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

[LYV 42]

4 hours ago, Pearljamm said:

 

Added myself in! 

Great! I think if everyone could add including people that already have got through it would be so helpful for everyone!

[APRIL2023 48]

On 8/8/2023 at 6:51 PM, Ontarkie said:

Is this regular AP or did they ask for the DS5535? There have been plenty of members with just AP get out of it without having to file a WOM. Not many given DS5535 have been able to get out without the WOM. 

 

Regular AP in Montreal is about 8 weeks or it was give or take. DS5535 has been a deep hole and most only get out with the WOM. It's a sad place for Canada these days. 

 It was AP with DS5535. 

Topic of WOM comes up so frequently in this forum and many members have their case expedited after filing one. It's frustrating, because there's no where to know how many actual cases of AP with DS5535 there are through Montreal and timeline for resolution other than the information fathered via this forum. 

 

Many members have commented that reaching out to local congress representatives is useless. I have been in contact with mine and they have advised against filing DOM for now, as they are seeing progress with my case. They mentioned that my case is uncommon and they have helped many people that have been in same situation as me (IR1 visa, healthcare professional with American children <4 and American spouse) I have e-mailed Montreal consulate multiple times and they have responded each time within a week. My status have been updated 5-6 times, with some took place at the beginning of this 110 wait and 3 within the two weeks (last being July 31). 

 

I have consulted Goldstein and they did advised that I can proceed at 80ish days-wait given the context of my case. But they also gave me a timeline of 3-4 months wait to hear back after I file with them. I can't help but to question whether or not it's a money grab from lawyers if they know that it'll be resolved soon. 

 

like... how often does Montreal not meet the WOM deadline?

 

 

[throwitaway 189]

16 hours ago, APRIL2023 said:

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like... how often does Montreal not meet the WOM deadline?

 

 

They can file for extensions, and sometimes they do. 

 

Also if you look at DV stats, you can glean a lot of information about 221g at Montreal. The DV sites are a goldmine for this kind of data. 

Edited August 11, 2023 by throwitaway

[APRIL2023 48]

8 hours ago, throwitaway said:

They can file for extensions, and sometimes they do. 

 

Also if you look at DV stats, you can glean a lot of information about 221g at Montreal. The DV sites are a goldmine for this kind of data. 

WOW!! thank you for the DV stats website. I have no idea this exists!!!

 

https://dv221g.vercel.app/stats/2023

[APRIL2023 48]

3 minutes ago, APRIL2023 said:

WOW!! thank you for the DV stats website. I have no idea this exists!!!

 

https://dv221g.vercel.app/stats/2023

and am I seeing this right? Only ~61% approval rate after extensive checks? I thought it'll be higher than that!

[LYV 42]

On 8/9/2023 at 12:42 PM, LYV said:

Hello, 

 

I have created a spreadsheet for us all to use to track our progress. Another group used this type of sheet to track when their meetings would be scheduled from DQ date and it was really helpful to see approximate processing times. Please see attached online Excel Sheet. Let me know if you have any questions or think I missed anything that should be added. I've went ahead and added my information on the first line. Thanks!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit?usp=sharing

Thanks everyone who has so far filled out the spreadsheet. It would be great if we could also get some people who have already been all the way through the process (if they are still following) to add in their info as well. This will grow to be a great resource for us and those in the future who come into the group!

[haruharu 10]

Thanks for creating this recent processing timeline. I've added in my info too! 

[LAMA9 118]

@LYV here is the spreadsheet for all of us who were processed via WOM in 2022 if you haven't seen it yet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oh7cj_1HiWa-JH82xOeRtYb6gJWjU3KcF7ALuyQmV4w/edit#gid=0

17 hours ago, LYV said:

Thanks everyone who has so far filled out the spreadsheet. It would be great if we could also get some people who have already been all the way through the process (if they are still following) to add in their info as well. This will grow to be a great resource for us and those in the future who come into the group!

 

[AP_since_May2023 37]

On 8/9/2023 at 2:42 PM, LYV said:

Hello, 

 

I have created a spreadsheet for us all to use to track our progress. Another group used this type of sheet to track when their meetings would be scheduled from DQ date and it was really helpful to see approximate processing times. Please see attached online Excel Sheet. Let me know if you have any questions or think I missed anything that should be added. I've went ahead and added my information on the first line. Thanks!

 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit?usp=sharing

 

I believe all DS-5535 goes to through same waitlist at DOS, regardless of Embassy/Consulate. So in my opinion, I think it would be more valuable to open this up to all other countries besides Montreal. 

[Ontarkie 13,979]

3 hours ago, SGtoMurica said:

 

I believe all DS-5535 goes to through same waitlist at DOS, regardless of Embassy/Consulate. So in my opinion, I think it would be more valuable to open this up to all other countries besides Montreal. 

In the regional forums we keep things country specific. If you would like to see something for every country pop on over to https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/113-waivers-i-601-and-i-212-and-administrative-processes-221g/ if one is not already started feel free to start one. 

[Inveigh 69]

On 8/12/2023 at 6:16 PM, SGtoMurica said:

 

I believe all DS-5535 goes to through same waitlist at DOS, regardless of Embassy/Consulate. So in my opinion, I think it would be more valuable to open this up to all other countries besides Montreal. 

I have been trying to make another forum for U.S. Citizens going through the DS-5535 process with their family members in the Middle East but am uncertain how to go about doing that. This forum here has alot of notoriety and Im not sure if I created such a forum if it would reach the same lengths or if people would care.

[Crazy Cat 39,778]

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Edited August 14, 2023 by Crazy Cat

[Canucklehead 58]

How are people who submitted their DS5355 in Feb/Mar 2023 doing right now?

 

I don't have any word yet (a few updates but I'm thinking it was someone opening my file when I emailed asking about progress). Curious to see if anyone has been given any kind of notices without having filed a WOM. Stay strong!

[Irish89 24]

10 hours ago, Canucklehead said:

How are people who submitted their DS5355 in Feb/Mar 2023 doing right now?

 

I don't have any word yet (a few updates but I'm thinking it was someone opening my file when I emailed asking about progress). Curious to see if anyone has been given any kind of notices without having filed a WOM. Stay strong!

In the same boat since March. We did file a WOM in June so were still waiting on movement with that. 

[Irish89 24]

On 8/9/2023 at 7:11 PM, throwitaway said:

This suit was dismissed because the claim became moot - the plaintiff’s visa was adjudicated.

 

The other plaintiff in the suit can’t compel interview - it’s a different claim from the government’s duty to adjudicate an application, and extremely difficult to win on as there are too many factors involved. 

Thanks for clearing that up. Seems like some people in the 2022 WOM group recieved motions to dismiss but ended up having their visa's adjudicated in the end,don't see much info on here regarding those cases unfortunately.