I-601 APPROVED!

[Sweetcheeksss 91]

Oh!! This just came to me too - the TB test is only valid for six months.

I'm pretty sure you'd have to have another one of those.....

And, not to be pessimistic or anything (cause you know I'm routing for you Dave) but we had an approved expedite and STILL Montreal managed to d**k around with my resubmitted paperwork for 8 weeks. Just prepare for the worst so if you get quicker results you'll be excited instead of having your hopes up too high and getting frustrated/depressed.

[DaveyOntario 1]

Hate to dash your optimistic thoughts, but the VISA apparently wasn't approved... or you would be here. Now you will be again dealing with the consulate staff after USCIS shuffles your paperwork back to them. No telling how long it will take for it to get back from Vermont. I cannot understand why they don't electronically transmit this stuff.

If the medical and police certificate are older than a year... its pretty common practice for them to request new ones. If it were me, although the medical is over $100 bucks, I would probably go ahead and do that to instead of waiting for them to ask for it.

Brokenfamily, thanks for the info. I will go ahead and do the medical. If my Visa was NOT approved was I lied to, or, was the I-601 an after thought? This is where I am confused. Is there somewhere that says something about a visa not being approved until the completion of an I-601 waiver?

My optimistic thoughts are not dashed and I am just fine, but somewhat confused.

[DaveyOntario 1]

Oh!! This just came to me too - the TB test is only valid for six months.

I'm pretty sure you'd have to have another one of those.....

And, not to be pessimistic or anything (cause you know I'm routing for you Dave) but we had an approved expedite and STILL Montreal managed to d**k around with my resubmitted paperwork for 8 weeks. Just prepare for the worst so if you get quicker results you'll be excited instead of having your hopes up too high and getting frustrated/depressed.

Sweet,

Wow, glad you mentioned that about the TB test. Sorry but I can not prepare myself for the worst, people will ask me if I am sick....LOL.....The important thing was the 601 being approved. I can deal with some drama and (*&^%$#$%^&*(*&^

Thanks again

[RichiJenny 14]

If you have an approved i601 waiver Davey, Im almost positive (cant think why it wouldnt be) your visa is ready to be processed now.

[DaveyOntario 1]

If you have an approved i601 waiver Davey, Im almost positive (cant think why it wouldnt be) your visa is ready to be processed now.

I am thinking the same since my Visa was approved in December of last year, and my Passport was sent in to be stamped, then in February I was requested to file the I-601 which is now approved. One would think that after this amount of time the Visa paperwork would be complete or it would have been completed last December so hopefully the Passport just needs to be stamped and the documents sent to me.

[Used to be broken 143]

Brokenfamily, thanks for the info. I will go ahead and do the medical. If my Visa was NOT approved was I lied to, or, was the I-601 an after thought? This is where I am confused. Is there somewhere that says something about a visa not being approved until the completion of an I-601 waiver?

My optimistic thoughts are not dashed and I am just fine, but somewhat confused.

It is comnfusing, because you went to the interview, it seemed to go well BUT... you were inadmissable. Legally even if the consular thought you were swell and nice guy, he did some more checking and someone determined you were not eligible to receive a VISA, but you were eligible for a WAIVER of that inadmissability because you have a qualifying relative in the US, who I believe if I recall correctly is your spouse.

Since your VISA processing was interupted by the need for the waiver process, basically your paperwork from USCIS goes back to the Embassy and they "re-do" it. They go through the exact same procedure they would have if this was the first time they saw your paperwork. They may ask for another tax return, updated affadavit of support etc. Everything you initially needed for your interview is now going to be assembled and verified and then you will be getting an immigrant VISA. So my advice would be check with the Embassy, or go on the website and see what the requirements are. They may have changed slightly so find out now so there are no glitches.

I am so glad this worked out for you and I hope the rest of the "journey" involves no more detours.

Edited January 18, 2011 by brokenfamily

[WaitinforHubby3yr 0]

Much Congratulations. Hopefully this year will be a good one for hubby and I as well.

[jigisha 0]

Yesterday I received approval for my I-601 Waiver. I wish to thank all the VJ'ers who assisted me throughout this lengthly process. We filed our I-130 3 years and 2 months ago, were approved in December 2009. Subsequently in February of 2010 an I-601 Waiver request was issued to me. The Waiver took 8 months to approve.

Could someone tell me how long it has taken them to get their Passort returned to them Visa stamped, and if it was by courier?

Thanks so much folks.

Stay positive!

Dave

Hello sir

I am still waiting since last 15 nov,2011.I dont know how long takes time.

JIGISHA

[DaveyOntario 1]

Hello sir

I am still waiting since last 15 nov,2011.I dont know how long takes time.

JIGISHA

Thanks for the response JIGISHA. Were you approved without any problems or administrative review?

[jigisha 0]

Yesterday I received approval for my I-601 Waiver. I wish to thank all the VJ'ers who assisted me throughout this lengthly process. We filed our I-130 3 years and 2 months ago, were approved in December 2009. Subsequently in February of 2010 an I-601 Waiver request was issued to me. The Waiver took 8 months to approve.

Could someone tell me how long it has taken them to get their Passort returned to them Visa stamped, and if it was by courier?

Thanks so much folks.

Stay positive!

Dave

I think take 5 month after aproved i601