IR5 July 2020 filers

[Ashika 4]

13 hours ago, Milasa said:

Technically, from what I understand, the ban affect issuance of ir5 visa, but other steps towards the visa issuance are not directly impeded by the ban. Hoping it will expire next year so they can resume the interviews for ir5.

You are absolutely right. Let’s hope this ban won’t be extended.

[onek 306]

On 8/13/2020 at 11:38 AM, Ashika said:

You are absolutely right. Let’s hope this ban won’t be extended.

In the current state, the ban wouldn’t have any impact on July filers as by the time the ban is lifted, the petitions would still be NVC. 

[Ashika 4]

5 minutes ago, onek said:

In the current state, the ban wouldn’t have any impact on July filers as by the time the ban is lifted, the petitions would still be NVC. 

True.

let’s pray it won’t be extended further 😊

[onek 306]

6 minutes ago, Ashika said:

True.

let’s pray it won’t be extended further 😊

🙏 🙏 🙏 

[onek 306]

On 8/9/2020 at 10:28 PM, Ashika said:

Well, my mom’s case got transferred to Potomac service center on 28th July but dad’s case is still in Texas service center.

Did your dad’s case get transferred as well or they are being processed at two different locations?

[Pheebs1201 269]

Can anyone tell me if there is an August 2020 filers thread yet? I couldn't find one but don't want to duplicate.

[onek 306]

3 hours ago, Pheebs1201 said:

Can anyone tell me if there is an August 2020 filers thread yet? I couldn't find one but don't want to duplicate.

I don’t thing anyone has created August 2020 yet. 

[JessieDao 4]

On 8/22/2020 at 3:26 PM, onek said:

I don’t thing anyone has created August 2020 yet. 

Hi Onek,

 

May you please advise whether I should make a call to USCIS for following up my parents' cases? I submitted I-130 online on Mar 8, 2020 and havent heard anything back except of receiving receipts on Mar 9, 2020. I was very surprised since seeing your case approved very fast (around 3 months) ... Not sure whether I did something wrong on my submission? 

[onek 306]

4 minutes ago, JessieDao said:

Hi Onek,

 

May you please advise whether I should make a call to USCIS for following up my parents' cases? I submitted I-130 online on Mar 8, 2020 and havent heard anything back except of receiving receipts on Mar 9, 2020. I was very surprised since seeing your case approved very fast (around 3 months) ... Not sure whether I did something wrong on my submission? 

I don’t think calling USCIS would help. There are many here who have been waiting for approval since last year. My case hasn’t been approved. I received request for more information which I haven’t responded to because embassy is closed. 

[JessieDao 4]

53 minutes ago, onek said:

I don’t think calling USCIS would help. There are many here who have been waiting for approval since last year. My case hasn’t been approved. I received request for more information which I haven’t responded to because embassy is closed. 

Oh I see...thank you for your info!

[JamKid 36]

@onek, I noticed you did a DNA, is it for your mom or dad? Did you submit a birth certificate with the name of the parent they requested DNA for? What's the cost for the DNA test and how long it takes for the results? I am just curious, just in case we get a similar RFE.  

[onek 306]

23 hours ago, JamKid said:

@onek, I noticed you did a DNA, is it for your mom or dad? Did you submit a birth certificate with the name of the parent they requested DNA for? What's the cost for the DNA test and how long it takes for the results? I am just curious, just in case we get a similar RFE.  

Yes, birth certificate with their name was submitted, but it was registered late. DNA test is for mother. Cost is about about $550.  It is taking pretty long time because once they do DNA test in the US, they coordinate with the local embassy. Since embassies are closed, the process is on hold. 

[JamKid 36]

13 hours ago, onek said:

Yes, birth certificate with their name was submitted, but it was registered late. DNA test is for mother. Cost is about about $550.  It is taking pretty long time because once they do DNA test in the US, they coordinate with the local embassy. Since embassies are closed, the process is on hold. 

Thanks for your response. Hopefully things will return to normal or near normal as possible soon.

Edited September 1, 2020 by JamKid

[onek 306]

Any update on July filers?

[jaymar 0]

On 8/24/2020 at 4:54 PM, JessieDao said:

Hi Onek,

 

May you please advise whether I should make a call to USCIS for following up my parents' cases? I submitted I-130 online on Mar 8, 2020 and havent heard anything back except of receiving receipts on Mar 9, 2020. I was very surprised since seeing your case approved very fast (around 3 months) ... Not sure whether I did something wrong on my submission? 

I filed March 13 and I haven't heard anything either and the processing center is Texas too.