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

[farzady 42]

1 minute ago, ice-qube said:

Well I have had the second medical, but I am not aware of this account. I guess I will see when the doctor sends mine in.

That's why there is some delays on the submission. Would you able to check with your doctor?

[ice-qube 648]

Just now, farzady said:

That's why there is some delays on the submission. Would you able to check with your doctor?

He is not going to send it in yet, I still need to get the flu shot and submit the record of it to him. 

[addpeace 40]

Well, the trigger has been pulled. Contract and payment sent into Hacking Law to start the WOM. Ooftah. My bank account hurts. 

[ice-qube 648]

10 minutes ago, addpeace said:

Well, the trigger has been pulled. Contract and payment sent into Hacking Law to start the WOM. Ooftah. My bank account hurts. 

It’s harsh, right??

[addpeace 40]

3 minutes ago, ice-qube said:

It’s harsh, right??

Its really tough to swallow for sure. I do better with timelines though and at least this is giving me a vague one verses nothing. 

[ice-qube 648]

5 hours ago, addpeace said:

Its really tough to swallow for sure. I do better with timelines though and at least this is giving me a vague one verses nothing. 

That's true. It makes you feel like you are doing something, at least...

[Mmk2112 34]

On 1/18/2023 at 9:18 AM, addpeace said:

Well, the trigger has been pulled. Contract and payment sent into Hacking Law to start the WOM. Ooftah. My bank account hurts. 

The total charge was US $ 4500? or CAD $ 4500

[addpeace 40]

Just now, Mmk2112 said:

The total charge was US $ 4500? or CAD $ 4500

It is a US company so the total will be $4500 US. 

[Mmk2112 34]

3 minutes ago, addpeace said:

It is a US company so the total will be $4500 US. 

ok thank you for quick response. Please keep us posted about proceedings.

[topman 42]

Folks that got their WOM filed by the lawyer, what are the normal steps of progression & anticipated timelines after the lawsuit has been filed? Just trying to understand what does the complete end-to-end process look like?  

 

I'm planning to file WOM with PIC law. I believe the cost is similar to Hacking law group but the payment needs to be made in full at the start, no payment plan option. 

[throwitaway 189]

1 hour ago, topman said:

Folks that got their WOM filed by the lawyer, what are the normal steps of progression & anticipated timelines after the lawsuit has been filed? Just trying to understand what does the complete end-to-end process look like?  

 

I'm planning to file WOM with PIC law. I believe the cost is similar to Hacking law group but the payment needs to be made in full at the start, no payment plan option. 

If you do a consult with them they can explain the process to you in depth. Once the lawsuit is filed the government has 60 days to respond. It’s not uncommon for them to ask for an extension which can push their response a month or two more. Hopefully their response in the end is to issue the visa. 

[topman 42]

4 minutes ago, throwitaway said:

If you do a consult with them they can explain the process to you in depth. Once the lawsuit is filed the government has 60 days to respond. It’s not uncommon for them to ask for an extension which can push their response a month or two more. Hopefully their response in the end is to issue the visa. 

Thanks! I'm planning to have a consult with them. So, from a timeline perspective, we are potentially looking at 2 months + another 2 months of extension, so a total of 4 months.

 

And hopefully if approved, redoing the medical - another 30 days? By the time I have a stamped visa on my passport could take a total of 5 months from WOM file date? Am I summarizing this tentative timelines correctly?    

[throwitaway 189]

6 minutes ago, topman said:

Thanks! I'm planning to have a consult with them. So, from a timeline perspective, we are potentially looking at 2 months + another 2 months of extension, so a total of 4 months.

 

And hopefully if approved, redoing the medical - another 30 days? By the time I have a stamped visa on my passport could take a total of 5 months from WOM file date? Am I summarizing this tentative timelines correctly?    

Yes, in typical WoM cases that timeline looks good. 

 

In worst case scenario the timeline can be much longer if the government fights. If I’m not mistaken, judges have no deadlines for ruling on a motion+countermotion. This is rare. 

Edited January 19, 2023 by throwitaway

[LAMA9 118]

11 minutes ago, topman said:

Thanks! I'm planning to have a consult with them. So, from a timeline perspective, we are potentially looking at 2 months + another 2 months of extension, so a total of 4 months.

 

And hopefully if approved, redoing the medical - another 30 days? By the time I have a stamped visa on my passport could take a total of 5 months from WOM file date? Am I summarizing this tentative timelines correctly?    

My timeline with WOM from file to visa in hand was 92 days.  We are seeing anywhere from 80 - 140 days from filing to approval.  In that window, they ask you to redo your medical and send in any additional documentation.

[LAMA9 118]

Here is a copy of the tracker the Montreal WOM group is using to give everyone an idea of timelines:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1UE4-Bx5WxAFwmayQkiCro89PdB5CCpl1iYL8HcXU524/edit?usp=sharing