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23 hours ago, Irish89 said:

Hey. Question for all concerned. Has anyone emailed back their DS-5535 with additional evidence as attachments? The interviewer didn't take any of my spouses W2's, tax return and employment letter which I thought was of high importance?

Also my Passport expires sooner than the expected time in which we will see any final decision from DS-5535. Anyone have experience in a similar situation?

1. They don’t want anything of that for 5535

2. If your passport expires before clearance it will be returned to you (if not already) and they will ask for a renewed one before they can issue your visa. 

15 hours ago, JungleOne said:

Hello, my in-laws entered the USA on an IR-5 visa yesterday.  At their POE they had one sealed envelope and another unsealed envelope which contained their birth cert, marriage cert, name change, police cert...etc - basically all the paperwork that was submitted to NVC.  The immigration officer kept both envelopes after going thru them.  Is this standard operating procedure?    I believe they keep the sealed one but was wondering why they took the unsealed one.  Will they get that envelope back?

The unsealed envelope is definitely not a thing, I wonder why they brought that? I hope they weren’t originals. If so, you can sometimes find a number to a POE, maybe give them a call and ask if someone put it aside. 

2 hours ago, Norine said:

Hi,

Is there anyone from Us embassy Montreal who recently got 221g ? Can you please share your experience? Thanks

 

11 minutes ago, jessiedhillon said:

Today Ceac Portal is showing issued instead of refused updated date is 7th which is today. It means my visa is  approved ?

Yep, congrats!

6 hours ago, farzady said:

Should I get the confirmation email from Montreal about receiving completed ds-5535?

Nope, only got it when we asked later for confirmation of receipt. 

3 hours ago, Fayisa said:

The interview was on Feb 2nd, medical was on the Jan 17.

 

 

Thank you 

Jan and Feb of this year? If so, that’s awesome, breezing right through.

19 hours ago, RKD said:

I finally received an email from the consulate to submit my passport. Do you know how long it takes to get the passport back with the visa? I need to travel for work in two weeks for 3-4 days, would I be able to get my passport back in time if I mail it today or is that cutting it too close? The other option is to mail my passport end of March when I'm back from my work trip. My only concern is that my medical expires May 16 and the consulate might ask me to redo medical if I send my passport end of March. What do you guys suggest? Thanks

You should get MTL’s input on this, personally it’s cutting it close, but who knows, they may cooperate with your schedule. 

7 hours ago, jessiedhillon said:

Hello Everyone 

I am new in this thread under 221g for incorrect police clearance  certificate.

 

Interviewed on 10th Jan 2023 Montreal,

Refused  for incorrect police clearance  certificate. Certificate sent to consulate on 2nd feb 2023. Any idea how long will this take , my passport is at consulate. 

Usually 6-8 weeks for the missing document to be reviewed by a CO.

8 hours ago, WMBB said:

Based on those that have filed WOMs, do we know if all were successful - meaning judge signed off to proceed with filing, and that the end results were all Approved visas?

 

as we know WOMs only action Consulate to act and render a decision

Judges don’t sign off to proceed with filing. I think you mean, did judges rule favorably on a WoM? The vast majority of WoM don’t proceed to a hearing as the lawsuits are dropped when the visas are issued. 

17 hours ago, Millz said:

Hey guys, I need your help. 
A friend of mine, son was sent back to Jamaica with out any way to re-enter legally, and without any proof of citizenship does anyone have any information as to how to regain entrance? It has been over four years and the dad is not willing to provide any kind of assistance. His first entry was at the age of 12 he was sent back when he was 26. 

How did he fly to Jamaica without his US passport? 

12 hours ago, Tiabeanie said:

Originally I was told no additional documents however I was told I need to resubmit my police record when I wrote the first email. Then nearly 3.5 months later I got an email from Montreal FPM saying that they need the faciltiy I'm working at to confirm my full time employment. Then 6 days after the facility wrote the email confirming my employment I got Issued.

 

All I can say is I'm very frustrated between the lack of communication between the departments of the consulate because had they told me they also needed the facility to confirm my employment along with my police record in the initial email, I could've been approved back in December. Anyways I'm happy I don't have to go through this hell again and I feel sorry for anyone who's still waiting to be approved despite waiting months.

 

Gotta love bureaucracy

13 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

Did you add a note explaining why you couldn't provide the exact date? AND/OR

Did you give an estimate for when you thought the trip was?

A simple (estimate) should suffice. They just copy paste the data into whatever portal they’re using to submit it. 

13 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

Also, if I happen to go on any trips after submitting my DS-5535 - do I need to update the embassy of these trips as well?

No, I wouldn’t. In my opinion the form should be true on the day you submit it - anything after that is 🤷 because 1) They don’t mention this 2) I have a feeling it will delay clearance further

27 minutes ago, farzady said:

New member in AP. 

Did you receive 5535? This thread is specifically for 5535 AP, as it can differ greatly from standard 221g AP. 

16 hours ago, WMBB said:

Hi Folks,  I requested status update and to have my passport back on Jan 30.  They finally responded on Feb 13 with a generic message and no reference to my passport to be returned.

 

Today I received email notification via DOS visa system that passport is being returned.  
 

case status date was updated today, Feb 23 but still showing refused.  Is this just them simply returning passport on my request?  10 days later of replying to my last email without referencing passport to be sent?   Why would they have not sent it back the day they responded to email?

 

glimmer of hope or fat chance?  Interviewed in Nov and placed in AP DS5355.

