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  1. throwitaway
    Like other immigrant visas, WoM can be filed for EB-3 visa applications. I don't think we’ve had an EB WoM in this thread yet, but plenty of WoM filers here in general.
  2. throwitaway
    @BatmanFlow’s recent issuance was non-WoM I believe, it was about a year-ish? You can do either of those things now, although I don’t have much faith in senators being able to help.
  3. throwitaway
    When you see that word “issued” for the first time, it’s an incredible relief. I remember it well. Congrats!
  4. throwitaway
    That’s their template reply, it’s probably their most used one. They often update the date on your case when they reply to an email, at least they did with mine. They’ll just repeat the answer if you ask them again unfortunately.
  5. throwitaway
    Make sure you don’t withdraw your WoM until you have visas in hand. Congrats! Edit: Sorry LAMA9, meant to quote mymissingpiece
  6. throwitaway
    It looks like a DOS memo went out in 2017 addressing your specific situation. Unfortunately, it no longer seems to exist on the DOS website, but several immigration law offices have posted about it. Because I haven’t been able to find this policy on an official government website I would take it with a grain of salt. They say: “Department of State (DOS) offered information late last year that benefits those with visa applications in administrative processing. According to the DOS, an existing visa will not be cancelled while a new application is pending administrative processing in a US consulate. However, the consulate will cancel previously approved, valid visas if “derogatory information” emerges during review. Therefore, if someone plans to enter the US while their new visa application is held for administrative processing, the traveler can apply for admission into the US only if they possess a valid nonimmigrant visa. If a traveler utilizes a previously issued visa, then they must comply with the terms of that visa. For example, if an individual enters the US with a valid B-1/B-2 visa, they should not enter the country with the intention to work. CBP Maintains Authority Although a previously issued visa may be valid during a pending administrative processing hold, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) maintains the authority to determine admissibility. Thus, an application for entry could be denied by CBP, regardless if the previously issued visa is valid.” Looks like your TN won’t be “automatically cancelled” if you go into AP, unless of course they find something they don’t like. CBP at port of entry may scrutinize your admission, so it would be wise to bring as much evidence as possible that you are not permanently moving to the US on your trip. Hope this helps.
  7. throwitaway
    There are flights less than $1000 in February from Toronto to Moscow round trip, if you can find a cheap way to get to Toronto (I’m sure there’s a bus).
  8. throwitaway
    What state are you flying out of? I did a cursory search and I’m not seeing anything too crazy.
  9. throwitaway
    Brutal, I’m so sorry.
  10. throwitaway
    Email them to confirm, in case they suddenly need something from you. If there’s nothing outstanding on your end they’ll reply with a “Your application is currently undergoing administrative processing and we don’t know how long this will take.”
  11. throwitaway
    This is an extraordinary example of someone who was told why they were refused - unfortunately the majority of us will never know.
  12. throwitaway
    If your CEAC is refused with a long text underneath that says “your case will remain refused while undergoing such processing blah blah” then yes, you’re in AP. “Administrative Processing” is no longer used as a status for AP, in other words, the “we’re looking into you before we can issue your visa” step is now just called “Refused,” with some text mentioning AP underneath. The old “Administrative Processing” status is rarely used at all anymore. Sometimes it shows up immediately before a visa is issued, like when it’s queued up for printing. When a CO “approved” your visa it still gets reviewed at the end of the day by the higher ups, this is where it can then be tossed into the AP pile. It sucks. There’s nothing you can do to find out why this happened, but you’re lucky you didn’t get asked for DS 5535 (I know it’s little solace when you didn’t expect any of this, but trust me, it could be worse). You’ll probably clear in 90 days or less (they’re reviewing your application). Be sure to let us know!
  13. throwitaway
    It’s probably sitting in a pile for a CO to review, and because the CO hasn’t reviewed it, it hasn’t been marked as received internally. Frustrating.
  14. throwitaway
    It’s usually a week or two.
  15. throwitaway
    If both are issued in CEAC they’ll likely send the other one back soon.
  16. throwitaway
    You haven’t provided enough info
  17. throwitaway
    I don’t think it will be paused, they’re waiting for the relevant agencies to return an opinion on you and it’s not like those agencies have your physical passport. If you’re really concerned you can get a white temp passport. Tell Passport Canada the duration of your upcoming work trips and that your passport is in the possession of a foreign embassy.
  18. throwitaway
    Wow that’s the first time I’ve seen anyone have their original documents taken.
  19. throwitaway
    Where did you get .org? That’s definitely not the right email.
  20. throwitaway
    You just email them your name, date of birth, interview date and time, passport number, DOS case number if you have it. Say you need the passport back for travel and will return it to them upon request. Don’t expect Montreal to send it back quickly, it could take some time, but since you probably don’t need a consular officer for this it shouldn’t be too crazy.
  21. throwitaway
    Most of those that interview at MTL and get 5535 are Canadian citizens, and I do know someone with Nexus that got 5535 anyway. Unfortunately it doesn’t seem like any of that helps
  22. throwitaway
    AP at Montreal especially 5535 can take a really, really long time. Some in this thread are over a year now, you’ve been waiting since August 2022?
  23. throwitaway
    So, they’ll keep your passport until they’re ready to issue the visa, it isn’t unusual. If you need it to travel soon you can request they return it to you. They’ll ask for it back when they need it. They take about a week or more usually to respond to emails. Are you sure you sent it to the right email address?
  24. throwitaway
    It’s the same, those questions are 5535.
  25. throwitaway
    15 years history of what?
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