throwitaway

Just now, oclus said:

Thanks @throwitaway were you k1 visa as well? 

No, but it’s basically the same status updates except K1 has Application Received and Approved as well. 

2 hours ago, oclus said:

All we are a K1 visa at Montreal Consulate and were given DS5535, at last in Dec 2022 just before the holidays Consulate asked for passport, new medical, DS160 and pics. Sent everything by Jan 18th 2023. Nothing happened except a few updates on CEAC for the last 10 weeks.
 

On March 22nd it moved to ‘ Application received’ and Non immigrant visa. We knew my RCMP police check expired so we sent a new one proactively on 24th March by ourselves. 
 

1 update on 29th and stayed the same until April 6th and moved to ‘ Refused’ again 🥺

 

Is there any K1 visa that can shed some light on it please??  Its been 12 weeks since our medical was sent to the Consulate but we do not have the approval or visa in hand. 
 

 

The issue perhaps is that you’re trying to make sense of the status changes, when really the only one that matters is “Issued.”

“Administrative Processing” status is good too, as it often happens right before printing. 

There is no standard progression really. Mine was “Issued” and went back to “Refused” for a day, never got “Administrative Processing.” Goes to show how you can’t assign too much meaning to the status.

Good job with the RCMP certificate.

13 hours ago, Mmk2112 said:

Hello Guys, I’m confused a bit if anyone can guide me. 
 

I received en email from embassy stating that additional documents are required which is 

- a new medical report 

 

but I’m also given a link for their courier services to provide additional documents. Aren’t the medical is sent via electronically now? Why they have provided me a link for mailing documents? Any idea anyone ? TIA

It’s a template. Just get a new medical, the panel physician handles the rest. 

18 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi friends 

I just need some information for 2nd time medical.my passport with the embassy.do I need the passport for medical or I can go back to the place where I had done it before 

thank you 

Contact the panel physician and tell them the consulate has your passport and ask what they want to do. 

16 hours ago, Marshae04 said:

Good afternoon 

 

My husband went for his interview last week he was prepared and had everything they asked for plus more. He got to the interview bright and early. The consular asked him around 5-6 questions but she was tricky and kept repeating back his answer but twisting what he said, nevertheless he said he was on his P's & Q's and he answered everything correctly.  She gave him a white paper and on the bottom, she wrote Administrative Processing.  He said he asked her politely if there was anything that was missing she stated no he had everything she needed and they will let him know his status.  She then took his passport and gave him the paper.  Since then we haven't heard anything the status of the visa was refused for a week then it was changed to Administrative Processing last week.  We are so confused and lost because we don't know what's happening.  Can anyone tell me what's going on? We waited over 2yrs just to get to this point now we're in Limbo.  We're very frustrated, to say the least mentally and emotionally exhausted! Has this happened to anyone before? It's going on 2 wks and we still don't know if he was approved or denied 😰

AP is not just for incomplete or insufficient documents, it is also for vetting and verification. If your status changed to “Administrative Processing” on CEAC from “Refused” it’s usually a good thing, it means they’re almost ready to issue the visa. If they weren’t, it would remain in “Refused (long text)” while 221g AP is sorted.

On 3/29/2023 at 9:16 PM, Bansot_daw_ako said:

Toyota Canada is not issuing Compliance Letter citing new policy, now our plans are shelved. Customer Reps said to check NHTSA website despite telling them that CBP Sweetgrass specifically mentions, on recorded message, that Manufacturer Compliance Letter is required. Called also Toyota USA but was told to get the letter from Toyota Canada. HS7 box 3 is sky high for an option due to 150 per cent bond. Stucked here for now, thanks Toyota Canada. 

That’s so messed up that they directed you to Toyota Canada👎

On 3/31/2023 at 7:39 PM, Selfmade said:

Pretty sad how slow the process can be.

It looks like your original issue was an incorrect PCC, but now that they’ve asked you for DS 5535 your situation changes. Missing documents are usually resolved in 6-8 weeks, but DS 5535 is extreme vetting and that doesn’t usually resolve in Montreal for many months, or a year plus for some. Wish you a speedy resolution!

5 hours ago, ak47 said:

Based on the information shared in this forum, more recent applicants(in March) have been receiving passports mentioned in 221g white slip with other documents.

 

I have not seen other applicants in this forum mentioning that they have received a passports mentioned in their 221g. The CO we interviewed with mentioned us that there is no point in keeping the passports as of now as it may just be stacked or stored and it is better we send the passport later. It can also be a case by case strategy where they request passport in 221g.

Until recently most had their passports kept after interview. They probably realized how inefficient that was, as some had to request for them back for travel. They don’t need the passport for anything aside from visa printing. 

39 minutes ago, can_do said:

 

I don't think them (or us) holding the passports means anything.

 

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It doesn’t mean anything aside from you can’t travel internationally, if that’s fine for an applicant then by all means.

2 minutes ago, ak47 said:

@throwitaway

 

I have a similar situation where they asked for a updated job offer letter.

I think you’re confused, or you’re not understanding the process. Whatever they asked for, give it to them. If they also asked for DS 5535, that usually means you’ll be waiting a while. No point in sending your passport before your DS 5535 clears. 

On 3/30/2023 at 7:13 PM, ak47 said:

Same Happened to me and now we are back in the line waiting for our turn. Based on the experience in this forum, have to wait for 6 to 8 weeks for a reply, if no reply then people file WOM with a lawyer. Wait and watch game.

