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  1. randomstairs
    A1: Your unemployment status should not affect the likelihood of getting to the interview. A2: You should NOT change your field of concentration from the one your NIW was approved for. Yes, your visa could be rejected if you change the industry (the field of concentration).
  2. randomstairs
    She hasn't applied for an immigrant visa, so the answer to the question should indeed be NO. I don't think the Cuban Humanitarian Parole counts as an IV.
  3. randomstairs
    I had to visit the office as I was unable to find the option for updating the citizenship status online. You need to do it because potential employers (e-verify), election officials, local gov agencies (DMV), etc, may refer to the common database. You should also update the status at your DMV.
  4. randomstairs
    Crossing the border at a Port of Entry by land should work. She may have to pay a small penalty fee at the PoE for entering without proper documentation. Of course, filing the I-90 would be better.
  5. randomstairs
    This is Administrative Processing. It happens often. They may not need any new documents. It takes about two months in average to process.
  6. randomstairs
    I wouldn't create a new account. The system is already glitchy as you can see. Two accounts can seriously complicate the N-400 application when the time comes. If your account is otherwise functional, you should probably just ignore the AI "help" in the future. Call USCIS instead, if need be.
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    They probably won't look at the documents at all. They rarely do. Bring them just in case though. Just explain it the way you did here. Tell the Officer why you will be coming back while you wait for the EB3 to become current (other than the desire to avoid going illegal). If you have other work contracts in a non-US country, that would help. It's a tricky case, so I wouldn't keep my hopes too high, but I think that if you just honestly explain your intentions you could very well get a desired outcome. It does make a lot of sense to me.
  8. randomstairs
    They can apply for a second passport (if British). Having multiple visa processes in parallel is a qualifying reason. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/additional-passports/additional-passports-accessible
  9. randomstairs
    But were you traveling to the US on H2Bs while your EB3 had been pending? From your posts so far I can infer that that wasn't the case. The fact that you have applied for the immigrant visa will make it difficult to show that you plan to return. But, you can explain the circumstances, as you did here, to the consular officer, together with demonstrating strong ties to a non-US country, and see what happens. Your EB3 should not be affected by this.
  10. randomstairs
    Good point.
  11. randomstairs
    I can confirm this for the US (a visa in an old passport is still valid). I don't know how other countries do it. Inquire at the consulate where you'll be applying for the visa.
  12. randomstairs
    The current passport is valid for a year. Of course they have to renew it before it expires (six months before), but they can still use the current one for the visa and for the planed trip, as long as they are back before it expires.
  13. randomstairs
    The non-expedited processing time is 6-8 weeks (although I've seen folks saying it's now getting a bit faster). Depending on the country, a visa in an expired passport with a valid passport is sufficient to enter (the US does that). Ask at the countries' consular services. So in this case you won't have to renew the passport at all.
  14. randomstairs
    Can't she just file the I-90 and bring the receipt with the expired GC with her to the PoE? That's what some LPRs do when returning to the US with expired GCs.
  15. randomstairs
    No, it's not necessary. But it is recommended.
  16. randomstairs
    They rarely ask about work history even with EB cases. You're not required to work for the sponsoring employer at all. There may be a red flag if you quit like 2 weeks after receiving a green card, but that's about it.
  17. randomstairs
    I honestly think that you have a good chance of getting the visa because formally abandoning the LPR status strongly signals against an immigration attempt. Of course, answer all the questions truthfully and explain.
  18. randomstairs
    You can try the same-day urgent processing if you travel within two weeks (so in mid February). The advantage of this is in that you don't have to mail anything to the DoS, and thus you avoid the risk of losing the certificate in mail, either when sending or receiving the document (it's extremely difficult to replace). For the future passport extensions you can then simply use the old passport instead of the certificate to prove your citizenship/nationality.
  19. randomstairs
    Where does it say that? Sounds like a boilerplate disclaimer, not something actually relevant to your case. You should definitely talk to a Tier 2 officer to hear from them directly what is almost certain - that your case is being processed and that nothing else is required from your end at this time - because you're clearly worried. This should put your mind at rest.
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    "As of May 12, 2023, noncitizen nonimmigrant visitors to the U.S. arriving by air or arriving by land or sea no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19" - https://www.usa.gov/covid-international-travel#:~:text=As of May 12%2C 2023,a negative COVID-19 test.
  21. randomstairs
    If your transcript is not ready yet at the IRS website, bring a copy of the 1040 you used when filing. If the interview is at least a few days before the tax deadline you won't be expected to have filed the taxes for 2023 FY.
  22. randomstairs
    You will need to show your sponsor's financial standing - their ability to sponsor you. Other than that your case looks promising to me.
  23. randomstairs
    Were you in the US before your 26th birthday? If so, were you on a non-immigrant visa? It won't be a problem either way. You'll get the account number after filing the N-400. Applicants who have previously e-filed certain forms will have that account number ready, others won't. Not a problem.
  24. randomstairs
    I don't think so. The consular officer will be familiar with the situation in that country.
  25. randomstairs

    EB2 NIW

    randomstairs replied to N.Hussain's topic in Work Visas

    Any time! You can always click on the "like" button too to express this
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