Form DS-5535 'SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS FOR VISA APPLICANTS'

[Mohammed1406 2]

3 hours ago, Aziza said:

My brother case was updated today  but still admin processing. 

This is good sign hope he will get his visa soon. For me no update since 10 DEC 2017

[MO&RA 22]

7 hours ago, rafiq akhtar said:

Hello ladies and gents. Anyone with an update or issuance of visa? 

Nothing yet  

[Mano 50]

3 hours ago, Munazza said:

Our lawyer said just send those tax papers which already submitted.. lets see what will the embassy say now..

According to my experience and knowledge its their game and u have to play according to rules. If they requires i-864 from petitioner and new joint sponsor then u hv to send it to avoid further delays. CO already rejects yr co sponsor as u said then there will be a strong reason.. I'm sorry if it hurts. best of luck

[SabrinaJerome 52]

On 2/15/2018 at 2:23 PM, Nextlevel said:

Hi I am on the same boat, they did not take the passport. But I just wanted to ask how many status updated did u see on the CEAC website for your case? I got 2 so far and my interview date was 11 January 2018. Still waiting it shows admin processing

 

When I call NVC they say admin processing in this case means it is with the embassy and not with NVC and they cannot give us an update

Sorry, Nextlevel, I don't think I answered this - I was abroad visiting my husband!

His interview was Jan 18 and we got an update on the 23rd when they received the social media information. Nothing since then.

I guess I hope that our case is with the embassy. I don't think it would go back to NVC as they are done with the case - anyone agree with that? I have heard, however, that cases may go to Washington. Not sure why or which ones.

 

Anyone have an update, or approval?  

[MO&RA 22]

1 hour ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Sorry, Nextlevel, I don't think I answered this - I was abroad visiting my husband!

His interview was Jan 18 and we got an update on the 23rd when they received the social media information. Nothing since then.

I guess I hope that our case is with the embassy. I don't think it would go back to NVC as they are done with the case - anyone agree with that? I have heard, however, that cases may go to Washington. Not sure why or which ones.

 

Anyone have an update, or approval?  

They sent my husband's case to Washington for  the security check I guess. His interview was on January 10 and no approval yet. 

[Nextlevel 18]

1 hour ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Sorry, Nextlevel, I don't think I answered this - I was abroad visiting my husband!

His interview was Jan 18 and we got an update on the 23rd when they received the social media information. Nothing since then.

I guess I hope that our case is with the embassy. I don't think it would go back to NVC as they are done with the case - anyone agree with that? I have heard, however, that cases may go to Washington. Not sure why or which ones.

 

Anyone have an update, or approval?  

Hey no worries! Hope you had a great trip

 

I have contacted the NVC several times asking them if it says "administrative processing" on the CEAC does it mean its with the NVC? and they confirmed that admin processing in this case means it is with the embassy and we should contact the embassy. I suggest you call/email/use the contact us page to follow up on the case as it has been over 30 days. 

 

Regarding the cases going to Washington it is true, but the way it works is the embassy sends the case (electronically I presume) to the department of state for an "Opinion" which may take time, after the file is back from Washington the embassy takes into consideration the file + the opinion and makes a decision whether or not to issue the visa. So the entire decision is up to the consular officer

 

I haven't had any updates yet, still waiting, I believe 60 days from the interview date is the magic number in this case, lets hope. March looks like the month

 

 

[Tarsha 24]

18 hours ago, SabrinaJerome said:

Sorry, Nextlevel, I don't think I answered this - I was abroad visiting my husband!

His interview was Jan 18 and we got an update on the 23rd when they received the social media information. Nothing since then.

I guess I hope that our case is with the embassy. I don't think it would go back to NVC as they are done with the case - anyone agree with that? I have heard, however, that cases may go to Washington. Not sure why or which ones.

 

Anyone have an update, or approval?  

I called the embassy where my fiancé’s case is and they told me they are still waiting on a response from Washington! 

