Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

[appleblossom 2,477]

1 hour ago, NiJOS7 said:

My passport expires on March 17, 2025, and I applied for a new one because it should be valid for more than six months if I want to travel. I will get the new one before September. Is it okay if I use the new passport for my visa interview? Of course, I will carry my old one, which I uploaded before DQ. Please share your inputs if you have done so. Thanks.

 

Absolutely fine - 3 of us had new passports by the time of our interview, wasn't an issue at all. 

[NiJOS7 11]

On 8/3/2024 at 12:12 AM, appleblossom said:

 

Absolutely fine - 3 of us had new passports by the time of our interview, wasn't an issue at all. 

thanks a lot for passing the info

 

[NiJOS7 11]

For the EB1A Visa interview:

Has anyone faced questions related to financial support? For example, how you will support yourself when you enter the US?

Additionally, have there been any questions about employment? I don't have a job offer at the moment.

[HillB 15]

1 hour ago, NiJOS7 said:

For the EB1A Visa interview:

Has anyone faced questions related to financial support? For example, how you will support yourself when you enter the US?

Additionally, have there been any questions about employment? I don't have a job offer at the moment.

For EB1-A, you don't need a job and if the CO asks, you let them know you plan to start applying/working your network upon arrival in the U.S.  It is best to go with a statement of your account in the unlikely event they ask how you will support yourself while looking for a job / setting up your company. 

[appleblossom 2,477]

1 hour ago, NiJOS7 said:

For the EB1A Visa interview:

Has anyone faced questions related to financial support? For example, how you will support yourself when you enter the US?

Additionally, have there been any questions about employment? I don't have a job offer at the moment.

 

I was asked about employment, but I did have a job offer. It's not needed for EB1A though. 

 

I would take proof of funds with you just in case. I don't know about Luxembourg but it's far more expensive here than the UK, so bring plenty of cash whatever you do! 

[Amzub 2]

I have submitted DS260 by mail and not it’s not electronic submission and I am really worried as it’s going on since April 24 and we are in August. 

[PACMAN82 15]

Anyone still waiting for Interview date in London on EB1 or EB2? Just wanting to keep track of progress. Thanks

[Ceycey 0]

Hi everyone, I am an EB1A applicant at Ankara with DQ 08.2023. I have been current from the first day, although people with DQ 03.2024 got IL at Ankara, I have been still waiting. I think, they skipped my case. is it normal? Is there anything to do?

[DDON 15]

Hello everyone,

 

Quick question for those who have received their IV and have immigrated to the US already, please, once invitation letter is received and medical examination appointment is booked, anything else to do after medicals and before interview?

 

I saw online somewhere that you must confirm your appointment date online and while you are confirming your appointment online, you will be asked to register with the Embassy's contracted courier service for the return of your documents if your application is successful. Is this true? This is not stated on my IL. Or is this arrangement for return of passport/doc made during the interview?

 

Thanks.

[HillB 15]

10 hours ago, Ceycey said:

Hi everyone, I am an EB1A applicant at Ankara with DQ 08.2023. I have been current from the first day, although people with DQ 03.2024 got IL at Ankara, I have been still waiting. I think, they skipped my case. is it normal? Is there anything to do?

Email both the NVC and the consulate, highlighting this and confirm there are no issues. I'd email at least twice monthly until they respond and clarify what's going on.

[HillB 15]

8 hours ago, DDON said:

 

Hello everyone,

 

Quick question for those who have received their IV and have immigrated to the US already, please, once invitation letter is received and medical examination appointment is booked, anything else to do after medicals and before interview?

 

I saw online somewhere that you must confirm your appointment date online and while you are confirming your appointment online, you will be asked to register with the Embassy's contracted courier service for the return of your documents if your application is successful. Is this true? This is not stated on my IL. Or is this arrangement for return of passport/doc made during the interview?

 

Thanks.

Yes, you need to do this and create an account using the same email you used for your DS260/NVC registration. If you are in London, you can do this here: http://ais.usvisa-info.com

[DDON 15]

7 hours ago, HillB said:

Yes, you need to do this and create an account using the same email you used for your DS260/NVC registration. If you are in London, you can do this here: http://ais.usvisa-info.com

Many thanks.

[appleblossom 2,477]

22 hours ago, DDON said:

 

Hello everyone,

 

Quick question for those who have received their IV and have immigrated to the US already, please, once invitation letter is received and medical examination appointment is booked, anything else to do after medicals and before interview?

 

I saw online somewhere that you must confirm your appointment date online and while you are confirming your appointment online, you will be asked to register with the Embassy's contracted courier service for the return of your documents if your application is successful. Is this true? This is not stated on my IL. Or is this arrangement for return of passport/doc made during the interview?

 

Thanks.

 

Yes, you do need to do this. You need to follow the usual DoS website - see step no. 2 on the step by step instructions on this page, then click on London to see the consulate specific requirements. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html

 

Good luck. 

[Ceycey 0]

15 hours ago, HillB said:

Email both the NVC and the consulate, highlighting this and confirm there are no issues. I'd email at least twice monthly until they respond and clarify what's going on.

I have sent an E-mail but most probably I will get a coppy - paced answer. thank you for your reply. 

[DDON 15]

13 hours ago, appleblossom said:

 

Yes, you do need to do this. You need to follow the usual DoS website - see step no. 2 on the step by step instructions on this page, then click on London to see the consulate specific requirements. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html

 

Good luck. 

Thank you @appleblossom.