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

[Ontarkie 13,968]

1 hour ago, EmmsW said:

 

Thank you. I'm gonna need it.

What I don't understand though is how come none of the applicants on the spreadsheet are DVs? Its all family and employment based on this spreadsheet.

Because there is a forum for DV visas and most stick to that forum. 

[EmmsW 0]

31 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Because there is a forum for DV visas and most stick to that forum. 

Do you have a link to that forum? 

[EmmsW 0]

42 minutes ago, julia_29387 said:

 

Hi, my husband is a DV24 winner. We are temporary residents of Canada, so we had an interview at Montreal last November. Our case number is small, so a year ago we were pretty sure we would be moving to US by summer 2024. If I had any idea how it all would turn out, I would do my best to transfer to another consulate.

As you probably guessed, Montreal put us in administrative processing. They didn't give us DS-5535. Just the resumes of me and my husband were asked. My husband's profession is in TAL. But I'm not sure why I am being verified as well though. I guess Montreal doesn't need much reason. 🤷‍♀️

So it's been six months of AP for us. So far we only received standard responses to our inquiries. September is getting closer, and we have no idea if we get approved.

Sorry if it sounds scary, but on the other side - I follow all Montreal 221g DV cases, and a bunch of them got approved in 2-3 months after the interview. So far just 5 cases, including ours, have been stuck since Oct-Dec 2023.

Thanks for the heads up. How are you able to follow the Montreal 221g DV cases? Do you use the charts by Xarthisius? Is there a DV forum for Montreal applicants ? I am a citizen of Syria, there is no US consulate there. The only place in the world I am a resident of is Canada. I could try Saudi Arabia but I will be a visitor there and not a resident which will make things tricky in terms of residency. I'm a university student. 

[julia_29387 1]

13 minutes ago, EmmsW said:

Thanks for the heads up. How are you able to follow the Montreal 221g DV cases? Do you use the charts by Xarthisius? Is there a DV forum for Montreal applicants ? I am a citizen of Syria, there is no US consulate there. The only place in the world I am a resident of is Canada. I could try Saudi Arabia but I will be a visitor there and not a resident which will make things tricky in terms of residency. I'm a university student. 

 

Yes exactly, I use the charts by Xarthisius and the Case Tracker mobile app. I don't think there is a forum specific for Montreal, maybe just a general one.

Yep, I'm pretty sure they won't move your case to another country if you can't prove a residency. 😕 The best you can do here is prepare everything you can for an interview and just let it go. Most Montreal DV cases from DV23 have been resolved. So the statistics is not bad, no need to give yourself an extra pressure on this.

[EmmsW 0]

30 minutes ago, julia_29387 said:

 

Yes exactly, I use the charts by Xarthisius and the Case Tracker mobile app. I don't think there is a forum specific for Montreal, maybe just a general one.

Yep, I'm pretty sure they won't move your case to another country if you can't prove a residency. 😕 The best you can do here is prepare everything you can for an interview and just let it go. Most Montreal DV cases from DV23 have been resolved. So the statistics is not bad, no need to give yourself an extra pressure on this.

I think I am able to transfer my case anywhere in the world really. As long as I ensure that I can enter the country, which other than Canada (being a citizen), can't guarantee but it's very easy to get a visa for Saudi. I'll have to see which works out the best. I think Montreal is probably gonna be the choice though. I just have to let go I guess. Nothing I can do. 

[Ontarkie 13,968]

4 hours ago, EmmsW said:

Do you have a link to that forum? 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/140-diversity-lottery-visas/

[JanMontrealDS5535 3]

8 hours ago, Phil_K_IR1 said:

One more update (will do one more before signing off lol):

 

Our case says "issued" today! Marks 22 total updates since starting AP, and we're waiting to see when we get the tracking number and all. Hoping to get the passport back shortly this week, so we can plan the crossing this weekend  

 

Was in AP since Nov 9, 2023. 

Congrats !!

[Halioak 5]

On 2/7/2024 at 5:27 PM, Leo The Great said:

We also got DS-5535 and Resume request for IR5 category(Oct 2023). Consulate issued a visa to mom but served 221g to dad. Hoping other visa will be issued by end of this year.

Hi, I was also asked to send CV.  How did you send it?  Did you get an email from them or just send it to montreal-iv-dv@state.gov?  Thanks!

On 2/7/2024 at 4:07 PM, AP_since_May2023 said:

Can you share the name of the FB group? Don't post link as that is against the rules of this forum.

 

I was asked for my CV only (without DS-5535) and I've been waiting for 9 months now. 

Hi, I was also asked to send CV.  How did you send it?  Did you get an email from them or just send it to montreal-iv-dv@state.gov?  Thanks!

[Leo The Great 90]

1 hour ago, Halioak said:

Hi, I was also asked to send CV.  How did you send it?  Did you get an email from them or just send it to montreal-iv-dv@state.gov?  Thanks!

yes pdf copy of Resume to above email address. Also mailed the hard copy to consulate just in case.

[Gha 15]

Hi

@tas005 you receive any date update after 8 May .plz share if you will receive any date update

i really appreciate 

thank you 

[tas005 4]

3 hours ago, Gha said:

Hi

@tas005 you receive any date update after 8 May .plz share if you will receive any date update

i really appreciate 

thank you 

it updated on 9 and yesterday as well, not sure whats going on and when they will clear.

[Phil_K_IR1 83]

Alright friends, we're done!

 

The wife received her passport today with the IR1 stamped. 
 

Crossing this weekend! Not sure how long things take, but by my analysis, it seems cases have been moving more than in the past. Best of luck for everyone in this process!

 

AP since Nov 9, 2023, passport/medical request April 24, 2024, Visa/Passport in hand May 15, 2024. We got the "issued" Monday May 13, 2024, so it took about 2 days to receive. 
 

No DS-5535, just asked for CV. Likely a TAL hit. IR1 shows "clearance received April 23, 2024". 

Edited May 15 by Phil_K_IR1

[yvesemma 21]

hello does anyone know if we can cross at the land border just to activate the visa and come right back?   I still have lots of things to take care of before I make the final move.     Whats the closest point of crossing to Montreal??   Thanks! 

[ak47 26]

42 minutes ago, yvesemma said:

hello does anyone know if we can cross at the land border just to activate the visa and come right back?   I still have lots of things to take care of before I make the final move.     Whats the closest point of crossing to Montreal??   Thanks! 

Yes you can do that. My spouse dis the landing and turned back to Canada the same day

[yvesemma 21]

12 minutes ago, ak47 said:

Yes you can do that. My spouse dis the landing and turned back to Canada the same day

thanks! where did she cross? did she pay the green card fee before?