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    The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)

    in Canada

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    18 minutes ago, Icecreamcastles said:

    So sorry you've joined the club.

    Most of us have had no issues visiting the US. I always had proof of ties to Canada and a return ticket and never had a problem.

    It can take a couple of days to receive the DS-5535 questions.  Check your junk mail, too.  If you don't get it today then I would send them an email about it.

    This is a big relief ! 
     

    thank you very much ! Now we wait :( 

     

    sucks to be a middle eastern guy… 

    The dreaded DS-5535 thread for Montreal. Post here and support each other (PART 2)

    in Canada

    Posted

    Hello everyone, 

     

    I recently had my interview April 05 (yesterday) and received DS 5535. another journey to wait... 

     

    I have a question, can i visit my wife in the states with no issues? She is pregnant and expecting this october and I really don't want to miss out on my first baby. 

     

    I am still working and can provide them proof of employment and recent paystubs (tie to canada). I definitely won't want to risk any chances but I truly cannot miss the birth of my first child. 

     

    Does anyone know how long does it takes to receive the email for DS5535 questions ?

     

    Best of luck to everyone. 

     

     

    Review of my medical exam at TELUS Health Care Centres (Montreal) – 2023

    in Canada

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    On 2/28/2023 at 6:27 PM, EC&IC said:

    (Please let me know if this should be posted elsewhere.)

     

    Had my medical exam today in Montreal, here is my recap. In short, I was missing vaccine boosters despite having reviewed the list over and over again, and a few details could be interesting to pregnant women or women trying to conceive (especially as concerns X-rays and vaccines); otherwise it was pretty straightforward!
     
    My appointment was at 7:45am. I arrived about 5 minutes in advance and had to wear a mask. There was only one other person before me. The lady at reception took my 5 photos, passport (she gave it back straight away), vaccination documents (she kept them), and consulate letter. She took a passport-style photo and gave me a few forms to fill out (personal information, medical history and consents to vaccination). At around 8, I gave her back the forms and sat back in the waiting room.
     
    I got called for the X-rays at around 8:25, at the same time as another lady. We got into cabins and put on a paper gown. I got done first and came out, leaving my things in the cabin. The technician asked if I might be pregnant, and when I said it was a possibility, I had to sign consent forms. She explained that she would protect my abdomen and that while there was indeed a very small risk of harm, I would actually receive 10x more radiation from the sun in an airplane than from an X-ray picture. She took two pictures, and 10 minutes later I was dressed and back in the waiting room.
     
    At about 9:00, I got called by the nurse. She inquired about one prescription that I have, likely because it seems to be an “off-label” use, and then went over my vaccines. I thought I had them all covered (I read the US list many times!), I had got a few at a pharmacy in January and February to get up to date, but she told me that I was missing three boosters: Hep B,  MMR, and varicella. (I did know about the varicella, as I got the first shot less than a month ago.) I think one of the shots I got as a child was the “wrong” one for the US. She also said that as I'm trying to get pregnant, I should *not* have gotten a live varicella vaccine at the pharmacy. I got a bit confused about the rest. If I remember correctly, she also said that had I not gotten that dose a few weeks ago, she would have been able to give me MMR and (my first dose of) varicella together today, in a safe form. Also because of the possibility that I'm in the very early days of a pregnancy (or perhaps because I got the live varicella shot less than a month ago), she said she couldn't give me the MMR and varicella shots now. So she gave me the HB shot, but wrote a note that it was not advisable to give me the other two today. She said that I can get them later (I still have time before the interview), but that it wouldn’t change much, since my current vaccine status doesn't prevent me from entering the US. I asked her to confirm this about 32 times! It's really bothering me, but she said I would have one year to get up to date, and even then, the authorities might not even follow up. 
     
    She printed the updated Quebec vaccine records and gave me a copy, along with my original records that she had kept. Then she noted my height and weight, did an eye test (she didn’t check my glasses but asked me to read a line with my glasses on, one eye at a time), and took a blood test. That part was done at 9:30.
     
    At about 9:50, the doctor called me. She went over the form (I verbally added two details about my “ancient” medical history that I had remembered, just to be transparent, but she didn’t worry about them or write them down). She temporarily left the room to allow me to put on a gown (I kept my underwear on), and she checked my eyes, ears, knee reflexes, listened to my heart and lungs, and she lifted the gown to palpate my abdomen a couple of times. We were done at 10.
     
    At 10:15, another lady at reception called me to settle the bill. I paid about $440, this includes one HepB shot ($51). She said it would take about 10 working days for the results to get to the consulate, and I would get an email when that would be done, but the consulate already has received notice that my examination was done today.
     
    After I left, I was unsure because I remembered reading on this forum that at least one person had a urine sample collected in 2021. So I called and asked if that was an issue, but the man on the phone said that none needed to be collected.
     
    So that's it! All in all, it took 2.5 hours, the people were very nice, and the waiting wasn't too bad. Let me know if you have any questions!

     

    How long did it take for the medical to reach the Embassy ?

     

    I did mine on March 22, and my interview is on April 5 and I am getting worried to be honest. They told me the same thing about the consulate already has receiving notice that my examination was done. 

    part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

    in Canada

    Posted

    21 hours ago, thenextman said:

    Hi!

