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Krisara

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  1. Hi, any update on your case? 

  2. Congratulations @EB_Stuck. That is amazing news. Would you mind sharing a bit more information on the process just before issuing? Did they email you to take another medical (assuming yours expired)? If so, what Dr. did you see and was there an issue with them being able to submit a second medical? There was a situation on here that Dr. M's office in Toronto where the office was having issues submitting the 2nd medical. Did they keep your passport this entire time? Thank you and again, Congratulations to making out of this hell.
  3. Thank you, I hope so too. Unfortunately we are on a K1 visa so when I leave Canada, I can't return. I also can't leave my 5 year old :). There is so much preparation we need to do to sell 2 homes. I could not do that in a matter of weeks or days. I always marvel at the stories of people that get approval one day and are on a flight the next (for those who are in AP). I think we are an odd K-1 case. We have been together for 10 years and live together here and have a very established life here. Will take some time to wrap up, unfortunately. In hindsight, we should have just married here and gone the spousal route, which would have given us the flexibility you describe. (I think?)
  4. I also meant to ask everyone in the group if they are on Danii's spreadsheet? If you are in DS-5535 via Montreal and NOT on it, it would be very helpful to ask @danii to add you so we have a more accurate picture of active, or should I say, dormant, cases. Reach out to @Daniiand she will add you. Link to spreadsheet is here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1L8T4Yp7oWm0imRrEOEES_28QicBY1DsKKvMmEGMVPd4/edit#gid=0
  5. I know, it's torture. Just the date. It still says refused. We have had 6 case updates (Date changes) since submitting the DS-5535 info on Dec 15.
  6. My case was updated today. Anyone else? My medical expires in one month (May 23). At this point, we couldn't even pull off a move of this magnitude if a miracle occurs in the next 4 weeks (2 properties to sell, a child in school, no place to live in the US as the US citizen lives here). We are now in a position where we would need to ask for an extension/medical redo just to give us time to prepare a move if that were to happen. This process is beyond inhumane. I get how they don't care about foreign citizens but how can they not care about the suffering of their own? I just spoke with my lawyer and she suggested that we all reach out to the same senator (regardless of where the petitioners live) to show that this isn't an isolated incident and that all DS-5535 case processing has all but ceased in Montreal. It could prompt a Senator to take a higher level action than just an inquiry. Senator Warren's aid responsible for immigration matters was very responsive to us. Anyone interested? On May 23, I plan on reaching out again to her and also sharing the MTL spreadsheet of active cases. She also mentioned the possibility of a class action against the consulate and knows of a lawyer who has experience in this matter...
  7. I was thinking the same @WishIWasntHere. My fiancee is in the process of getting his Canadian Citizenship (he is a Canadian PR and filed for Citizenship March 2021) and at this point we are planning our back up plan to live here, which is obviously not our first choice, but we can't take the living in limbo much longer. We need to buy a home and find a school for our daughter (currently living in a shoe box condo, hoping we will be given the "good to go" and not have to deal with the Toronto real estate market). I realize we are luckier than most as we are together, that I am grateful for. I'm curious as well, has anyone here looked into simultaneously applying for their their US fiancee to come here as back up? In case this never does end?
  8. AMAZING! Congratulations @GraceFace33!!! What a way to go into a long weekend! So happy for you.
  9. Hi @Tony Nikolovski. I have read that they can't give that information to even the Senators, as they classify AP and DS-5535 as matters of National Security. Have you looked into if you qualify for any of the Adjudication Expedite categories? https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request Senator Elizabeth Warren's office is filing ours today (fingers crossed it will make a difference) with the USCIS, who then reviews and forwards to the Montreal Consulate based on Urgent Humanitarian Reasons, due to the fact my fiancee's mother is dying and needs us to be there to care for her and arrange long term care, etc. My Fiancee, the petitioner lives here in Canada with me and our daughter on a Canadian PR. Perhaps there is something in there that you could qualify for? I was also reading about filing waivers for Extreme Hardship - that may also be worth looking into. https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-9-part-b-chapter-1
  10. @ice-qube Have you reconsidered sending a request to your senator? We are going through the process now and you can request an expedited adjudication if you suspect USCIS error - in this case, they have your medical and they aren't doing anything about it. It is simply taking your medical and approving your file if you were not given a DS-5535. There are certain categories that warrant an expedite request. https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/how-to-make-an-expedite-request We are submitting a request based on my MIL's terminal illness and they need us there to help with her care and end of life. Have you also looked into WOM? I am so sorry you are still waiting. I fear every day that I will be where you are and it is sickening. Our whole life has been on hold for 2 years with no end in sight.
  11. I just checked CEAC, I try to limit myself to once a week to spare my sanity, what's left of it. I was presently surprised today. It was updated on Friday for the first time since Dec 20th (which was my only other update). 1 year exactly to the date that my case was created, but going on 23 months of first application. Coincidently we sent letters off to our senators and congresspeople on Saturday.
  12. @Federicowe got the typical OP3 canned response to our public enquiry 7 days later (last Friday) with no answers to our questions. My case has not been updated in CEAC since Dec 20. We will be reaching out to our senators and congressman on Feb 6 (a few days before we reach 60 days in DS-5535 processing) and a friend of mine has contacts in Washington so sending everything to her as well to see what she can find out. I will post here if anything happens. Have you reached out to your Senators yet? It can't hurt...
  13. Hi @Fna786- that didn't seem to be an issue in our case, as the entire reason we are applying for my Fiancee visa is to relocate. My common law partner files a US tax return and has done so for the past 11 years. We explained that he will be taking a transfer with his current company (which is US based) - he is actually going to accept the job before my visa is approved, risky I know. I don't know what the point of going through this process is if you don't plan to move and live in the US (as a K1), as you have to stay in the country as you work through your AOS and that takes a long time... If we didn't plan to live in the US, my K1 would expire or it would be null in void if I left the country without the proper approval.
  14. Hi @Fna786- that didn't seem to be an issue in our case, as the entire reason we are applying for my Fiancee visa is to relocate. My common law partner files a US tax return and has done so for the past 11 years. We explained that he will be taking a transfer with his current company (which is US based) - he is actually going to accept the job before my visa is approved, risky I know. I don't know what the point of going through this process is if you don't plan to move and live in the US (as a K1), as you have to stay in the country as you work through your AOS and that takes a long time... If we didn't plan to live in the US, my K1 would expire or it would be null in void if I left the country without the proper approval.
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