Visa Officer...

[Ontarkie 14,707]

  On 2/25/2025 at 2:55 AM, Ds553513 said:

They cleared my case after 18 months from AP and even requested me few documents too. Everything was going fine and I booked my medical exam too but today they said we have received your documents but your case is still in AP. Does anyone have any idea that why is this happening?

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This is completely normal. When it says AP that includes everything they are doing to your case up until they hit the issue button. Don't worry about it. 

[appleblossom 3,631]

  On 2/26/2025 at 7:30 PM, EveK said:

Hello everyone, where can I check the status of the greencard? I crossed the border to activate my visa 2 weeks ago and returned back to Canada to wrap things up. I checked the site https://egov.uscis.gov but its asking for a receipt number which i don't have. 

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You should have it, from when you paid the fee? That’s the receipt number you need.

[Ninja7324 1]

  On 2/26/2025 at 7:20 PM, Ds553513 said:

Hi I send my documents on 10 and they acknowledge they received my documents on 24 but they said 

PLz Note that your case is still undergoing AP

i though I updated my Ds260 from I changed my 

USA green card address 

new job company

new passport no 

may be because of this one . Plz give me some feedback 

thank you 

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Ok, now I understood. Basically they didn't ask you to do a new medical examination and sending passport to them, they only asked extra documents for processing your case. Then, it is not unusual, in some cases they request further docs. I believe this is a good sign that they are working on your case, but it doesn't necessarily mean they clear the AP in short amount of time.     

[AnnaSalu 42]

  On 2/27/2025 at 6:52 PM, Ninja7324 said:

Ok, now I understood. Basically they didn't ask you to do a new medical examination and sending passport to them, they only asked extra documents for processing your case. Then, it is not unusual, in some cases they request further docs. I believe this is a good sign that they are working on your case, but it doesn't necessarily mean they clear the AP in short amount of time.     

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BTW, 

 

what does your case status say? Any change? Any last update date?

[Ds553513 18]

Hi @Ninja7324 

they requested me new medical,fresh police certificate ,ds260 form ,2 pic 

on 6 February. They received everything on 24 Feb .but only medical left I booked on 13 March . 

My last case update today 27 Feb 2025

thank you 

 

[Ninja7324 1]

  On 2/27/2025 at 7:58 PM, Ds553513 said:

Hi @Ninja7324 

they requested me new medical,fresh police certificate ,ds260 form ,2 pic 

on 6 February. They received everything on 24 Feb .but only medical left I booked on 13 March . 

My last case update today 27 Feb 2025

thank you 

 

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I believe it looks very good and you are on track to receive your visa.  please keep us posted.  

[AZ786 3]

Good news, CDC has removed the COVID vaccine requirement for immigration visas

[tas005 5]

it has been 17 months since my case is in AP, does anyone here whos case is still in AP for more than 18 months? I sent several inquiries myself and through congressman and always received a same reply that case is still in Administrative Processing!

Is it the right time to file WOM after 17 months? or should wait to complete round figure to 18 months or AP will clear right after 18 months? Also during I-130, DS260 and the for the whole process we hired one lawyer which I think he was new in this profession like only have few years of experience at the time we filed i-130.

I have a question that, if we go for filing WOM, we should continue with current lawyer, which I am not sure if he is an expert of filing WOM lawsuit or not?
For filing WOM is it really necessary to go with a lawyer who have a good experience with WOM instead of someone who dont have much experience?
Is there really WOM lawsuit experts, or it doesnt matter we can go with any immigration lawyer?
If I change the lawyer for WOM lawsuit, will it create any issue later after AP clear?

People who have WOM experience and have knowledge, can you please share names of good lawyers for WOM.

 

Please guide.
Thanks

Edited March 19 by tas005

[Ontarkie 14,707]

Don't take my word for it but I would save your money. From the posts on here that I have read the WOM did not seem to help. They did at first but not anymore. You are close to the end of waiting. I know it's a pain but go through the comments here and check it out.

[tas005 5]

  On 3/19/2025 at 4:20 PM, Ontarkie said:

Don't take my word for it but I would save your money. From the posts on here that I have read the WOM did not seem to help. They did at first but not anymore. You are close to the end of waiting. I know it's a pain but go through the comments here and check it out.

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Yes I know its so painful, but how i can assume that I am close to end of waiting? its 17 months already, maybe they will take complete 24 months or 28 or 30?  even if 24 months still its 7 months left.