I-601 HELP! At NVC stage awaiting interview.

[commandergirl1 12]

We are finally at the NVC stage and submitted all paperwork. Awaiting a interview date. I am pretty sure my husband will be denied a Visa because he will probably require a immigrant waiver (I-601). are we going to have to file this at USCIS and wait another 11 months for this stupid waiver or can we beg and plead to do it at the embassy in Montreal??

[ShirahBet 42]

They don't allow consular filing anymore. I believe the only way to do it is through a medical expedite, but even so, it takes several months. The average time for 601 adjudication right now is about 6 months.

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Why are you sure your husband will be denied?

[LoveMyTico 999]

I don't think its 11 months for a waiver. The posted time is 4 months. If you don't hear anything before that, then you can get the congressional office involved and the ombudsmans office. Don't just settle for 11 months....

[ShirahBet 42]

I don't think its 11 months for a waiver. The posted time is 4 months. If you don't hear anything before that, then you can get the congressional office involved and the ombudsmans office. Don't just settle for 11 months....

The posted time is no longer 4 months. On the USCIS site, you'll see what priority date they were processing approximately 2 months ago. As I mention, the current average is about 6 months. You can't do a service request until the case is past the normal processing time.

Why are you sure your husband will be denied?

She mentioned in another thread something about a bar fight. Unclear if that fight was in the US and resulted in jail time, etc... or if there was an overstay.

I think all that we know is that you can't beg and plead a consulate officer to do anything that bends the rules.

Edited January 28, 2014 by ShirahBet

[LoveMyTico 999]

The posted time is no longer 4 months. On the USCIS site, you'll see what priority date they were processing approximately 2 months ago. As I mention, the current average is about 6 months. You can't do a service request until the case is past the normal processing time.

She mentioned in another thread something about a bar fight. Unclear if that fight was in the US and resulted in jail time, etc... or if there was an overstay.

I think all that we know is that you can't beg and plead a consulate officer to do anything that bends the rules.

Not sure what website you're looking at... the I-601 waivers are posted at 4 months for both TSC and CSC. and yea, you can get people involved once the 4 months hits. You do it the way you want... but there are things you can try do to make some noise.

Edited January 28, 2014 by LoveMyTico

[ShirahBet 42]

Not sure what website you're looking at... the I-601 waivers are posted at 4 months for both TSC and CSC. and yea, you can get people involved once the 4 months hits. You do it the way you want... but there are things you can try do to make some noise.

My guess is you're looking at 601a waivers, which are processed at TSC and CSC. 601 waivers are only adjudicated at NSC. The provisional waivers are taking less time and are averaging 4 months. A standard waiver, where the one party at least is located outside of the United States, is currently taking about 6 months.

NSC Info:

I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

July 2, 2013

If you check out immigrate2us.net, you'll find that what I'm reporting is accurate. 601 waivers have a LIN# which means they are being processed out of NSC.

Edited January 28, 2014 by ShirahBet

[LoveMyTico 999]

My guess is you're looking at 601a waivers, which are processed at TSC and CSC. 601 waivers are only adjudicated at NSC. The provisional waivers are taking less time and are averaging 4 months. A standard waiver, where the one party at least is located outside of the United States, is currently taking about 6 months.

NSC Info:

I-601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility

July 2, 2013

If you check out immigrate2us.net, you'll find that what I'm reporting is accurate. 601 waivers have a LIN# which means they are being processed out of NSC.

I don't see them listed as I-601 a waivers. I have learned that just because someone posts it on a forum doesn't make it true. I'm not saying you're lying about what is on another forum... just that I don't believe everything I read.

[ShirahBet 42]

I don't see them listed as I-601 a waivers. I have learned that just because someone posts it on a forum doesn't make it true. I'm not saying you're lying about what is on another forum... just that I don't believe everything I read.

And I'm not suggesting you believe everything you read. Are you applying for a waiver right now? Have you done the research?

