Hi everyone,
I had my visa interview at the Montreal consulate on October 15, 2024, and unfortunately, my application was refused under 221g. During the interview, the visa officer requested my CV, which I promptly provided. I was also given the DS-5535 form to fill out online, which I completed the same day out of frustration. Surprisingly, on October 17, 2024, I received an email from the consulate requesting my passport, valid for at least six months beyond my intended travel date. I sent my passport through Canada Post Express Courier on the same day and the consulate received the package on October 18, 2024. Since then, I’ve noticed about three unsolicited updates to my case status, but the case status still shows as "Refused."
Case Information:
Case Type: EB2-NIW
Country of Eligibility: ROW
DQ Date: May 23, 2023
Interview Letter Received: October 4, 2024 (Expedited)
Interview Date: October 15, 2024
Medical Received: October 17, 2024
Passport Request: October 17, 2024
Passport Sent: October 17, 2024
Passport Received by Consulate: October 18, 2024
Last Case Update: November 6, 2024
I’m beginning to feel a bit anxious as the case status hasn’t changed from "Refused," despite the updates. Has anyone been in a similar situation, and how long did it take for your case to be resolved? Is it a good sign that my case has been updated multiple times? I would appreciate any advice or insights you might have.
Thank you!
