The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (split)

[Ontarkie 13,995]

6 hours ago, herecomestherain said:

I let my employer know about my intent to eventually move U.S. and they told me they don’t want to lose me and are considering helping me get an L-1 visa.

 

I am currently in AP (DS-5535) for my K-1.

 

Can I apply for the L-1 while I wait?

Do I have to cancel the K-1 and transfer to L-1?

Would my L-1 be hit with the same DS-5535 and delay me further? I work in STEM and would be doing a STEM job.

 

The one thing we have learned over the years on VJ is that AP will follow no matter what visa you apply with. 

[From_CAN_2_US 1,100]

1 hour ago, Ontarkie said:

The one thing we have learned over the years on VJ is that AP will follow no matter what visa you apply with. 

Agreed… that’s what my gutt says too from all I have read here.

 

@herecomestherain I encourage you to reach out to attorney Jim Hacking on his daily immigration answers show. He maybe able to give some insights to help you make a decision.

Edited June 1, 2022 by From_CAN_2_US

[LAMA9 118]

Good Morning everyone and thank you for your patience!  I will be receiving Zoom link information today along with a form to distribute for questions to be submitted.  And thanks again to all of you who have sent me a DM with your interest to participate.  Reminder that I will not be sharing any logistical information here in this channel, only by DM.  

 

Stay tuned!

[herecomestherain 77]

God this sucks.

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4 hours ago, herecomestherain said:

God this sucks.

Understating it a little, even.

[WishIWasntHere 53]

On 6/1/2022 at 10:55 AM, LAMA9 said:

Good Morning everyone and thank you for your patience!  I will be receiving Zoom link information today along with a form to distribute for questions to be submitted.  And thanks again to all of you who have sent me a DM with your interest to participate.  Reminder that I will not be sharing any logistical information here in this channel, only by DM.  

 

Stay tuned!

Good luck to all of you! I could no longer wait and had a family members support so I’m already on my way with the WOM. May we all have movement on our cases! 

[LAMA9 118]

Congrats and good luck!  Who did you decide to go with @WishIWasntHere?  Please keep us updated on your process. 

[WishIWasntHere 53]

8 minutes ago, LAMA9 said:

Congrats and good luck!  Who did you decide to go with @WishIWasntHere?  Please keep us updated on your process. 

Goldstein! So far it’s been a very easy and straightforward process. I just can’t wait for this nightmare to be over. I personally don’t even care at this point if it’s a yes or a no I just want an answer. I’ll start my move to Canada if/when I have to but we just want to move on with our lives.

Edited June 2, 2022 by WishIWasntHere

[BatmanFlow 481]

35 minutes ago, WishIWasntHere said:

Good luck to all of you! I could no longer wait and had a family members support so I’m already on my way with the WOM. May we all have movement on our cases! 

That’s great! Good luck and hoping You get positive news soon. Would love to get a timeline of your process as you make your through it. 
 

btw what was the cost? (If you’re comfortable sharing)

[WishIWasntHere 53]

2 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

That’s great! Good luck and hoping You get positive news soon. Would love to get a timeline of your process as you make your through it. 
 

btw what was the cost? (If you’re comfortable sharing)

Same as everyone else, 5.5k, they do a flat fee there and it did not seem like they were looking to negotiate. Lol

[BatmanFlow 481]

3 minutes ago, WishIWasntHere said:

Same as everyone else, 5.5k, they do a flat fee there and it did not seem like they were looking to negotiate. Lol

Ah got it. Thank you! 
 

it’s not super bad in terms of cost but sad that we have to take this route 

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Just now, BatmanFlow said:

Ah got it. Thank you! 
 

it’s not super bad in terms of cost but sad that we have to take this route 

It makes me angry, tbh. 

[BornOnAThursday 9]

I've been lurking this forum for a few days. My family is in a similar situation...

My mother won the 2022 Diversity visa and went for her interview with my younger sister (under 21) in Montreal on March 17, 2022. Apparently everything went smoothly and they gave them a 221g because they needed police certificates with fingerprints from RCMP (the one they had were from Toronto police and they didn't check fingerprints). Anyways, we sent these documents to the consulate on April 8 and we haven't heard back. The immigration officer said during the interview that everything looked good and that they only needed the police certificates to issue the visa so I don't know why they are taking so long. Furthermore, the CEAC status shows "Ready", as in ready for interview which is strange because they already had their interview. Last case update was on May 17.

The reason we are so anxious is because my younger sister is turning 21 on July 31 and she will lose her opportunity to immigrate if she doesn't get her visa before her birthday. We sent an email to the consulate about this last Thursday and they haven't replied to that. Not to mention, my mother needs to have her visa approved and immigrate before September 30th 2022 or she will lose her opportunity as well. We don't have any family in the US so we don't have the option of involving a senator.

 

I see some posts about WOM but I think they only work on cases that have been in AP for 6+ months. Unfortunately, we don't have that much time and it's only been 2 months since we submitted the requested documents. To me, seems like keep emailing and hoping for the best in our only option. Is there anything else we can do? How long does it usually take for them to respond to emails? 

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[WishIWasntHere 53]

Thanks! 

Edited June 2, 2022 by WishIWasntHere