Fayisa

3 hours ago, Sisa24 said:

Congrats! How long did it take you to get cleared?

I got cleared in a month exactly but they requested an extra document that I couldn't provide, and I had to try everything possible to make sure they know i am not able to provide it. I got my visa 8 months after I got the DS-5535.

1 hour ago, Bestbest7 said:

Hi everyone,

 

My case has been on administrative processing for almost 12 months. My interview was January 3rd 2023 and was given 221g and DS5535. But finally got a letter in the mail to send in my passport December 10 

just wandering how soon will they process the visa and return my passport since I have to go see wife and kids for Christmas holidays.

your feedback will be appreciated .

I have sent my passport in September till now they didn't send me the passport back. I was wishing to enjoy the holiday with hubby but it is redio silence from their end.

5 minutes ago, MAN2023 said:

Passport in hand!! Took less than 24hrs once the purolator tracking number was sent. Now pivoting holiday plans to cross the border and see my family! Happy Holidays everyone, please reach out if you have any questions about my experience. Happy to help in any way. There’s a light at the end of the tunnel. 

Congratulations 🎊 when did you see issued on the tracker? 

23 minutes ago, MAN2023 said:

FINALLY got my green card (IR-1/CR-1)! Interviewed in mtl Jan 11 2023, got DS 5535, sent in my answers the day after. No WOM filed. Did have senators reach out to the consulate. Received an email for a new updated medical and passport to be sent back to consulate end of september. visa status changed to Issued today. 

Congratulations 🎊 👏  how long after they received the medical and the passport they issued your visa?

18 minutes ago, Fayisa said:

Wow it is really quite in here, i hope everyone see some movment soon.

Quiet* 

Wow it is really quite in here, i hope everyone see some movment soon.

3 hours ago, Abriel said:

Anyone have success with contacting your senator? Does it do anything? 

We tried to contact them, we filled all their forms and they said they will reach to the Consulate for us. 2 weeks has passed we haven't heard from them.

On 11/23/2023 at 12:03 PM, Gha said:

Hi 

total silence .any update @APRIL2023 @ak47 @Fayisa @Dana.L

thank you 

 

Hello Gha, nothing yet, it is really quiet in here. 

Hello guys, we are trying to reach a senator or a congressman, can you reach multiple for my husband state or should we reach only one? Anybody reached them, what was your experience ? Thanks

8 hours ago, Icecreamcastles said:

We contacted both my fiance's senators and his congressperson while we were dealing with the DS-5535 process.  There wasn't much they could do, but it did make us feel like we were at least trying every option. I'm not sure it will help in your case, but you're so close that a little nudge might be good. I hope you get positive movement soon!

Thanks a lot, I will try it and see how it goes. 

16 minutes ago, tas005 said:

I submitted my CV on Friday, and my status updated on Mon as well as on Tuesday, what does status change mean right on the next two working days?

It is good It means someone checking your file. I would feel good if I see some update on the dates. 

28 minutes ago, Dana.L said:

What kind of visa did you apply for? K1 or CR-1?

It is CR1

Guys it is been 8 weeks since I sent my passport. Should my husband reach a senator or a state representative? Do you think that will make any change. Please share your experiences. Thanks

12 minutes ago, Dana.L said:

No apology needed! I just want to make sure there are no chances taken LOL

They seem to reply to emails after about 10 days. Please update us with what they say! 

The last one I sent on the 3rd of November, I guess I have to wait another week or so. 

47 minutes ago, Dana.L said:

No update I emailed them again on 10/31 and have yet to hear back. 
I am going to keep emailing them until we get an answer. 

 

Also for clarification- he is not my husband, he is my Fiance and we have not been married yet. (just incase our case worker decides to stalk my profile Im not taking any chances for misunderstanding lol) 

I gotchu , sorry I thought he is your husband. It is good to be on the safe side. I have decided to email them every 10 days too. Hopefully they will answer is soon. I noticed they are not working much since August. 

On 10/18/2023 at 11:28 AM, Dana.L said:

I waited about the same time frame but chose to email because they never told us they recieved his passport so I wanted to confirm. If emailing would give you peace, Id send one. It cant hurt to email. 
Your "case last updated" date will update on the day they receive your email, and they day they reply (typically ten days later).

I think you are probaly just in the que to be reviewed, like me and Fayisa. From what ive found online it looks like the average review time for a 221G at montreal is 6-8 weeks. 

Hello Dana, any update on your hubby's case ?

40 minutes ago, Niccie said:

Honestly, I don’t know anymore. I don’t even know if there’s a point in doing so. I am emotionally exhausted to be honest. I am being punished for being born in Iran, and there is nothing I can do about that.

Yes, it is sad when they punish you for something out of your hand. I born in middle East too, I guess this was a big factor for me being placed on Ds5535.

14 minutes ago, niloo said:

My husband sent an email last week on Thursday. But no update till now. I'm so stressed, I'm staying at airbnb. It's so expensive. Do I need to rent a room for next month or just book airbnb for the next 2 weeks. Are they sending back passport on 6 to 8 weeks?

It is very hard to me too. I am staying at my mom's small unit with a child. It is really inconvenience at all 😥. We can't really predict how long it will take. In my opinion Just extend your stay at airbnb for 2 more weeks. 

23 minutes ago, niloo said:

Today is my second day of 6th week. I saw documents check for most of people took 6 week to receive back their passport, don't know the maximum weeks waiting for them to send back my passport.

I just received an email from them with the same usual reply "  This case is currently pending review by a consular officer"  they didn't update my case tho, usually when i send an email they update the case. 

Just now, Gha said:

@Fayisa I remember last year in first of November they sent a request for new medical 3 to 5 visa journey members 

I think just wait and email then in November 

thank you 

Thank you @Gha for your response, hopefully will hear from them in November. Any update on your side ? Are you considering WOM?

Tomorrow is 6 weeks since I submitted my passport, no update since September 25th. Should I email them again or just continue waiting. Can you guys share with us your experiences. Thanks 

On 10/22/2023 at 12:31 PM, niloo said:

My last update date is still 28 September( the second update), still nothing hopefully to hear back on Monday. 

Hopefully we will hear something this week. 🙏 

On 10/17/2023 at 8:49 PM, niloo said:

Hello 

I received the 221g white paper at interview, they asked for a joint sponsor.  I sent back the i864 form and the w2 and tax return, including my passport as well. They received it on 18th September and uploaded on CEAC on 15th September.  Last updated was on 28th September. 

This is my 5th week. Do you think it's better to send them an email or just wait?

Hello Niloo, Is there any update on your case ? When is your last update ?

33 minutes ago, Leo The Great said:

@Fayisa

What happen to your case. You were very close to end of this journey after relatively quick AP. Did consulate ask for new medical?

To be honest I feel it is my fault, my AP was so quick interview was on feb got Ds5535 to fil, one month exactly from the interview they asked for my passport back. I was out of the country for a family events, didnt came back till August. So I sent the passport on September 8th, they have received it on the 12th of September. Before sending the passport I asked them for a new medical but they asked me to send the passport first before getting new medical. So I am still waiting 😭. I got 3 updates since I sent my passport.