Aaron_

15 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

So you were only added to the queue for an interview recently, have you checked your spam folder to see if you have the 60 day letters there? I wouldn't worry if you don't have them though. Some people get them, some don't but they're only a generic email sent to stop people from enquiring repeatedly. As long as you keep checking your junk folder around the time you'll be expecting the interview letter, that's all that matters.

 

As above, do please fill in your timeline when you get a mo, it would be really helpful, thanks.

 

Good luck. 

 

 

This might be a basic question, but from which email address should I expect to receive those informative emails and interview invitations? Would they come from a state.gov address?

On 5/12/2024 at 2:04 PM, appleblossom said:

 

If you could fill in your timeline it would be appreciated - it makes it easier to help you, but also helps everybody else too as there aren't many of us EB applicants around, so the more timelines we have the better!

 

As said above, where were you born? The current PD on the VB will vary depending on that. 

I've reviewed the visa bulletin, and based on my understanding, I believe my application should be current. My classification is E21 with a priority date of April 29, 2022, and I was documentarily qualified in December 2023. I am from Turkey. I have not been receiving the informational letters every 60 days. Could you explain why this might be happening? Thank you

5 hours ago, Aaron_ said:

Thank you, in this case I should be current?

Classification: E21

Priority Date: 04/29/2022

 

Based on my priority date I am current but I am not receiving one of those letters. It is weird. 

12 hours ago, Froozion said:

Everyone has a priority date. This is then compared to the US visa bulletin to determine if your date is current. 

 

If your priority date is March. And the current date in January. You are not "current" and there is nor a visa available for you. 

 

If your priority date is March. And the visa bulletin for your category is April. There is enough visas for everyone up to that date. And therefore your priority date is current and there is a visa. 

 

Look up uscis visa bulletin on Google for the most up to date visa bulletin dates. Also note. These can progress forward. Or regress backwards. So you need to check each month. 

Thank you, in this case I should be current?

Classification: E21

Priority Date: 04/29/2022

2 hours ago, Mazda_Ace said:

You will receive this email at the beginning of the month that you become current.

Thank you for the information. Could you please clarify what you mean by "become current"? I'm not familiar with this term in this context and would like to understand it better.

8 hours ago, canadian85 said:

Any update on June invites for employment category? I am DQ since Aug 2023. Getting the 60 days letter every 2 months with no updates.

I am not receiving one of those letters. Is this normal? It has been 6 months since I was DQ'ed, but I have never received one of those letters.

5 minutes ago, Aaron_ said:

 

37 minutes ago, Alex Nzo said:

Coco_2023  is right.  Eb2 and EB2 -Niw are different

The EB-2 and EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver) visas are both categories within the U.S. employment-based, second preference visa program, but they have distinct differences mainly in terms of the requirements for sponsorship and the basis for granting the visa.
EB-2 Visa

The EB-2 visa category is generally for foreign nationals who either have an advanced degree (beyond a baccalaureate degree), or a baccalaureate degree plus at least five years of progressive experience in their profession (classified as "exceptional ability" in their field of science, arts, or business). The key requirements for the EB-2 visa are:

    Job Offer: The applicant must have a job offer from a U.S. employer.
    Labor Certification: The employer must obtain a PERM Labor Certification from the U.S. Department of Labor, demonstrating that there are no qualified U.S. workers available for the position, and that hiring the foreign worker will not adversely affect the wages and working conditions of similarly employed U.S. workers.

EB-2 NIW (National Interest Waiver)

The EB-2 NIW category also falls under the broader EB-2 classification but comes with the advantage of a waiver of the job offer and labor certification requirements if it can be demonstrated that the applicant's work is in the national interest of the United States. The key aspects of the EB-2 NIW are:

    No Job Offer Required: Applicants can self-petition; they do not need an employer to sponsor them.
    Waiver of Labor Certification: Applicants do not need to go through the PERM Labor Certification process.
    National Interest: The applicant must demonstrate that their proposed endeavor has both substantial merit and national importance, that they are well-positioned to advance this endeavor, and that, on balance, it would be beneficial to the United States to waive the job offer and labor certification requirements.

Key Differences

    Sponsorship: EB-2 requires an employer and a job offer, while EB-2 NIW allows self-petitioning without a specific job offer.
    Labor Certification: EB-2 requires a labor certification, whereas EB-2 NIW does not, provided the waiver criteria are met.

Both visa types aim to benefit the U.S. by attracting high-skilled workers, but the EB-2 NIW provides more flexibility for individuals who can prove that 

4 hours ago, neds said:

Does anyone know, what are the chances of the officer asking a person under NIW category for an offer letter?

18 minutes ago, JBG123 said:

Does this mean if you have immunity to Covid from a previous infection you do not need a vaccine or booster? Also, do children need Covid vaccines? We have 4 kids under 5yo that really don’t need that vaccine 

Dr. Zatzman responded to my questions as follows:

The Immunization form details what vaccinations are required. 

https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/3de7c467-ff5f-45e7-ab87-bd33a3835520/downloads/IMMFORM1.pdf?ver=1711047692560

You get whatever you are missing from your own doctor or Travel Clinic or Walk-in Clinic.
You can ignore the US State department website as they are out of date.
MMR and Hep B can be tested by blood work if no records available.
Tdap must be within 10 years and COVID-19 within 1 year.

25 minutes ago, Froozion said:

Yeah! I'm not even sure a doctor could give you them all in one day. It's a lot! I'm sure your body would go into a panic with that many!

Interestingly, there is another list of vaccinations from Dr. Zatzman's office available in this link. https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/3de7c467-ff5f-45e7-ab87-bd33a3835520/downloads/IMMFORM1.pdf?ver=1711047692560

2 hours ago, Froozion said:

Some of the vaccines involve getting multiple doses, multiple months apart. You should look into what you need and book them sooner rather than wait for the medical appointment.

You are right, Froozion. I am sharing the link related to vaccinations. It might be helpful for others. Here is the list of vaccinations:

• COVID-19
• Hepatitis A
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Influenza type b (Hib)
• Measles
• Meningococcal
• Mumps
• Pneumococcal
• Pertussis
• Polio
• Rotavirus
• Rubella
• Tetanus and diphtheria toxoids
• Varicella

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/vaccinations.html

I have another medical question I don't have a vaccination record; I only have a COVID record. Since I don't have vaccinations from Canada or my home country, can I obtain it during a medical appointment before the interview? Thank you.

10 hours ago, Froozion said:

So they are currently working on July 2022 and you are Dec 2023. So 17 months. 

 

They are currently processing between 1.6-2 months per month on average. 

 

So best guess is between 8-10 months for you to get called for an interview. 

 

So my best guess Nov 2024- Jan 2025. 

 

However. Montreal are not at all transparent and have been seen to be very productive for a few months followed by many many months of no progress. 

 

We can only hope things improve! 

Thank you for the detailed explanation and your insights.

As of December 2023, I am DQ for the EB-2 category. At that time, according to the consular website, they were scheduling interviews for March 2022.

Based on my calculations, I anticipate being invited for an interview by the end of 2025 or during the summer of 2025.

Is there a possibility that this timeline could be moved up or pushed back? What are your thoughts?