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How long will it be before I'll be given an immigrant visa interview date?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
To be scheduled for the final fiance(e) or immigrant visa interview, the consulate must have received the applicant's approved I-129F (fiance(e) petition), I-130 (family-based petition) or I-140 (employment based petition) from the National Visa Center (NVC), completed biographic data (forms DS-230 Part 1) and the checklists (form DSL-1076 for fiance(e) visa applicants and form DS-2001 for immigrant visa applicants).
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How long before I’ll be given an interview date?

Immigrant Visas FAQ
To be scheduled for the final fiancé(e) or immigrant visa interview, we must have received from the applicant the approved I-129F (fiancé(e) petition), I-130 (family-based petition) or I-140 (employment based petition), completed biographic data (forms DS-230 Part 1 and II) and the checklists (Form DSL-1076 for fiancé(e) visa applicants and Form DS-2001 for immigrant visa applicants). Appointments are generally scheduled within 4 weeks.
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How long must I remain in the U.S. after I have entered on the immigrant visa?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
U.S. law does not specify how long one must remain in the U.S. after first entering. Immigration officials, at the time of your return to the U.S. after a temporary absence of LESS than ONE year,, will look very closely at the amount of time spent away from the U.S. If they determine that you have been spending more time out of the U.S. than in the U.S., they are empowered to revoke your lawful permanent resident status. You would then have to re-qualify for permanent resident status.
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How long does the visa interview take?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
The interview will be scheduled between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. Waiting times may vary according to our caseload on the day. In general, you should be available to spend up to three hours at the Consulate.
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How long after the interview will the visa be issued?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
If you are found to be fully documented and eligible to receive a fiance(e) or immigrant visa, the visa will be issued to you within 2 – 3 working days.
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Will I get my immigrant visa on the day of the interview?

Consular Affairs Immigrant Visa FAQs
Visa processing takes 2 workdays. The visa will be returned to you by Embassy appointed courier service, Secure Mail Services. On the day of the visa interview you will be required to purchase an envelope for the return of your documents once visa processing has been completed. The fee for the courier service is ?9.50; payable by debit or credit card or in cash.
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How long can I expect to be at the Embassy when I come for my immigrant visa interview?

Consular Affairs Immigrant Visa FAQs
Appointments are scheduled between 9:00 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. You should allow approximately two hours for the visa interview. All applicants registered for immigration as the spouse, parent, child under the age of 21 of a U.S. citizen are required to attend the Embassy in person for a formal visa interview with a U.S. consular officer.
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What is the difference between an immigrant visa and a non-immigrant visa?

FAQs - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
An immigrant visa is the one that allows a foreigner to immigrate to the United States. For details please visit the internet page at http://www.usembassy.kz/consular/iv.shtml on immigrant visas. A non-immigrant visa can be issued to an alien who wants to travel to the U.S. for a temporary stay. There are several different categories of non-immigrant visas (tourist, student, etc.). Please refer to the Visa Category Chart and the section on non-immigrant visas.
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Where can I interview for a U.S. non-immigrant visa?

Frequently Asked Questions - U.S. Embassy Kabul, Afghanistan
The U.S. Embassy in Kabul cannot interview visa applicants or issue visas, except official and diplomatic visas for which an interview is not required. All interviews for U.S. non-immigrant visas for Afghan nationals are conducted at the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. As stated above, an applicant can pay the fee at seven different American Express offices throughout Pakistan.
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What documents are required for the immigrant visa interview?

Immigration FAQ's
Requirements may differ slightly from post to post, but the basic requirements include: a passport, three photographs, birth and police certificates, marriage, divorce, or death certificates, proof of financial support, and medical examination. More detailed information would have to come from the National Visa Center or the processing post.
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For how long is my Immigrant Visa valid?

Immigration Canada Help
The validity date is based upon the earlier of: your or your dependents' passport validity date(s), or the medical validity date(s). Medical examination results are valid for 12 months after the initial medical examination. Immigrant visas cannot be extended once issued. If applicants do not use the visas within their validity, they must reapply for immigration to Canada.
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Migration to Canada - Frequently Asked Questions
Normally, immigrant visas are valid for 6 -11 months. from the date of issuance. The validity date is based upon the earlier of your or your dependents' passport validity date(s) or of the medical validity date. IMMIGRANT VISAS CANNOT BE EXTENDED ONCE ISSUED. IF APPLICANTS DO NOT USE THEM WITHIN THEIR VALIDITY THEY MUST REAPPLY FOR IMMIGRATION TO CANADA.
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How do I qualify for a U.S. non-immigrant visa?

