Montreal embassy EB-2 interview wait time-Part 2

[Mano17 3]

it says.  NVC is currently scheduling documentarily complete cases with visas available from Apr 24

[sapkde9 9]

4 hours ago, samq26 said:

IV Scheduling Status Tool

 

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html

Thank you!

[appleblossom 4,199]

On 5/5/2025 at 2:17 PM, sapkde9 said:

 I am DQ since Apr 2024 and yet to get an IL !  Any clues?

 

Hard to say without knowing your PD etc - please fill in your timeline. 

[sapkde9 9]

35 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Hard to say without knowing your PD etc - please fill in your timeline. 

Done, Thank you!.  Its a bit confusing though !

 

Edited May 8 by sapkde9

[a7medfx 4]

When I submitted my DS 260, my passport was valid. However, that passport has now expired and I have a renewed passport. Do I have to inform my new passport number? I am expecting to receive IL soon. Kindly let me know what I should do so that I don't end up delaying further processing.

 

Thanks all.

[Aaron_ 39]

12 hours ago, a7medfx said:

When I submitted my DS 260, my passport was valid. However, that passport has now expired and I have a renewed passport. Do I have to inform my new passport number? I am expecting to receive IL soon. Kindly let me know what I should do so that I don't end up delaying further processing.

 

Thanks all.

I had the same case — I just registered for the interview using my new passport information, and there were no issues during the interview.

[a7medfx 4]

On 5/9/2025 at 10:57 AM, Aaron_ said:

I had the same case — I just registered for the interview using my new passport information, and there were no issues during the interview.

Thanks a lot, I also did some research online and found that it is better to go to the interview and mention it then.

[Single-spite 0]

My EB2-NIW was approved in Aug 2024 and my PD is also Aug 2024. I’ve been receiving mixed information regarding the Documentarily Qualified (DQ) status. Can someone clarify whether this is something I can initiate on my own, or do I need to wait to be contacted by the National Visa Center (NVC)?

[appleblossom 4,199]

9 hours ago, Single-spite said:

My EB2-NIW was approved in Aug 2024 and my PD is also Aug 2024. I’ve been receiving mixed information regarding the Documentarily Qualified (DQ) status. Can someone clarify whether this is something I can initiate on my own, or do I need to wait to be contacted by the National Visa Center (NVC)?

 

You have to wait until you're contacted by NVC with the 'Welcome Letter' (which is actually an email). At that point you pay the fees and start the process to become DQ'ed. The whole process is set out step by step on this website - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html

 

You're at step 2, waiting for your PD to become current. Once it's current on Table B on the Visa Bulletin (that date is currently August 2023 for your category, so a year ahead of you) you'll be contacted to start the NVC process. 

 

Best of luck and please do fill in your timeline to 'pay it forward' and help others in return. Thx.

Edited May 12 by appleblossom

[visajournie 4]

Questions about the interview at Mtl: Can I used expired police certificates? They are more than 2 years old, but I have not lived in those previous countries (only short visits for a few days) since the certificates were issued. They were also accepted by NVC (thus documentarily qualified). 

[God Is Good CA 7]

On 5/13/2025 at 12:38 PM, visajournie said:

Questions about the interview at Mtl: Can I used expired police certificates? They are more than 2 years old, but I have not lived in those previous countries (only short visits for a few days) since the certificates were issued. They were also accepted by NVC (thus documentarily qualified). 

You cannot use. When you receive the Interview Letter, you will see that they clearly say that should me less them 2y… 

[appleblossom 4,199]

On 5/13/2025 at 12:38 PM, visajournie said:

Questions about the interview at Mtl: Can I used expired police certificates? They are more than 2 years old, but I have not lived in those previous countries (only short visits for a few days) since the certificates were issued. They were also accepted by NVC (thus documentarily qualified). 

 

Not if you've visited since you left the country. 

 

"Important: Police certificates expire after two years, unless the certificate was issued from your country of previous residence and you have not returned there since the police certificate was issued."

[Panda_ 3]

On 5/13/2025 at 12:38 PM, visajournie said:

Questions about the interview at Mtl: Can I used expired police certificates? They are more than 2 years old, but I have not lived in those previous countries (only short visits for a few days) since the certificates were issued. They were also accepted by NVC (thus documentarily qualified). 

 

If you have not lived in those countries again, only visited briefly for a few days, 
Then, yes, you can typically still use those police certificates. Short visits do not invalidate the police certificates, even if they’re more than two years old.

[samq26 3]

I wanted to ask advice on the best approach to activate a U.S. green card under the current circumstances.

 

I’ve been crossing the border two to three times a week for work, and my TN visa is still valid. So bit unsure about the best timing. Should I go ahead and enter the U.S. now to activate the green card and plan to move later within the year?  Or would it be better to wait and activate it closer to the visa expiration date or just before we make our final move?

 

My main concern is that activating the green card might make frequent border crossings more complicated, since that’s been a regular part of my routine. 
Additionally, I’m wondering if entering the U.S. using my TN status would raise any issues now that I have an approved immigrant visa.

Edited May 16 by samq26

[Anelisse 8]

On 5/13/2025 at 11:38 AM, visajournie said:

Questions about the interview at Mtl: Can I used expired police certificates? They are more than 2 years old, but I have not lived in those previous countries (only short visits for a few days) since the certificates were issued. They were also accepted by NVC (thus documentarily qualified). 

Hi!
Did you receive your IL?