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Thanks for clarification! Besides the things you have mentioned above regarding short landing, otherwise is that legal and appropriate to do that in US perspective , I saw many people do that.

Hello Guys, Why our visas has annotation : 212(g)(2)(B). What is that?

Congrats!

We applied as Canadians since beaning as don't have PK passports

Guys, I am thinking to do landing by road on uber after getting my immigrant visa through BC border area., and want to came back to Canada to finish my affairs here in Canada before my final move, please suggest, what is the smooth process?

mine was changed to issued after few hours.

Yes, CEAC says ISSUED

YES, Updated one!

Hello Folks, We have been approved today for our EB2-NIW visa. Luckily No AP while being Dual citizen of Canada and Pakistan. I am traveling; so will happily share more details soon! Cheers!

Thanks for the response! Please let me know, should we keep our Canadian citizenship certificate as well along with the valid Canadian Passport for the interview to claim exemption?

So you mean that even if being Canadian and exempt from pause; I will be placed in the AP because of Pakistani origin? So what is the point of exemption?

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/immigrant-visa-processing-updates-for-nationalities-at-high-risk-of-public-benefits-usage.html Immigrant Visa Processing Updates for Nationalities at High Risk of Public Benefits Usage Last Updated: January 14, 2026 President Trump has made clear that immigrants must be financially self-sufficient and not be a financial burden to Americans. The Department of State is undergoing a full review of all policies, regulations, and guidance to ensure that immigrants from these high-risk countries do not utilize welfare in the United States or become a public charge. Effective January 21, 2026, the Department of State is pausing all visa issuances to immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of the following countries: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Antigua and Barbuda, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Bhutan, Bosnia, Brazil, Burma, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Colombia, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Dominica, Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Fiji, The Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Grenada, Guatemala, Guinea, Haiti, Iran, Iraq, Jamaica, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Lebanon, Liberia, Libya, Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Nepal, Nicaragua, Nigeria, Pakistan, Republic of the Congo, Russia, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, and Yemen Frequently Asked Questions What happens to my immigrant visa interview appointment? Immigrant visa applicants who are nationals of affected countries may submit visa applications and attend interviews, and the Department will continue to schedule applicants for appointments, but no immigrant visas will be issued to these nationals during this pause. Are there any exceptions? Dual nationals applying with a valid passport of a country that is not listed above are exempt from this pause. Does this affect my current valid visa? No immigrant visas have been revoked as part of this guidance. For questions regarding admission to the United States, we refer you to DHS. Does this apply to tourist visas? No, this pause is specifically for immigrant visa applicants. Tourist visas are nonimmigrant visas. IT'S GOOD, DUAL CITIZENS ARE SAFE!!!

they are suspending IVs for 75 countries: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/us-suspend-visa-processing-75-nations-next-week-fox-news-reports-2026-01-14/ I am dual citizen of Pakistan and Canada, will that apply on me?

Medical done, waiting for Interview

Hello friends, After entering my information, my CEAC saying "your search did not return data" Did anyone see that message?