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

[throwitaway 189]

1 minute ago, familyapart said:

Have you had any updates since filing the lawsuit? 

We were issued already, back in September.

[Jvisa 4]

19 hours ago, throwitaway said:

We were issued already, back in September.

Could you please let me know who was your lawyer as I want to do WOM and I do not know how to start .

[Tikitch 21]

Hey guys!

 

I was reading through some of the newer posts, and someone mentioned we shouldn't have any attachment to the DS5525 email. Ive travelled extensively for the past 15 years so it's impossible to add those in one email. I attached an excel file with all my travel records. Im freaking out now.

 

Any advice on what to do? Will this be a problem? 

 

This visa process will seriously be the end of me..

 

[throwitaway 189]

13 minutes ago, Tikitch said:

Hey guys!

 

I was reading through some of the newer posts, and someone mentioned we shouldn't have any attachment to the DS5525 email. Ive travelled extensively for the past 15 years so it's impossible to add those in one email. I attached an excel file with all my travel records. Im freaking out now.

 

Any advice on what to do? Will this be a problem? 

 

This visa process will seriously be the end of me..

 

I get the feeling DOS would be hesitant to open an excel file in an email. But if there were an issue I also think they would have told you by now to re-do. If it’s really bothering you, maybe send them an email asking if the 5535 response was acceptable? At least this way you’re getting ahead of a possible “please re-send your response without attachments” months later. If it helps, I know people who have sent in 5535 with errors (like not listing all previous passport numbers) and they were notified immediately to re-do. 

[Tikitch 21]

8 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

I get the feeling DOS would be hesitant to open an excel file in an email. But if there were an issue I also think they would have told you by now to re-do. If it’s really bothering you, maybe send them an email asking if the 5535 response was acceptable? At least this way you’re getting ahead of a possible “please re-send your response without attachments” months later. If it helps, I know people who have sent in 5535 with errors (like not listing all previous passport numbers) and they were notified immediately to re-do. 

Yikes. Will email them right away! Thank you! It's been 3 months since my interview, and my case has only been updated when I asked for my passport back from them. So not even sure anyone has started working on my file

[AnimeLover89 2]

Ok guys just wanna update that my CEAC status is literally updating every single day now since the 6th. I have been seeing a date change everyday. Can someone tell what this exactly means?

[LAMA9 118]

6 hours ago, Tikitch said:

Hey guys!

 

I was reading through some of the newer posts, and someone mentioned we shouldn't have any attachment to the DS5525 email. Ive travelled extensively for the past 15 years so it's impossible to add those in one email. I attached an excel file with all my travel records. Im freaking out now.

 

Any advice on what to do? Will this be a problem? 

 

This visa process will seriously be the end of me..

 

Yes, this is not for the faint of heart- it nearly destroyed me as well.  I am still not recovered and I just crossed last week.  I submitted a PDF of an excel sheet of all my travel with my DS5535 response email as I had over 100 trips to report.  It wasn't an issue.  You should be fine.  . 

[ice-qube 648]

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

[PZibran325 112]

Just now, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

But this is still movement as opposed to being stagnant which is where you were for several years. My friend, the end is near and I am so happy for you. You truly do have cause to be positive

[EB2-NIW 1]

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

[Tiabeanie 39]

2 hours ago, EB2-NIW said:

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

Clipper Ship Supply Inc is the third party sorting facility that receives our additional documents. (514) 937-9561 is their number. It can't hurt to call them if that doesn't work then I would email the consulate (montreal-iv-dv@state.gov). I'm sorry that you're going through this. I can't imagine the frustration you're experiencing.

Edited January 12, 2023 by Tiabeanie

[throwitaway 189]

3 hours ago, EB2-NIW said:

All,

Late December Consulate requested us to redo our medicals, update our DS-260, mail our passports and new photos which we did immediately. Using their courier service (Canada post express) we mailed our passport, it was suppose to be delivered on Jan. 3rd and Canada post tacker last update shows package arrived at Montreal on Dec 30th but does not show it was delivered. As of last week, we have been following up with Canada post to see what is the actual status is, first they said they'll look into it and opened a ticket for us, when, we called back the next day to follow-up, we were told since we are not the Sender and this is actually a return label, they are not providing information to us and they closed the ticket . Although these are our passports, we have the receipt of online payment and sender address is our home address, they still consider consulate as the Sender. They said to ask Consulate to follow up with them!!!! Just wondering if anyone heard of a situation like this. One nightmare after the other.

Get real Canada Post, geeze.

[throwitaway 189]

7 hours ago, AnimeLover89 said:

Ok guys just wanna update that my CEAC status is literally updating every single day now since the 6th. I have been seeing a date change everyday. Can someone tell what this exactly means?

Nobody can tell you exactly what it means but if I remember correctly, you didn’t even get 5535, so it’s quite likely you’re nearing the end of your wait. AP without 5535 usually resolve faster. 

[AnimeLover89 2]

6 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

Nobody can tell you exactly what it means but if I remember correctly, you didn’t even get 5535, so it’s quite likely you’re nearing the end of your wait. AP without 5535 usually resolve faster. 

Yeah I never received any ds5535 or any questionnaire. I’m just in standard AP.

[BatmanFlow 481]

9 hours ago, ice-qube said:

Well it has finally happened, pressing back on the law firm got a lawyer to talk to me and she was able to get the US attorney to lean on the consulate to send me--at long last!--the request for medical, a new RCMP certificate, new passport photos and my passport,  and to resubmit the DS-260 (for no described reason).

 

This can be considered positive movement. However, the court deadline is Jan 14 and this stuff cannot be done by that date, so the lawyers are going to have to negotiate something with US attorney to allow more time.

Congrats dude! Super happy for you! They asked the exact same things for my moms as well.