I got email request for DS-5535 after my family interview for F3 visa at Montreal on March 18 2022, plus request for additional documentation
I submitted DS-5535 on March 20, additional documents mailed on April 9
Case status still denied but updated on April 22 and May 17
Accepted US job offer and resigned from my present job last week assuming 3-4 weeks turnaround for visa. Didn't think DS-5535 was much of a deal, till I googled today! Now I cannot join my new job till I have the visa
My son's medical will expire on June 1 , so looks like I'm screwed!!