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  1. On 6/13/2023 at 1:37 PM, throwitaway said:

    They don’t care. 

     

    The only way they move is if a DOS attorney defending them in court (after a lawsuit has been filed) contacts them personally to see what can be done. 

     

    In some stats half of all applicants at MTL go into extreme vetting, similar to places like Baghdad, which is absolutely insane. The US already has access to information about Canadians. 

    What are the different degrees of vetting? Simple vs Extreme? How many days have to pass before it qualifies as extreme vetting? Thanks! 

  2. 10 minutes ago, ak47 said:

    The fact that as soon as you file WOM and when the writ is received by Montreal, they immediately start working on it and you get a passport request in a few weeks indicates they are sitting on the pile and only enact only when they are pressed or pushed by a Writ. Otherwise they take their own sweet time. But looks like things are getting better so there is a hope.

    Yes, indeed. It is frustrating considering that many of us have been waiting since forever. In my case, I had already submitted an Adjustment of Status application before receiving my Consulate Interview. So I withdrew my AOS ($3000 gone), booked airfare and hotel (another $5000) only to receive AP.

     

    If I had stuck to AOS, I will likely have my EAD + AP, possibly even GC by now.

  3. 20 minutes ago, WatchingPaintDry said:

    Long time reader, first time poster. My spouse is sponsoring is via IR1. She's born & raised American. I'm born & raised Canadian. Been working in the US since 2013 under a TN work permit. Met my wife in Feb 2015, dated for 3 years, got married April 2018. Now the journey with immigration begins. Like everyone here, I've been impacted by US Montreal Consulate's processing time. A brief overview of my timeline:

     

    1. Aug 2018 - Filed application for Permanent Residency -
    2. Nov 2018 - Received acknowledgement application receipt
    3. Dec 2019 - Received communication  my application with NVC stating a follow up appointment request will come soon
    4. 2020 - COVID - Complete Write off
    5. Dec 2021 - Interview Appointment confirmed with Montreal US Consulate for Jan 24th 2022
    6. Jan 24, 2022 (AM) - Interview conducted. Very pleasant interview. Was expecting an approval. Received a message at the end "You're application is refused as it is go through administrative processing. You'll receive a questionnaire in your email. Please complete it and return to us as soon as possible. Once we have it, we may begin the administrative processing". I requested approximate processing time. Was not given an estimate and my passport was returned (that's never good).
    7. Jan 24, 2022 (PM) - Received the DS-5535 as a word document questionnaire.
    8. Jan 26, 2022 - Completed the questionnaire and returned to the consulate
    9. Jan 28, 2022 - Case Updated (Status: Refused)
    10. Feb 2, 2022 - Case Updated (Status: Refused)
    11. Feb 4, 2022 - Case Updated (Status: Refused) and I find this forum and begin reading everyone's frustrating journeys
    12. Feb 5, 2022 - March 2023 - Nothing happens. I consider filing the WOM after reading others doing it but my attorney encourages me not too stating "You are able to stay in the US with your TN that is valid well into 2024. Save yourself the $5K. I'm telling you this as your lawyer, save your money."
    13. March 17, 2023 - Case Updated (Status: Refused) (first movement since Feb 4, 2022)
    14. Apr 5, 2023 - Received communication to submit new medical and RCMP record as they both expired (obviously). Also was requested for passport and two recent pictures "to complete finalizing the process". Lawyer states this is the final line.
    15. May 15, 2023 - Conducted new medical and RCMP criminal background check 
    16. May 25, 2023 - Medical submitted to US Consulate by the physician
    17. May 25, 2023 - Case Updated (Status: Refused)
    18. May 29, 2023 - Submitted RCMP criminal background check, Passport, and two Recent Photos
    19. May 31, 2023 - Consulate received the package
    20. Jun 2, 2023 - Case Updated (Status: Refused)
    21. Jun 7, 2023 - Case Updated (Status: Refused)

    I know I'm likely near the finish line now but in total it took ~5 years for something that use to take 10-14 months just a few years ago. Yes COVID stopped everything and Administrative Processing no one expected. No explanation was given as to why I was put in. I've been in AP for 1.5 years  (Jan 2022-June 2023) now and didn't file a WOM on principal and was I lucky to have my TN so that I could stay with my wife. Now that I'm near the finish line, it's so frustrating watch paint dry and hoping to finally see "Case Updated (Status: Issued)"

     

    That's my story. Hang in there everyone. There eventually will be a light at the end of the tunnel (with or without WOM).

