DV 2023 All Selectees (Consular Processing - CP)
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Xarthisius
Well-Known Member
There are no caps for regions. Iran won't hit 7% cap (not even close).
Regardless of what I just said, if for some reason a visa could not be allocated to your wife because of her fsc, she would obtain your fsc to prevent family separation [1]
[1] https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050302.html
MichaelKtv
New Member
It's interesting if any other countries will reach the cap apart from Algeria.
Holy moly. I don't even know what to say.
Montreal called my wife today directly on her phone and told her to come tomorrow to consulate. Visa is already printed And they will put it in her passport.
When we asked why can't we send it priority through FedEx they answered that it might delay the process as as part of security measures they don't accept any packages or letters sent directly to them but it's first rerouted to another location for checking.
We are booking urgent flight from Vancouver to Montreal now.
Ceac already shows issued
Montreal called my wife today directly on her phone and told her to come tomorrow to consulate. Visa is already printed And they will put it in her passport.
When we asked why can't we send it priority through FedEx they answered that it might delay the process as as part of security measures they don't accept any packages or letters sent directly to them but it's first rerouted to another location for checking.
We are booking urgent flight from Vancouver to Montreal now.
Ceac already shows issued
Congratulations!!! Very happy for you.
I had my interview in August but my case number is not current until September which it is now Friday the 1st Sept in New Zealand where I interviewed. I emailed the Consulate and they said they would try and process/issue my visa today or early next week. It was still showing as "Ready" on CEAC yesterday and this morning it says "Administrative Processing". I hope that means they are currently in my case file issuing the visa, and not something bad. Very stressful.
They just called me, it's issued. What a feeling of relief. I'm sure the elation will follow. Best of luck to everyone else still waiting.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
No, there are none that are close.
@Sm1smom I have a few questions I think you are probably the best person to answer. I have just received my visa and I am planning to transit the USA on my way to Colombia late Sep/Early Oct. and Then again on my way back to New Zealand. I am not yet ready to move to the USA, that will be some time next year. My questions are:
1. I am assuming I have to activate my visa when I first enter the USA and can't just use my ESTA this time and wait to activate next year?
2. When I activate my visa, is it ok if I only stay a few hours then leave onwards to Colombia? Likewise on my return back to New Zealand i'd only be in the USA for hours, not days. Or should I at least stay a night or two?
3. Once I activate the visa, do I have 6 months to return permanently? or 12? Do I need to explain my absence if it's over 6 months?
4. I have seen in the DV2022 thread a lot of people having to go in for biometrics appointments to get their physical greencard. I would like to avoid this as i'll be back in New Zealand. I plan to have the greencard sent to my friends house. Do they usually take biometrics at the airport when you activate the visa? Is it only if they forget to do this that you have to go in for an appointment?
Thank you so much for your time.
1. I am assuming I have to activate my visa when I first enter the USA and can't just use my ESTA this time and wait to activate next year?
2. When I activate my visa, is it ok if I only stay a few hours then leave onwards to Colombia? Likewise on my return back to New Zealand i'd only be in the USA for hours, not days. Or should I at least stay a night or two?
3. Once I activate the visa, do I have 6 months to return permanently? or 12? Do I need to explain my absence if it's over 6 months?
4. I have seen in the DV2022 thread a lot of people having to go in for biometrics appointments to get their physical greencard. I would like to avoid this as i'll be back in New Zealand. I plan to have the greencard sent to my friends house. Do they usually take biometrics at the airport when you activate the visa? Is it only if they forget to do this that you have to go in for an appointment?
Thank you so much for your time.
EmilyW
Well-Known Member
I'm not @Sm1smom, but I can help with the first three questions. Fourth one, I won't tackle as it's been years since I went through the process.
1. Do not use ESTA. You have six months from the time of the medical to enter the US. Enter before the date on printed on the visa in your passport. And don't leave your entry to the last day: flight delays / cancellations happen.
2. You can literally fly in and fly out. We activated our visa in June of 2015, returned back to Australia in June of 2015, and re-entered in February 2016 with no issues.
3. Our absence between the time of activation and moving permanently, was over 6 months. In that time, we maintained a US address, bank accounts (Bank of America is immigrant friendly, FYI). Be aware of your obligations, specifically as it relates to taxation, depending on the time you activate vs the time you move. Being from the antipodes, you won't pay double, but it's better to be cautious.
1. Do not use ESTA. You have six months from the time of the medical to enter the US. Enter before the date on printed on the visa in your passport. And don't leave your entry to the last day: flight delays / cancellations happen.
2. You can literally fly in and fly out. We activated our visa in June of 2015, returned back to Australia in June of 2015, and re-entered in February 2016 with no issues.
3. Our absence between the time of activation and moving permanently, was over 6 months. In that time, we maintained a US address, bank accounts (Bank of America is immigrant friendly, FYI). Be aware of your obligations, specifically as it relates to taxation, depending on the time you activate vs the time you move. Being from the antipodes, you won't pay double, but it's better to be cautious.
