Hey everyone! My wife's visa status changed to issued today. Here is our brief timeline:
Interview: October 6, 2023
DS-5535 submitted: October 8, 2023
Status updates: November 3, 2023, March 7, 2024, August 23, August 26, August 30, September 6, September 13, September 26, and September 27.
Second medical request: September 6, 2024
Passport sent and medical done: September 18, 2024
Medical sent: September 26, 2024
Visa Issued: September 27, 2024
There doesn't seem to be a logical sequence of issuing visas. Many of you sent your documents and medicals weeks ago and are still waiting whereas our medical was sent yesterday and our status changed to issued today. This whole DS-5535 experience is nothing short of an inhumane and degrading experience. We are very thankful to this community for all the guidance and support. MAY YOU ALL ESCAPE THIS HELL SOON.