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Hello,

i hope someone can help me with CSPA. i tried using sites with CSPA calculator but they all said different answers. i am 25 yrs old now, f2a category, unmarried and petitioner (mother) is still LPR. it took awhile because NVC moved me to f2b and i am unable to submit documents in CEAC. in 2023, i received an email from NVC that they moved me back to f2a because of CSPA

DOB: 3/15/2000

PD: 5/30/2018

APPROVAL DATE: 3/24/2020

DS 260 : 1/25/2021

IV PAID : 1/4/2021

DQ: 9/12/2023

INTERVIEW DATE: 9/9/2025

Thank you

Hi there,

My wife and I have just submitted the (CR1 visa) civil documents to the CEAC website. We are doing this in Singapore. We then went to the NVC website that shows all the steps. We click on Step 10 (Interview Preparation). On step 1 to "Schedule and Complete the Medical Examination", there is a link to the list of US embassies and we go to the SG embassy. The first step there says to "Register". See below:

U.S. Embassy Singapore - SGP

Hi there,

My fianc had his K1 visa interview last Thursday, and the officer asked basic questions. Then, she said, 'Congratulations, your visa is approved, handed him a paper with instructions on how to collect his passport, and said he should receive it in 3-5 days. The status changed to 'refused' on Tuesday, and they contacted us on Wednesday, stating that the case is in ongoing administrative processing, and requested copies of his old passports -he holds two citizenships-, which he had not used since 2011. So we did, now I am concerned about why they asked for that, and how long does this usually take?

Note: the officer asked to see the requested passport in the interview, so he told her it had expired, but here u go. She saw it and gave it back.

Hi all

I recently discovered this forum and have been reading avidly all of the great advice and guides.

I am looking for some advice, based on the far greater knowledge of forum users here and perhaps past experiences, on the best and quickest way to proceed in my circumstances.

Circumstances:

• My long term partner (US Citizen) and I (UK Citizen) have been together 7 years, during which time we have each visited UK and US, respectively multiple times per year. In my case, on an ESTA.
• We both have good jobs, plenty of savings and own houses etc
• I intend to relocate and work in the US on a permanent basis as soon as possible.
• I am exploring options for relocated through work with my current employer and obtaining visa sponsorship that way, but that is proving slow and frustrating.
• Due to a recent change in circumstances (partner is now pregnant and this will be our first child) I am planning to take a career break and spend as much time as possible (ideally the entire term of the pregnancy and child birth) in the US to support my partner.
• In an ideal world we would legally marry and got the CR-1 route, however, the 12-15 month processing time is clearly not going to work given timeline
• K-1 visa appears to be the more likely and slightly quicker option, but again, 6-12 month lead time would not work either - even with potential short visits to US whilst the K-1 application is pending.
• My current thinking is applying simultaneously for a B-2 and K-1 visa is my best bet for getting to US in the short term and being able to stay for 6 months (+ possible extension?). However, having read other forum posts it appears that the success rate on the B-2 applications is quite low?
• Other option I can see is to travel on ESTA with the intent to visit/support during pregnancy, get married and then apply for change in status, work authorisation and advance parole etc. This feels super risky though.

Any and all thoughts welcomed and appreciated!

Hello everyone,

I m seeking advice on how to properly file the correct motion after a Humanitarian Parole application submitted by my wife was denied by USCIS.

The reason for the denial was that they felt there was no urgent humanitarian reason or significant public benefit to justify granting parole at this time.

My wife is a Ukrainian national who fled the war and is currently living in the United States with a pending asylum application. She filed the parole request to help us reunite, as I am currently living in Italy under refugee protection.

We are now preparing to respond but need help understanding the right next step. Should we file a Motion to Reopen or a Motion to Reconsider?

If anyone here has experience with similar cases or can guide us on how to proceed including what kind of evidence could help show urgent humanitarian need we would truly appreciate your advice and support.

Thank you so much!