After a petitioner’s application is approved at the consular level, there are still a few procedural hurdles that must be cleared before entry into the country is secure. The lawyers at Sethi & Mazaheri generally consider representation over when the client has entered the United States safely and without issue. Whether filing on your own, or using an immigration lawyer, it is important to understand the requirements for entry in order to leave Europe and enter the US expeditiously.
Post-Interview
After you have had notice of your visa approval, an immigration officer will tell you when and how your passport and visa will be returned back to you. When your passport is returned, the immigrant visa will be located on a page within the passport. Please note, if there are errors, you or your attorney should promptly notify the consulate or embassy in order to correct the error and not cause delay for your entry into the US.
Also, you will receive a sealed Immigrant Packet along with your passport and visa. This must be presented to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a port-of-entry. If you are coming from Europe, your port-of-entry is most likely an airport. Do not open your sealed packet.
At What Point Should You Travel To The US
You are required to arrive for admission into United States by the expiration date on your visa. Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for up to six months from the date it was issued. However, if your medical examination expires sooner, then you may need to enter in less than six months.
The USCIS Immigrant Fee
After you receive your immigrant visa,the USCIS Immigrant Fee must be paid to USCIS. Also, this fee must be paid before your entry into the US. Please note that an approved visa does not guarantee entry into the US. You will be inspected by officials from the Department of Homeland Security and/or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entry into the country. These officials have authority to approve or deny admission. If you think you have inadmissibility issues, it is generally a good idea to discuss these with an immigration lawyer prior to entry.
Post-Interview
After you have had notice of your visa approval, an immigration officer will tell you when and how your passport and visa will be returned back to you. When your passport is returned, the immigrant visa will be located on a page within the passport. Please note, if there are errors, you or your attorney should promptly notify the consulate or embassy in order to correct the error and not cause delay for your entry into the US.
Also, you will receive a sealed Immigrant Packet along with your passport and visa. This must be presented to U.S. Customs and Border Protection at a port-of-entry. If you are coming from Europe, your port-of-entry is most likely an airport. Do not open your sealed packet.
At What Point Should You Travel To The US
You are required to arrive for admission into United States by the expiration date on your visa. Generally, an immigrant visa is valid for up to six months from the date it was issued. However, if your medical examination expires sooner, then you may need to enter in less than six months.
The USCIS Immigrant Fee
After you receive your immigrant visa,the USCIS Immigrant Fee must be paid to USCIS. Also, this fee must be paid before your entry into the US. Please note that an approved visa does not guarantee entry into the US. You will be inspected by officials from the Department of Homeland Security and/or U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) upon entry into the country. These officials have authority to approve or deny admission. If you think you have inadmissibility issues, it is generally a good idea to discuss these with an immigration lawyer prior to entry.
