I-601 WAIVER UPDATES

[Illusion1984 1]

Ok so after they changed the law. citizen can file a 601a for that person in the U.S. So they can get the waiver done here inside the U.S...... Every one else has to file a regular 601 outside the U.S. I don't think the form 601a existed before they changed the law. And everyone had to file a 601.

http://www.avvo.com/legal-guides/ugc/what-is-the-difference-between-a-601a-waiver-and-601-waiver

[hayunmar 0]

We are I601A approved also, case complete 3/23 waiting to interview scheduling (which is taking FOREVER). Been looking for a clear consensus out there of what the "experience" and wait time will be (if any longer than normal) if approved to have Visa in hand. Read many different experiences. Fingers crossed!

[JennyLu 65]

We are I601A approved also, case complete 3/23 waiting to interview scheduling (which is taking FOREVER). Been looking for a clear consensus out there of what the "experience" and wait time will be (if any longer than normal) if approved to have Visa in hand. Read many different experiences. Fingers crossed!

Let me know if you find anything out! Looks like we're in the same boat!

[LoveMyTico 999]

This thread was started for 601 waiver updates. Maybe should look up 601a or start your own thread. Facebook has groups specifically for those waivers too

[Marwind 13]

This thread was started for 601 waiver updates. Maybe should look up 601a or start your own thread. Facebook has groups specifically for those waivers too

I agree. Those two are different process and some information can get some people confused. Thank you LoveMyTico.

[SammiKayeM03 0]

Hi ya'll! New here to this thread. My hubby and I filed the i601 waiver on October 16, 2014. We are waiting to hear any day now :/ so anxious! I have heard of lots of other cases getting responses around that date and even after... So hopefully we hear something soon! Has anyone been approved lately?? Now that six months have passed can I call and make a service request? It won't let me do it online- says that we are still within the normal processing time. Thanks in advance for any help/clarification!!

[LoveMyTico 999]

I would suggest getting your senators office to make an inquiry. They can get more detailed info that you'll ever get from the USCIS. The beneficiary has to sign a release since its his waiver. The USCIS is strict when it comes to giving out info. And I don't know why you waited so long. I thought waiver processing time was 4 months..although I haven't really checked lately. Good luck. I hope you get the approval soon

Edited April 16, 2015 by LoveMyTico

[Illusion1984 1]

So after our 601 was approved on feb 23 we had final interviews scheduled for March 3 and March 10 both were cancelled and put on AP after endless emails to the embassy and getting no response from them. I had my congresswoman email them and within 2 days we got scheduled for April 29 for final interview sooooo happy we are almost done. Just had to share with you guys

[Marwind 13]

So after our 601 was approved on feb 23 we had final interviews scheduled for March 3 and March 10 both were cancelled and put on AP after endless emails to the embassy and getting no response from them. I had my congresswoman email them and within 2 days we got scheduled for April 29 for final interview sooooo happy we are almost done. Just had to share with you guys

I can feel your happiness!! Those are great news!! Thank you for sharing them with us .

[vanity08 66]

Good afternoon, plz am getting my waiver ready to send off, am a little confused as my lawyer is telling me that I can fill the waiver here in the uk. But I thought all the waivers are sent to UCIS. Please can someone help me on this because am confused, my lawyer is sending everything to me here in UK to send it off to the US EMBASSY. I don't want to waste any more time, because my old lawyer wasted my two months for nothing. All help will be appreciated. Thanks

[Bimolovekim 6]

I have received a call from consulate asking me to drop all required docs with passport to them on march 13 which I did on the 18 but no interview my ceac says AP since March 9 so pls can you help ?

[LoveMyTico 999]

I have received a call from consulate asking me to drop all required docs with passport to them on march 13 which I did on the 18 but no interview my ceac says AP since March 9 so pls can you help ?

AP is what it is. Sometimes it takes 24 hours, sometimes it takes years. They are probably doing extra checks. Maybe something came up. Who knows. But at least you know the next step is "issued". Our AP was only one day. Not even 24 hours. Ot all depends on your embassy

[Illusion1984 1]

On the dept of state site says most AP is resolved within 60 days but it may take longer. We were stuck on it for 45 days without hearing anything from the embassy just be hopeful and you can ask for updates after 60 days.

[Bimolovekim 6]

Thanks indeed loveMy tico ,but how come they didn't call me for a second interview but just asked for medical exam , passport & police clearance .my ceac still on AP last updated 17 & 20 April 2015

[LoveMyTico 999]

Be thankful there wasn't another interview. Nothing about this process is straight forward. Its different with everyone. My husband didn't have a second interview. He just went and dropped off his passport and new medical And police report. A few days later they called him to come pick up his visa. Some people have to go through another interview and present more evidence. Thank god you're almost finished