SunnyAvengers

For those who have recently used the AIS courier service to send in their passport to the Montreal consulate - was anyone asked to update their DS-260 and print the new barcode along with mailing in your passport? This is the only step holding me up from sending in my passport (at their request) but also send it in with the updated DS-260. I've emailed asking how I can complete this step or if the DS-260 form can be "unlocked" on their end so I can complete this quick step and print the updated barcode and mail it all in.

Hi all - I went into AP at my interview at the Montreal consulate and needed to submit the DS-5535. I did so and finally heard back 9 months later. In August I received an email that I could courier my Passport to the consulate with a few documents. I redid my Medical / Criminal check - but they also asked that I update the DS-260 and submit a copy of the bar-coded confirmation page. The only problem is - the DS-260 application cannot be edited. I've read on forums this is because it is locked after you submit. Was the consular officer who sent me the email that I need to update it, also suppose to "unlock" it so I could actually make those edits? I forwarded a copy of their email request to: Canada.Visas@gdit-gss.com and Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov. One replied back they could not assist with DS-260 questions, the other generic reply said my application is under review and I would have to wait if there are any next steps. I'm ready with the entire checklist - medical, criminal check (that are counting down expiry dates already!), registered courier, etc. The only thing I need to do is update my DS-260 with my most recent address and travel history but I am unable to. Anyone experience this / have any tips? Timelines: Sept 15, 2023 - received notice of Interview Appointment Nov 6, 2023 - Interview Date / Refused and provided DS-5535 to submit Nov 10, 2023 - DS-5535 submitted electronically Aug 1, 2024 - Received email to courier my Passport after a new Medical and Criminal Check, and updating DS-260 and reprinting the barcode page.