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  1.    anotheronewaiting reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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  5. Kara.gana
    As far as I have understood from others in this group: Your DS260 opens up at the one year mark. We went ahead and updated it at the 1 year mark and submitted it without any instruction from the consulate. As far as I understand, the two are not related. Your status may change to “expiring soon” when the consulate is getting close to sending you the passport and medical request email. Many others that waited longer than a year had their DS260 open at 1 year then months later have their status change to “expiring soon”
  6.    Abahoni reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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  11. Kara.gana
    Final update. It’s been a long stressful journey. We are thankful for this group that kept us going and provided many answers. IR1 visa for my husband. February 5, 2022 I-130 submitted. November 25, 2022 case sent to Department of State. Interviewed Aug 1, 2023 and put in AP that day. Sent in DS5535 and I221G August 3, 2023. Had a handful of updates from Aug 2023 to July 2024, usually after email or Congressman enquiry. July 24, 2024 started seeing consistent updates, usually every few days. August 5, 2024 status changed to “expiring soon” August 9, 2024 received medical, passport and photo request. August 22, 2024 passport and medical delivered to consulate. September 24, 2024 Status changed to Issued. September 27, 2024 Tracking number sent for passport October 1, 2024 Passport and visa in hand!
  12.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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  14. Kara.gana
    We’re still waiting too. 5 weeks as well.
  15.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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    We’ve had 8 updates (counting the day the passport and medical were delivered) the last one today and CEAC still says refused.
  18. Kara.gana
    We also had to renew our mortgage for 1 year and it was also crazy how much we paid. Same, we’ve also wasted so much money on waiting because of the visa refusal. Hope everyone gets their visas very soon. It is so hard to wait when you feel like you’re so close to being done this journey.
  19. Kara.gana
    We’re in the same boat. At the end of the week they’ll have had my husband’s passport for 4 weeks. We’ve already given notice on our rental and started making tentative plans for travel in November. But same thing, so heartbreaking and discouraging to keep on waiting. Let us know if consulate replies.
  20.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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  22. Kara.gana
    The consulate has had my husband’s passport and medical in hand since August 23rd. Today is two weeks of waiting. I’ve seen about 4 updates on CEAC, last one today. But no word from them yet. Definitely worrisome waiting this long for passport to come back. Maybe we’ll email them next week.
  23. Kara.gana
    Ok. Makes sense. Hopefully we all hear soon. Yes, I noticed the pause too, hope it picks back up for everyone.
  24. Kara.gana
    Did you email the consulate asking for receipt confirmation or they sent it by themselves? My husband sent his passport August 20th, Canada post said it was delivered August 22nd. And the clinic said they sent his medical August 22nd. I’ve seen a few unsolicited updates, but we’re almost at 2 weeks since he sent his passport.
  25. Kara.gana
    We’re in Alberta too. My husband managed to get an appointment in BC pretty quickly.
  26. Kara.gana
    Usually that’s a good sign if you’re getting multiple unsolicited updates. No, opening the DS260 will not cause a date change. If it’s open, some of us have gone ahead and updated it while others waited for the email. If your status changes to “expiring soon” that’s a positive sign you should be getting the email request soon.
  27.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
  28. Kara.gana
    We were asked for both. Medical and passport photos. I would suspect it’s an error on their part and that it’s required.
  29. Kara.gana
    Finally! We received our passport request email this morning! I hope for those that are still waiting that you will be able to escape this waiting game quickly. I do definitely see an increase in the amount of people being processed and hopefully wait times will go down.
  30.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
  31. Kara.gana
    Congratulations!!!
  32.    Kara.gana reacted to a post in a topic: The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
  33. Kara.gana
    Ok. Thank you for the information.
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