Was approved at interview in Montreal

[Pat J 15]

And if the green card does arrive in the next 3 weeks, then all is well and nothing else matters? 

[OldUser 10,065]

59 minutes ago, Pat J said:

And if the green card does arrive in the next 3 weeks, then all is well and nothing else matters? 

Maybe. Sometimes green card is issued in error too.

 

I'd file FOIA and get all immigration files when you get GC to understand history better.

[Pat J 15]

This is what I am going to ask the officer tomorrow at the border, does this sound like it will get the best possible response from the border officer? And if not any suggestion?  I want to avoid any drama. Or should I say nothing and just wait 30 days and see if GC comes? 
 

"I’ve been approved for a green card, currently in production, but my I-94 shows me as a B1 visitor. Can you please clarify how I’m being admitted, and if it’s as a visitor, why, since I’m no longer a visitor? Also, would stamping my expired temporary visa help?"

Edited Thursday at 02:48 PM by Pat J

[apond 56]

On 7/31/2025 at 10:47 AM, Pat J said:

This is what I am going to ask the officer tomorrow at the border, does this sound like it will get the best possible response from the border officer? And if not any suggestion?  I want to avoid any drama. Or should I say nothing and just wait 30 days and see if GC comes? 
 

"I’ve been approved for a green card, currently in production, but my I-94 shows me as a B1 visitor. Can you please clarify how I’m being admitted, and if it’s as a visitor, why, since I’m no longer a visitor? Also, would stamping my expired temporary visa help?"

How’d it go?

[Pat J 15]

19 minutes ago, apond said:

How’d it go?

I fly at 7;30pm

[apond 56]

4 minutes ago, Pat J said:

I fly at 7;30pm

Good luck! Let us know!!

[Pat J 15]

4 hours ago, apond said:

Good luck! Let us know!!

You were all correct—customs was a ton of drama at the airport . I was pulled into the back for an interview, starting with one agent, then two, three, and finally four, including the supervisor. They were baffled about why my visa hadn’t been canceled, as I never activated it before its expiration and why it was listed as "in production." The boss asked, "So are you going to reapply for a visa?" Before I could respond, another officer jumped in, "It’s in production and already in the mail." The supervisor walked away, looking confused. The agent informed me that I’m considered a visitor until my green card arrives and advised me not to remain in the US until it does. They emphasized that my case is unprecedented but assured me everything is on track. Clearly I failed to get it activated as everyone said here. 

Edited 15 hours ago by Pat J

[OldUser 10,065]

15 minutes ago, Pat J said:

You were all correct—customs was a ton of drama at the airport . I was pulled into the back for an interview, starting with one agent, then two, three, and finally four, including the supervisor. They were baffled about why my visa hadn’t been canceled, as I never activated it before its expiration and why it was listed as "in production." The boss asked, "So are you going to reapply for a visa?" Before I could respond, another officer jumped in, "It’s in production and already in the mail." The supervisor walked away, looking confused. The agent informed me that I’m considered a visitor until my green card arrives and advised me not to remain in the US until it does. They emphasized that my case is unprecedented but assured me everything is on track. Clearly I failed to get it activated as everyone said here. 

I'd consider consulting a good immigration lawyer. I don't know whether you'll receive GC. And if you do receive it, whether it's gonna be valid. You may have issues with it down the line. Visitors should not get green cards, unless they adjust status in the US.

Edited 15 hours ago by OldUser

[Pat J 15]

[appleblossom 4,512]

1 hour ago, Pat J said:

It’ll be interesting to see what the ‘resident from’ date is on the card when it arrives. 

[Pat J 15]

4 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

It’ll be interesting to see what the ‘resident from’ date is on the card when it arrives. 

so screwed up 🙂 

[OldUser 10,065]

1 hour ago, appleblossom said:

It’ll be interesting to see what the ‘resident from’ date is on the card when it arrives. 

@Pat J please share whether Resident Since date coincides with any of dates you entered the US

[Crazy Cat 44,617]

11 hours ago, Pat J said:

The agent informed me that I’m considered a visitor until my green card arrives

  Whatever the outcome, CBP violated their own policies and the law by not endorsing the visa.  I am unfollowing the thread.  Good luck.

[Pat J 15]

3 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

  Whatever the outcome, CBP violated their own policies and the law by not endorsing the visa.  I am unfollowing the thread.  Good luck.

How did they violate a policy? thanks for all your feedback. I will report if and when GC arrives and the "since" date. 

[Crazy Cat 44,617]

16 minutes ago, Pat J said:

How did they violate a policy? thanks for all your feedback. I will report if and when GC arrives and the "since" date. 

How?  I have posted the policy several times in this thread. They should have placed a PHYSICAL dated stamp in your passport.  That was the source of this entire issue and the reason this thread has gone on for 12 pages.

Edited 1 hour ago by Crazy Cat