Lil bear

At the risk of being pedantic .. but.. warning /advice on multiple USCIS resources .. 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 Passport and Visa Your immigrant visa will be placed on a page in your passport. Please review the printed information right away to make sure there are no errors. If there are any spelling or biographical errors, contact the embassy or consulate immediately. Like many other steps in this process, rightly or wrongly , the onus is on us to also be vigilant. The time to address it simply was when you received the passport. The next opportunity was 12 months ago.. Do not delay any longer. The consequences aren’t going away

Ummmmm. You asked this in September 2022. 12 months ago.. and still not done anything? This isn’t going to go away. Answer hasnt changed.

Problem is .. it is a DOS error .. the CBP officer matched the endorsement with the visa type.. the GC was made in accordance with the visa issued .. Got to find out who has authority to go back into the record created at the interview and change it to CR1 Filing an I 90 now will at least demonstrate OP attempts to correct it, even if the I90 doesn’t work

1. Began here before. .. nope does not count 2 close to 2 years.. nope , no flexibility in the time 3. Same SSN. Normal That is yours for life. Even if you never lived in the US again Assuming you have rechecked the visa category in your passport .. and it is IR1.. and you were not eligible for IR1 on the day of your interview or on the day of your entry into US… As the mistake was make by the consulate this is still an issue and i think a more challenging one to correct The warning is always to check every detail on the visa foil when you get v the passport back as any error in that needs to be corrected by the consulate. That is past now Your whole immigration history will be reviewed at naturalization if you do n that. It will be picked up then .. and the time /energy it will take to work through that will be significant 😵‍💫 you could start with an email to the Consulate . But they will likely say ours not their problem any more

You incorrectly received the 10 yr card. File an I90 for a correct card (no fee as USCIS error) Keep copies of everything. Color photocopy of the front and back of the 10 yr card etc. When you reach the 90 days before 2 years after your entry, file for ROC even if the new correct card hasn’t been received yet You can’t skip ROC even though it was their error 😵‍💫

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html NVC instructions are very clear and precise. From what you have told us .. unless you have an arrest etc history from when you were under 16, the only police check you need is from Canada. Always go to the direct official source.. being “ under the impression” is never a wise thing.

If i recall , for our first load , we put immigrating… as we had only made the first entry .. But for a second load at a later date we put returning resident

For first time entry using your visa it is “ emigrating to US”. You do not become an LPR until you enter the US. The visa is your permission to request entry .. It in itself does not confer lpr status

Good timely reminder

No problems Plans change. each persons application stands alone Each person who eventually travels must have v their own visa application, Interview and approval

Not mad. Sorry if it came over that way. There is nothing you can do to overcome the impact of the relatives overstay on your application. You need to demonstrate to the Interviewing officer that your risk of overstay is v v low. Strong ties to your home country are the best evidence. If you are not a permanent resident in Aust then being on a temporary visa there isn’t a great start. But.. You file the application.. pay the $$ and go to the interview That’s the only way you will know .. Wish the answer was better .. but .. good luck

Lying on a visa application …. Do not do it. Do not .. do not. Will this mean you are refused a tourist visa .. maybe. It’s called consequences and unfortunately often we face consequences of other peoples actions. 🤬 Lie on your application .. not only visa denial but a ban for misrepresentation.

The number needed for the Global entry application is not the same as the A number ( Alien Registration Number .. 7-9 digits long) GE requires the 13 “ digit” .. usually 3 letters then 10 digits which is the receipt number generated when the GC fee is paid Most GC receipts are now IOE…..

No The officer will take the paperwork and assess. It doesn’t go back to submitting via CEAC

Not unless you get an RFE from the NVC telling you to upload it. If you get the standard letter telling you that you don’t meet the requirements and ADVISES you to get a joint sponsor and to take the paperwork to the interview.. then do just that. As stated the IO makes the decision

No

A self written letter isnt enough … You will need evidence of establishing domicile as a minimum .. and the consulate can require that you already have domicile .. it varies Case by case and with each consulate. You will need a joint sponsor unless you are transferring with an ongoing job and the income is continuing .. or you have liquid assets sufficient for the I864

Unless you return to the US before the interview and have stable employment that meets the I 864 requirements, you will need a joint sponsor. Montreal almost always requires the petitioner to already be domicile in the US at the time of the beneficiary interview so best prepare for that scenario.

Pay big $$ Go through their state ACA marketplace Pay big $$ Buy into Medicare after 5 yrs as LPR ( if over 65) and pay big $$ Live in a state that gives Medicaid benefits to LPR.. think there are about 5 of those.

The wait for GE application is 6-8 months

Unknown. Days.. weeks .. months .. no way of knowing. Hopefully hers is a simple one more which is just waiting on the updated form and current medical. Hoping.

Follow the instructions from the Consulate. The State dept instructions are generic and each consulate as their own specific requirements which may be different to .. and overrule.. the generic guidelines

Nope. Sorry. But chances of rfe is much lower as long as you pay careful attention to the instructions and submit all required documentation the first time

Nope. Just use his address.

The requirement to file AR 11 is one of the requirements listed in “Maintaining your LPR status” which is usually sent with your GC or given with your visa. No need for a lawyer. E file the AR11 for each US address change .. not for overseas visits .. use your relatives address for those periods if you had already moved out of your own residence. Print off a copy of the AR11 and the confirmation email that is generated in response. Late filing is better than not filing The 6 month.. actually it is 180 days.. applies to individual trips not “ in total”. Yes repeated long trips, even if under 180 days each, can be questioned.. but you have good evidence of maintaining your US domicile while away. The total number of days out of the country is the other number already quoted in previous replies .. overall you need to be physically present in the US for over 50% of the 3/5 year period relating to your application