DV 2022 OC Selectees

[Georgia 1]

I forwarded the email from NZ police to both, requesting the docs be transfered to Suva.

Hi how many days did it take for u to get email from vetting nz stating they have forwarded to us embassy auckland?
Its been a week i didnt get any email from them , i emailed them yesterday and they told me auckland will forward to relevant consulate, they didnt mention if my result is ready and forwarded.

 

[Andrew2022]

Hi how many days did it take for u to get email from vetting nz stating they have forwarded to us embassy auckland?
Its been a week i didnt get any email from them , i emailed them yesterday and they told me auckland will forward to relevant consulate, they didnt mention if my result is ready and forwarded.

Well timed question, I was just going through the same issue. The Auckland Embassy could not give me an answer so I asked Suva if they had received it.
They replied saying that they have contacted Auckland to forward it and within 30 minutes they had mine. Honestly, the Suva US Embassy have been incredible. Good luck

Edit: make sure that you have received the email from the NZ Police letting you know that the vetting process has been completed and forwarded to Auckland first too though obviously.

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

Hi all, two questions if anyone knows the answer

1. Did anyone take a copy of their uni degree or transcript rather than the original document? Sounds like Suva have been more accomodating. I live overseas and came back to Aus pre Fiji and won’t have time to find it in my storage unit. Wondering if anyone managed to get their greencard with just printouts of the parchment and transcript? Those were sufficient when I attained E3 visa.

2. Did you sign up for the courier service for Suva for passport return? Or did you pick it up at the consulate after?

Cheers!

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

Arranged to have parchment reprinted in time. Better to be prepared.

But if anyone knows of the turnaround time for passport retrieval and whether they were able to pick up at the consulate that would be great to know.

 

[BrisOC22]

Arranged to have parchment reprinted in time. Better to be prepared.

But if anyone knows of the turnaround time for passport retrieval and whether they were able to pick up at the consulate that would be great to know.

Most have been picking it up from the consulate and has generally been ready the next day after the interview. I think only one person has posted that is doing the courier option (since they wanted to come back to aus asap).

 

[kplo]

Thanks for this information. Appreciate it.

Hi Groovy, we arrived the 19th June and my husband received his SS number one week later.

 

[Cieletoile]

It seems contacting Suva to retrieve NZ vetting results is the fastest method.

Also, just a note for NZ vetting applicants with a second name.

Even if you add another legal name in the original vetting form, it won't appear on the certificate. So you'll need to apply for a second vetting certificate and get that forwarded to Suva.

 

[getty399]

It seems contacting Suva to retrieve NZ vetting results is the fastest method.

Also, just a note for NZ vetting applicants with a second name.

Even if you add another legal name in the original vetting form, it won't appear on the certificate. So you'll need to apply for a second vetting certificate and get that forwarded to Suva.

Oh that’s interesting. Thanks for the tip

 

[bCarlo]

I was only able to obtain digital copies of my high school and university transcripts, which I've printed to bring with me to my interview. Will this be accepted? I have my original university diploma that I'm bringing as well.

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

I was only able to obtain digital copies of my high school and university transcripts, which I've printed to bring with me to my interview. Will this be accepted? I have my original university diploma that I'm bringing as well.

Where are you interviewing? Sounds like Suva have been quite accomodating and I think the printed are fine along with the original birth certificate and uni parchment/testamur.

The only document I got a notarised copy of was my birth certificate, which I’ll take along with the original. I have copies of the others (appt confirmation, degree parchment and transcripts, serology for immunisations, ONet printouts for my degree/ profession demonstrating high level of education required for that role, payslip from my job in the US to demonstrate unlikely to become a public charge) but none of these are notarised.

I interview Wednesday I’m Suva and will keep you posted. Good luck all

 

[xyzuka]

Where are you interviewing? Sounds like Suva have been quite accomodating and I think the printed are fine along with the original birth certificate and uni parchment/testamur.

The only document I got a notarised copy of was my birth certificate, which I’ll take along with the original. I have copies of the others (appt confirmation, degree parchment and transcripts, serology for immunisations, ONet printouts for my degree/ profession demonstrating high level of education required for that role, payslip from my job in the US to demonstrate unlikely to become a public charge) but none of these are notarised.

