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

[throwitaway 189]

2 minutes ago, haruharu said:

Has anyone ever been denied to go after they received the DS5535? I have never had any issues prior to the interview and I traveled quite often but always returned well in advance before the 6 months date. 
 

Also, does anyone know if they can specifically see if you’ve received the form and it currently says refused? Just curious as I don’t want to divulge unnecessary information and just want to answer questions when asked. 
 

thanks all! 

I don’t think they can see that. Just speculation of course. When my spouse crossed before me, they asked where I was, and my spouse had to tell them I was still in AP.

[TBoneTX 43,429]

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[TBoneTX 43,429]

E_Gade, you may post your recent questions in your earlier thread here:

They've been removed from this Canadian thread.  

Edited April 19, 2023 by TBoneTX

[Pearljamm 40]

When filling out

"DS 5535 - Have you ever held a passport other than the passport listed in your visa application? (YES or NO): 

If yes, provide the following information:"

 

 

I am assuming I need to fill out the old passport number, my questions is, I only have the pervious expired passport. my parents usually threw them out. Should I just put down the last expired passport? Been trying to search every where to find the old passports but no luck. 

 

 

[PZibran325 112]

3 hours ago, Pearljamm said:

When filling out

"DS 5535 - Have you ever held a passport other than the passport listed in your visa application? (YES or NO): 

If yes, provide the following information:"

 

 

I am assuming I need to fill out the old passport number, my questions is, I only have the pervious expired passport. my parents usually threw them out. Should I just put down the last expired passport? Been trying to search every where to find the old passports but no luck. 

 

 

Hi there,

 

I think in general they mean to ask if you've held a passport for another country before and if you have the information for that passport you provide it. If not, at the very least you mention that you've held another passport before. As much as I dislike the DS 5535 form I do like that in the instructions they very specifically say:

 

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• If you are unsure of the answer to a question, please provide a response to the best of your knowledge. For example, if you are unsure of an exact address, provide the city, state, and street name if you can recall them. U.S. Department of State will consider all the information derived from the form in its entirety. 

 

• Failure to answer every question will not necessarily preclude visa issuance, as the application is considered in its entirety.

 

So do your best, be as specific as you can be but if there's something like an expired passport you just don't have access to anymore I'd mention Canada under country of issuance and under passport number, I'd put (expired, number not available anymore).

 

But because of their instructions I wouldn't stress out if there are details you can't locate, just answer as completely as possible to the best of your ability. Provide any details you can, but don't worry if there are some details you are unable to provide.

Edited April 22, 2023 by PZibran325

[haruharu 10]

No updates regarding my status however I was able to travel to USA via Montreal connection with no issues. They asked the usual 2-3 questions that I’ve had in the past prior to DS5535. I went to the customs officer with my husband. Very friendly. Just wanted to share my experience for anyone thinking to travel. 

[can_do 18]

On 4/22/2023 at 1:09 PM, PZibran325 said:

Hi there,

 

I think in general they mean to ask if you've held a passport for another country before and if you have the information for that passport you provide it. If not, at the very least you mention that you've held another passport before. As much as I dislike the DS 5535 form I do like that in the instructions they very specifically say:

 

 

So do your best, be as specific as you can be but if there's something like an expired passport you just don't have access to anymore I'd mention Canada under country of issuance and under passport number, I'd put (expired, number not available anymore).

 

But because of their instructions I wouldn't stress out if there are details you can't locate, just answer as completely as possible to the best of your ability. Provide any details you can, but don't worry if there are some details you are unable to provide.

@PZibran325

 

I just saw your timelines at the bottom of your response.

Have you been in AP since June 2022? Seriously?!

Have you thought of WoM?

Has anything else been asked of you besides the DS-5535?

 

I feel sorry for your situation but salute your patience... I've been here for 4 weeks and already getting super irritated by the process and lack of clarity.

 

[ajxl888 22]

1 minute ago, can_do said:

@PZibran325

 

I just saw your timelines at the bottom of your response.

Have you been in AP since June 2022? Seriously?!

Have you thought of WoM?

Has anything else been asked of you besides the DS-5535?

 

I feel sorry for your situation but salute your patience... I've been here for 4 weeks and already getting super irritated by the process and lack of clarity.

 

Hi There - I'm with you, and it hasn't even been a week since I submitted mine Question - has your status changed at all?  Like refused to AP?  Mine is still saying "refused"... 

 

Anyways, seems like we're on a similar timeline so I'm looking forward to getting updates from you.  The lack of visibility and uncertainty of it all is the worst part. 

 

16 hours ago, haruharu said:

No updates regarding my status however I was able to travel to USA via Montreal connection with no issues. They asked the usual 2-3 questions that I’ve had in the past prior to DS5535. I went to the customs officer with my husband. Very friendly. Just wanted to share my experience for anyone thinking to travel. 

Thanks for sharing... that is super helpful.  I'm planning on flying to NYC this weekend. 

[ak47 26]

2 hours ago, ajxl888 said:

Hi There - I'm with you, and it hasn't even been a week since I submitted mine Question - has your status changed at all?  Like refused to AP?  Mine is still saying "refused"... 

 

Anyways, seems like we're on a similar timeline so I'm looking forward to getting updates from you.  The lack of visibility and uncertainty of it all is the worst part. 

 

Thanks for sharing... that is super helpful.  I'm planning on flying to NYC this weekend. 

Its been over a month for us now. There was one date update 1 week back.

[addpeace 40]

Our status updated to ISSUED today!!

[ak47 26]

7 minutes ago, addpeace said:

Our status updated to ISSUED today!!

Congratulations. When was your interview ?

[addpeace 40]

1 minute ago, ak47 said:

Congratulations. When was your interview ?

August 1st 2022. We filed a WOM suit around the end of Jan 2023

[ak47 26]

Just now, addpeace said:

August 1st 2022. We filed a WOM suit around the end of Jan 2023

Was it a 221g with DS5535 and other documents ?

[addpeace 40]

Just now, ak47 said:

Was it a 221g with DS5535 and other documents ?

Just 221g DS5535. No other documents needed. 

[ak47 26]

2 minutes ago, addpeace said:

Just 221g DS5535. No other documents needed. 

What is your birth Country ? Just trying to understand why your application was so delayed.

Edited April 24, 2023 by ak47