cala2023
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CarmenD reacted to a post in a topic:
The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal Only. Post here and support each other (PART 3)
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Canucklehead reacted to a post in a topic:
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I got an actual response on January 23 which was about 11 days after I sent them an email.
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Yes, he is a born Canadian citizen of European descent. We assume travel must have triggered it. He has an extensive travel history between US and Canada due to his job, other than that nothing out of the ordinary, just travel for vacations to resort destinations.
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The officer ended my husband's interview by telling him: "we'll get you to the US as soon as possible." It's been almost 10 months for us.
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Unsure but I don't think so. Past 10 years were all in North America. Several trips yearly to the US due to his job and a few trips to Mexico for vacations. And never to any countries that would typically be flagged.
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We submitted my husband's initial application to the USCIS in July 2021. Interview was April 2023 and still waiting in AP after receiving DS-5535. So we're over 2.5 years in our journey so far. For added context since people are often interested he's 100% (french) Canadian, completely of European ancestry. We have not filed WOM.
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And mine was North Carolina if you or anyone else is interested. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly they moved even though it sadly did not yield any results. At least some government official moved in a timely fashion.
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Mine emailed the consulate the day I spoke with them. It was very quick and the consulate replied the same day.
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Yes, my husband's case was updated when my senator contacted the consulate.
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Blue473 reacted to a post in a topic:
The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)
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This is the same copy and paste reply the consulate always sends as a reply to any inquiry.
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Inveigh reacted to a post in a topic:
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Just to clarify, did the consulate specifically ask for the second medical or did you preemptively complete it and send it in?
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I emailed them in early October and got a standard email response about 10 days later. I also just sent then another email today.
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cala2023 reacted to a post in a topic:
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Absolutely, hopefully the system will begin running within more reasonable timeframes for everyone stuck in this terrible situation.
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Excellent news and congratulations. I hope this is the start of more good news to come for those of us who interviewed in early 2023.
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Inveigh reacted to a post in a topic:
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My senator also sent a request but was met with the same generic response. The consulate email they received also said that no government representative may expedite or appear to influence a case in any way, so no, it appears there is nothing they can do.
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It's definitely disheartening. My husband is also right at the 6 month mark come the end of October. I decided to email the consultant two days ago as it is close to the 180 day mark they recommend contacting them around. I haven't received a response yet but will update if I do. We also have not filed a WOM. Looking at the most recent spreadsheet and those who have successfully made it through, there is something of a pattern of 275-300 days from interview to passport back in hand for what that's worth.