All F2B Updates in This Thread (Part 2)

[mira8090 9]

Yes, a Judge ruled to restart FRP, but I can wait. I am not really in a hurry to do AOS as I'm doing okay here so far. It's going to be a year in August, but it seems longer to me. I started with some stock investments during the Biden administration that performed well while I was looking for a job. After that, I got a job just a few blocks away from my parents so I can cook for them before I go to work.

I was a general manager until two weeks ago when I wanted to leave due to my MBA in Finance and I am preparing for my second CFA exam, both of which are keeping me busy. I wrote my resignation letter two weeks ago, but the owner didn't want me to leave. We came to an agreement to reduce my hours and move me from a management role to a technical position in the company. He mentioned that since I was hired, the company has grown to an exponential level in profit, and they don't think it's a good idea to let me go.

By the way my date is March 25 2017

Edited June 4 by mira8090

[appleblossom 4,310]

18 minutes ago, mira8090 said:

Yes, a Judge ruled to restart FRP, but I can wait. I am not really in a hurry to do AOS as I'm doing okay here so far. It's going to be a year in August, but it seems longer to me. I started with some stock investments during the Biden administration that performed well while I was looking for a job. After that, I got a job just a few blocks away from my parents so I can cook for them before I go to work.

I was a general manager until two weeks ago when I wanted to leave due to my MBA in Finance and I am preparing for my second CFA exam, both of which are keeping me busy. I wrote my resignation letter two weeks ago, but the owner didn't want me to leave. We came to an agreement to reduce my hours and move me from a management role to a technical position in the company. He mentioned that since I was hired, the company has grown to an exponential level in profit, and they don't think it's a good idea to let me go.

By the way my date is March 25 2017

 

It's not about being in a hurry or not, it's about being eligible. If the program is cancelled then there will be no way to stay and do AOS.

[Clarke84 25]

July Bulletin is out with more movement. F2B final action date is Oct. 15 2016 (so slightly less than a month forward). No change to filing action date. 

[zaback21 31]

7 hours ago, Clarke84 said:

July Bulletin is out with more movement. F2B final action date is Oct. 15 2016 (so slightly less than a month forward). No change to filing action date. 

The good thing is it's moving constantly rather than 1 month move and then nothing for 3-6 months. 

I don't mind if it keeps on moving every month. 

[SN@5127 15]

17 hours ago, Clarke84 said:

July Bulletin is out with more movement. F2B final action date is Oct. 15 2016 (so slightly less than a month forward). No change to filing action date. 

F2B 'final action date' is pivotal - as long as that is moving close to your receipt date I'm OK with that - let's keep that moving bit by bit - my receipt date is Sept 11 2017 - It looks like at this rate it would be 11 months before it is "current". 

-sam

[Acaro 0]

My priority date is 09/30/2016 F2B rest of the world, according to the Visa Bulletin,next month my case will become current, what will happen? 

Edited June 10 by Acaro

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23 minutes ago, Acaro said:

My priority date is 09/30/2016 F2B rest of the world, according to the Visa Bulletin,next month my case will become current, what will happen? 

 

You'll become eligible for a visa. I assumed you'e been DQ'ed, so you'll be added to the line for an interview, how long it will take will depend on the consulate you're applying at.

 

Please fill in your timeline on your profile so we know this info and it also 'pays it forward' and helps others, thanks.

[SN@5127 15]

1 hour ago, Acaro said:

My priority date is 09/30/2016 F2B rest of the world, according to the Visa Bulletin,next month my case will become current, what will happen? 

Sorry for a long response - Hope this helps

If the person is already lawfully in the U.S., they can file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) to become a permanent resident:

They can usually file I-485, I-765 (work permit), and I-131 (advance parole) all together.

Once I-485 is approved, they get the green card.

Work and travel permits typically arrive within 3–6 months; green card in about 6–12 months.

If the person is outside the U.S., they’ll go through Consular Processing:

NVC (National Visa Center) contacts them for further processing.

