APRIL2023

That’s movement! Remind me again though, you were not specially asked for dS5535 correct? Just 221g with CV submission only?

Oh I agree with you 100%! I don’t see the reason for not sending it. But on the other hand, if I was told NOT TO then why should I go against that … which is why I send my initial email to inquire. it’s in the mail now… fingers crossed

I need to submit proper RCMP check, ds5535 and passport (given back at the end of interview). The CO told me to not send in the RCMP check as it will most likely expire by the time my AP is cleared and I will be asked to resubmit a new one. I also sent a follow-up email after acquiring my RCMP check, in which I received instruction to hold off on sending things in until I get further instructions from the consulate. I just recently learned from this forum that some members have sent their RCMP in asap. So I emailed the consulate to confirm. That’s when I was told that I have to send in my RCMP. Frustrating. I was also told to expect ds5535 via email after my interview. Never received one. After three weeks, I just send in my information based on DS5535 online templates via email. Have to follow up a few times and finally they confirmed receipt. Doesn't sound like this was a common experience for peeps here. Im very proactive throughout this process but have had super bad luck with everything. Perhaps my application has fallen through the cracks between the desks… literally.

E-mail inquiry for status update is more to give you a piece of mind that you are doing something. It keeps my hopes up to see an email response knowing that someone is looking at my email. Still hoping that @sikeDS-5535dbyMTL can elaborate on how to build a case as advised by the lawyers. Will template response from the consulate help with the cause? I was instructed by both the CO and later email responses to NOT send in the required documents until I receive notification from the consulate to do so. The attorney that I consulted stated that this is a strong enough case to submit a WOM, that being my application placed on AP for missing documents but is told NOT to submit my missing documents until being asked to do so. Not to mention that I never actually received the DS5535 form from the consulate AT ALL. That was back in August 2023 and I decided to not file a WOM at the time (given the cost and the increasing case dismissal). In recent email correspondence, I am now instructed to send in the missing document minus my passport. I don't know anymore... For those who are new to this, my advice is to start looking for alternative ways to reunite with your family as you wait for DS5535 (if that's an option). Employment sponsorship, remote work from Canada.. anything. A bit off topic too - those with kids about to be born - There is a LONG WAIT TIME for appointments for birth abroad for your kid to receive the US citizenship. At least that was the case back in 2023. Need to account for this as you wait for your AP to be cleared.

Sucks that you are in this situation Curious to know, which immigration lawyer did you use? Most of attorneys that came up in the chat room (e.g. Goldstein) comes at $5000 minimum. At least that was the quote I received back in July 2023. Like many members here, I have attempted to build a case through ways you described above. At the end of the day, there was minimal impact to timeline. I emailed the consulate requesting reason for denial - ignored. I emailed to explain in detail hardship (e.g. family separation, financial burden, loss of job opportunity) - template response. Also emailed congress/senate representatives... even the White House - got bounced back to DOS and received a SOL response. I know I sound super jaded having been in AP for 10 months.