     

     

     

    My god. Such a journey. Thanks for sharing and rooting for you!

  4. 1 hour ago, justanamericangrl said:

    Anyone have a timeline on how long it takes to get your passport back from consulate?

     

    we filed a WOM and finally got the email asking for my husbands passport (he sent it in immediately) but his medical expires in a few days and we’re worried it’s going to really delay things. Do you guys think it’s likely they will request a new one?

     

     “Any further processing of this immigrant visa case has been suspended until we receive the requested passport. Once submitted, the file will be reviewed, and the consular officer will provide further information on the status of the case.” - the wording in the email.

     

    thanks!

     

    This process has been so expensive. WoM + another medical. I wonder if anyone has done a small claims to retrieve some of these costs.

     

    Why can't they just extend the medical to 2 years (like i-485 AOS applications they are valid for 2 years)?

  5. 2 hours ago, APRIL2023 said:

    No!!!! It doesn’t make sense. It has been 60 days since my interview and I have not received anything from the consulate. I asked multiple times and still, generic responses. This makes me wonder whether or not they actually touched my application at all. 

    the new form indicates that 6 months is the processing time, nothing about the 60 days that was previously mentioned on their website. 
     

    All status updates correlates with the date of generic email responses. 
     

    I know many ppl inquired about WOM here and it really does frustrates me that it’s needed to get things going. Also makes me wonder will this delay timing for those who doesn’t file for WOM, since the WOM has totally become a “premium processing” equivalent for AP, only there’s no guarantee a decision within 15 days and if u have 5k to spare.
     

    Just a thought. I’m frustrated. 

    Did you get an email from the Consulate requesting for information similar to DS-5535?

     

    I didn't receive a DS-5535 form to complete either. However, I did get an email from the Consular Officer asking about my siblings, children, past passport numbers, phone numbers, and email addresses (no mention of social media handles)

  6. 33 minutes ago, justanamericangrl said:

    Posting to see what everyone thinks of the timeline here.

     

    Feb 3 - interview Montreal consulate

    Feb 6 - issued ds5535

    Feb 9 - responded to ds5535

    May 2 - filed writ

     

    We’ve had 9 CEAC updates so far on the following dates:

    Feb 10

    Feb 14

    Mar 17

    Apr 26

    May 9

    May 18

    May 23

    Jun 5

    Jun 6

     

    It just seems like so many updates! We don’t know if it’s good/bad/unimportant. Really hoping we’re close to it being done but I have no idea what to expect. 
     

    Thanks in advance!!

     

     

     

    Does the number of updates matter? I had almost daily updates after my interview x 1 week, then radio silence for 2 weeks until I had congressman follow-up. 

     

    For June 5 & 6 updates, did you and/or Congressman contact the Consulate to request a status update?

     

    Interesting that you filed WoM earlier than Farzady but you still haven't heard back yet.

  7. 6 minutes ago, farzady said:

    Sure.

    Today, my status changed from refused to issued.

    Congratulations! How long did it take the Consulate to issue the visa after receiving your passport?

     

    So to clarify, your timeline is as follows?

     

    - Consulate interview: Feb 24 (T = 0)

    - Filed WoM: May 3 (T = 69 days)

    - Court update: May 19 (T = 85 days)

    - CEAC case update: May 25 (T = 91 days)

    - Email to send Passport: May 30 (T = 96 days)

    - Visa Issued: June 6 (T = 101 days)

  8. On 6/4/2023 at 7:51 PM, DeeM said:

    Hi everyone,

    I had my interview (EB) a few days ago. At the end of the interview, the visa officer congratulated me and said that I'd get my passport back in 1 or 2 weeks. However, a few hours later the CEAC status changed to "Refused" and I received an email from the consulate asking me to mail them my old passport (they kept only my most-recent passport at the time of interview). I  wasn't asked to fill any other form though.

    Not sure if this is the right thread but is there anyone else in the same boat? Any insights on how long this can take?

    I encountered a similar problem as you, but this is at the Singapore Consulate. They approved me verbally and kept my passport, but after a few hours I received another email stating that my case is in AP.