I can tell you what myself and all the people who have the same priority date as me have experienced thus far. Approximately 6 months of initial review. Of 13 waivers that I found with my priority date, 5 were approved last Tuesday, 1 had an RFE and the remaining ones were still in initial review. This is extremely consistent with the data that USCIS is publishing. USCIS will also tell you that you can only do a service request when your case is outside of normal processing time, which they have posted on January 21st indicating they are processing July 2nd priority dates.

There remain several people in the other forum with priority dates prior to mine that are still in initial review. There are several timeline updates with statistics in that forum of how many people in what months and weeks are currently moving forward in the process.

I'm cool that you don't take everything with a grain of salt, but I'm trying to provide the OP with fairly accurate information that's based in research and personal current experience.

[Jawaree 717]

I 601 processing times as of last week USCIS listed they R processing July 2nd....no longer 4

mths, it will now take/is taking 5-8 mths for the ppl waiting , even a few has reached 10 mths....so

far no one has reported an expedite accepted at a consulate since the lockbox has been the place

to file...I say if U feel U will need a waiver verify with your lawyer and prepare one ahead of time,

so if its needed on the day of interview U can overnite it to lockbox as U will need a copy of the

221G the consulate gives U approving U to file waiver.....an expediate letter can be sent with

package however thats a life a death situation with evidences...no Senator or Congressperson

can speed up process. they.just inform U of status of application. Its not a DIY thing U need to

show Y U should be allow back and hardships to the USC, along with evidences

Edited January 28, 2014 by Jawaree

[commandergirl1 12]

Why are you sure your husband will be denied?

Because he had to get a I-94 non-immigrant waiver just to be able to visit the U.S which expired in June 2013. Due to his criminal record. I believe it was because he had two assault charges on his record. One in 1994 for which he had a $500.00 fine and one in 1997 for which it says 1 day jail &(Time served 1 day) & $35 fine & probation 15 months & prohibited firearms,ammunition or explosive substances for

When I spoke to a lawyer she said he will most likely require the waiver but will not know until the visa interview??

Something that happened 17 years ago REALLY?? I can't wait anymore. I had to send my son to stay with my sister because I am to depressed to care for him:( I am just existing and not living without my husband here.

[commandergirl1 12]

The posted time is no longer 4 months. On the USCIS site, you'll see what priority date they were processing approximately 2 months ago. As I mention, the current average is about 6 months. You can't do a service request until the case is past the normal processing time.

She mentioned in another thread something about a bar fight. Unclear if that fight was in the US and resulted in jail time, etc... or if there was an overstay.

I think all that we know is that you can't beg and plead a consulate officer to do anything that bends the rules.

No, the assault happened in Canada. It is on his Canadian police record. No overstay either.

[commandergirl1 12]

They don't allow consular filing anymore. I believe the only way to do it is through a medical expedite, but even so, it takes several months. The average time for 601 adjudication right now is about 6 months.

So after we have our interview in Montreal and it is determined we will need a waiver and the waiver is approved will we have to go back to Montreal? Refile another I-864?? Or will he be granted permission to enter the U.S??

[David & Diana R 1,005]

Because he had to get a I-94 non-immigrant waiver just to be able to visit the U.S which expired in June 2013. Due to his criminal record. I believe it was because he had two assault charges on his record. One in 1994 for which he had a $500.00 fine and one in 1997 for which it says 1 day jail &(Time served 1 day) & $35 fine & probation 15 months & prohibited firearms,ammunition or explosive substances for

When I spoke to a lawyer she said he will most likely require the waiver but will not know until the visa interview??

Something that happened 17 years ago REALLY?? I can't wait anymore. I had to send my son to stay with my sister because I am to depressed to care for him:( I am just existing and not living without my husband here.

With all the love in my heart I would suggest you get some counseling immediately. If you are so depressed that you cannot care for your son you could be in grave danger. You need to talk to a professional ASAP.

Good luck and God Bless

Aloha Ke Akua

[LoveMyTico 999]

With all the love in my heart I would suggest you get some counseling immediately. If you are so depressed that you cannot care for your son you could be in grave danger. You need to talk to a professional ASAP.

Good luck and God Bless

Aloha Ke Akua

I agree. My kids keep me focused and together. I am so glad I have them. It is a very difficult process but they keep me happy