The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 4)

[Lemonslice 5,255]

1 hour ago, EveK said:

 

Oh wow..its taking that long?? Can you please provide me with the information how I can sign up with Usps informed delivery? Also, my Canadian passport will expire in few months which has the endorsed I-551 and I have to renew my passport soon. Will that be a problem as my new passport wont have the endorsed seal? Thanks.

If you live close to a Canadian diplomatic mission, you can reach out to them to retain your passport while they renew it.  

[From_CAN_2_US 1,119]

On 6/27/2025 at 12:53 PM, jay_bird said:

 

Leaving an update in case anyone else happens to be in my situation: Though I did fill out the DS 5535, it never came up again. I was approved on the spot at the interview, and the visa is issued and in my hands. It feels very surreal. I don't know if the link was sent to me in error, or they determined it was unnecessary, but it is possible to receive a request to fill out the ds5535 in an email in advance of your interview and then not enter AP. I have had a Nexus card my entire adult life, which means I've already had a background check and biometrics done-- I don't know if that affected anything. I wish I knew the why behind any of it so I could share  Wishing everyone luck in this really difficult process. 

Congratulations! That's a HUGE relief. 

 

Just so you know though, we have had people here before on NEXUS who still were stuck with DS5535 for more than a year, so unfortunately having NEXUS does not necessarily mean you won't be flagged.