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

[LAMA9 118]

1 hour ago, DELCAN said:

Does anyone know what e-mail we need to use to contact the Consulate? I have seen in this forum that others have referenced an IV-DV-MTL e-mail but on their webpage they have listed canada_contactus+ca+info+en@visaops.net. 

The correct consulate email address is: Montreal-IV-DV@state.gov

[Kara.gana 4]

My husband had his interview August 1 in Montreal with our daughter. Our daughter was approved, but my husband was denied and given 221g letter for DS5535. Does the consulate email the form or do we use the one indicated on the 221g?

[Wavymago 8]

9 hours ago, Mo12345 said:

Hello everyone my wife has been in administrative process for 6 and a half months as of today. Our post is Amman Jordan. I recently received an email from them saying “
We are escalating your case for final resolution and you will receive a follow-up email with further guidance.” Has anyone received something like this and is it a good sign?

What date was your interview and what date did you recive the email?

[shara9c 0]

@Kara.gana Did they kept passport for your husband & Daughter..? What status you see on CEAC for both of them. Does it show ISSUED or Refuse???. We are also in similar situation like your case.

 

[Kara.gana 4]

20 minutes ago, shara9c said:

@Kara.gana Did they kept passport for your husband & Daughter..? What status you see on CEAC for both of them. Does it show ISSUED or Refuse???. We are also in similar situation like your case.

 

@shara9c They kept my daughters, but returned my husbands. No status change on CEAC yet. Have you received an email yet?

[shara9c 0]

@Kara.gana They kept passport for all of us but after 6 hours my spouse got an email for Administrative processing. Still waiting for update. CO mentioned to issue visa for me and our son but still no update. Is your daughter CEAC status is at ready or issued..?

[Kara.gana 4]

28 minutes ago, shara9c said:

@Kara.gana They kept passport for all of us but after 6 hours my spouse got an email for Administrative processing. Still waiting for update. CO mentioned to issue visa for me and our son but still no update. Is your daughter CEAC status is at ready or issued..?

@shara9c If I’m checking CEAC correctly there has been no change of status for either my husband or daughter. We however just received an email saying Montreal has released a document in regards to my daughter and it is being couriered to us. I’m guessing it her passport and visa.

Has your CEAC status changed for your husband?

[shara9c 0]

@Kara.gana That Great News., Congrats for your daughter's visa.

Unfortunately Our Status is still at refused with alot of case update date changes. We have sent email after 2 weeks but no response from the consulate. I don't know what's happening with our case, I pray they look into our file soon and issue visas. Finger Corssed!

 

[dennisv 23]

Hello Folks,

 

I sent in my passport in early July 2023, and just seeing what timeline folks are seeing for the return with visa issued. Thanks for your help.

[throwitaway 189]

5 hours ago, Kara.gana said:

@shara9c If I’m checking CEAC correctly there has been no change of status for either my husband or daughter. We however just received an email saying Montreal has released a document in regards to my daughter and it is being couriered to us. I’m guessing it her passport and visa.

Has your CEAC status changed for your husband?

If your daughter’s CEAC status is not issued then it’s the passport, without a visa

[throwitaway 189]

22 hours ago, Mo12345 said:

Hello everyone my wife has been in administrative process for 6 and a half months as of today. Our post is Amman Jordan. I recently received an email from them saying “
We are escalating your case for final resolution and you will receive a follow-up email with further guidance.” Has anyone received something like this and is it a good sign?

Sounds like verbiage from ustraveldocs or the visa help desk, not the embassy staff

13 hours ago, Kara.gana said:

My husband had his interview August 1 in Montreal with our daughter. Our daughter was approved, but my husband was denied and given 221g letter for DS5535. Does the consulate email the form or do we use the one indicated on the 221g?

I think they’ve changed it now to a webform.

[Fayisa 21]

On 7/28/2023 at 5:01 PM, Jvisa said:

 

Hello guys, May I ask how many days it takes from the consualte to reply to your email? I sent them 5 days ago and didn't recieve anything yet.

 

Thank you 

[Fayisa 21]

Hello guys, May I ask how many days it takes from the consualte to reply to your email? I sent them 5 days ago and didn't recieve anything yet.

 

 

 

Thank you 

[Kara.gana 4]

15 hours ago, throwitaway said:

If your daughter’s CEAC status is not issued then it’s the passport, without a visa

@throwitaway Oh, that’s not what we’re hopping for. The CO said she was approved and kept her passport. We have not received any emails from Montreal and my husbands and my daughters CEAC status hasn’t changed to anything. 

[Ontarkie 13,957]

Hey folks lets keep this thread about Montreal only. I know it seems helpful to hear from other Consulates but this will derail this thread and cause much more frustrations. Joining groups for other WOM in other countries will not benefit you. It will just make things much more frustrating. You can not compare other places with Montreal for any of the process. Not WOM and not with scheduling and not contacting/replies from Montreal. Certainly not AP or the dreaded DS5535.

 

The Canada forum has it's own forum for a reason, it does not share any traits or commonalities with other countries. When it comes to Montreal, the process is like no other. 

 

Folks that are joining this thread please do not offer advice that applies to your consulate and do not share outside groups. They are not permitted on VJ.