All F2B Updates in This Thread (Part 2)

[appleblossom 5,925]

4 hours ago, mira8090 said:

Hi everyone,

I wanted to share my situation and see if anyone else is experiencing the same issue after the April 2026 Visa Bulletin was released.

Here is my case info:

- Category: F2B (F24)
- Priority Date: March 18, 2017
 

As of the April 2026 Visa Bulletin, the F2B Final Action Date for All Other countries moved to May 22, 2017, and the Dates for Filing moved to August 8, 2017. My priority date of March 18, 2017 is earlier than both cutoffs, meaning I should now be current.

However, when I log into CEAC, the IV Fee payment button is still grayed out and the IV Application shows "START NOW" but is not clickable. The page still shows the message that the petition is not eligible for further processing at this time due to numerical limitations.
 

I have not yet received any new email from NVC telling me to proceed with payment. Did you guys get it or it will update?

My questions:
1. Is anyone else in the F2B category with a similar priority date experiencing the same issue after the April 2026 bulletin?
2. How long did it take for your CEAC payment button to become active after your priority date became current?
3. Should I contact NVC now via their public inquiry form, or is it better to wait a few more days?
 

Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time and want to make sure I don't miss anything!

Thank you in advance.

 

I'd say you're just expecting things too soon. You only became eligible for a visa today, now you'll be added to the line and you'll get the Welcome Letter soon, but it's not usually immediate.

 

Good luck.  

Edited 21 hours ago by appleblossom

[mira8090 10]

@appleblossom  Thank you appleblossom! I will be patient and keep checking CEAC for updates. Appreciate you help!