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    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    On 10/6/2024 at 5:47 AM, DDON said:

    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!

    100 percent! But I want to add that - you can change your LinkedIn location to the US state you want to move to and indicate that you are open to work, also use a US address and cell number on your resume. This is what I did even before I was DQ'd and had multiple interviews even before I arrived the US. The job market is not the best, but there are lots of incredible opportunities and these days everyone interviews online and will only ask you to come in-person at the very final stage - if needed. Goodluck!

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    On 8/31/2024 at 3:50 PM, NiJOS7 said:
    Hello everyone. What kind of questions can we expect for EB1A during visa interview? I have mine next week. Many thanks in advance.

    At my EB1-A interview on the 22nd, I was only asked one question - Tell me about yourself. Gave her the elevator pitch I have been giving prospective employers in the US and the CO approved my visa. 

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    19 minutes ago, ChrisI98 said:

    My case just got approved!

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    43 minutes ago, sophie22 said:

     

    Yes, the immigrant visas won't be issued until October 1st. That's what DOS said in the link.

     

    Just refreshed my status now and my visa has been issued few minutes ago. EB1-A too, so it appears anyone that had an interview held and visa approved at the interview before the numerical limit was announced will get a visa.

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    2 hours ago, sophie22 said:

    The annual limits for EB1, EB3 & EW, and EB5 have all been reached, so if you are EB1/3/5 and you don't have an interview scheduled yet, chances are you'll need to wait until the new fiscal year (October). 

     

    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/annual-limit-reahed-in-the-eb-1-category.html

    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/annual-limit-eb3-ew.html

    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/annual-limit-eb5.html 

     

    Any idea if this will mean that persons who have had their interview and were approved at the interview but yet to have their visa issued will need to wait until October?

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    8 hours ago, DDON said:

     

    Hello everyone,

     

    Quick question for those who have received their IV and have immigrated to the US already, please, once invitation letter is received and medical examination appointment is booked, anything else to do after medicals and before interview?

     

    I saw online somewhere that you must confirm your appointment date online and while you are confirming your appointment online, you will be asked to register with the Embassy's contracted courier service for the return of your documents if your application is successful. Is this true? This is not stated on my IL. Or is this arrangement for return of passport/doc made during the interview?

     

    Thanks.

    Yes, you need to do this and create an account using the same email you used for your DS260/NVC registration. If you are in London, you can do this here: http://ais.usvisa-info.com

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    10 hours ago, Ceycey said:

    Hi everyone, I am an EB1A applicant at Ankara with DQ 08.2023. I have been current from the first day, although people with DQ 03.2024 got IL at Ankara, I have been still waiting. I think, they skipped my case. is it normal? Is there anything to do?

    Email both the NVC and the consulate, highlighting this and confirm there are no issues. I'd email at least twice monthly until they respond and clarify what's going on.

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    1 hour ago, NiJOS7 said:

    For the EB1A Visa interview:

    Has anyone faced questions related to financial support? For example, how you will support yourself when you enter the US?

    Additionally, have there been any questions about employment? I don't have a job offer at the moment.

    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. 

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    8 minutes ago, NiJOS7 said:

    @HillBFirst of all, thank you for your response. It has been frustrating waiting for IL for the last six months. I emailed the NVC twice and also contacted the embassy, but they are giving me templated answers, saying that the NVC will schedule the date, while the NVC says that the Brussels embassy will schedule the date. I can try again, but I don't think they will arrange my interview. If you have any contact details, please share them. Many thanks in advance.

    Apologies, finally found the chat. This was Sweden not Brussels.

    Only EB1/EB2 update on NVC (DQ, IL)

    in National Visa Center (Dept of State)

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    23 hours ago, NiJOS7 said:

    Anyone waiting for IL at Brussels embassy. 

    Category: EB1A
    DQ: January 2024
    PD: May 2018
    Waiting for interview letter.....

     

    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.

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