     

    Anybody had their medical at Telus in Montreal this month and received (or not) confirmation of the results?

     

    I had my medical on March 8th and still waiting for the results to go to the consulate (who are waiting on that to issue my visa). When making my appointment and the 3 times I've called since, they insist the time frame is 5 business days - but don't have much to say when I ask why we're beyond that...). The clinic itself insist the time frame is 10-15 business days. 

     

    I'm struggling to believe anything they say; when I called yesterday they said the doctor was reviewing the file. When I called today, the told me the doctor wasn't even in the office yesterday!!

     

    I'm trying to figure out some kind of baseline of how long this "normally" takes or has taken for other people....

     

    Thanks!!

     

    21 hours ago, thenextman said:

    Hi!

     

    Anybody had their medical at Telus in Montreal this month and received (or not) confirmation of the results?

     

    I had my medical on March 8th and still waiting for the results to go to the consulate (who are waiting on that to issue my visa). When making my appointment and the 3 times I've called since, they insist the time frame is 5 business days - but don't have much to say when I ask why we're beyond that...). The clinic itself insist the time frame is 10-15 business days. 

     

    I'm struggling to believe anything they say; when I called yesterday they said the doctor was reviewing the file. When I called today, the told me the doctor wasn't even in the office yesterday!!

     

    I'm trying to figure out some kind of baseline of how long this "normally" takes or has taken for other people....

     

    Thanks!!

    I am currently at Telus health in Montreal , waiting for my turn. I’ll update everyone my experience

    part IV, the big IR1/CR1 DQ'd message group...

    in Canada

    Posted

    5 hours ago, Beefybabygirl said:

    Hey all, I’m having a bit of a panic moment. I need some help. So I have my interview March 6th, and everything has gone well until this point. But I was going through the checklist and realized I have the wrong police certificate all along. I have the visa border crossing one instead of the “RCMP National Repository Entire Holdings.” When I sent it in though for documentation it was approved so I never knew. What do I do? I have three weeks left until the interview and I’m absolutely terrified they’re going to refuse me. Even if I get an appointment with the rcmp now, there’s no way I’ll get it in time for the interview. 

    You have enough time! I did it recently and it arrived the same week! 

    October 2022 NVC Submission

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    1 hour ago, MandKF said:

    Congrats! Quick question, when you say last submission what do you mean? I got a rfe and uploaded those docs October 20th but was cleaning and found my husbands old j1 visa so uploaded that nov 6th. Did I screw myself uploading something after? 😫😬

    No no no! I uploaded the documents on Oct 18 but forgot to click “submit documents” until it was Friday Oct 21 xD .  I did not add any additional documents, I just click on submit documents late lol 

    October 2022 NVC Submission

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    2 minutes ago, Simplytex said:

    Any update? you should have been reviewed yesterday, or first up today.

     

    I wonder - what time have people been receiving the DQ email, does it normally come 'right away' or does it seem like they get sent in batches in the evening?

    I don't have anyone on my list from Oct 19th (theoretically today's reviews). I hope everyone gets reviewed something like:

    Thursday @MandKF (Oct 20)
    Friday @chuks22 (Oct 21)

    Friday @TayTay2022 (Oct 21)
    Monday @MMDG (Oct 24)

    Nothing so far, I think they send in batches in the evening. 

     

    Hoping for tonight or at least by the end of this week. 

    All Documents accepted but recieved RFE?

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    2 hours ago, JeanneAdil said:

    income did not meet the poverty guidelines

    and seems u submitted assets to suppliment the requirement

    However,  u need to list those assets (like bank savings, or others)  and show proof

    bank statements

    investment savings

    if using property ,  it can not be primary residence and a recent appraisal is needed with document to show any mortgage or lien on the property

     

    follow the instructions under assets

    https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-864instr.pdf

     

    Or provide I864a for a joint sponsor with all needed supporting documents

     

     

    its required for all petitions to show income to support the petition

     

     

     

    That's what we did and it was approved... we showed bank statments as well as her salary. 

    All Documents accepted but recieved RFE?

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

    Posted

    Hello everyone, 

     

    All my documents has been accepted Jun 17 (RFE April 7) but i did NOT get any DQ message or email, but i did receieve three messages. 

     

    First  "This case does not meet the minimum income requirement to sponsor the intending immigrants. To avoid delays, an additional Affidavit of Support Form I-864 from a joint sponsor may be submitted. For more information visit https://nvc.state.gov/aos. The consular officer will make a decision regarding this requirement at the time of the interview. For more information, please visit https://www.uscis.gov/i-864p." 

     

    Second " Please submit Name" Evidence of Income. For more information, visit https://nvc.state.gov/fin."

     

    Third "Please submit proof of Name: assets that were entered on their Affidavit of Support Form. For more information, visit https://nvc.state.gov/fin"

     

    What i don't understand is that we already submitted them and they;re approved? we have enough assest to meet the requirments. 

     

    I don't know what to do at this point, are we back in the line or am i expecting DQ email?

     

    Unfornately i won't be able to call NVC because they suspended their phone line. 

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