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

[EB_Stuck 47]

54 minutes ago, From_CAN_2_US said:

I think, once they receive clearance of DS5535, Montreal asks you to redo your medicals, and then issue the visas. 

 

Logistically, since you need your passport back to do the medicals, so I think, they will send it back to you and then you have to send the passports back again to the consulate for visa issuance…

The physician can use alternative form of government issued IDs but will need passport details such as number, date of expiry and place of birth in order to do the medical. They do not need the passport as such as long as you can provide the details inside the passport along with alternative IDs to conduct second medicals.

Good luck!

 

[US2197 9]

21 hours ago, hkn1 said:

Hi all,

So sorry to hear that there hasn't been much update for those of us hit with the DS Questionnaire since late 2021....my husband ended up getting a job in Ontario and he's pursuing Canadian PR now. We can't afford to keep waiting in AP Hell so we're going through with this backup plan of him moving to Canada. I know it's not much of an update that y'all would want to hear to keep the hope alive, but this is the new route we are taking as it stands. My interview was back in early November 2021; haven't had a SINGLE update on my case since December 2021, literally almost five months ago. We've been in the dark since then and every email asking for updates has been met with a robo reply. Hope everybody is taking care, and stay strong no matter how you choose to manage immigration frustration! Wishing better news to come!

What is the process of getting a job there? Did He have to get a work permit first or job? 

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[Bill22 8]

Hi guys, long term lurker here.

I had my interview early December of 2021, got hit with the DS5535 and am still waiting

[Rosinasaur 58]

5 hours ago, Bill22 said:

Hi guys, long term lurker here.

I had my interview early December of 2021, got hit with the DS5535 and am still waiting

Hi! Sorry you're here. I hope all our cases start getting processed again ASAP. At least we're in this together.

[herecomestherain 77]

Shout out to the lurkers. We know you're out there and this sucks ❤️

 

If you feel like it, introduce yourself and let us know when your interview was. So far I see 39 open cases that have been reported.

15 hours ago, Bill22 said:

Hi guys, long term lurker here.

I had my interview early December of 2021, got hit with the DS5535 and am still waiting

Welcome Bill and I'm sorry you're going through this.

[AndersonVinchento 2]

Out of the shadows, another lurker, "hi ya'll". The frustration and anxiety is unlike anything, I empathize with everyone who has pinned hopes & dreams on a move, and missed opportunities while planning to depart for a new life, to only find they are in another queue.  

 

Another DS-5535 from Montreal, womp womp!! Interviewed on Jan 24th, Medical was delayed, but arrived on the 26th, got hit with the DS, and shared info back the same day (24th). No updates since. Just responses to email questions and one review date update on the status, received the same day as an email response. 

 

Locked down from travel for two years by a global pandemic, now locked down by the consulate holding onto my passport! Fun times...

 

[EB_Stuck 47]

So folks,

 

Thought I should share some news to bring some ray of hope back to this group.

 

Finally, our visas have been issued as per CEAC system. It seems that they are still under processing and should be mailed out soon.

 

It took a while  but  this journey definitely tested my patience and trust in the process

Interview: Oct 2021

Visa Issued: May 2022

 

Good luck to you all!

[Krisara 29]

Congratulations @EB_Stuck. That is amazing news.  Would you mind sharing a bit more information on the process just before issuing?  Did they email you to take another medical (assuming yours expired)?  If so, what Dr. did you see and was there an issue with them being able to submit a second medical?  There was a situation on here that Dr. M's office in Toronto where the office was having issues submitting the 2nd medical.

Did they keep your passport this entire time?

 

Thank you and again, Congratulations to making out of this hell.

 

[EB_Stuck 47]

5 minutes ago, Krisara said:

Congratulations @EB_Stuck. That is amazing news.  Would you mind sharing a bit more information on the process just before issuing?  Did they email you to take another medical (assuming yours expired)?  If so, what Dr. did you see and was there an issue with them being able to submit a second medical?  There was a situation on here that Dr. M's office in Toronto where the office was having issues submitting the 2nd medical.

Did they keep your passport this entire time?

 

Thank you and again, Congratulations to making out of this hell.

 

Thanks @Krisara. Sure, I can share the info:

 

The case stayed refused with updated date once they issued another 221g for new medicals. After submitting the medicals, the case got updated to ready and then issued in about 2 weeks.

 

Our medicals expired towards the end of March 2022. They asked for new medicals mid April 2022 through an email with updated 221g form. We saw Dr. Zatzman from Vaughan. No issues in submitting the medicals again. We didn't have our passports on us as the consulate kept them. The medical office was able to pull records from previous medical to fill in most of the details. We supplemented the medicals with our alternative IDs.

[A.Jon.Satko 10]

Has anyone asked for the passport back while their case is in processing?  My spouse travels a lot for work and needs his passport back.

 

Also curious, can a Canadian citizen enter the US while your case is in the Administrative Processing mode?

[EB_Stuck 47]

3 hours ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Has anyone asked for the passport back while their case is in processing?  My spouse travels a lot for work and needs his passport back.

 

Also curious, can a Canadian citizen enter the US while your case is in the Administrative Processing mode?

I had thought of requesting my passport at some point during the wait; but my lawyer advised me against it. He said, it will complicate things especially with respect to the mandamus lawsuit.

 

With DS-260; the immigrant intent is clear; so traveling on Canadian passport will put you in a tricky situation. Ideally, if you are following the law; the burden is on you to convince the CBP officer that you do not have immigrant intent on B1/B2 stamp entry. Which again is a matter of contention and point of deliberation. Some lawyers hedge one way (for point entry) vs. others hedge other way.  Consult an attorney for legal advise.

[BatmanFlow 481]

3 hours ago, EB_Stuck said:

Thanks @Krisara. Sure, I can share the info:

 

The case stayed refused with updated date once they issued another 221g for new medicals. After submitting the medicals, the case got updated to ready and then issued in about 2 weeks.

 

Our medicals expired towards the end of March 2022. They asked for new medicals mid April 2022 through an email with updated 221g form. We saw Dr. Zatzman from Vaughan. No issues in submitting the medicals again. We didn't have our passports on us as the consulate kept them. The medical office was able to pull records from previous medical to fill in most of the details. We supplemented the medicals with our alternative IDs.

congrats! before the medical request, was your last updated date updating frequently?

[ohmygod 60]

4 hours ago, EB_Stuck said:

So folks,

 

Thought I should share some news to bring some ray of hope back to this group.

 

Finally, our visas have been issued as per CEAC system. It seems that they are still under processing and should be mailed out soon.

 

It took a while  but  this journey definitely tested my patience and trust in the process

Interview: Oct 2021

Visa Issued: May 2022

 

Good luck to you all!

glad to hear, did you have a second medical?

[OceanWater 60]

4 hours ago, A.Jon.Satko said:

Has anyone asked for the passport back while their case is in processing?  My spouse travels a lot for work and needs his passport back.

 

Also curious, can a Canadian citizen enter the US while your case is in the Administrative Processing mode?

I requested my passport back and traveled to the United States with zero issues. The embassy did advise me that returning the passport would delay my processing as they will eventually need to request my passport back.