The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)

[BatmanFlow 481]

1 hour ago, can_do said:

Hi everyone,

I have a question about the spreadsheet. Nearly all of the cases are "refused".

Does that mean they are still in process or have actually been refused and the applicant is not pursuing this anymore?

I'm just trying to get a sense of what the refusal rate is once AP has been served and the long wait is over.

 

From all I've read here, it seems like I need to get a lawyer and prepare for WOM. Btw, I haven't even had my interview yet! haha!

refused is just their lingo for people in AP. we are all refused, are in AP due to DS 5535.

[throwitaway 189]

5 hours ago, can_do said:

Hi everyone,

I have a question about the spreadsheet. Nearly all of the cases are "refused".

Does that mean they are still in process or have actually been refused and the applicant is not pursuing this anymore?

I'm just trying to get a sense of what the refusal rate is once AP has been served and the long wait is over.

 

From all I've read here, it seems like I need to get a lawyer and prepare for WOM. Btw, I haven't even had my interview yet! haha!

Final refusal rate is low, I saw maybe one or two max, out of at least 150 cases in AP for DV22.

[Siarg 72]

6 hours ago, ice-qube said:

F___* them. Seriously. Why is this happening to me. This is likely another tactical maneuver the consulate is using for delay, and then the law firm i paid $5,000 USD says it isn't of their concern.

 

Maybe i sound like a "Karen" guy at this point, but honestly I am tired of this.

I’ve mentioned previously about WoM “churn firms” that are basically glorified paper pushers - it’s disappointing that Hacking appears to be one of them. 
 

This expiration is usually seen after 1 year of inactivity on the account, for example if it was 221g alone, but none of the requested documents had been submitted. 
 

This is absolutely something that your lawyer should know, and should be relatively easy to resolve by contacting them, submitting a request form with USCIS, etc. 

 

He is your immigration lawyer, he should be able to answer your questions and assist you with your immigration status/case…. Not just file paperwork and then ignore you. 
 

Go full Karen!

[talkingreckless 4]

12 hours ago, LAMA9 said:

 

Ahh, I see you are an H1B, they process faster out of DS-5535 vs. family based, immigrant visas. Congrats again! You are very lucky!

I am on H1B and have been stuck since May

[throwitaway 189]

21 hours ago, Ashley28888 said:

No.

i am family based.

 

I had applied for Greencard thru my mother.

I was in usa for 12 years on multiple visas.

 

What a crazy speed, maybe living in the US for so long helped you. 

[Ashley28888 9]

hopefully theywill process everyones with the same speed.

i just spoek to someone i know, who was waiting since august and theirs got approced yesterday too.

 

Good luck you all.

[BatmanFlow 481]

42 minutes ago, Ashley28888 said:

hopefully theywill process everyones with the same speed.

i just spoek to someone i know, who was waiting since august and theirs got approced yesterday too.

 

Good luck you all.

they also got a DS 5535? which visa class?

[Ashley28888 9]

F2b 

[can_do 18]

Thanks @BatmanFlow and @throwitaway.

So I guess another 2 yrs to go for me as I am preparing for the worst and assuming getting AP'd.

Let the search for counsel begin!

[BatmanFlow 481]

WOW, i cant believe the email i got....TO SEND THEM Medical, police check, etc so they can continue processing my moms visa!

 

On August 18, 2022 i had a one on one chat with my congressman. At that time he just listened to me and said what he can do is write a letter to embassy asking what is holding my moms case up. Since then i didnt get update on the letter. whenever i would email the case manager for the congressman, i would get the run around about DC staff working on it etc. i gave up hope on the letter.

 

Then last week of September my moms last date updated changed. I thought this was maybe then getting the congressman's letter. Then it updated twice again in first week of october. I didnt really want to get my hopes high. Then radio silent for 29 days.

last week i asked the case worker about the letter and they had NOT sent it yet. But she said she would do it last week.

 

Today i emailed her in the morning for a follow up on the letter. she didnt respond.

 

at 1:45 PM i checked CEAC status and it changed the date to today. I thought maybe the case worker followed up? I check my email and I got this email!!!!!

 

Good afternoon,
To continue processing your immigrant visa please submit the following:
- A new medical from our Panel physician (please bring a copy of this email to your medical appointment)
- Update your DS-260 application form (CEAC.STATE.GOV) submit a copy of your bar-coded confirmation page
- Your valid passport
- A new Canadian Certified Criminal Record check with fingerprints (Type: For personal use: “Other” search within the RCMP - National Repository Entire Holdings
- 2 recent passport size photos
- I-1864 with 2021 Income taxes from Petitioner

Once received we will be able to finalize processing.
Best regards,
OP29

 

i literally could not believe my eyes! I am so happy.

 

long list of things they want. Not sure what they want updated in DS 260.

I had my sister get the criminal check two weeks ago just because, so we save some time there.

 

ah man this feels unreal.

