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

[Leo The Great 89]

1 hour ago, Undefinedornull said:

I’ve been waiting since October last year w/ my EB1a, STEM background, not a Canadian citizen. Trying to be optimistic and looking forward to hearing from them as soon as possible. Keep your chin up, guys!

Same here (Interview in Oct2023) but in IR category

if you were interviewed in Montreal, please enter your information for the benefits of others:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

Edited January 27 by Leo The Great

[Undefinedornull 2]

1 hour ago, Leo The Great said:

Same here (Interview in Oct2023) but in IR category

if you were interviewed in Montreal, please enter your information for the benefits of others:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

yeah, already done that

[MRJ9987 31]

Hi, everyone. Just served with DS-5535. What a lovely way to end my trip to Montreal with.  

[AP_since_May2023 37]

1 minute ago, MRJ9987 said:

Hi, everyone. Just served with DS-5535. What a lovely way to end my trip to Montreal with.  

 

Sorry to hear that. Are you of Iranian or Middle Eastern background? Is it just DS-5535, or were you required to submit a CV as well?

[MRJ9987 31]

1 hour ago, SGtoMurica said:

 

Sorry to hear that. Are you of Iranian or Middle Eastern background? Is it just DS-5535, or were you required to submit a CV as well?

That’s al ml right. I had a feeling I was going to get this ( luck, I guess) and prepared myself mentally for it. No Iranian or ME background.

 

just a request for DS-5535. Is getting a request for CV good or bad?  

[AP_since_May2023 37]

12 minutes ago, MRJ9987 said:

That’s al ml right. I had a feeling I was going to get this ( luck, I guess) and prepared myself mentally for it. No Iranian or ME background.

 

just a request for DS-5535. Is getting a request for CV good or bad?  

Request CV means you might be under TAL instead of the more common “AP”. 
 

Not sure which one is faster though. 

[MRJ9987 31]

What does TAL stand for?  

[ShawnK 76]

Just now, MRJ9987 said:

What does TAL stand for?  

Technology alert list. 

 

I'm sorry, I hope you don't mind, but do you have a non NW European origin? Basically not "old stock" Canadian, every lawyer I spoke to, ..said that greatly increases risk for 5535. Obviously they will never admit to that.

 

 

 

 

 

 

BTW sorry you are facing this.

[MRJ9987 31]

I was born in Serbia. I do hold a Serbian passport so I was worried the whole time that that may trigger a red flag for them. Could that be it?  

[Ontarkie 13,960]

1 hour ago, MRJ9987 said:

I was born in Serbia. I do hold a Serbian passport so I was worried the whole time that that may trigger a red flag for them. Could that be it?  

Quite honestly I really believe it is truly random. So many  Canadian born with no travel or family in other countries are being given this form. There has been at least two members whose babies were under a year old even less than 6 months old get this form requested. While the rest of the family did not need to submit it. 

 

 

[ShawnK 76]

1 hour ago, MRJ9987 said:

I was born in Serbia. I do hold a Serbian passport so I was worried the whole time that that may trigger a red flag for them. Could that be it?  

Yes that will do it, that part of the world has a complex history.

 

Anything that ties you to any place not rooted in NW Europe/British Isles or Japan/South Korea..can cause delays. To be fair anyone can get a DS5535, but in general,  would be far less likely for some Dutch guy  (ethnic Dutch).

 

 

[ak47 26]

On 1/28/2024 at 3:19 AM, Leo The Great said:

Same here (Interview in Oct2023) but in IR category

if you were interviewed in Montreal, please enter your information for the benefits of others:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1jV7rzX2eCRVoEDRhOtN9a6hDoHRLNEf1P3ZGZbQ0_Dc/edit#gid=0

Any Jan 2023 folks getting movements??

[MRJ9987 31]

5 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Quite honestly I really believe it is truly random. So many  Canadian born with no travel or family in other countries are being given this form. There has been at least two members whose babies were under a year old even less than 6 months old get this form requested. While the rest of the family did not need to submit it. 

 

 

That is insane!  What is a little baby going to do that is a threat?  Were they at least able to get their process cleared fast?  

[ShawnK 76]

2 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Quite honestly I really believe it is truly random. So many  Canadian born with no travel or family in other countries are being given this form. There has been at least two members whose babies were under a year old even less than 6 months old get this form requested. While the rest of the family did not need to submit it. 

 

 

It is , but.it is much more likely if you are from Iran or Somalia vs say Iceland or Norway. Iranians will almost always get it.

 

My anecdote,  on the day of my interview, a few of us IRs ,there.. the only two who walked away all clear were the old stock Canadian folks. They 100% profile, all lawyers I have consulted with told me this.

 

 

[MRJ9987 31]

4 minutes ago, ShawnK said:

Yes that will do it, that part of the world has a complex history.

 

Anything that ties you to any place not rooted in NW Europe/British Isles or Japan/South Korea..can cause delays. To be fair anyone can get a DS5535, but in general,  would be far less likely for some Dutch guy  (ethnic Dutch).

 

 

Well that sucks.  Would’ve gotten rid of my Serbian passport had I know it was going to cause me problems.