They’ll pay fees, submit the DS-260 immigrant visa application, provide civil documents, and attend a medical exam.

Eventually, they attend an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

If approved, they’ll receive an immigrant visa to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

 

 

[Boiler 47,362]

Pretty unusual for a F2B case to be able to adjust, it takes so long.

[acd 2]

Hey guys, just wanted to give my two cents here for those who are uncertain if they should switch from F2B to F1. I had been DQ'd for a year when I noticed that F1 was having "a lot" more interviews (about 11) scheduled than F2B (about 3, however some months would go with one or no interview at all). I inquired with my attorney's office if I should switch to F1 since there were more interviews being scheduled. They weren't really helpful, couldn't tell me if it made sense at that point or not but stated that they would make the switch if I wanted to. At that point I thought it couldn't be much worse than what was going on with F2B, so I asked them to make the switch. Thankfully, two months later my interview was scheduled and it's been almost a year since I came back to the US as a resident. I don't know for a fact if that was the game changer to having the interview scheduled but I was pretty happy and had the feeling that it did help. 

[Mundo254 59]

9 hours ago, acd said:

Hey guys, just wanted to give my two cents here for those who are uncertain if they should switch from F2B to F1. I had been DQ'd for a year when I noticed that F1 was having "a lot" more interviews (about 11) scheduled than F2B (about 3, however some months would go with one or no interview at all). I inquired with my attorney's office if I should switch to F1 since there were more interviews being scheduled. They weren't really helpful, couldn't tell me if it made sense at that point or not but stated that they would make the switch if I wanted to. At that point I thought it couldn't be much worse than what was going on with F2B, so I asked them to make the switch. Thankfully, two months later my interview was scheduled and it's been almost a year since I came back to the US as a resident. I don't know for a fact if that was the game changer to having the interview scheduled but I was pretty happy and had the feeling that it did help. 

 

This actually crossed my mind. Its currently happening @ Nairobi Embassy, F1 is having more interviews than F2B. Been waiting 3 months now since I became current.

 

Well, decided to be patient and just wait as F2B because Interviews being scheduled now are so close to my dates. Its a tricky situation to be in for sure and as for your case, we will never know for certain the change accelerated your process. Thanks for the info and all the best chasing your dreams in America.

[Clarke84 25]

On 6/19/2025 at 5:17 AM, Mundo254 said:

 

This actually crossed my mind. Its currently happening @ Nairobi Embassy, F1 is having more interviews than F2B. Been waiting 3 months now since I became current.

 

Well, decided to be patient and just wait as F2B because Interviews being scheduled now are so close to my dates. Its a tricky situation to be in for sure and as for your case, we will never know for certain the change accelerated your process. Thanks for the info and all the best chasing your dreams in America.

Also to keep in mind is you may be current in F2B, but not current in F1, so then switching would likely be less helpful. 

[SN@5127 15]

5 hours ago, Clarke84 said:

Also to keep in mind is you may be current in F2B, but not current in F1, so then switching would likely be less helpful. 

Exactly my thought process - although I got my US Citizenship in 2023 - I am not changing the category because NVC shows better progress in F2B & my priority date is 10 months away. Hope it will move at normal pace now.

-sam

[Mundo254 59]

6 hours ago, Clarke84 said:

Also to keep in mind is you may be current in F2B, but not current in F1, so then switching would likely be less helpful. 

 

I'm actually current in both categories.

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2 hours ago, SN@5127 said:

Exactly my thought process - although I got my US Citizenship in 2023 - I am not changing the category because NVC shows better progress in F2B & my priority date is 10 months away. Hope it will move at normal pace now.

-sam

I’m so bad at this and my children DQ is so so so far that I better sit, relax and enjoy, but where can I see the NVC date? I used to watch videos on YouTube but that was making me more anxious I decided to stop and now i can’t find that information 

 

sorry to bother, but can you tell me where to find that? 
 

thanks in advance