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1 hour ago, CDN(ON)-USA(VT) said:

If interviewing at the Consulate you do not get a stamp. The CO will take the beneficiaries passport so that a visa can be affixed. Once you enter through point of entry (POE) Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will stamp the visa and that stamp will serve as a green card (GC) for one year while you wait for your physical GC. After entering you will receive your green card by mail. 
 

As other poster said, be sure to pay your immigrant fee. 

Thank you.  My question now, is how long will they keep the passport to affix the visa?  Is it done right then? Or does it take a day or more? 

We were able to get our case expedited and we have an interview scheduled in hcmc, Vietnam next week (hallelujah). 
 

Assuming the interview goes well and we are approved, how long does it take to get the physical stamp? 
 

how much is the stamping fee? 

As a Canadian, he can visit for up to 6 months. Is he not able to enter as a tourist and stay until the interview? 

My husband and I have submitted all document to the NVC and are awaiting their approval before we can do the interview.  We are scheduled to move to the states on July 7th and don't think we will be able to interview by then.  

Will they allow my husband into the states on a tourist visa (considering the pandemic)?  Can we submit a change of address to a US address and complete the interview there?

Hi!  I just checked my status and saw the my case was approved yesterday and to look for receipt in the mail next month.  It also says a request for additional evidence was cancelled.  I'm trying to understand what this means for us exactly.  Is it just a waiting game now? Does the 8.5-10 month waiting time start now?  Just trying to prepare myself what what happens next.  TIA!

It says EVER. So I have to say yes. The next page asks about permanent residence code. It says I “should” answer the question but I don’t have to, to continue. I guess I can leave it blank? 

Maybe that’s the problem. It asks if he’s ever been to the US and he has as a tourist, but visas aren’t necessary for Canadians staying less than 6 months. Perhaps I should check no for this question. 

I’m trying to file the i130 for my Canadian husband. It’s asking for the beneficiary code from his permanent residence card. We currently live in Vietnam. When we visit the US he’s classified as B2. This is not a drop down option. He hasn’t been granted permanent residence status. That is why we are filing. What am I missing?