The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)

[CarmenD 38]

1 hour ago, LukeCanada said:

On 4/10/2024 at 8:04 AM, Sisa24 said:

 

I asked, interviewer said "Oh we just need some more info from you, that's all".

 

Very informative isn't it?

Yup.  CO do not speak the truth.  I’m sure it could easily escalate otherwise.  My husband was told it was just a “hiccup” and that “it would take only a few weeks”.  

[Endlesslywaiting 9]

I know this is geared towards Iranian applicants however, it might be useful if we all signed this petition to raise the awareness of this horrible process? https://www.change.org/p/expedite-the-processing-of-iranian-family-visa-applicants-backlogged-by-37-analysts

[Phil_K_IR1 83]

Another quick update..

 

We had a last modified date change on our case last Monday (April 8th). 
 

About an hour or so ago, we got another. Other than the 8th, last week was silent. Seems to be a trend for Mondays for us? 
 

Not looking into it much, but hoping for the best.. 

[ak47 26]

@APRIL2023

 

Have you received any updates in CEAC websites or its been silent for you ?

 

 

[Leo The Great 89]

Just looked at the spreadsheet.  yagbawolo (Sr.No 67) with DS-5535 was cleared in 73 days after the interview. Congrats to  yagbawolo for quick clearance

Edited April 16 by Leo The Great

[ShawnK 76]

Update: IR1, April 2023 interview, no responses or updates from Montreal,  ceac only updated when I emailed them. No TAL case, nor do I work in anything related to those things . No odd travel history, only went to typical Canadian favored tourist places, Cancun, Florida...places we go to to escape our horrid winters. No arrests or anything like that. No dual citizenship.

 

Emails in the last 3 months received no responses from Montreal, no updates to ceac. Silence.

 

To update friends here, as some other users have mentioned  (a huge privilege and perk for Canadians), I too recently obtained a dual intent working visa (L class B) at the border and am now working in the United States.

 

I consulted with 3 lawyers, all said there will be no issues with adjusting. L class provides that privilege.  I literally walked in and completed my medical on Saturday and will file everything this week, I485. 

 

When applying for my L visa I was sent to secondary where the officer asked about my IR1, I simply said "it went to admin processing". He said "he needed to check a few things". He made a few calls and called me up and said it looks like "they are working on  additional documents, but I have no security concerns about you".

 

Big relief and I wanted to give the guy a hug and scream for joy, but kept my mouth shut and simply said thank you.

 

Had to pay a fee and then ran off to my flight, which I almost missed. I kept looking back thinking they would come drag me off the plane.

 

It was surreal to be reunited with my spouse and little kids. This process really breaks you. I've been nothing but a law abiding person my whole life.

 

Never got into any trouble , always avoided even discussing politics or doing anything controversial.

 

I'm going to adjust here in the US and not waste anymore time with Montreal.

 

I'm happy to stay and work in the US, the visa is valid for 3 years.

 

I know the mods don't want to derail this thread with AOS talk, so sorry for that, just wanted to update fellow ds5535 folks. I wish you guys all the best.

 

 

 

[Pending DS5535 13]

37 minutes ago, ShawnK said:

Update: IR1, April 2023 interview, no responses or updates from Montreal,  ceac only updated when I emailed them. No TAL case, nor do I work in anything related to those things . No odd travel history, only went to typical Canadian favored tourist places, Cancun, Florida...places we go to to escape our horrid winters. No arrests or anything like that. No dual citizenship.

 

Emails in the last 3 months received no responses from Montreal, no updates to ceac. Silence.

 

To update friends here, as some other users have mentioned  (a huge privilege and perk for Canadians), I too recently obtained a dual intent working visa (L class B) at the border and am now working in the United States.

 

I consulted with 3 lawyers, all said there will be no issues with adjusting. L class provides that privilege.  I literally walked in and completed my medical on Saturday and will file everything this week, I485. 

 

When applying for my L visa I was sent to secondary where the officer asked about my IR1, I simply said "it went to admin processing". He said "he needed to check a few things". He made a few calls and called me up and said it looks like "they are working on  additional documents, but I have no security concerns about you".

 

Big relief and I wanted to give the guy a hug and scream for joy, but kept my mouth shut and simply said thank you.