 

thanks 

They only send out on certain days, and it takes a while for it to go from the consulate to the third party mailing site, so it’s completely reasonable that it’s just your passport as you requested.

On 2/21/2023 at 12:15 PM, Canucklehead said:

Thanks for responses everyone!

I received an email from the consulate today! It was in response to an email I had sent to Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov inquiring about what supplemental info they needed - email was sent 14 days ago.

I'm not sure when I would have received these questions had I not reached out to the consulate directly, so I would advise anyone else in a similar situation to reach out directly to the consulate if you are awaiting next steps after your 221(g) was issued. I was kind and respectful in my initial email, and included all of my pertinent information.

The email asked me to supply a variety of info including:

• My passport and travel history
• Info about my relatives
• My address history
• Contact details history/social media history
• Employment history

A few questions:

1. It mentions an OMB number and the expiry is a date in the past (Feb 28, 2021) - is this a mistake on their end/something I should be addressing? It also says the estimated burden is 60 minutes. This is going to take me a lot longer than 60 minutes - I've been to over 20 countries in the past 15 years and have held numerous different jobs too. What do they mean by burden?
2. I already submitted a lot of this information on my initial application - is it better for me to just put it all in again? I would hate to omit anything and face even more delays
3. There was no mention that this was DS-5535 - is this email considered DS-5535?
4. For anyone who does have extensive travel history, are there any tips for ensuring you get the dates/length of stay correct for places you've visited? I unfortunately do not have all of my receipts for flights, etc. over last 15 years and don't want to make any mistakes!

1. Ignore that OMB stuff, it’s equivalent to “Office Use Only” 

2. Check the email carefully again - unless they’ve changed it, there’s wording that says:

“Aside from your name, date of birth, and visa classification, please only provide information not included in your current visa application. For example, if all of your children are listed in your current visa application (Form DS-160 or DS-260), you do not need to list them again. “

3. Yes. 

4. Check all your former passports, the entry stamps will help. For US visits, you can look at your I-94 online. 

32 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

and FAST  does not exist in immigration no matter which petition is filed 

I mean, DV is pretty fast

2 hours ago, David&Glaiza said:

PS, the Philippines has more laws, rules and regulations than probably any other country in the world. That's why I could never retire there...too damn many rules. hahaha

Ain’t that the truth

6 hours ago, wedidit101 said:

I'm not getting a reply from AlgiersNIV@state.gov 

under your refused status,  the text say: 

A U.S. consular officer has adjudicated and refused your visa application. Please follow any instructions provided by the consular officer. If you were informed by the consular officer that your case was refused for administrative processing, your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing. You will receive another adjudication once such processing is complete. Please be advised that the processing time varies and that you will be contacted if additional information is needed. For more information, please visit TRAVEL.STATE.GOV or the website for the Embassy or Consulate at which you made your visa application.
 

That longer refused text usually means you’re still in 221g AP (background checks, etc;) 

Final denials have a different text, much shorter. 

Try the IVDV email - you may get someone over there to forward it to the right person. 

3 hours ago, wedidit101 said:

yes, No Response!!

it says refused. Not Denied

You’re not getting a reply from 

IV-DVAlgiers@state.gov 

or

AlgiersNIV@state.gov ?

Also, under your refused status, what does the text say? 

31 minutes ago, lomnd said:

Does anyone have experience of the ceac visa status showing as Refused but you're actually approved?

 

Got an email today that my passport is being returned to me and yet when I checked ceac it's showing refused.... Just being anxious here.

 

Thank you!

How do you know you’re approved? They could be returning it because they can’t issue yet due to AP. Unless your case status is Issued, you’re not yet issued. 

On 2/7/2023 at 12:46 AM, Aliyahkz said:

I hope so because that was not done intentionally, I use translator to communicate 😞not knowing English it’s leading to mistakes like this . But I hope hopping for the best 

This is pretty bad actually. You are chargeable to Uzbekistan, and claiming a different country (even within the same region) makes it appear as if you are trying to cheat the Uzbekistan limitation. 

On 2/3/2023 at 5:07 PM, josephko17 said:

Hi guys. I sent DS260 back in March 2021 and received and confirmation email. Since then I have zero informations about my status. Basically waiting for interview forever. 
Any help will be good. 

March 2021 DS-260 submission would be DV 2021. The fiscal year ended Sept 30, 2021, that’s when your win expired. Results were announced May 2020, so you waited 10 months before you submitted your DS260. If you ever win again, you need to submit your DS260 much earlier than that.

Just now, Fayisa said:

Thank you for your reply, how long after after the WoM you go the visa? 

My WoM to visa timeline will not be useful to

you as I also filed a restraining order. Standard WoM timelines are 2-4 months from filing to visa, if the WoM is effective, and assuming you are in fact eligible for the visa.

18 hours ago, Fayisa said:

Thank you so much for the guidance, I will try to get the missing document before doing anything. If you don't mind me asking how long it takes for you form AP to the visa in hand? 

 

 

Thank you 

You mean my case personally? I was in AP for 4 months, I filed WoM. 

8 hours ago, Mike E said:

Interesting. 
 

https://clerkandrecorder.elpasoco.com/recording/marriage-licenses/#1512406962302-f6ef52a7-3976

 

“A couple already married, who wish to renew their marriage vows, may obtain a license by stating that they are married to each other”

I knew NY state allowed this. I did not know some states allowed it. 
 

So you haven’t broken any laws. Basically you obtained a second lawful change of name document. 

How strange. Today I learned.