SoniaG

On 24/03/2018 at 1:10 AM, TangierMorocco said:

Hi Sonia,

If you are coming to the USA just for the PostDoc and planning to return to your home country I advise you to look for a postdoc at another country consider Australia, Canada, UK or stay in France. The DS 5535 is an unknown process. We are American Citizens waiting for our spouses and yet, we have been treated like this. Divided from our loved ones, without an answer. I suggest you should not waste your valuable time after the PhD waiting an unknown! Your sponsor also will not wait for you that long if they are supporting you from a federal grant!

 

Thanks for the advise TangierMorocco and I feel terribly sorry for your spouse. I hope you can get her in the US soon! 

Hi guys!

I am new in this boat of the DS-5535! I am also very frustrated with the procedure and the waiting time. I have been waiting for 6 weeks now and I did not get any updates. I want to share with you my story, I will feel less alone on this boat. Also, it could be useful for someone who is stuck in the same situation. 

I've applied for a J1 visa on February 8th at the embassy of Paris to travel to the US for my postdoctoral position. The officer has asked me very quick questions, gave me a formula and told me to go home, fill the DS-5535 and wait. 

I have called the embassy and the NVC today on the 6033340888 and the answer was "Your case is still under AP, we will contact you if we need further information". Do you think this means that I will have to wait for months yet before getting any answer? :s

Hi all!

Anyone is waiting an answer for a J1 visa? 

Thanks  

12 hours ago, Coco8 said:

 

No, I've seen this form more for J1, F1, O1, H1B. 

Thanks Coco8 for your answers. I hope I can get some news soon and also for every person waiting for a response! 

15 hours ago, Coco8 said:

Some people had to wait for months, others waited months and are still waiting. It is hard to know.

 

Sometimes they give them out as a racial/religion profiling. It is not random. If you think this does not apply to you, maybe you'll hear sooner than everyone else.

I have been seeing through the forum people talking about this new form. I feel like most of them are going to the US to joining a family member. I am wondering if it could be shorter for workers...  

Hi all, 

I have been hired for a 2 years postdoctoral position in the US. After my US embassy interview (in Paris), I had been asked to fill the DS-5535 form. 

Did anyone experience the same thing for a worker visa?  I have been waiting for 5 weeks now and no news no updates! 

Thanks for your answers. 

Sonia