FAQs - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
A qualified applicant for a U.S. non-immigrant visa is able to demonstrate binding social, familial, and/or economic ties to Tajikistan which, in the opinion of the Consular officer, constitute a compelling need to return to Tajikistan after a temporary visit to the United States. Section 214(b) of the U.S.
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How do I obtain an immigrant visa package?

IV FAQs - U.S. Embassy Wellington, New Zealand
You should request the forms and instructions by calling the U.S. Visa Information Service Call Center 0900 87 847. HYou can request just the pack of forms for the spouse of a U S citizen, from the Call Center. The processes are similar only in that the required supporting documents are the same, while the fiance(e) petition must be filed with, and approved by, the U.S.
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How long before my intended travel date should I apply for a visa?

FAQs - Dushanbe, Tajikistan
The length of time between the date you submit your application and the date on which your interview will be scheduled varies depending upon fluctuations in the number of visa applicants. We recommend you schedule your appointment approximately two-three weeks prior to your desired departure date. This will provide for unexpected surges in the number of applicants or other unplanned delays in the process.
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How long does it take you to decide whether I'll get an interview?

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If you are successful you should hear from us within 4 weeks from the closing date, otherwise if you do not here from us after 4 weeks from the closing date you should presume you have been unsuccessful.
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How long will I have to travel to the U.S. once the immigrant visa is issued?

Consular Affairs Immigrant Visa FAQs
Immigrant and fiancé visas are normally valid for travel to the United States for six months from the date on which they are issued. Kii visa holders are issued a visa valid for travel for two years and for V visa holders the validity period is ten years. Please refer to the individual sections for further information.
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Does this mean if I've been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview I cannot apply for a V visa?

Consular Affairs Immigrant Visa FAQs
Yes. If your priority date is current, that it to say a visa number is already available for your use and you have been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview, you are required to pursue your immigrant visa application. You cannot apply for a V visa.
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If the immigrant visa interview has been scheduled, does this mean I cannot apply for the visa?

Immigrant Visa (IV) Section - Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. If you have been scheduled for an immigrant visa interview, or indeed if the Embassy or Consular Section has received the approved petition, but not yet scheduled the immigrant visa interview, you are not eligible to apply for a K-3 or K-4 visa; you are required to pursue your application for an immigrant visa.
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What is an immigrant visa?

Immigrant Visas FAQ - Findlaw for the Public -
An immigrant visa represents permission to enter the U.S. for an indefinite period. People wanting to move permanently to the United States seek this type of visa. An immigrant visa can be based on employment, family relationship, business investment, or other ties to the U.S.
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Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
immigrant visa is a document issued by a U.S. consular officer abroad that allows you to travel to the United States and apply for admission as a legal permanent resident (PR). An immigration inspector of U.S. Customs and Border Protection of the Department of Homeland Security makes the final decision as to whether or not to admit you as an LPR. Once you are admitted as an LPR, you generally have the right to live and work in the United States permanently. U.S.
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Immigrant visa is the visa given to a person by a US consul after qualifying for permanent residence. After arriving in the US, the person will receive a green card. Immigrant visas are issued to those who qualify for residence in the United States. There are various applications for residence some are listed below:
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Can the expiry date on my Canadian Immigrant Visa be extended?

Canada Immigration FAQ's Frequently Asked Questions Toronto ...
a general rule, the expiry date on your Canadian Immigrant Visa will not be extended. Failure to land in Canada before the expiry date may result in the necessity of re-application. Generally, the holder of a Canadian Immigrant Visa may land at any port of entry in Canada without difficulty. This is not the case, however, in the Province of Quebec, due to its exclusive right to select immigrants.
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Q.1.26 Can I delay my visa interview?

CFL P4 FAQ
When I went to the American Citizen service hour in April, the question was asked, what if you could not make the interview. The person there answered that they strongly suggested that you do everything possible to make the interview date. They said that if you could not make it, then you would be put at the end of the waiting list. So it could mean waiting another 3-6 months for the next interview slot.
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