AnkitShah20

Hi all - quick update on green card timeline for CR1. 
 

I crossed border on April 30th 2021. I just received my green card today - 119 days. I had received my SSN within 10 days of crossing the border. 

Can anyone please help share their experience in regards to not receiving green card after 90 days? I called USCIS and created a service request ticket. What can I expect out of this? 
 

Also, how can I do a search within a thread to find past post on similar topics. Thanks 

1 minute ago, Kai (CanadaDude) said:

I think a few people around that time have received theirs by now. Did you pay the USCIS Immigrant Fee? You need to do that first otherwise you won't receive the physical green card.

Yes, I paid the immigrant fee 3 days prior to my entry into US (around April 27) and crossed the border on April 30. 

11 minutes ago, CGs_Mother said:

Your green card is your VISA in your passport. Once it's stamped, that IS your green card. If you mean you haven't received your Social Security Number yet,  you should call to see what's happening with it. 

Yes I am aware of the stamp. But I am referring to the actual green card. I did receive the SSN. 

Has anyone who crossed into US on CR1 around April end / early May received their green card yet ? It’s almost 80 days since entry into the states but no update on green card. 

12 hours ago, A&RN said:

Hey all - finally at the end of the tunnel. Received my physical green card in the mail this week. Post-interview timeline: 

 

Interview: 22 Feb 2021

Passport received: 1 Mar 2021

Date of entry: 6 Mar 2021

SSN received: 22 Mar 2021

Green Card received: 8 Jun 2021 (about 90 days later)

 

Good luck to all of you in the process! 

Hey - did your status change for the green card ? Also, where did you cross the border?

2 hours ago, Dkw said:

Lucky! I crossed 5/22 in the morning and my status still has not changed. It still says payment received. 🤷‍♀️

Hi - my spouse crossed the border on 4/30. Still no update for GC. Status is fees received. Where did you cross the border ?

3 hours ago, PennyLaneB said:

I am in Georgia. Has she signed up for an account on USCIS? She can check the status of her green card on the website. Hope that helps. 

She is just checking the status using the receipt number. It’s just showing payment received. Does creating an account give more details ? 

2 hours ago, PennyLaneB said:

Here is an update after my POE.

 

POE: May 19

SSN: June 2

GC mailed: June 1

 

Good luck to everyone who is waiting for an interview.. I can only imagine how difficult it's been 😢 

Hey - do you mind sharing where you are in the states? My spouse crossed the border on April 30 but still have not received the green card. She flew into Newark. 

4 minutes ago, showag said:

Hey everyone. Just an update that after my interview and approval on March 10, I crossed the Sarnia, ON border on April 24. I rented a U-haul to take my stuff. The officers at the border were really nice. I was called in to activate my visa and was asked the name, DOB, phone number, and address etc. of my wife. The whole process took about 15 - 20 minutes. I was told that my green card would be mailed within 90 days and for SSN I have to get an appointment with SSA.

 

On May 7, I got my SSN in the mail (I did not get an appointment) and yesterday, May 20, I got my green card in the mail. I was not asked for a signature. So, that was that. Phew!

 

Just wanted to say thank you to Hawk Riders, DGF and all the wonderful members who have helped me immensely with the process and kept me sane through the uncertain times. To everyone waiting for your ILs, just hang in there; ILs should be on their way soon. Please feel free to ask questions here and in PM if you have any.

Hey, did you monitor your green card status on USCIS. Did it update status when green card was mailed?  

Hi,

Does anyone know what are the status changes of Green card after paying the fees and activating the CR1 visa? As of now, status is showing Immigrant Visa Fee Received.  
 

On 4/22/2021 at 3:41 PM, AnkitShah20 said:

Status changed to ISSUED - FINAL PROCESSING!! 
 

Interview date - 4/19/2021

Final Processing - 4/22/2021

Picked up passport today (4/26/2021) from my Canada post location in Montreal. 

1 hour ago, MR.M& MRS.S said:

Can you please tell me which documents you uploaded on CEAC before your interview?

We upload our updated 864 EZ, 2020 W2s, work permit and work visa because when we originally submitted to NVC my spouse was on student permit and student visa. 

On 4/19/2021 at 12:22 PM, AnkitShah20 said:

My wife had the interview this morning and she was approved!! The interview process was similar to all others. However, because she is on work visa in Canada she was asked more questions about her education and what exactly she does for living. Also, highly recommend to upload all your new documents to make the interview smoother. 

Thank you to everyone for all the help & information available through this forum. 

Status changed to ISSUED - FINAL PROCESSING!! 
 

Interview date - 4/19/2021

Final Processing - 4/22/2021

23 minutes ago, MorningGlow said:

So my husband has his interview scheduled for 5/3. I remember reading on here to upload any news documents to CEAC. We reached out to our lawyer to see if she could upload my updated I-864  and my 2020 tax return, she stated that we are passed the NVC stage and would only need to bring these documents to the interview. Any one have any insight if I should just upload to be safe or if he only needs them at the interview?

My wife just had an interview on Monday 4/19/21. We uploaded all our updated documents to CEAC just few days before the interview. This just makes the interview process smoother and faster. Since the documents were uploaded they saw it and did not ask us for copies.  Though you should still have the document copies with you. It is entirely Upto you to upload them or just bring them to the interview. My recommendation is to upload to CEAC.  

1 hour ago, Mel and Deb said:

Update:

Interview April 14th Approved

Visa arrived Richmond BC post office April 19th

Crossed at Peace Arch crossing April 20th

The Border people were very nice. I also imported my vehicle at the same time, which gave me about 1:15 minutes at the Border. There was pretty much nobody at the border crossing. Two other people came through secondary the entire time I was there and they have a big secondary.

My vehicle was a Jeep. The manufacturer emailed me a letter of compliance in one day. For a Jeep you can can get the recall info online with just your VIN. I also had the Bill of Sale. Vehicle was purchased new from Dealer in April 2020 and a copy of the check I wrote showing the Vehicle was paid in full.  No problems importing with those documents in hand.

Hey, did your status change to final processing and if so when after the interview? 

2 hours ago, CarolynAllan said:

Email with tracking number is here now!

When was your interview ?

Has anyone done RT-PCR test in Montreal? If you can please share any locations that do the tests. My spouse will be traveling to states within a week or so and we are in search of testing sites in Montreal. 
Any help will be appreciated. 

Is anyone successful in registering their appointment registration for the April interviews? I am trying to register but still shows “case number is not ready to schedule”

please advice.   

Is there a time frame for how long before the interview we can get medical done ? I am getting appointment for medical next week on the March 18th. But my interview is on April 19th. 
 

Can I get the medical done a month in advance?   Please advice. 

5 minutes ago, Lovepeace0303 said:

Any good immigration lawyer suggestions preferably in SF Bay Area? Money isn’t an issue. DM me. 

https://khandelwalaw.com 

Not around Bay Area but I was referred to this by someone. You can try. Good luck. 

Can someone please explain how can I get a Canadian police certificate in Montreal? 

Anyone have a contact email for embassy or phone number I can reach them? 

My DQ date is August 11th but I didn’t receive IL today. Please help 

13 hours ago, AnkitShah20 said:

Is the Canadian police certificate suppose to be valid until crossing the border or if it’s valid at the interview time is enough? 
 

Does anyone have an idea on this ? My Canadian PCC expires in May. I’m hoping for an interview in late March or April. But I am not sure if I will be able to move to US right away. Does the PCC have to be valid at POE?