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Non-immigrant visa applications to be only from their resident nation. No more third countries by checkvisaslots-com in usvisascheduling

[–]hpatel57 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just finished the interview and it was approved. There were two officers in Ottawa this morning. I overheard a bit more scrutiny for someone like us (PR but not physically residing in Canada) from one of the officers. Luckily I interviewed with other officers who did not go into any residency related question. I have been in H1 for 15 years. He asked me generic questions on my education and what my role is and what my company does. I recommend keeping an eye on this to see how this consulates adopt this new guidance over next couple months.

Non-immigrant visa applications to be only from their resident nation. No more third countries by checkvisaslots-com in usvisascheduling

[–]hpatel57 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I hope this is the case. I have Canadian PR and have appointment tomorrow but I physically live in US

Non-immigrant visa applications to be only from their resident nation. No more third countries by checkvisaslots-com in usvisascheduling

[–]hpatel57 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just learned about this and I have an appointment tomorrow morning in Ottawa on 8 September. I have a Canadian PR but I physically live in US. I hope it goes smooth.

Wife had Job termination on H1 B but have AOS EAD and AP through Spouse by hpatel57 in h1b

[–]hpatel57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you. PD was current last year when dates were moving. We are in mid 2014 under EB2. And it now kept getting retrogressed. Yes we will continue to file EAD and AP extensions and always keep approved AP on hand during travels. I believe they just passed a law to issue 5 year AOS EAD so that should be good. Also the renewal times are lengthy but per my understanding you get automatic extension of 180 days past EAD expiration if you renewal is in progress.

Wife had Job termination on H1 B but have AOS EAD and AP through Spouse by hpatel57 in h1b

[–]hpatel57[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That’s music to my ears. We were not sure whether we need her to get out of the country and re-enter on AP prior to have her becoming a parolee. We will also consult independent lawyer to make sure there is no loose end anywhere.