DS5535

I swear some of the ppl on FB are nothing but trolls that are just there to stir the pot. 
 
We get them on here too. 
 
 

My visa is issued!!! OMG!
It was issued in AP since yesterday, and final processing today. Exactly 6 weeks after my interview, and 5 after my medical.

The consulate received my wife's passport on the 25th; I just checked the CEAC portal and status is still refused. Really hoping it will change soon and she will get that damn tracking #

Based on the spreadsheet created by Danii, we have data on 10 applicants who were interviewed prior to October 31st and received AP / DS5535, out of those 10 only 3 have been approved, other 7 are still waiting. I am one of those 7.  Having said that, I am sure most applicants are not on this website so we will never know the true figures. 
 
 

I'd book that medical test again. Dr Chima needs some business
If I do my rotations down there, I'll join

This is like the scene in game of thrones.
 
"Seems like your losing all your friends @ice-qube Tully"
 
kidding, I check here everyday to see if ur issued.

Sainthood looks good on you ice-jobe

Sainthood looks good on you ice-jobe

Hahahaha... I never thought i would be the naive optimist in the room--did it finally happen???

thanks, I myself continue to be bewildered that I could possibly have found myself in this situation. I also have a bloody NEXUS card, after all--how did I get to *this*??
 

Man I wouldn't do it. The common theme is, you wait a while and you get it. No one has been denied in this group. Why waste 5k USD? Unless of course you can double that by being in the states.
 
Again, no one has been denied in this group they just made us wait longer than we wanted to. 5k USD not worth it.

Man I wouldn't do it. The common theme is, you wait a while and you get it. No one has been denied in this group. Why waste 5k USD? Unless of course you can double that by being in the states.
 
Again, no one has been denied in this group they just made us wait longer than we wanted to. 5k USD not worth it.

After 105 days of waiting due to medical delay, I have finally been issued!!!! To say that I am elated is an understatement but I cannot help feeling a tremendous sadness for everyone else in this terrible situation especially @ice-qube @BatmanFlow I will pray everyday for your approval. Thanks to all my VJ friends who have been my lifeline during this emotional and stressful time,  particularly @Danii thank you for always answering all my questions or concerns.  Best  wishes and good luck to all of you who are still waiting to be approved. 

The email said
"To pick up your parcel
Show this email and your government issued photo ID with the same home address you used when you signed up for FlexDelivery.

Someone else who lives at your address can pick up your package for you if they show their ID with the same address."

The post I went to wanted to see "[Insert Name on Passport (picture ID included)]"

Congrats for those who've made it through...now, let's get @ice-qube approved!  

April is far away, not a concern. They also don't update you for like a month+ after it's been approved. Hold ur head up. I don't remember my last update but the visa said it was approved sometime December 20 and I got notified Janruary 26ish. You good,

Ya lol…just call me Job, I guess… ice-job

Understand your frustration. We interviewed on October 14 th, told we are approved at the interview and received DS5535. No news so far. Hoping to receive it soon! Don't lose hope! It will come soon. We are getting closer to 120 days

I'm from Calgary too, it's actually insane at Coutts. The Del Bonito guys were talking about it while I was there. Good luck at Coutts,
 
The vehicle is my wife's (USA bought and registered in USA) so we didn't have to deal with an car stuff. Although going to Canada we had to do an inspection and register it at a registry after 6 months.
 
Btw, before you leave get a shawarma from Jimmy's A&A and a boston cream doughnut from glenmorgan bakery. I regret not doing that before I left.

Congrats on the crossing!! Thank you for writing such a detailed review. Hope you have a lovely life in America!!

Alright, I drove over. Alberta to Southern California.
 
If anyone is making a trip watch out for those "freedom convoys" they block sections of highway and make it excruciating long to get to the border. (Avoid Sweet Grass)
 
I waited an hour for the greencard "paperwork". They asked me 0 questions except for where I am receiving mail in the states. Didn't ask for contents of the car (It was obviously suitcases) They wernt mean, they wernt nice. They looked up the vehicle I was driving + registration/insurance..etc. If you arnt driving your own car (which you will eventually have to register in the states and pay the tax) you need a note from the owner of the car with a brief description + photo of their drivers ID + contact info.
 
My wife got a call from USCIS asking about my income in Canada while the Border control guys finished up my "paperwork". 
 
Before they handed me back my passport, they told me it's a felony if I don't have my green card (or the temporary stamp in my passport they gave me until the card arrives) on me at all times. They also told me to log my dates of entry and duration into the states. They also told me to ask permission before leaving the states on any circumstances. I don't know if I got someone strict but there it is.

Alright, I drove over. Alberta to Southern California.
 
If anyone is making a trip watch out for those "freedom convoys" they block sections of highway and make it excruciating long to get to the border. (Avoid Sweet Grass)
 
I waited an hour for the greencard "paperwork". They asked me 0 questions except for where I am receiving mail in the states. Didn't ask for contents of the car (It was obviously suitcases) They wernt mean, they wernt nice. They looked up the vehicle I was driving + registration/insurance..etc. If you arnt driving your own car (which you will eventually have to register in the states and pay the tax) you need a note from the owner of the car with a brief description + photo of their drivers ID + contact info.
 
My wife got a call from USCIS asking about my income in Canada while the Border control guys finished up my "paperwork". 
 
Before they handed me back my passport, they told me it's a felony if I don't have my green card (or the temporary stamp in my passport they gave me until the card arrives) on me at all times. They also told me to log my dates of entry and duration into the states. They also told me to ask permission before leaving the states on any circumstances. I don't know if I got someone strict but there it is.

Alright, I drove over. Alberta to Southern California.
 
If anyone is making a trip watch out for those "freedom convoys" they block sections of highway and make it excruciating long to get to the border. (Avoid Sweet Grass)
 
I waited an hour for the greencard "paperwork". They asked me 0 questions except for where I am receiving mail in the states. Didn't ask for contents of the car (It was obviously suitcases) They wernt mean, they wernt nice. They looked up the vehicle I was driving + registration/insurance..etc. If you arnt driving your own car (which you will eventually have to register in the states and pay the tax) you need a note from the owner of the car with a brief description + photo of their drivers ID + contact info.
 
My wife got a call from USCIS asking about my income in Canada while the Border control guys finished up my "paperwork". 
 
Before they handed me back my passport, they told me it's a felony if I don't have my green card (or the temporary stamp in my passport they gave me until the card arrives) on me at all times. They also told me to log my dates of entry and duration into the states. They also told me to ask permission before leaving the states on any circumstances. I don't know if I got someone strict but there it is.

Recieved my passport back. My watch has ended.
 
Thank you everyone,