  9. On 5/18/2023 at 5:43 PM, FJT said:

    I'm so sorry to hear that! Travelling back and forth for a visa is insane.

     

    Memorial day weekend is coming up. Hopefully you'll get good news from SG consulate before then to take advantage of the long weekend...

    Unfortunately no news and my case remains in AP. I think the Singapore Consulate for Immigrant Visas only work on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

  10. Update: Apparently my case went into full on administrative processing, so even if my medical report had gone through smoothly, my case would still not be able to proceed.

     

    Nothing else I can do at this point, but to return to USA and plan a return another day when my AP is finally done. Not sure about the reason for AP. I am not of Middle Eastern nor Muslim background. But my spouse and I did visit Cuba a few times for all-inclusive vacation, so we can't help but wonder if this is the cause of AP. 

     

    Will continue to share updates in our case.

  11. On 4/17/2023 at 7:38 PM, FJT said:

    Also IR1 here and had my interview in 11 April in the morning! Unfortunately I was 221G-ed and they requested an additional document. We submitted it the next day (Wed) and then some back and forth clarifications over email up till Thurs. They told me they will not inform me if I am approved.

     

    If I'm approved, the courier service will email me for passport pick up.

     

    I was checking the UStraveldocs portal track my passport function multiple times a day and the status was just updated to Passport has been received from the consular section, and is currently being processed for delivery

     

    I guess I'm approved today? Fingers crossed. Will update again when passport is available for pickup. @SGtoMurica

    Can you share what was the cause of your 221G? Did they keep your passport at the interview, or did you send it in with the additional document?

     

    In my case, my medicals were missing due to a technical glitch in their system. Did you check your CEAC status online or did you just keep checking USTravelDocs? 

  12. Just now, MJ21 said:

    Oh dear, sorry to hear that.. we didn’t have that issue, but we were on IMC and calling in to double check they were submitting as soon as they could..I think they are still having some teething issues. If anything, I would think issue is from clinic side than embassy side. You could ask IMC to freshly resubmit? It should just be a click of a button.

    We were on IMC’s case as well and they reassured us that all documents were submitted last Friday. Only to find out that the Consulate hadn’t received my medical (they only received my wife’s). 
     

    We have been in contact with both the Consulate officer and IMC Camden, and apparently there is nothing else that we can do besides wait for DC to resolve the issue. I had asked IMC Camden to resubmit the medical, but they are under strict orders by the Consulate not to resubmit…
     

    It’s really frustrating, because we have literally done everything in our power, only to encounter a technical glitch in their system… My flight is scheduled for Sunday and I’m scheduled to work on Monday, so I’m praying that DC comes through tonight…

  13. 2 minutes ago, Nj005 said:

    May check when did you do your medical ?

    Usually it takes 7 days to transmit the medicals to Embassy

    We had our medical exams done 8 calendar days ago. My wife's medical was sent to US Consulate without issues, but mine had a "technical issue" in which they were unable to see my vaccination records on their electronic file (even though the physician had already sent it).

  14. On 4/19/2023 at 2:40 AM, SGtoMurica said:

    @Jin Lee Sin @FJT @MJ21 Did you receive this letter/notification from the Singapore Consulate informing you what to bring? If yes, how many days in advance of your interview did you receive it? Is it only distributed after the medical exam is received by the Singapore Consulate?

     

    I received this from a friend who went for their interview last year. They told that they received this one day before their interview, so was panicking to gather the documents. 

     

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    Just wanted to update that we received this letter from the Singapore Consulate on the same day that our physician from IMC Camden sent the medical report to them. Hope this helps future folks.

  15. 1 hour ago, ujongjoe said:

    Thanks!
     

    Also looks like #6 - Varicella. She has pock marks, but probably not sufficient.

     

    I read somewhere Influenza is only required seasonally, Oct 1 - Mar 31 but not sure if that has changed.

     

    Yes knew I was missing something. Pock marks will not suffice unfortunately. 

    1. Tdap/Td (every 10 years)
    2. Measles, Mumps, Rubella
    3. Varicella
    4. Hepatitis B
    5. COVID-19 ("fully vaccinated"; no boosters needed)
    6. Influenza (yearly)

    I took the flu vaccine because I was DQ'ed in October. I also didn't want to risk any delays in the processing of my case over a single shot.

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