I-601 (CIMT) Processing Times?

[mrsbrook 4]

Hi all. Beneficiary here. Married in 2014 to US citizen, filed I-130 petition in that same year.

 

20 August 2015 - I was refused at my interview (actually, exactly 6 years ago) due to a CIMT (shoplifting - one lipstick in 1990 when I was 18 - I'm almost 50 now - theft committed by the person I happened to be with, without my knowledge - was arrested as an "accessory" but charged and convicted in chambers without my knowledge of "theft".) I didn't even know that I had a criminal record until I filed my I-130 petition and saw it on my police clearance. I declared everything in my petition, and was still denied at the interview. Subsequent request for reconsideration under the petty offense exemption was ignored, and I was told to file a waiver.

 

At that point we just abandoned the process because we had already been apart for too long, and didn't have the extra $5,000 that we would need to file the waiver.

 

Current situation: My husband's mom passed away in May 2021, and he had to return to US to take care of things. We had been living together in Vietnam (Hanoi) for the prior two years. He is unable to return due to COVID-related visa restrictions for entry into Vietnam. We re-hired Lizz Cannon, and she is just about ready to go ahead and file the waiver.

 

Is there anyone else in a similar position now - that is, just about to, or already filed an I-601? Is there anywhere I can go to see current processing times, and updates from others who are going through this right now? Would love to connect with others in a similar boat.

[Ann Blair 39]

Go to https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

 

Current I-601 processing without an expedite 4.5 Months to 6.5 Months

With expedite, I’ve read it’s 2 - 2.5 months. There are several FB groups you can join for help and support with visa waivers. Search I-601 waivers. Good luck with it!