 

Had to pay a fee and then ran off to my flight, which I almost missed. I kept looking back thinking they would come drag me off the plane.

 

It was surreal to be reunited with my spouse and little kids. This process really breaks you. I've been nothing but a law abiding person my whole life.

 

Never got into any trouble , always avoided even discussing politics or doing anything controversial.

 

I'm going to adjust here in the US and not waste anymore time with Montreal.

 

I'm happy to stay and work in the US, the visa is valid for 3 years.

 

I know the mods don't want to derail this thread with AOS talk, so sorry for that, just wanted to update fellow ds5535 folks. I wish you guys all the best.

 

 

 

Congratulations 

[CarmenD 38]

3 hours ago, Leo The Great said:

Just looked at the spreadsheet.  yagbawolo (Sr.No 67) with DS-5535 was cleared in 73 days after the interview. Congrats to  yagbawolo for quick clearance

Congratulations indeed!  Note yagbawolo’s is a TAL, not SAO case.  

[Sisa24 12]

Can someone edit the spreadsheet to allow headers still show when scrolling down? It will be easier to link the dates mentioned at the end of the page to the corresponding header. Thx

[Phil_K_IR1 83]

To those who've gotten emails asking for medical/passport recently: does the case last updated change on the day they request this from you? 

[Cholte cholte 5]

That is a very good question by "Phil_K_IR1". Then we know that the request for medical/passport is coming.

[APRIL2023 47]

19 hours ago, ak47 said:

@APRIL2023

 

Have you received any updates in CEAC websites or its been silent for you ?

 

 

Last update was 40 days ago… but that’s also my promoted email inquiry about document receipt from their end (which they did not acknowledge or replied). So I don’t see that as a “spontaneous updates”. Therefore I didn’t update the excel. 

[APRIL2023 47]

18 hours ago, ShawnK said:

Update: IR1, April 2023 interview, no responses or updates from Montreal,  ceac only updated when I emailed them. No TAL case, nor do I work in anything related to those things . No odd travel history, only went to typical Canadian favored tourist places, Cancun, Florida...places we go to to escape our horrid winters. No arrests or anything like that. No dual citizenship.

 

Emails in the last 3 months received no responses from Montreal, no updates to ceac. Silence.

 

To update friends here, as some other users have mentioned  (a huge privilege and perk for Canadians), I too recently obtained a dual intent working visa (L class B) at the border and am now working in the United States.

 

I consulted with 3 lawyers, all said there will be no issues with adjusting. L class provides that privilege.  I literally walked in and completed my medical on Saturday and will file everything this week, I485. 

 

When applying for my L visa I was sent to secondary where the officer asked about my IR1, I simply said "it went to admin processing". He said "he needed to check a few things". He made a few calls and called me up and said it looks like "they are working on  additional documents, but I have no security concerns about you".

 

Big relief and I wanted to give the guy a hug and scream for joy, but kept my mouth shut and simply said thank you.

 

Had to pay a fee and then ran off to my flight, which I almost missed. I kept looking back thinking they would come drag me off the plane.

 

It was surreal to be reunited with my spouse and little kids. This process really breaks you. I've been nothing but a law abiding person my whole life.

 

Never got into any trouble , always avoided even discussing politics or doing anything controversial.

 

I'm going to adjust here in the US and not waste anymore time with Montreal.

 

I'm happy to stay and work in the US, the visa is valid for 3 years.

 

I know the mods don't want to derail this thread with AOS talk, so sorry for that, just wanted to update fellow ds5535 folks. I wish you guys all the best.

 

 

 

Congrats!!! 

[tdot2nj 23]

I keep up with a DS5535 fb page with individuals from around the world. I am noticing a few people posting updates that they have received a request for their passport around the 8 month mark. I honestly wonder what causes them to have a faster processing time versus individuals from Montreal.

[Sisa24 12]

2 hours ago, tdot2nj said:

I keep up with a DS5535 fb page with individuals from around the world. I am noticing a few people posting updates that they have received a request for their passport around the 8 month mark. I honestly wonder what causes them to have a faster processing time versus individuals from Montreal.

Do you mind sharing the fb page?