DV 2021 ALL SELECTEES

[puda]

Did they try to fix it by cross charging? I don’t remember details. If so they are lucky they had an accommodative embassy. If not it was an outright error.

I talked to QueenS about it (we are both from France) but she had no idea. She never heard back from them and after 97 days, they decided to issue all the visas. Could be anything really. A lawyer once told me that Paris was pretty accommodating vs Montreal (Montréal is one of the least accommodating consulate, apparently.).

 

[Britsimon]

I talked to QueenS about it (we are both from France) but she had no idea. She never heard back from them and after 97 days, they decided to issue all the visas. Could be anything really. A lawyer once told me that Paris was pretty accommodating vs Montreal (Montréal is one of the least accommodating consulate, apparently.).

It was elective cross charging - husband born in Tunisia and charging to wife's country (France). Not a problem, but a reminder that adding complexity can add AP time.

 

[SusieQQQ]

I talked to QueenS about it (we are both from France) but she had no idea. She never heard back from them and after 97 days, they decided to issue all the visas. Could be anything really. A lawyer once told me that Paris was pretty accommodating vs Montreal (Montréal is one of the least accommodating consulate, apparently.).

They can’t “accommodate“ an unequivocal disqualifying factor. Britsimon has confirmed they cross-charged.

 

[walidk1952]

I am DV 2021 and got my visa and I am currently at the US since two weeks.
I received my social security card and wanted to get I94 to get driving licence but when I put information on the site it responds no record found for traveler.
Kindly advise what to do ?
Thank you

 

[SusieQQQ]

I am DV 2021 and got my visa and I am currently at the US since two weeks.
I received my social security card and wanted to get I94 to get driving licence but when I put information on the site it responds no record found for traveler.
Kindly advise what to do ?
Thank you

You don’t have an i94 as a LPR. An i94 shows when your authorized stay ends. Yours does not end as you have permanent residence. Did you show the DMV your endorsed visa which now acts as a temporary green card?

 

[walidk1952]

Thanks for your prompt reply.
I showed them my endorsed visa but they said either I94 or the physical greencard they want.

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks for your prompt reply.
I showed them my endorsed visa but they said either I94 or the physical greencard they want.

if I were you I would have asked to speak to a supervisor. The temporary green card is as good as a physical one. The fact that they asked you for an i94 shows they do not understand you are a LPR. You may want to try a supervisor or if there is another dmv office within easy reach a different office.

what state are you in btw?

 

[SusieQQQ]

Thanks for your prompt reply.
I showed them my endorsed visa but they said either I94 or the physical greencard they want.

This is for employers but you might want to try showing them this, it is off an official uscis page

Temporary I-551 Stamps and MRIVs | USCIS

A machine-readable immigrant visa (MRIV) usually has the following text on it: “UPON ENDORSEMENT SERVES AS TEMPORARY I-551 EVIDENCING PERMANENT RESIDENCE FOR 1 YEAR.” When a new immigrant first

www.uscis.gov

 

[walidk1952]

I am at LA Caliornia.I went to DMV there.

 

[walidk1952]

I mean Califrnia.

 

[SusieQQQ]

I mean Califrnia.

The CA document list very clearly states “Unexpired foreign passport stamped processed for i551”. First section.

https://www.dmv.ca.gov/portal/file/list-of-docs-realid-pdf/

Go back and show them that their own documentation proves it is acceptable. If you still get hassle, ask speak to a supervisor. Good luck!

 

[walidk1952]

Thank you

 

[Mistaone]

Hello. I am a dv visa holder. But when I entered the USA, the immigration officer did not take my fingerprints. I would like to know if this is normal?

 

[RYUKAKU]

Hi, would you teach me about SSN?
My visa was approved.
But I have not received the Permanent Resident Card yet.
Can I apply for an SSN before I receive the Permanent Resident Card in the US?

 

[Diamond_Water]

Hi, would you teach me about SSN?
My visa was approved.
But I have not received the Permanent Resident Card yet.
Can I apply for an SSN before I receive the Permanent Resident Card in the US?

You need to get the actual GC first.
Because SSN Office needs to make a copy of GC

 

[RYUKAKU]

You need to get the actual GC first.
Because SSN Office needs to make a copy of GC

Thank you!

 

[SusieQQQ]

Hi, would you teach me about SSN?
My visa was approved.
But I have not received the Permanent Resident Card yet.
Can I apply for an SSN before I receive the Permanent Resident Card in the US?

Are you in the US yet?
if you checked the box in the DS260 to receive an SS card, it should arrive within a few weeks after you enter at the POE.

You need to get the actual GC first.
Because SSN Office needs to make a copy of GC

This is not how it works for consular processing. The immigrant visa becomes a temporary green card on entry and the SSN card is mailed automatically.

 

[RYUKAKU]

Are you in the US yet?
if you checked the box in the DS260 to receive an SS card, it should arrive within a few weeks after you enter at the POE.


This is not how it works for consular processing. The immigrant visa becomes a temporary green card on entry and the SSN card is mailed automatically.

I'm really thankful to you！！

 

[TSU]

Hi All! We have entered the US with our DV visas on the 20th of September. It was all very quick and smooth, the officer just opened the envelopes didn't even review all the documents and put a stamp in our passports, took a picture and we were free to go. I am checking my case status on my USCIS account since then, but I am not sure what I should expect. I still can only see an update from the 3rd of September: immigration fee payment received, but nothin that would indicate, that we entered or that something is happening. There is only one thing above this update under the case description Submitted on: September 22nd, but no further description on what does it relate to. Same if I check the receipt number on the online tracker, it just says Immigrant fee payment receives. Do you know if this is fine like this or if I should talk to USCIS? What should I expect to see? Thank you!

 

[PhantomHigh]

Crossing my fingers for Monday’s hearing ~