I interview Wednesday I’m Suva and will keep you posted. Good luck all

All the best for your interview! Let us know how was your experience

I have mines at the Suva Embassy as well in two weeks time, super nervous

 

[Von_Vaugn]

Hi all, I am in the US on an E3 Visa and have been contacted by the Sydney Consulate that my case has been booked for August 30th. I have spoken with my company and our Immigration team and been advised that I can leave to take the Interview (the AOS process will not be completed in time for a September 30th end date) where as I leave my E3 becomes invalid (the risk is that if the DV is not issued I will need to re-apply for an E3).

Based on this, I wanted to check if the group is aware of anyone else taking a similar approach. Secondly, what is the expected time from interview to having the Immigration pack received. I assume once approve, the process to issue (print Visa, prep docs for pack) should only take a week to be sent?

Any advice would be appreciated, especially if there is a view of too much risk to take this path.

 

[Acey]

Hi all, I am in the US on an E3 Visa and have been contacted by the Sydney Consulate that my case has been booked for August 30th. I have spoken with my company and our Immigration team and been advised that I can leave to take the Interview (the AOS process will not be completed in time for a September 30th end date) where as I leave my E3 becomes invalid (the risk is that if the DV is not issued I will need to re-apply for an E3).

Based on this, I wanted to check if the group is aware of anyone else taking a similar approach. Secondly, what is the expected time from interview to having the Immigration pack received. I assume once approve, the process to issue (print Visa, prep docs for pack) should only take a week to be sent?

Any advice would be appreciated, especially if there is a view of too much risk to take this path.

I’m also in the US on an E3 and will be heading over to Suva in 2 weeks. I haven’t heard anything about the E3 becoming invalid if the DV is not issued though?

 

[Sm1smom]

I’m also in the US on an E3 and will be heading over to Suva in 2 weeks. I haven’t heard anything about the E3 becoming invalid if the DV is not issued though?

Current US status/NIV does not automatically become invalid if DV based CP is not successfully completed.

However if one wasn’t able to complete CP for instance due to being stuck in AP (inability to clear the background check before the end of the FY), such a person will not be able to return to the US on their existing visa in that case until the AP clears. Also if the reason for not being able to complete was because one had been found to be inadmissible following the CP interview, such a person obviously will not be able to return to the US on their NIV in that case - the embassy will actually cancel the previously issued NIV in that case.

 

[Acey]

Current US status/NIV does not automatically become invalid if DV based CP is not successfully completed.

However if one wasn’t able to complete CP for instance due to being stuck in AP (inability to clear the background check before the end of the FY), such a person will not be able to return to the US on their existing visa in that case until the AP clears. Also if the reason for not being able to complete was because one had been found to be inadmissible following the CP interview, such a person obviously will not be able to return to the US on their NIV in that case - the embassy will actually cancel the previously issued NIV in that case.

Suva have been allowing some people to have their passports returned if they are put in AP. Are you saying that even if we got our passport back, we wouldn’t be allowed back to the US until the AP clears?

Also is there a different background check for immigrant and non immigrant visas? Hoping it would be less likely for us to be put in AP since we already have visas.

 

[Sm1smom]

Suva have been allowing some people to have their passports returned if they are put in AP. Are you saying that even if we got our passport back, we wouldn’t be allowed back to the US until the AP clears?

Also is there a different background check for immigrant and non immigrant visas? Hoping it would be less likely for us to be put in AP since we already have visas.

If CBP is able to see the information in their system at the POE, yes entry will be denied (again depending on the reason for the AP as already explained). There have been reports in the past of people who had no issue with the background check for their NIV application but got stuck in prolonged background checks for the immigrant visa application.

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

If CBP is able to see the information in their system at the POE, yes entry will be denied (again depending on the reason for the AP as already explained). There have been reports in the past of people who had no issue with the background check for their NIV application but got stuck in prolonged background checks for the immigrant visa application.

I’m on an E3 also. Yes I was advised by legal that if my GC is denied I'll have to return to US on a different visa to pack up my things! It's pretty extreme.

I feel confident that as my interview is next week, and my E3 was recent (they’ve become much stricter in approving them), and I don’t have anything odd, I’ll be fine but you have to roll the dice and be aware of the risk.

If I was you and interviewing that late I’d be seriously thinking about whether to proceed or not. What is your case number range? If it’s high 2xxx then there is a chance all visas will be allocated by then. If it’s lower, they could have assigned you one not wanting to be challenged for not giving you one when higher case numbers are getting early interviews. When did you complete your DS260? Early on or recently?

