Was approved at interview in Montreal

[apond 53]

1 hour ago, Pat J said:

I pray there is no way they would have me go through that paper work hell and expense again because of a small mistake! 

Be prepared for that reality. It’s not a small mistake really. 

[Pat J 5]

14 minutes ago, apond said:

Be prepared for that reality. It’s not a small mistake really. 

but they have an electronic record of me entering the USA in December while VISA was active and that is what the agent told me .....no? 

[Pat J 5]

18 minutes ago, apond said:

Be prepared for that reality. It’s not a small mistake really. 

the agent I spoke to today seemed annoyed when I asked him three times about getting the temp VISA stamped and endorsed, and he finally said in a very cross voice "YOU HADE THE VISA ON! AND YOU ENTERED THE USA!, THAT IS ENDORSED" so I stopped asking. 

[OldUser 9,552]

36 minutes ago, Pat J said:

but they have an electronic record of me entering the USA in December while VISA was active and that is what the agent told me .....no? 

You entered as a visitor. You needed to enter as LPR.

What does your I-94 tell you? Though I think I-94 for Canadians is another story.

Edited Wednesday at 11:33 PM by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 44,226]

42 minutes ago, Pat J said:

the agent I spoke to today seemed annoyed when I asked him three times about getting the temp VISA stamped and endorsed, and he finally said in a very cross voice "YOU HADE THE VISA ON! AND YOU ENTERED THE USA!, THAT IS ENDORSED" so I stopped asking. 

That is not what official USCIS documents say:

https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/temporary-i-551-stamps-and-mrivs

"When a new immigrant first enters the U.S., U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will stamp the passport with an admission stamp that indicates the immigrant has permanent resident status"

 

If your Green card arrives, it means CBP failed to do their job!!!

Please keep us updated.

Edited Wednesday at 11:46 PM by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 44,226]

I have one question for @Pat J:

On what date does the 1 year of the temporary I-551 end? 

Edited Wednesday at 11:48 PM by Crazy Cat

[Lil bear 4,490]

Question to all my wise and very knowledgeable vj companions. .. do you think there is any value in OP presenting himself .. once in the US on this next trip.. to a Deferred Entry office with this puzzle ?  If they can see the first entry on the online record  after the visa was issued … Maybe???? 

[Boiler 47,299]

So assuming the IV was never used and entry has been as a tourist my first thought is the IV still valid, 6 months from the date of medical?

[Lil bear 4,490]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

So assuming the IV was never used and entry has been as a tourist my first thought is the IV still valid, 6 months from the date of medical?

But that 6/12 validity of the medical would have also expired at the buds expiry date. 

[appleblossom 4,252]

1 hour ago, Boiler said:

So assuming the IV was never used and entry has been as a tourist my first thought is the IV still valid, 6 months from the date of medical?

No, OP says it was issued in November and expired in March. 

1 hour ago, Lil bear said:

Question to all my wise and very knowledgeable vj companions. .. do you think there is any value in OP presenting himself .. once in the US on this next trip.. to a Deferred Entry office with this puzzle ?  If they can see the first entry on the online record  after the visa was issued … Maybe???? 

I think it’s absolutely worth a try. 

[appleblossom 4,252]

3 hours ago, Pat J said:

but they have an electronic record of me entering the USA in December while VISA was active and that is what the agent told me .....no? 

Entering as a visitor though, not entering on your immigrant visa and becoming a LPR. 

[Ontarkie 14,927]

On 6/25/2025 at 7:26 PM, Lil bear said:

Question to all my wise and very knowledgeable vj companions. .. do you think there is any value in OP presenting himself .. once in the US on this next trip.. to a Deferred Entry office with this puzzle ?  If they can see the first entry on the online record  after the visa was issued … Maybe???? 

I would totally try. I would say hey I entered this date and I have no stamp.

[Pat J 5]

7 hours ago, Ontarkie said:

I would totally try. I would say hey I entered this date and I have no stamp.

thank-you. I plan to 

[Dashinka 25,738]

On 6/25/2025 at 8:26 PM, Lil bear said:

Question to all my wise and very knowledgeable vj companions. .. do you think there is any value in OP presenting himself .. once in the US on this next trip.. to a Deferred Entry office with this puzzle ?  If they can see the first entry on the online record  after the visa was issued … Maybe???? 

Definitely worth a try and I would do this before attempting a re-issue with MTL.

 

To the OP, here is a website showing CBP deferred inspection sites.  I would see if there is anything they can do wrt your first entry after the visa was issued.

 

Good Luck!

[Pat J 5]

8 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

Definitely worth a try and I would do this before attempting a re-issue with MTL.

 

To the OP, here is a website showing CBP deferred inspection sites.  I would see if there is anything they can do wrt your first entry after the visa was issued.

 

Good Luck!

I don't see website you mentioned