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

[throwitaway 189]

5 hours ago, ShawnK said:

Quick question, when the embassy does finally request your passport, is there a certain amount of time your passport has to be valid for? For example , would they require your passport to be valid for a minimum of 6 months ? 

Yes, they usually require at least 6 months validity

[ShawnK 76]

1 hour ago, throwitaway said:

Yes, they usually require at least 6 months validity

Thanks, so if I go ahead and renew my passport right now (while I wait for the DS5535 to be processsed, passport was returned at interview expires in about 6 months as of today ), will that cause any issues when sending in the new passport for visa stamping? Obviously the new passport will have a new # that will not have been mentioned to them before? 

 

[throwitaway 189]

3 minutes ago, ShawnK said:

Thanks, so if I go ahead and renew my passport right now (while I wait for the DS5535 to be processsed, passport was returned at interview expires in about 6 months as of today ), will that cause any issues when sending in the new passport for visa stamping? Obviously the new passport will have a new # that will not have been mentioned to them before? 

 

I’ve seen similar cases that had no issues. 

[WatchingPaintDry 26]

15 hours ago, justanamericangrl said:

Just wanted to update my husbands status changed to issued today! Says passport should be returned within 10 business days. Hope you get some good news soon! Can’t be much longer!

@justanamericangrl : my status changed to Issued today!! Still waiting on the email but FINALLY!!!

 

1.5 years of administrative process done!!!!! (January 24, 2022 to June 22, 2023). No WOM. Can't wait to see my wife and baby girl!!

[Icecreamcastles 25]

1 hour ago, ShawnK said:

Thanks, so if I go ahead and renew my passport right now (while I wait for the DS5535 to be processsed, passport was returned at interview expires in about 6 months as of today ), will that cause any issues when sending in the new passport for visa stamping? Obviously the new passport will have a new # that will not have been mentioned to them before? 

 

I renewed my passport while waiting for the DS5535 to process.  When they requested my passport back I sent both my old passport and the new one with a cover letter explaining that I had renewed my passport and had a new number. It didn't seem to be a problem and they issued the K1 visa in my new passport and returned both passports to me.

[ShawnK 76]

1 minute ago, Icecreamcastles said:

I renewed my passport while waiting for the DS5535 to process.  When they requested my passport back I sent both my old passport and the new one with a cover letter explaining that I had renewed my passport and had a new number. It didn't seem to be a problem and they issued the K1 visa in my new passport and returned both passports to me.

Excellent,  that is exactly what I will do. 

[Pearljamm 40]

2 hours ago, WatchingPaintDry said:

@justanamericangrl : my status changed to Issued today!! Still waiting on the email but FINALLY!!!

 

1.5 years of administrative process done!!!!! (January 24, 2022 to June 22, 2023). No WOM. Can't wait to see my wife and baby girl!!

Congratulations!!! Hopefully we all see you on the other side ! 

[WatchingPaintDry 26]

1 minute ago, Pearljamm said:

Congratulations!!! Hopefully we all see you on the other side ! 

Thank you! And you will. It's a ridiculously long process. Further expensive if you take the WOM route. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

[Pearljamm 40]

1 minute ago, WatchingPaintDry said:

Thank you! And you will. It's a ridiculously long process. Further expensive if you take the WOM route. But there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

Hope so! I’m filing WOM next month. I’m wondering is there any updates for those who filed last month? 

[justanamericangrl 23]

On 6/21/2023 at 5:17 PM, WatchingPaintDry said:

Congratulations! Wonderful news! Hope your husband get his passport soon. Mine still says Refused but hope it changes soon!

Thanks! His passport got delivered today! Hope it changes soon too!

On 6/22/2023 at 8:56 AM, WatchingPaintDry said:

@justanamericangrl : my status changed to Issued today!! Still waiting on the email but FINALLY!!!

 

1.5 years of administrative process done!!!!! (January 24, 2022 to June 22, 2023). No WOM. Can't wait to see my wife and baby girl!!

Oh my goodness that’s amazing!! Congratulations!! Bet they can’t wait to see you too!

[justanamericangrl 23]

On 6/21/2023 at 8:31 PM, Pearljamm said:

Congratulations!!!! How long did it take you after you filed WOM? 

Thank you!! Our last defendant was served May 11th and their answer to the lawsuit due by July 10th. So June 21st status changed to issued and then got the passport on the 23rd which is way faster than we expected! 

[Admitt 0]

Does anyone have the Montreal consulate contact info to push for updates on why I was placed in AP?

 

thanks!

[throwitaway 189]

On 6/25/2023 at 2:00 AM, Admitt said:

Does anyone have the Montreal consulate contact info to push for updates on why I was placed in AP?

 

thanks!

They won’t reveal that to you

[WatchingPaintDry 26]

On 6/23/2023 at 6:13 PM, justanamericangrl said:

Thanks! His passport got delivered today! Hope it changes soon too!

Oh my goodness that’s amazing!! Congratulations!! Bet they can’t wait to see you too!

 

Successfully crossed the border yesterday morning via Pearson and reunited with my wife and baby girl. No issues on crossing. They took my fingerprints again and had my verify my US residential address. Now just wait for the physical card

[Pearljamm 40]

1 hour ago, WatchingPaintDry said:

 

Successfully crossed the border yesterday morning via Pearson and reunited with my wife and baby girl. No issues on crossing. They took my fingerprints again and had my verify my US residential address. Now just wait for the physical card

Congratulations! I love hearing good news coming from this thread ! :D