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  1. dennisv
    Mine was 6 weeks to get my visa issued and CEAC changed to Issued.
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    @Tikitch Congrats!! From sending in my passport and 2nd medical, it was like 6 weeks until CEAC changed to issued. Got passport back in 2 days. You'll get a leaflet with the info regarding paying the $220 fee, and the "A" number is called "registration number" on your visa.
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    Mine was 9 months to complete from 221g to visa issued.
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    Holy #######! After like 9 months in DS-5535.. Visa and Passport have returned to me. No WOM filed but was almost going to pull trigger!! Timeline: Nov 9 2022: CR1 Interview (MTL) Nov 9 2022: 221G (DS-5535) May 18 2023 E-mailed MTL for update at very less. May 26 2023: MTL replied requesting a 2nd medical be completed, and passport be sent via AIS. Petition put on hold pending receipt on outstanding items. Jun 20 2023: 2nd medical completed in Surrey BC Jul 10 2023: US Consulate in receipt of Passport Aug 03 2023: Sent follow up email to MTL Aug 10 2023: MTL replied that pending review of documents with CO and hold tight. Aug 22 2023: CEAC changed to issued. Aug 24 2023: Passport picked up at CPO
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    Hello Folks, I sent in my passport in early July 2023, and just seeing what timeline folks are seeing for the return with visa issued. Thanks for your help.
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    Email was montreal-iv-dv@state.gov You got this!
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    Okay, so a little news out of the MTL. I did my usual bi-weekly ish follow email expecting to get the "generic" email they usually send back. Nope, they replied back with please grab a new medical and send your passport in via the AIS service. So that's something positive. Timeline: Interview: Nov 9 2023 221g: DS5355 Nov 9 2023 Positive News: May 26 2023 I didn't file a WOM
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    Check your DS260, it would have asked for the intended US address / “Please provide the following information on where you intend to live after arrival in the United States.”
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    @Mmk2112 the address was provided on your DS260 form and that will be the address your GC will be mailed to. Estimated 4 weeks up to 6 months. Your SSN should come within 2week upon arrival, but if you need it sooner for work or such, you might need to visit a SSA office to get the number sooner.
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    Don’t forget to pay the IV fee (green card) fee $220 prior to crossing but it’s okay to pay after crossing too (just will delay producing of your Physical GC)
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    Nov 9/22, you? Few updates on like Nov 16 & 28 but nothing since... Very tough to swallow the WOM cost but part of the process now
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    I wish. Think the wife is thinking of divorcing me (not really) but it is a little stressful!
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    Of course, sitting on fence. Had a chat with the sponsor, and seeing what's best for us now. Maybe a reverse sponsorship to Canada... Life planning is tough now.
  14. dennisv
    Is anyone at 4+ months from Interview and got the DS5535 and not filed a WOM ??? Just trying to wrap head around the WOM.
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    @Irish89 Usually the DS-5535 they ask that no attachments be sent. Also, if your passport expires sooner than later, maybe renew it..
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    @Beefybabygirl Unfortunately they don't CC your sponsor of those emails. I'm surprised you didn't update your email on CEAC prior to the interview. Anyway, the only option here is to email montreal-iv-dv@state.gov with your case number, your name, birthdate, sponsor name, their birthdate and see if you can get it updated. Or inquiry to montreal-iv-dv@state.gov.
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    I'm intrigued.. Yep, lots of gaps but I filled them as best as I could for the questionnaire.
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    Yeah, I94 wasn't really reliable until like 2015 I believe. And land crossing entries don't really trigger an i-94 entry right? 700 crossing, wow. You must be at a land crossing.
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    Congrats @Tiabeanie ! Wish DS-5535 would go that quick,
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    K1 Visa (129f- Fiancé) are still a package, physically handed to the CBP and they forward to a service center. Marriage visa types (CR1/IR1) are digital and are pulled up on the system by CBP. Hope that helps
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    Welcome to the 5535 nightmare now. 1/ OMB is just the form reference they use. OMB 1405-0226 so don't worry about that. 2/ Put all the same information in again, it's just very repetitive. 3/ the questionnaire is your DS-5535 4/ Check your emails, friends you might have travelled with, tripit app, expedia or other booking sites. 60 min burden is an understatement, I think I took 36 hours since the 2007-2011 trips were a little blurry to remember but I did my best. I had over 300 lines of trips in 15 yrs so maybe it was just me.
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    Clear sailing over here went down for Xmas for a month. 221g since Nov 8 2022 ! happy Travels
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    It's hard. I just dropped the wife off at YYC this morning, since I need to be out of the US for a bit (safer than sorry).. So hard
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    Totally hard to say right, only know based on experience or what we read on here. Of course, our situation is a little different than a snowbird where they aren't seeking to be PR on the US. I know that CBP might not prevent you from crossing and yield much warning about your "time" in country. Of course Onus is on the traveller right.
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    @Mmk2112My understanding of the whole "12 month rolling" is this limited but a good example would be if I crossed today (Feb 07 2023). We would need to look at the previous 12 months from that day and see how many days I have been in the USA.. So based on question, that would be an overstay.
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