Got My Immigrant Visa Today..But I have a Question..Plzz Help?

kheynurse · May 24, 2006

Hi!

our visas (mine and my familys) said the same and we were worried. When we arrived in the US for the first time the immigration guy at the airport stamped each one of the visas with an oval stamp and wrote the date we arrived inside the oval. We went to the immigration office before our greencards arrived, to check that they were endorsed properly and they were.

Once you arrive in the US, the immigration officials at the airport will take you away to another area where you have to wait while they process you. Once they are happy with everything (no interview, just waiting) they stamp the visas, and take your fingerprints (kids too). Once the visa is stamped it means you are a permanent resident and no matter what happens with your job or your contact with an agency or whatever, they cannot deport you. (even though some agencies will threaten that)

The green cards usually arrive within a month or so, make sure if you change address before they arrive, be sure to let immigration know. You can fill out a change of address online or mail the form to them.

Sounds like you will be on your way soon.....have a safe journey and ENJOY

were in the US are you coming to?

K

wmarat, BSN, RN · May 24, 2006

Hi Mervat!

You're given precise answer.

Kheynurse, what do you mean by an immigration office?

mervat · May 24, 2006

Hi!
our visas (mine and my familys) said the same and we were worried. When we arrived in the US for the first time the immigration guy at the airport stamped each one of the visas with an oval stamp and wrote the date we arrived inside the oval. We went to the immigration office before our greencards arrived, to check that they were endorsed properly and they were.
Once you arrive in the US, the immigration officials at the airport will take you away to another area where you have to wait while they process you. Once they are happy with everything (no interview, just waiting) they stamp the visas, and take your fingerprints (kids too). Once the visa is stamped it means you are a permanent resident and no matter what happens with your job or your contact with an agency or whatever, they cannot deport you. (even though some agencies will threaten that)
The green cards usually arrive within a month or so, make sure if you change address before they arrive, be sure to let immigration know. You can fill out a change of address online or mail the form to them.
Sounds like you will be on your way soon.....have a safe journey and ENJOY
were in the US are you coming to?
K

Heya Kheynurse, thx lots for your precise answer...Yes..I will be coming soon..in July ..still dont have an exact date...I will be located in NJ..where in the states r u?? thank u again xxxxxxx

Heya Marat, I'm glad to see u in the forum again n knowing ur doing kk..take care xxxxxx

kheynurse · May 24, 2006

Hi!

I believe that each big city has it's own immigration office. Ours is just down the road. You can book appointments to speak with an immigration officer if you have any queries.

K

kingof heart · May 27, 2006

heya mervat! CONGRATULATIONS! for having a visa already. you have nothing to worry now. God bless!

it"s me KING!