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Yes, we paid the $220 x 2 = $440 more than 3 months ago

On my parent's immigrant visas it says "UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR". They arrived and got their visa stamped with the customs and border control entry stamp that says they arrived on 4Aug, Class IR5 and the "Until" line is blank. Since I-551 refers to the green card, does this stamp count as "endorsement" and if so does it mean they can travel back and forth to the US now as permanent residents before they receive their green cards?

My parents are arriving with their immigrant visas this week and on the "USCIS Immigrant Fee payment receipt" receipt it says: We created USCIS accounts using the link above but we couldn't figure out a way to verify the mailing address. The verify identity link loops back to the login page and for the "Add a case to your account" link we have the IOE number and A# but we don't have an online access code (OAC). Will it be possible to verify the mailing address for their green cards when my parents go through immigration at the airport or is there another way?

I entered my mom's birthday for my dad on our i-130 and was able to correct it -- I documented how I solved it here You can correct typographical errors on your own at https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayTypoForm.do?entryPoint=init&sroPageType=typoError I hope that helps! It's a small hassle but it will be ok -- we didn't have to to a RFE

Haha I expecting this question to have a simple answer. Since I'm not 100% sure what the correct answer is I'll ask my parents to ask which line to get on or if they feel more comfortable to just go to the visitors line at the SFO airport. In case it helps, it says at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html that "When you are admitted, you will enter as a Lawful Permanent Resident, also called a green card holder" which to me implies they should go to the LPR line but maybe I'm not reading it correctly.

I spent some time googling after I posted this and this website says the opposite 😅 https://www.alllaw.com/articles/nolo/us-immigration/entering-on-immigrant-visa-green-card.html Maybe this means it's not important which line they go in? I know my parents would feel calmer going in the visitors line since that's the line they've used dozens of times. Related to their entry, is there a way to verify what address they will be mailing their green cards to? When we started the process years ago we lived in a different address and want to make sure they send it to our current address.

My parents are arriving next week with their IR5 immigrant visa finally! Does anyone know which line they should take when entering the airport at SFO? I think there's 2 lines, one for visitors and one for permanent residents and citizens. I wasn't sure what to tell them since they're neither at this point.

We just paid for each of my parent's $220 USCIS Immigrant Fee for their green card online. It then said: For immigrants who have already paid their Immigrant Fee: Confirm Your U.S. Mailing Address To Receive Your Green Card We were able to setup USCIS accounts but we don't see where to confirm our U.S. Mailing address -- can someone help?

Yes, they kept the passports. Status at https://ceac.state.gov/IV says "Your case is currently being reviewed at the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your visa interview will take place" Status at https://ceac.state.gov/CEACStatTracker/Status.aspx?App=IV says "Issued. Your visa has been printed. Depending on local procedures at the location where you were interviewed, your visa will be mailed or available for pickup soon" We just got an email from no-reply@ustraveldocs.com saying "Document Status. Dear XXX YYY, Your document(s) have been collected from the US Embassy/Consulate. The passport number being returned is XXXX. You have chosen to have your documents delivered to the following location: XXXXX" We will go to pickup first thing in the morning -- this sounds good but still, fingers crossed. This is for Nepal. How do you create a timeline or ID the country? I'm happy to share anything helpful

My parent's IR5 interview ended with them getting approved verbally. It's been 2 weeks and... crickets. Do we continue waiting or are we missing a step?

10 minutes is the answer according to https://www.ustraveldocs.com/np/np-niv-securityinfo.asp Glad we found that page because it also says you can't take cell phones or apple watches and there's no place to store them (which I incorrectly had advised my parents they could do). When I was doing this many years ago I remember getting a token and they would keep your cell phones and bags etc during your appointment at the embassy. Bit of a hassle to get a ride back after the interview without a cell phone to coordinate but I guess it's better we found out now versus later.

My parents are scheduled for their IR5 interview in a few days! Anyone have thoughts on how early they should arrive at the embassy?

Finally figured it out -- this page says "Police certificates expire after one year"

My mom and dad's IR5 cases are now past NVC and at the embassy. We got these notes today: Your Uploaded Passport is expiring soon, you must obtain new passport and upload the Bio-Page of your passport at https://ceac.state.gov/IV/login.aspx under the correct category before the interview. You are also requested to update the New Passport details in your Form DS-260 before Interview. One or more Immigrant Visa (IV) Application(s) (form DS-260) on your case have been reopened because updates are required. Please update the DS-260(s) as directed and re-submit the form(s). If you have any questions, please contact your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate General. Information for U.S. Embassies and Consulates can be found at https://www.usembassy.gov/. Luckily they already applied for and got new passports and we updated them at the reopened DS-260 at the CEAC website. They also visited me in the US since we first submitted the DS-260 -- should we go ahead and also update the "Previous U.S. Travel Information" section or leave it as is since the notes only mentions to update the passport details?

My mom and dad got their police clearance certificates on 17Aug22 and their IR5 interviews are scheduled for 2Mar23 which would put it past 6 months. Do they need to get new certificates before their interviews or is that unnecessary? I've seen a 6 month validity floating around the forums but didn't know if that also applies to police clearance certificates