When I get there.......
Jan 14th 2011 | 4:32 am
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When I get there.......
So I was successful with my Immigrant visa last week. I received my passport back yesterday along with the real awkward sized brown envelope.
The brown envelope isn't meant to be opened I understand.
It says on the back of the envelope that I will receive my greencard within 6 months of my arrival date. It also says that If I want to leave the country within that time I need to tell the Officer on my arrival.
Is that how long it takes to come and I can't leave the country until I receive it?
Thanks
The brown envelope isn't meant to be opened I understand.
It says on the back of the envelope that I will receive my greencard within 6 months of my arrival date. It also says that If I want to leave the country within that time I need to tell the Officer on my arrival.
Is that how long it takes to come and I can't leave the country until I receive it?
Thanks
Jan 14th 2011 | 4:34 am
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Re: When I get there.......
No and no.
It should arrive in less than 90 days. Most people get theirs within 30-60 days.
As for leaving the US, at the POE you will be given an I-551 stamp in your passport marked good for one year. This is your paper green. You can travel on that.
It should arrive in less than 90 days. Most people get theirs within 30-60 days.
As for leaving the US, at the POE you will be given an I-551 stamp in your passport marked good for one year. This is your paper green. You can travel on that.
Jan 14th 2011 | 5:03 am
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Re: When I get there.......
So I was successful with my Immigrant visa last week. I received my passport back yesterday along with the real awkward sized brown envelope.
The brown envelope isn't meant to be opened I understand.
It says on the back of the envelope that I will receive my greencard within 6 months of my arrival date. It also says that If I want to leave the country within that time I need to tell the Officer on my arrival.
Is that how long it takes to come and I can't leave the country until I receive it?
Thanks
The brown envelope isn't meant to be opened I understand.
It says on the back of the envelope that I will receive my greencard within 6 months of my arrival date. It also says that If I want to leave the country within that time I need to tell the Officer on my arrival.
Is that how long it takes to come and I can't leave the country until I receive it?
Thanks
Your green card and/or Welcome Letter should arrive within 3 to 4 weeks of your arrival (also your SS card if you applied on DS-230 II).
You can leave the country before the card arrives; you will use the endorsed visa in your passport. Please read the linked article for more information about traveling the first time with your Immigrant Visa.
Jan 14th 2011 | 5:23 am
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Re: When I get there.......
Immigrant Visa Arrival
Your green card and/or Welcome Letter should arrive within 3 to 4 weeks of your arrival (also your SS card if you applied on DS-230 II).
You can leave the country before the card arrives; you will use the endorsed visa in your passport. Please read the linked article for more information about traveling the first time with your Immigrant Visa.
Your green card and/or Welcome Letter should arrive within 3 to 4 weeks of your arrival (also your SS card if you applied on DS-230 II).
You can leave the country before the card arrives; you will use the endorsed visa in your passport. Please read the linked article for more information about traveling the first time with your Immigrant Visa.
