Just came across this thread, as we are in the same process now.
Interviewed(Montreal) on July 20, 2023. Refused but asked to provide the following
1. DS-5535(via MS Forms) - Submitted July 20th, no receipt/acknowledgement that was it submitted. Is this normal?
2. Police Certificate - We just had the wrong one at the time of the interview. Re-sent Dec 6, 2023
3. Proof of Domicile - Gathered more than what was provided already. Re-sent Dec 6, 2023
4. Passport- Due to the travelling nature of my job only downtime I have is during holidays so waited to Resend Dec 6, 2023
Last update Dec 19th-Refused. Hoping to see the light at the end of this dark tunnel.
Does anyone know how long they usually keep the passport with them?