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I am from Brazil and I am a daughter of a green card holder who got in through my brother (an American citizen), I already have my NVC number, paid all the fees and delivered the DS-260 form.  Related to that, I have two questions.

 

How can I identify my case? Is it F22, F2A or neither? 

Can I enter the US while I wait for them to schedule my interview in the consulate? I already have a tourist visa, will I have any issues trying to get in?

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You can go by F2A. Yours F22 is subcategory of F2A. No need to scratch head on that. The NVC’s welcome letter should have mentioned that.

 

You can definitely try visiting the US but your entry depends on the CBP, may face trouble or may not face anything.

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Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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F22 is part of family preference, second category (F2A specifically).

 

Yes you can visit with a valid visa. Every entry is subject to CBP inspection, as always. You cannot stay.

That said, there is a DOS worldwide level  4 advisory right now...it is advised not to travel in general due to the pandemic.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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Dalini   0

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13 hours ago, arken said:

You can go by F2A. Yours F22 is subcategory of F2A. No need to scratch head on that. The NVC’s welcome letter should have mentioned that.

 

You can definitely try visiting the US but your entry depends on the CBP, may face trouble or may not face anything.

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

13 hours ago, geowrian said:

F22 is part of family preference, second category (F2A specifically).

 

Yes you can visit with a valid visa. Every entry is subject to CBP inspection, as always. You cannot stay.

That said, there is a DOS worldwide level  4 advisory right now...it is advised not to travel in general due to the pandemic.

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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28 minutes ago, Dalini said:

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

You cannot enter the US via a tourist visa with the intent to stay and adjust status.....

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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arken Mentor

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30 minutes ago, Dalini said:

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

Entering on tourist visa to do AOS is illegal.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,335

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34 minutes ago, Dalini said:

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

Agree with the others - that would be fraud. You cannot use a tourist visa as a means to immigrate.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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51 minutes ago, Dalini said:

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

No and no. Medicals need to be done in the country you interview.

 

I would advise you bring strong proof to show why you would return to Brazil if you plan to come for a visit, precisely because the CBP officers might suspect you will try stay and adjust status after entry.

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Dalini   0

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6 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

No and no. Medicals need to be done in the country you interview.

 

I would advise you bring strong proof to show why you would return to Brazil if you plan to come for a visit, precisely because the CBP officers might suspect you will try stay and adjust status after entry.

 

25 minutes ago, geowrian said:

Agree with the others - that would be fraud. You cannot use a tourist visa as a means to immigrate.

 

28 minutes ago, arken said:

Entering on tourist visa to do AOS is illegal.

 

29 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

You cannot enter the US via a tourist visa with the intent to stay and adjust status.....

Thank you all for your replies. I wasn't aware that this was a fraud, thank you so much for your help. 

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9 hours ago, Dalini said:

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

What about an adjustment of status, do you think that would be possible? 

I know that if it isn`t valid, I need to go back to Brazil to have my interview in Rio`s consulate. But can I make all the doctor procedures/ the check-ups in the US either way?

CBP is going to suspect you of potential fraud, as your case is at NVC and you are traveling during a pandemic restricted flying timeframe.  

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