It’s not the norm for a DS-5535 to clear in 6-8 weeks. 

2 hours ago, ak47 said:

Hi..What would be the negative if the passport is sent ? as it is clearly mentioned in the 221g to send the passport with other documents.

 

Also i see @Selfmade has also sent his passport with the 221g document request.

 

I am just trying to make sense of things.

The negative? The consulate will hold on to the passport until the 5535 clears… which could be several months or a year plus.

1 hour ago, Selfmade said:

During my interview the officer told me to send in my passport together with the correct RCMP criminal report that was missing for my visa to be issued since it was the only missing document.

 

Throwitaway ,

where is it mentioned that I shouldn’t send in my passport till am asked to?

Am confused.

 

thanks 

Don’t confuse your situation with that of others. You’re in 221g for an incorrect PCC. The other poster is in 221g for extreme vetting. 

1 hour ago, can_do said:

And that, exactly, is the confusion...

because, VO said this: "We'll ask for your passports if you are approved"

 

I'll give it some time and then send them an email requesting clarity.

 

Definitely do not send your passport until you are asked for it. Buckle in, DS-5535 takes a while. 

11 hours ago, ak47 said:

Is anybody in a situation were they mentioned Supplemental questions with passport in 221g  to be submitted ?

That’s just the refusal worksheet. The DS 5535 is the supplemental questions, and passport is your passport, all things they will need to issue your visa. 
 

On 3/30/2023 at 4:18 PM, farzady said:

I am self petitioner. Do you know what's the rule for my case?

DC

53 minutes ago, can_do said:

@PanFriedTofu and @ak47

 

I'm in the same boat...

I sent in the DS-5535 information (specifically as a txt file like they asked for) but I don't understand what does "Passports" mean. VO mentioned that they will ask for it "if you are approved"...

Interviewed on Mar 27 and VO was super nice. I got the email next day and submitted my information 2 days later. CEAC still says refused but the update date changed after I sent in my email. So it seems like all activity with the consulate is logged (which is good).

The Great Wait 2.0 begins now...

 

 

Whoa, they want it as a .txt file now? Interesting. 

The 221g slip is just what’s outstanding. So supplemental questions (DS 5535), then once that’s cleared on their end they’ll ask for your passport to be sent back to them, so they can print the visa, hence “passport.”

17 hours ago, farzady said:

can anyone let me know the law firm should be from what State(s) to file Wom?

DC or the state of your petitioner

On 3/27/2023 at 4:23 PM, F2J_March said:

For employment based cases, how do you submit DS 260 Immigrant visa application, if you are asked to do so after interview? Application status is complete in CEAC website.

They’re meant to unlock it, you should email them.

11 minutes ago, Irish89 said:

Thank you. We are pushing to use PIC but there hard to get in touch with and get a call back even to schedule a consult. Have you a personal experience with PIC?

Yes, we used them after we fired our first lawyer. I’ll PM you Chris’ email.

4 hours ago, Irish89 said:

Hi Everyone. Looking into law firms to hire for our WOM. Hoping some good samaritans might share some recommendations or experiences they may have had with different firms. Right now either PIC or Josh Goldstein are our top picks but interested to hear alternative experiences with Hacking law, Nimmer ect. Thanks in advance for any shared experiences.

PIC is honestly the best of that list, but you should do consults and you’ll see the difference firsthand.  

6 hours ago, oclus said:

Has someone experienced sending a document to the Consulate without their request? In my case they have not yet requested a new RCMP certificate because it is expiring in 2 days, but since my case is still in process should I be sending it myself? Or is it overreacting? Please guide 🥺

I don’t think you’re overreacting, it’s quite reasonable for you to worry about another thing possibly delaying what’s already been an incredibly long wait.  

It’s always better to use the ais system when sending stuff in, things can get lost in the shuffle otherwise. Also, everything goes to a pre-screening site first, so it can take a while for documents to land on a CO’s desk; it’s not unusual for people to wait 6-8 weeks after document submission. 

2 hours ago, oclus said:

Hello 

 

I was stuck in DS5535 AP since last 1.5 years for K1 visa (Montreal consulate) and finally on Dec 29th 2022 the Consulate requested new medical, passports and DS160 with updated pics. Sent everything by Jan 18th 2023 until now there have been 5 updates latest being on 28th Feb and the CEAC says "Refused". Now my Police certificate (RCMP) will be expiring on 17th March since they have a validity of 2 years. I am confused should I send the new RCMP check by Fedex proactively or wait for the Consulate to request a new one? 

It has been 8 weeks until now and they did not review a single medical file, I am worried if this Police certificate will give them 1 more excuse to delay my case 😞 

You should get a new one ASAP and send it in - use the aisusvisa system. Out or curiosity, when was your interview? 

Canada’s easy, lots of world class schools there! 

1 hour ago, Irish89 said:

@throwitaway it was returned to me. 

The 221g worksheet are the things that need to be done before a visa can be issued. 

So, in your case, the 5535, once that clears, and then passport returned so they can print the visa. 

5 hours ago, Irish89 said:

Looking closer at the physical copy of the 221(G) I was handed at the interview. It says “Supplemental questions will be emailed to you.Passport.”

Wondering what the passport at the end of that sentence means if it means anything at all? Is everyone getting DS-5535 getting the same wording as that? TIA

Was your passport kept or returned at interview? 

19 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

Glad you tagged him. I was wondering how his case was going. 

He was issued.