[ice-qube 648]

6 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

WOW, i cant believe the email i got....TO SEND THEM Medical, police check, etc so they can continue processing my moms visa!

 

On August 18, 2022 i had a one on one chat with my congressman. At that time he just listened to me and said what he can do is write a letter to embassy asking what is holding my moms case up. Since then i didnt get update on the letter. whenever i would email the case manager for the congressman, i would get the run around about DC staff working on it etc. i gave up hope on the letter.

 

Then last week of September my moms last date updated changed. I thought this was maybe then getting the congressman's letter. Then it updated twice again in first week of october. I didnt really want to get my hopes high. Then radio silent for 29 days.

last week i asked the case worker about the letter and they had NOT sent it yet. But she said she would do it last week.

 

Today i emailed her in the morning for a follow up on the letter. she didnt respond.

 

at 1:45 PM i checked CEAC status and it changed the date to today. I thought maybe the case worker followed up? I check my email and I got this email!!!!!

 

Good afternoon,
To continue processing your immigrant visa please submit the following:
- A new medical from our Panel physician (please bring a copy of this email to your medical appointment)
- Update your DS-260 application form (CEAC.STATE.GOV) submit a copy of your bar-coded confirmation page
- Your valid passport
- A new Canadian Certified Criminal Record check with fingerprints (Type: For personal use: “Other” search within the RCMP - National Repository Entire Holdings
- 2 recent passport size photos
- I-1864 with 2021 Income taxes from Petitioner

Once received we will be able to finalize processing.
Best regards,
OP29

 

i literally could not believe my eyes! I am so happy.

 

long list of things they want. Not sure what they want updated in DS 260.

I had my sister get the criminal check two weeks ago just because, so we save some time there.

 

ah man this feels unreal.

Omg so good for you man!

[LAMA9 118]

12 minutes ago, BatmanFlow said:

WOW, i cant believe the email i got....TO SEND THEM Medical, police check, etc so they can continue processing my moms visa!

 

On August 18, 2022 i had a one on one chat with my congressman. At that time he just listened to me and said what he can do is write a letter to embassy asking what is holding my moms case up. Since then i didnt get update on the letter. whenever i would email the case manager for the congressman, i would get the run around about DC staff working on it etc. i gave up hope on the letter.

 

Then last week of September my moms last date updated changed. I thought this was maybe then getting the congressman's letter. Then it updated twice again in first week of october. I didnt really want to get my hopes high. Then radio silent for 29 days.

last week i asked the case worker about the letter and they had NOT sent it yet. But she said she would do it last week.

 

Today i emailed her in the morning for a follow up on the letter. she didnt respond.

 

at 1:45 PM i checked CEAC status and it changed the date to today. I thought maybe the case worker followed up? I check my email and I got this email!!!!!

 

Good afternoon,
To continue processing your immigrant visa please submit the following:
- A new medical from our Panel physician (please bring a copy of this email to your medical appointment)
- Update your DS-260 application form (CEAC.STATE.GOV) submit a copy of your bar-coded confirmation page
- Your valid passport
- A new Canadian Certified Criminal Record check with fingerprints (Type: For personal use: “Other” search within the RCMP - National Repository Entire Holdings
- 2 recent passport size photos
- I-1864 with 2021 Income taxes from Petitioner

Once received we will be able to finalize processing.
Best regards,
OP29

 

i literally could not believe my eyes! I am so happy.

 

long list of things they want. Not sure what they want updated in DS 260.

I had my sister get the criminal check two weeks ago just because, so we save some time there.

 

ah man this feels unreal.

This is such amazing news!  FINALLY your Mom can join the rest of you (permanently).  Out of all the cases, I always found yours the most peculiar.  And without a WOM!  Hurrah!  @BatmanFlow!  The end is near.  

[BatmanFlow 481]

22 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

Omg so good for you man!

thanks man! here's hoping you are next!

 

15 minutes ago, LAMA9 said:

This is such amazing news!  FINALLY your Mom can join the rest of you (permanently).  Out of all the cases, I always found yours the most peculiar.  And without a WOM!  Hurrah!  @BatmanFlow!  The end is near.  

thank you! i am so happy, and so is my mom! It really was, they approved my step dad in the same interview but gave my mom DS 5535 😕

[US2197 9]

8 hours ago, LAMA9 said:

This is such amazing news!  FINALLY your Mom can join the rest of you (permanently).  Out of all the cases, I always found yours the most peculiar.  And without a WOM!  Hurrah!  @BatmanFlow!  The end is near.  

Which address do we send in passports? and do we have to send in the DS 260 updated page or just submit it?

[LAMA9 118]

6 hours ago, US2197 said:

Which address do we send in passports? and do we have to send in the DS 260 updated page or just submit it?

Congratulations @US2197!  I DM'd you the instructions for the consulate courier delivery label.  Hoping someone else can answer on the DS260 question, as I have no idea!