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Sm1smom
Super Moderator
In addition to @EmilyW’s spot on responses:
3. While a newly admitted immigrant can depart from the US for up to 12 months to tie up loose ends before making the final move back to the US without being deemed to have abandoned their LPR status, be aware the CBP can still require the LPR (even if they were originally away for six months or less) to explain their absence for being away for so long. So be prepared to do so.
4. If there’s an issue with the biometrics captured by the embassy at the time of your interview, USCIS will not be able to use that captured information to produce the GC hence the request for those folks you read about to attend new biometrics appointments before they got their GCs. If USCIS determines your captured biometrics is good, you will not be sent a bio appointment notice.
3. While a newly admitted immigrant can depart from the US for up to 12 months to tie up loose ends before making the final move back to the US without being deemed to have abandoned their LPR status, be aware the CBP can still require the LPR (even if they were originally away for six months or less) to explain their absence for being away for so long. So be prepared to do so.
4. If there’s an issue with the biometrics captured by the embassy at the time of your interview, USCIS will not be able to use that captured information to produce the GC hence the request for those folks you read about to attend new biometrics appointments before they got their GCs. If USCIS determines your captured biometrics is good, you will not be sent a bio appointment notice.
I have a question regarding reentry permit.
I live in Canada and I have a pretty good job which I don't want to leave and my employer might not accept me moving to US even though I work from home.
In that case I was considering applying for reentry permit for 2 years.
2 questions
1. If I receive the reentry permit can I enter US occasionally just to visit family for let's say 1 month without abandoning the reentry permit or it will be voided on my first entry back to US?
2. Let's say that my employer is OK with me moving to US and continuing working remotely for them. Are there any legal consequences of me working for Canadian company instead of American? Will that be seen by immigration of not maintaining LPR status?
I live in Canada and I have a pretty good job which I don't want to leave and my employer might not accept me moving to US even though I work from home.
In that case I was considering applying for reentry permit for 2 years.
2 questions
1. If I receive the reentry permit can I enter US occasionally just to visit family for let's say 1 month without abandoning the reentry permit or it will be voided on my first entry back to US?
2. Let's say that my employer is OK with me moving to US and continuing working remotely for them. Are there any legal consequences of me working for Canadian company instead of American? Will that be seen by immigration of not maintaining LPR status?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
1. Yes. No.
2. There are tax implications which may not make that plan viable.
Can I please get more details of these tax implications? I know about paying taxes above certain amount in US but what about maintaining green card status with foreign employer? Does immigration has something against this or this is just a matter of double taxation issue?
Sm1smom
Super Moderator
If you’re residing in the US, you are maintaining your LPR status regardless of who your employer is, that is not an issue. Although there may be a slight possibility of additional grilling (if or when apply for citizenship) as to why you were working for a foreign based company while residing in the US.
As for the tax implications, it is a lot messier than just an issue of double taxation which ordinarily you may be shielded from by the tax treaty in place between the US and Canada if you, as a US LPR was residing and working in Canada. In general, your income is supposed to be taxed based on where you live, and not on where it originates. So if you as a LPR will be residing in the US while working remotely for your employer in Canada you will be considered to be a freelancer, and you will need to pay all US employment taxes (FICA, Medicare, as well as federal, state, and local income taxes) on the full amount of your income, as well as enrolling in a health plan as an individual regardless of what was already deducted from source based on the Canadian tax policy. In summary, your Canadian income will be subject to the US tax rules because of your presence in the US, even if your Canadian employer is withholding foreign taxes. Also bear in mind, (my understanding is) if you’re not physically residing in Canada, you will not be eligible for Canadian medical coverage by the way (even if you’re contributing to it).
Seeing as this question is now outside of DV process, I cannot go into any more details than this. I suggest you speak to a couple of tax specialists (on both the US and Canadian tax policies) to ensue you fully understand what you’re getting into if you choose to go along with this plan.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Visa cap has already been hit. DoS saying they expect to cancel remaining interviews.
travel.state.gov
Update on Diversity Visa (DV) Program 2023
Sharonfiji
New Member
Hi Simon,
What does that mean for us who have met all requirements and have already been interviewed? Is there a visa for us or we have missed out? The embassy still holds our passport and had emailed us earlier in the week that they will get in touch when visa parcel is ready however we are still on ready status. It has been a long wait.
What does that mean for us who have met all requirements and have already been interviewed? Is there a visa for us or we have missed out? The embassy still holds our passport and had emailed us earlier in the week that they will get in touch when visa parcel is ready however we are still on ready status. It has been a long wait.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
You'll know more today. People in Tashkent, Uzbekistan were turned away from their interviews this morning, (about 45 minutes ago) because according to the embassy visas are all gone. Xarthisius' latest scan has the consular processing number just over 55,000, plus AOS on top of that.
So - the question hinges on whether your embassy marked your case as approved or not.
Britsimon
Super Moderator
Looks like it's ended.
DV2023 visas exhausted
Sadly, it looks like the government are stopping all issuances for the DV2023 program. All the visas are issued, they have actually exceeded the cap by about the same as last year – it will b…
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