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

[Rosinasaur 58]

On 7/7/2022 at 11:51 AM, herecomestherain said:

How long are you staying for? Sorry for the questions lol

I stayed for 11 days total. I'm already back home.

[throwitaway 189]

On 7/8/2022 at 11:13 PM, herecomestherain said:

Last year there were 19 WoM total. This year I see 25 SO FAR. They are getting slammed and I home it draws the attention of someone who actually cares.

Where’d you get these totals? 

[herecomestherain 77]

1 hour ago, Throwitaway1988 said:

Where’d you get these totals? 

Pacer Monitor

[deep2ca 77]

I received some good news. On Friday July 8th I was contacted by the consulate by email and told to continue processing my case to send them a new RCMP background check, new medical (old one expired), 2 new passport pics and my passport. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully not too long from here. 

[P3P 4]

13 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

I received some good news. On Friday July 8th I was contacted by the consulate by email and told to continue processing my case to send them a new RCMP background check, new medical (old one expired), 2 new passport pics and my passport. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully not too long from here. 

That is amazing news! Had you filed a lawsuit? Or are they actually starting to move other cases along?

[deep2ca 77]

13 minutes ago, P3P said:

That is amazing news! Had you filed a lawsuit? Or are they actually starting to move other cases along?

I did not file a lawsuit. I think cases are just starting to move along. Had my interview in October 2021 so its been a long time coming. 

[Mary184 5]

32 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

I received some good news. On Friday July 8th I was contacted by the consulate by email and told to continue processing my case to send them a new RCMP background check, new medical (old one expired), 2 new passport pics and my passport. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully not too long from here. 

Congrats, that’s awesome news. Best of luck 

[BatmanFlow 481]

41 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

I received some good news. On Friday July 8th I was contacted by the consulate by email and told to continue processing my case to send them a new RCMP background check, new medical (old one expired), 2 new passport pics and my passport. I am starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel! Hopefully not too long from here. 

thats awesome news! congrats!

its nice to see someone from October get some news. Waiting for my mom's case, interview was October 4.

[deep2ca 77]

I appreciate all the congratulations and support, and I am optimistic that it wont be much longer, but lets save them till I actually have a visa. Considering the backlog, I wonder how long it will take from here, I am hoping within 60 days. 

 

 

Edited July 11, 2022 by deep2ca

[deep2ca 77]

I contacted Telus Sante Montreal Medical Clinic to book another appointment for a new medical. They only have 2 doctors qualified to perform these medical examinations and they are very busy. Priority is given to those who have interview dates. Since I already had an interview,  I am not priority to them. They asked me to call back in 3 weeks to see if they will have any availability to can schedule me in for August and set a clear expectation that there is no guarantee that time slots will be available to me for August. The system is so broken from start to finish. 

Edited July 11, 2022 by deep2ca

[BatmanFlow 481]

4 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

I contacted Telus Sante to book another appointment for a new medical. They only have 2 doctors qualified to perform these medical examinations and they are very busy. Priority is given to those who have interview dates. Since I already had an interview,  I am not priority to them. They asked me to call back in 3-4 weeks to see when they can schedule me in. The system is so broken from start to finish. 

wow! are you able to schedule appts outside of your province? maybe in Toronto area? (not sure if you even want to do that, or if its even possible)

[LAMA9 118]

4 minutes ago, deep2ca said:

I contacted Telus Sante Montreal Medical Clinic to book another appointment for a new medical. They only have 2 doctors qualified to perform these medical examinations and they are very busy. Priority is given to those who have interview dates. Since I already had an interview,  I am not priority to them. They asked me to call back in 3 weeks to see if they will have any availability to can schedule me in for August. The system is so broken from start to finish. 

Absolutely unacceptable.  I feel I will face the same fate as I will need to redo my medical.  At this point, I will go camp out at the Dr.'s office and refuse to leave until they fit me in!  Can you get to Toronto somehow to do the medical?  

[OceanWater 60]

Picked up my visa today. Clearance was given on June 22 and was issued July 8. I’m crossing on Wednesday. They attached a little sticker onto the passport saying to cross before July 27 — the day my medical expires — otherwise the visa will expire. No big deal for me, but that time crunch is pretty brutal. 

Edited July 11, 2022 by OceanWater

[BatmanFlow 481]

36 minutes ago, OceanWater said:

Picked up my visa today. Clearance was given on June 22 and was issued July 8. I’m crossing on Wednesday. They attached a little sticker onto the passport saying to cross before July 27 — the day my medical expires — otherwise the visa will expire. No big deal for me, but that time crunch is pretty brutal. 

congrats! yea tight time to cross but you got your visa! sucks that had to file WOM but at least you are now able to move on with the next chapter of your life

[EB2-NIW 1]

52 minutes ago, OceanWater said:

Picked up my visa today. Clearance was given on June 22 and was issued July 8. I’m crossing on Wednesday. They attached a little sticker onto the passport saying to cross before July 27 — the day my medical expires — otherwise the visa will expire. No big deal for me, but that time crunch is pretty brutal. 

Congrats.