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KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   897

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Yes am aware - hence never took the European one even though my father has it. Got papers together to apply now and will get it in a month if I do - but don't want any more delay in my I-130 because of change nationality.

Given it won't really help me visit either. I will just apply for B1/B2 again - given changed circumstances when last applied and hope.

Will bother with the European one only after my green card perhaps - if not too complex.

What does '..never took the European one..' mean?

Seems to contradict your initial post of a new European passport is in process for you.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Boiler   43,392

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I am familiar with the UK process, but not Europe other than some generalities.

Usually Citizenship is something you have and a Passport is something that shows it. Vaguely intrigued as to which country, I used Malta as an example of situations where buying in is possible, well for now anyway, seems EU is not too happy about it.

Most countries are sort of similar to the US and UK, you acquire citizenship, you can sponsor children to join you and then years later they can apply for Citizenship.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   897

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OP is vague about several things.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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Auds   223

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OP is vague about several things.

KierenHby - it was NOT the topic right?!?!? Seriously - do you want me to put my full life out here. It was not related to the post!

I know other legalities and was asking a US specific questions - are you just looking to find issues?!?

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KierenHby Experienced

KierenHby   897

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KierenHby - it was NOT the topic right?!?!? Seriously - do you want me to put my full life out here. It was not related to the post!

I know other legalities and was asking a US specific questions - are you just looking to find issues?!?

Please review #16.

USCIS

January 16, 2015 I-130 Mailed, Chi lockbox January 20, 2015 Priority Date, January 21, 2015 NOA1 notice date, Assigned VSC, January 23, 2015 Check Cashed, electronically March 5, 2015 NOA2

NVC

March 27, 2015 NVC received April 6, 2015 Case#, IIN# assigned April 8, 2015 Paid AOS + IV fee Invoices May 5, 2015 AOS + IV package submitted May 11, 2015 Scan Date

June 11, 2015 DS-260 submitted June 25, 2015 False checklist (for ds260).. hello? June 30, 2015 Answered checklist Aug 5, 2015 Escalated to Supervisor review Aug 13, 2015 Case Complete

Consular

Sept 10, 2015 Interview Scheduled Sept 11, 2015 P4 Letter received Sept 21, 2015 file In transit from NVC Sept 23, 2015 file at Embassy

Sept 28, 2015 Medical Oct 14, 2015 Biometrics Oct 15, 2015 Interview (Approved) Oct 19, 2015 IV visa Issued Oct 23, 2015 Passport Pickup

POE

Nov 2, 2015 Entered the US Nov 16, 2015 Applied for SSN, walk-in Nov 20, 2015 Social Security Card recd Jan 15, 2016 GC received

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N-o-l-a   7,167

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I wouldn't bother with the European passport unless you can have dual citizenship and you think it will somehow help your case to get a B visa. It has the potential, but spouse in America, pending I-130, and a denial is not helping your chances. Lying on the ESTA form might lead to a lifetime ban, so don't even chance it.

The death of his parents might be less of a reason to give you a visa because you could have more potentiality to stay.

3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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Auds   223

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I wouldn't bother with the European passport unless you can have dual citizenship and you think it will somehow help your case to get a B visa. It has the potential, but spouse in America, pending I-130, and a denial is not helping your chances. Lying on the ESTA form might lead to a lifetime ban, so don't even chance it.

The death of his parents might be less of a reason to give you a visa because you could have more potentiality to stay.

No way i would ever lie on any forms. Not in that category of people.

If i did go on b1/b2 - i would simply not stay - just not my thing to break or push rules.

For now looking at a destination out of the US near Florida where i can fly to and hopefully hubby and kids and other family perhaps fly out to and we have a family holiday (any suggestions of destination to where we can go to where fares from Florida is cheap - Bahamas is one)

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JFH   12,189

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Mexico is an option close to Florida. Indian passport holders need visas for Mexico also. I think pretty much wherever you go you are going to need a visa. But some visas will be easier to obtain than others.

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Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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Thegirl   224

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Jamaica
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No way i would ever lie on any forms. Not in that category of people.

If i did go on b1/b2 - i would simply not stay - just not my thing to break or push rules.

For now looking at a destination out of the US near Florida where i can fly to and hopefully hubby and kids and other family perhaps fly out to and we have a family holiday (any suggestions of destination to where we can go to where fares from Florida is cheap - Bahamas is one)

No visa required to Jamaica for 6 months stay for either you or your family. Cheap to fly here from the US flight is also pretty short.

Cateogory: CR1

  • NOA1/Notice of receipt: Sept. 15, 2015
  • NOA2/I130 Approved: February 8, 2016 (NO RFE) :)
  • Process slowed down by us
  • Sent documents to NVC: April 11, 2016
  • Scan date: April 14/ May 7th (NVC said both I dont know why)
  • Case Complete: May 31, 2016 (No checklist) :dancing:

August 17, 2016: Visa Approved!!!! :dancing:

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