[SabrinaJerome 52]

5 hours ago, Tarsha said:

I called the embassy where my fiancé’s case is and they told me they are still waiting on a response from Washington! 

Hmm. So do we think that all DS 5535 cases go to Washington?

[SabrinaJerome 52]

22 hours ago, MO&RA said:

They sent my husband's case to Washington for  the security check I guess. His interview was on January 10 and no approval yet. 

I'm assuming he was asked to do the DS5535? or something else?

Well, 60 days is coming up soon - hope you see some movement soon.

 

22 hours ago, Nextlevel said:

Hey no worries! Hope you had a great trip

 

I have contacted the NVC several times asking them if it says "administrative processing" on the CEAC does it mean its with the NVC? and they confirmed that admin processing in this case means it is with the embassy and we should contact the embassy. I suggest you call/email/use the contact us page to follow up on the case as it has been over 30 days. 

 

Regarding the cases going to Washington it is true, but the way it works is the embassy sends the case (electronically I presume) to the department of state for an "Opinion" which may take time, after the file is back from Washington the embassy takes into consideration the file + the opinion and makes a decision whether or not to issue the visa. So the entire decision is up to the consular officer

 

I haven't had any updates yet, still waiting, I believe 60 days from the interview date is the magic number in this case, lets hope. March looks like the month

 

 

Thanks, we had a really nice week. 

I am going to try calling the embassy though it says they won't talk about that over the phone. They will, however, talk about the process for getting a visa, so I could ask a general question.  

As you might remember, we didn't get the DS5535 but rather a social media request on the bottom of a 221g. But I suppose that is a security check... so maybe it went to Washington anyway.

We're still way short of 60 days but hoping they will tell us something anyway. Okay, I'm dreaming...

[MO&RA 22]

On March 3, 2018 at 7:31 PM, SabrinaJerome said:

On March 3, 2018 at 7:31 PM, SabrinaJerome said:

I'm assuming he was asked to do the DS5535? or something else?

Well, 60 days is coming up soon - hope you see some movement soon.

Yes, He was given the form on the day of interview.

 

[Ali-f 12]

On 3/1/2018 at 6:24 PM, Mohammed1406 said:

This is good sign hope he will get his visa soon. For me no update since 10 DEC 2017

Hi guys 

Do you know anyone got visa issued after receiving DS-5535 ? if yes, please share the duration, location and any other info related. 

[Saeed khn 2]

28 minutes ago, Ali-f said:

Hi guys 

Do you know anyone got visa issued after receiving DS-5535 ? if yes, please share the duration, location and any other info related. 

Yes ,My parents  went through the interview on 3rd January.

My father was given DS 5535.

submitted the next day.

and his visa was granted on 29th of January..

however, My mom wasn't asked for anything still in process.

its been 60 days waiting for her visa still no luck...

she wasn't asked anything and they kept the passports..

the location was Islamabad, Pakistan...

[SabrinaJerome 52]

I wrote to the embassy and the date of the case status changed. Not the status though 😑

Regarding who is doing this work, from what the officer said about when it will be finished, I think the social media piece is sent to Washington.  S/he mentioned that they must wait for "other agencies" to finish their parts. 

[MO&RA 22]

1 hour ago, Ali-f said:

Hi guys 

Do you know anyone got visa issued after receiving DS-5535 ? if yes, please share the duration, location and any other info related. 

My friend and her family (husband and two kids) were given the form on Feb 2017 after the interview. Their visa issued this year in February, almost 1 year for AP   They have dual citizenship and live in Australia. 

[Munazza 31]

2 hours ago, Saeed khn said:

Yes ,My parents  went through the interview on 3rd January.

My father was given DS 5535.

submitted the next day.

and his visa was granted on 29th of January..

however, My mom wasn't asked for anything still in process.

its been 60 days waiting for her visa still no luck...

she wasn't asked anything and they kept the passports..

the location was Islamabad, Pakistan...

I think she will get visa soon . How many updates u saw in meanwhile.. ?