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I found this website very helpful as I waited for my case to be processed. That said, I have noticed that most cases listed here are for immigrant visas which tend to take longer than non-immigrant visa. Also, I wasn't able to find any relevant cases pertaining to F-1 (Student Visa) and DS-5535 . Here are the details of my case and my two cents:
 
+ I'm a PhD student and I visited Pakistan for a family event. My visa was set to expire in a month so I decided to renew it before I leave.
+ Interviewed on 4/22/2019. I was given a white 221G form for administrative processing at the end of the interview
+ Got an email to submit travel history and other information 2 hours after the interview (DS-5535) - (4/22/2019)
+ I submitted my filled DS-5535 via email reply on 4/23/2019 but status on website did not update. Neither did I get a confirmation email. 
+ No status changed till 5/10/2019. Case last updated showed: 4/22/2019. 
+ Status updated once on Friday (5/10/2019) - Still showed administrative processing
+ Status updated again on Monday (5/13/2019) - Still showed administrative processing
+ Status updated one final time on Tuesday (5/14/2019) to issued
+ Got collection email 3 hours after status update (5/14/2019)
 
Total processing time was 3 weeks from interview date. I have been on an F-1 visa in the US for around 9 years so I have a very extensive travel history as well but thankfully that did not slow down the process.
 
Hopefully this post shows that DS-5535 can be cleared in almost 3 weeks. It really depends on the visa type and varies from person to person. My degree focuses on Chemical and Biomolecular engineering so the 3 times i have applied for an F-1, I have always had to go through administrative processing. Hope this helps everyone and more particularly F-1 students who have gotten DS-5535 after getting 221-G/AP. 

May Allah issue our loved ones visas and bring them to USA safely in this second week of Ramadan.. in this blessed and holy month. May Allah make things easier for all of us. Amen. 
 
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May Allah issue our loved ones visas and bring them to USA safely in this second week of Ramadan.. in this blessed and holy month. May Allah make things easier for all of us. Amen. 
 
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Pray that all of us that struggles with DS-5535 will have all good news very soon.inch Allah 

This is the continuation thread for
https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/637938-form-ds-5535-supplemental-questions-for-visa-applicants/
which has been closed because of its large size.
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Personal note:  I'm finished with this infernal immigration process, but I remember the trauma of it clearly.  I sincerely hope for rapid progress in your case.  Even if I don't respond openly, I cheer loudly at each announcement of success.

Thank you for the tip but i am just going to completely leave it up to Allah 
Inshallah
Please remember me in your prayers

It's only to force them to take a decision. They can easily deny the visa my dear!
I'm on ap for 17 months. My hubby missed our anniversary twice! I had to send him his gift lol.
But he managed to visit for few months after. 
 
If you guys are able to meet somewhere in this world for a 2 week honeymoon for cheapest cheap there is, that would be great.
 
May God be with you and us!!

https://cgifederal.secure.force.com/?language=English&country=Pakistan
Log in or if you don't have an account then make on to check your visa/passport status 

Yes got it, so still its same, and prays for your fiance visa, hope your waiting journey end soon.

Congratulations rimha this is really a blessing and Ramadan gift for you, God bless you and keep all of us in your prayers.

Alhumdullilah!! 
Ceac status changed to ‘Issued’ today after 63 days in Ap. The biggest Ramadan blessing just before its start.I just have no words to say but I must say guys never ever lose hope and always keep praying. Allah is the most merciful and the only one to help you out!!
Good luck and prayers for you all. May all of you get your visas soon Insha Allah!!
 

Ameen. My advice to all is keep praying to Allah, HE listens to our duas. Send personal inquiry to embassy every 30 days and have your congressman/senator inquire on your behalf every 60 days. In Sha Allah everyone will get their visa. 

Alhumdulilah, with the grace of Allah, my husband's visa has been issued. 
 
Total time in AP with DS5535 is 7 months
Embassy is Islamabad
 
Dont lose hope people! Thank you everyone on this forum for supporting me. I hope everyone who is waiting hears good news soon. Ameen!

Is there a certain quota for every month for all types of visa? 
Anyone waiting to hear back since the us embassy of Islamabad requested a second medical? 
 

Hey guys! My fiance was requested to redo his medical this month. He submitted it 3 days later on April 5th. Since then there have been 3 updates
 The last two are back to back, yesterday and today... 
We are both on edge..is this a good sign? 
And since last week Thursday, status for passport has changed from "passport at us consulate/embassy" to "document delivery information:" but it's blank. What does it mean? 
 
To be honest we are just scared...waited so long for this. Maybe not as long as some people here. I am hoping and praying for you all. ❤

I've just come to the conclusion that most people don't seem to care.   This country has been so desensitize and majority seem to have the same thought process.  
 
I've had a great relationship with my Senator but oddly enough when I contacted my local congressman the young man in his office was more interested in how I met my husband and the circumstances of our relationship then the fact we were in AP.  Like he was trying to justify what I am going through.  It hurts to have to defend your relationship when you are merely asking for help.
 
 

Agreed and rightfully so too; We are only a single digit percentage of it all. Asylum, Refugees, Border, DV and the rest have priority over us. Reality should be that Spouses and Children of USC s must be prioritized, but it is not the case at all and it does not seem like things will change, at least not until 2020 and only if a "Fair" leader takes control and treat us fairly. Common sense suggests Spouses and Children must have faster routes, keep the Extreme Vetting, but just do it within one year. Just tell us something here. Something to work with as in planning a life, maybe?
 
 

Alhumdulilah! Blessings to you! 🥰
Thank you for sharing. ❤️

Hey guys! My fiance was requested to redo his medical this month. He submitted it 3 days later on April 5th. Since then there have been 3 updates
 The last two are back to back, yesterday and today... 
We are both on edge..is this a good sign? 
And since last week Thursday, status for passport has changed from "passport at us consulate/embassy" to "document delivery information:" but it's blank. What does it mean? 
 
To be honest we are just scared...waited so long for this. Maybe not as long as some people here. I am hoping and praying for you all. ❤

No he did get the ds5535. It explains it in my timeline. 

Yes i am. My background is Pakistani too

Hope your Fiance's visa gets Issued ASAP! I would not wish this process on my worst enemy. 

Yes i am. My background is Pakistani too

Hey guys! My fiance was requested to redo his medical this month. He submitted it 3 days later on April 5th. Since then there have been 3 updates
 The last two are back to back, yesterday and today... 
We are both on edge..is this a good sign? 
And since last week Thursday, status for passport has changed from "passport at us consulate/embassy" to "document delivery information:" but it's blank. What does it mean? 
 
To be honest we are just scared...waited so long for this. Maybe not as long as some people here. I am hoping and praying for you all. ❤

Hey guys! My fiance was requested to redo his medical this month. He submitted it 3 days later on April 5th. Since then there have been 3 updates
 The last two are back to back, yesterday and today... 
We are both on edge..is this a good sign? 
And since last week Thursday, status for passport has changed from "passport at us consulate/embassy" to "document delivery information:" but it's blank. What does it mean? 
 
To be honest we are just scared...waited so long for this. Maybe not as long as some people here. I am hoping and praying for you all. ❤