I know there is an understanding that if you have been assigned an interview they are holding a visa for you. But unfortunately I don’t know how accurate that is and I don’t think anyone can guarantee it.

Do you love your current job/sponsor? Consider if you plan to stay with them whether they would stick with you through potential NIV cancellation and reapplication process. As was mentioned, this doesn’t automatically disqualify you from future NIV application, but does increase the risk of denial.

Lastly, this year is a real roll the dice year. For some reason things appear to be running more smoothly than the last couple years. But that could also mean they’ve overextended and over assigned interviews to ensure they give out the required number of visas - not considering that they might run out before you interview.

 

[LuckyOneTwo]

I’m on an E3 also. Yes I was advised by legal that if my GC is denied I'll have to return to US on a different visa to pack up my things! It's pretty extreme.

I feel confident that as my interview is next week, and my E3 was recent (they’ve become much stricter in approving them), and I don’t have anything odd, I’ll be fine but you have to roll the dice and be aware of the risk.

If I was you and interviewing that late I’d be seriously thinking about whether to proceed or not. What is your case number range? If it’s high 2xxx then there is a chance all visas will be allocated by then. If it’s lower, they could have assigned you one not wanting to be challenged for not giving you one when higher case numbers are getting early interviews. When did you complete your DS260? Early on or recently?

I know there is an understanding that if you have been assigned an interview they are holding a visa for you. But unfortunately I don’t know how accurate that is and I don’t think anyone can guarantee it.

Do you love your current job/sponsor? Consider if you plan to stay with them whether they would stick with you through potential NIV cancellation and reapplication process. As was mentioned, this doesn’t automatically disqualify you from future NIV application, but does increase the risk of denial.

Lastly, this year is a real roll the dice year. For some reason things appear to be running more smoothly than the last couple years. But that could also mean they’ve overextended and over assigned interviews to ensure they give out the required number of visas - not considering that they might run out before you interview.

Also aware that if I go onto AP - I could be waiting in Australia for awhile

 

[Sm1smom]

I feel confident that as my interview is next week, and my E3 was recent (they’ve become much stricter in approving them), and I don’t have anything odd, I’ll be fine but you have to roll the dice and be aware of the risk.

If I was you and interviewing that late I’d be seriously thinking about whether to proceed or not. What is your case number range? If it’s high 2xxx then there is a chance all visas will be allocated by then. If it’s lower, they could have assigned you one not wanting to be challenged for not giving you one when higher case numbers are getting early interviews. When did you complete your DS260? Early on or recently?

I know there is an understanding that if you have been assigned an interview they are holding a visa for you. But unfortunately I don’t know how accurate that is and I don’t think anyone can guarantee it.

Do you love your current job/sponsor? Consider if you plan to stay with them whether they would stick with you through potential NIV cancellation and reapplication process. As was mentioned, this doesn’t automatically disqualify you from future NIV application, but does increase the risk of denial.

Lastly, this year is a real roll the dice year. For some reason things appear to be running more smoothly than the last couple years. But that could also mean they’ve overextended and over assigned interviews to ensure they give out the required number of visas - not considering that they might run out before you interview.

You’ve addressed all of these ^^^ to the wrong person/post

 

[Sm1smom]

Current US status/NIV does not automatically become invalid if DV based CP is not successfully completed.

However if one wasn’t able to complete CP for instance due to being stuck in AP (inability to clear the background check before the end of the FY), such a person will not be able to return to the US on their existing visa in that case until the AP clears. Also if the reason for not being able to complete was because one had been found to be inadmissible following the CP interview, such a person obviously will not be able to return to the US on their NIV in that case - the embassy will actually cancel the previously issued NIV in that case.

Adding further clarification to the above post by the way:
An existing NIV could indeed get canceled if one is unable to complete the CP process by the end of the FY on the basis of having demonstrated an immigrant intent. The E3 or any other non-dual intent visa requires one to not have or harbor an immigrant intent.

I’m on an E3 also. Yes I was advised by legal that if my GC is denied I'll have to return to US on a different visa to pack up my things! It's pretty extreme.

Yup, that legal advice is correct. It is not extreme considering you needed to have demonstrated you did not have an immigrant intent and would return back home in order for that visa to get issued in the first place. That condition still applies.