US Immigration from Taiwan

Started this journey in May 2022. Now in Jan 2023, I'm at the stage of Packet 4 waiting for interview appointment slots to opened up.

The Interview Checklist and the Medical Exam Checklist all require passport valid for at least 6 months. My passport expires on Sep 6, 2023.

As you know the languages on USCIS and relevant websites are never in sync. Examples:

• DS-160 Form said "a valid passport for at least 6 months" based on the "plan travel date".
• Medical Exam said "a passport valid for 6 months after your travel date to the US".
• Packet 3 Letter said "a passport valid for 6 months beyond the date you plan to enter the US"

Given the wait time for the interview at Montreal, do you advise that I renew my passport now? I'm afraid that renewing my passport with a new passport number will screw up and further delay my processing. Suggestions?

Finally got the Packet 4 email to schedule an interview. However, I haven't seen appointment slots at Montreal Embassy opened up yet. Does anyone have any insights on this? When does it usually open up?

I see there are quite a few members that have leases with their parents or family member, and submitting it as part of the evidence for domicile.

My question is what if I live with my parents for free? Do I have them write a letter saying I live with them and I can stay for as long as I want, or do I need to come up with a "lease"?

So like the title says, this is what it s saying on the USCIS website under my account , processing time . I understand this is still a WOP, however people usually report there is a number of months, even if off? Has anyone else seen this?

im also thinking of contacting my state representative. 1 year in almost, will it affect anything?

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