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you can check here => https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/iv-dv-supplemental/MTL - Montreal-6-13-2023.pdf => https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MTL-Montreal.html#med_exam_instructions
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Following was @Froozion's experience: Hi all, Just wanted to give a final update. We crossed the border on 18th october. Received our SSN on 1st November. Received our green card 8th November. Thank you for all the help and support in this group over the years. Good luck to everyone else still in the process. I wish you fast interview letters and no AP for you all. Good luck!
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I am DQ'd for December, I'm hoping for an earlier date🙂
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UPDATE!: https://ca.usembassy.gov/consular-services/#montreal As of November 15, 2024, most Immediate Relative and fiancé(e) visa cases being scheduled for interview in Montreal were documentarily complete at the National Visa Center in August 2024; most Family Preference cases with visa numbers available that are being scheduled for interview were documentarily qualified in September 2024; and most Employment cases scheduled for interview were documentarily complete in October 2023.
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https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-fees/uscis-immigrant-fee it's worth checking. Good Luck!
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Thank you 🙂
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I couldn't add my information to Excel. If someone can do it, I'd appreciate it. Here are the details: PD: 29-APR-2022 DQ: 14-DEC-2023 Country: ROW Visa Class: EB2-NIW
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I may missed it in chat history but is there anyone who are DQ'd October 2023 and got IL?
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right, based on the group members' experience. I've just verified with chatgpt. Unfortunately, it doesn't share the resource, but group members have verified it. I'd really like to hear from @Froozion's experience.
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Reference ChatGPT: Once you enter the U.S. with your one-time entry immigrant visa (issued after your immigrant petition, such as for a green card, has been approved), you technically become a permanent resident upon your first entry. However, there are important considerations for travel after this entry, especially before you receive your actual green card. Here’s how the process works and what to consider if you need to travel soon after entering the U.S.: 1. Stamp in Your Passport (I-551 Stamp): When you first enter the U.S. with the one-time entry immigrant visa, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officer will place an I-551 stamp in your passport. This stamp serves as temporary evidence of your permanent resident status, and it is usually valid for one year. The I-551 stamp allows you to travel internationally and re-enter the U.S. even before you receive your physical green card. 2. Travel After First Entry: You can leave the U.S. after your initial entry and re-enter, provided that your I-551 stamp is still valid (until your green card is physically mailed to you). The I-551 stamp in your passport will act as your proof of lawful permanent resident (LPR) status, allowing you to travel in and out of the U.S. while awaiting your green card. 3. Recommended Approach: If you need to return to Canada or another country to wrap things up, you can do so after entering the U.S. with your immigrant visa. Make sure to return to the U.S. before your I-551 stamp expires or before your green card arrives (whichever comes first). It is usually advisable not to stay outside the U.S. for an extended period of time (typically not more than 6 months) during this process, as it could raise concerns about your intent to maintain permanent residency. 4. What Happens If You Stay Out for Too Long?: Extended absences (longer than 6 months) could lead to issues with re-entry, as the CBP might question whether you intend to live permanently in the U.S. If you anticipate a prolonged stay outside the U.S., you may want to look into applying for a Re-entry Permit, which allows you to stay outside the U.S. for up to 2 years without jeopardizing your permanent resident status. However, this process must be started after your initial entry as a permanent resident. 5. Receiving the Green Card: Your green card is typically mailed to the U.S. address you provided within a few weeks to months after your initial entry. If you need to travel while waiting for the physical green card, the I-551 stamp will serve as proof of your permanent resident status. Best Approach: Enter the U.S. with your immigrant visa, get your I-551 stamp, and handle your necessary matters in the U.S. If needed, travel back to Canada using your I-551 stamp for re-entry. Ensure that you don’t remain outside the U.S. for too long, as it could lead to complications.
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Same here.
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First of all, congratulations! I’m just confused. You were DQ'd in January 2023, but you just had your interview today. The official explanation states that they called those DQ'd in August 2023 for interviews. How is this happening?
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Congratulations, Froozion! I am really happy for you and your family. You are one of the most contributing members of this forum, and I appreciate you sharing your experience. My question is a bit speculative: Do you think the interview is just a formality and that the decision has already been made? Did you get that feeling?
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Congratulations to those who got their IL. Can we safely say that most employment cases scheduled for interviews were documentarily complete in July 2023?
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Hi Froozion, where do you get antibody test? Thank you
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disregard (couldn't delete the post)
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That's true, I am DQ'd as of December 2023 and current, but I never received any email. I am hoping I am still in line.
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UPDATE: https://ca.usembassy.gov/embassy-consulates/consular-operations-updates/ How long will it take to schedule my immigrant visa appointment? The U.S. Consulate General in Montreal is actively scheduling new immigrant visa cases in all categories, including Immediate Relative, fiancé(e)s, Family Preference, and Employment. Wait times for all Family Preferenceand Employment categories continue to be lengthy due to substantial backlogs. It is not possible to provide precise wait times for immigrant visa appointments, as facilities, staffing resources, and local conditions all affect capacity and scheduling. As of June 6, 2024, most Immediate Relative and fiancé(e) visa cases being scheduled for interview in Montreal were documentarily complete at the National Visa Center in March 2024; most Family Preference cases with visa numbers available that are being scheduled for interview were documentarily qualified in August 2023; and most Employment cases scheduled for interview were documentarily complete in January 2023.
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This might be a basic question, but from which email address should I expect to receive those informative emails and interview invitations? Would they come from a state.gov address?
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I've reviewed the visa bulletin, and based on my understanding, I believe my application should be current. My classification is E21 with a priority date of April 29, 2022, and I was documentarily qualified in December 2023. I am from Turkey. I have not been receiving the informational letters every 60 days. Could you explain why this might be happening? Thank you
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Based on my priority date I am current but I am not receiving one of those letters. It is weird.
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Thank you, in this case I should be current? Classification: E21 Priority Date: 04/29/2022
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Thank you for the information. Could you please clarify what you mean by "become current"? I'm not familiar with this term in this context and would like to understand it better.
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I am not receiving one of those letters. Is this normal? It has been 6 months since I was DQ'ed, but I have never received one of those letters.
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The EB-2 and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visas are both categories within the U.S. employment-based, second preference visa program, but they have distinct differences mainly in terms of the requirements for sponsorship and the basis for granting the visa. EB-2 Visa The EB-2 visa category is generally for foreign nationals who either have an advanced degree (beyond a baccalaureate degree), or a baccalaureate degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in their profession (classified as "exceptional ability" in their field of science, arts, or business). The key requirements for the EB-2 visa are: Job Offer: The applicant must have a job offer from a U.S. employer. Labor Certification: The employer must obtain a PERM Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, demonstrating that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position, and that hiring the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers. EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) The EB-2 NIW category also falls under the broader EB-2 classification but comes with the advantage of a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements if it can be demonstrated that the applicant's work is in the national interest of the United States. The key aspects of the EB-2 NIW are: No Job Offer Required: Applicants can self-petition; they do not need an employer to sponsor them. Waiver of Labor Certification: Applicants do not need to go through the PERM Labor Certification process. National Interest: The applicant must demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance, that they are well-positioned to advance this endeavor, and that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements. Key Differences Sponsorship: EB-2 requires an employer and a job offer, while EB-2 NIW allows self-petitioning without a specific job offer. Labor Certification: EB-2 requires a labor certification, whereas EB-2 NIW does not, provided the waiver criteria are met. Both visa types aim to benefit the U.S. by attracting high-skilled workers, but the EB-2 NIW provides more flexibility for individuals who can prove that
