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Hello everyone just curious question, how you guys are moving, I mean with or without job? Is there any suggestions if you moved or movingwith job in hand.  I am trying since 1 month by adding US number and address but no response.  Even I am adding that I am permanent residence and does not require sponsorship.  No success. Please give your thoughts.  

I am moving without a job in hand, but I have only recently completed an expatriate assignment and therefore moving with plenty savings that’ll last for 1-2 years! As @appleblossom keep recommending, it’s very important to move with plenty savings, I’m recommending moving with at least a year’s salary ‘due to expensive accommodation, private medical, car, etc. Cost of living is quite scary right now.
 
Adding US number and address and adding your permanent resident status does not really make a difference since they can tell you’re outside the US from your computer’s IP address, and even applications via LinkedIn the recruiters and hiring managers can tell you’re applying from outside the US.
 
Best thing is to contact your network in the US in addition to submitting your applications. My previous employer has the HQ in the US so we are discussing open positions in the US office. 
 
It’s not easy securing a job offer whilst you’re still outside the US, most recruiters and hiring managers want you to be in the US with your perm resid status before they can offer you anything. May be they are also trying to avoid responsibility for your relocation, not sure, it almost looks as if they don’t believe you are a perm resident, lol.
 
Finally, keep all hope alive, network, network, keep applying, and may be after the elections, things will get better. Also, location in the US matters a lot. Where do you plan to live in the US? If you’re into tech, software, AI etc (San Francisco), if you’re into oil and gas, energy then Texas, Colorado, Delaware, North Dakota, New Mexico, Oklahoma. If you’re into Pharma then go to states that are pharma hub like Boston, New Jersey etc. if you’re into Agriculture etc, go to Bakersfield in California. Location matters a lot. Be flexible, don’t try to force yourself to live in a particular location. Go to where you’ll have loads of opportunities and where your area of expertise is highly sought after. Best wishes!

So finally, Online status is updated Ïssued". will i receive email about that?

Thank you very much. Yes i am checking every 1 hr. 

Thats great. Many Congratulations!!! In my case, they did not ask any question. It was very smooth

Sorry could not get time to msg you but my visa has been approved. They did not ask any question. I hope i will get my passport this week.

For those in a similar situation, we had our Green Card interview last Friday, and our case was approved. Today, the online status changed to 'issued.' It seems that if your interview was before the quotas were reached and your case was approved at that time, you should be in the clear."

6th September, Brussels Embassy, Belgium.

Sorry could not get time to msg you but my visa has been approved. They did not ask any question. I hope i will get my passport this week.

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. 

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! 

thanks a lot for passing the info
 

Received IL today morning. Embassy: Brussels. DQ: Jan-2024 and Interview Date: 6th September 2024. Category EB1A

Received IL today morning. Embassy: Brussels. DQ: Jan-2024 and Interview Date: 6th September 2024. Category EB1A

Wow!!! Congratulations!!!
 
 

I can't find my chat with the guy anymore, but someone told me he emailed the embassy to let them know he had done his medicals and has been DQ's and they scheduled him for an interview within a week. Apparently you have to reach out to the consulate to tell them you are ready for an interview and then they request your file from the NVC.