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Boiler Grand Master

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Exactly

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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FavoredOnes   4

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35 minutes ago, MMDG said:

Apply for a NIV,I got one and I have US kids and a pending IV in process.

I think it depends on the embassy too and the fraud rate in the country you are applying from.

Oh this is so helpful and gives me hope!!! Thank you!

AOS from B2 visa
11/13/12, Day 000-Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/17/12, Day 004-Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/21/12, Day 008-Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/23/12, Day 010-I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/26/12, Day 013-NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/05/12, Day 022-Biometrics appointment (12/20) NOA received.
12/06/12, Day 023-Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Brooklyn ASC.
12/18/12, Day 035-Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/22/13, Day 070-Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/25/13, Day 073-EAD card production.
01/28/13, Day 076-EAD mailed.
01/30/13, Day 078-EAD received.
04/01/13, Day 139-Text and email notification for May 6th interview received.
05/06/13, Day 171-Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Further review but we're highly favored biggrin.png

06/05/13, Day --- - Notification of stokes interview received in mail.

07/31/13, Day --- - Stokes interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Approved!
07/31/13, Day --- -Green card production email and text received.
08/06/13, Day --- -Green card mailed.
0x/xx/13, -Green card received. :-D

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Yes, you can apply for a visitor's visa while waiting for an immigrant visa. You just have to convince the IO you have no immigrant intent and have strong ties to home country. Lagos being Lagos, the chances of a US visitor visa are very slim but there's always a chance and it takes $160 to find out. Good luck to your mom.

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8 hours ago, FavoredOnes said:

My US citizen brother filed for my mom since 2020. She has been alone in our home country since December 2019. Her paperwork finally moved from the USCIS stage to NIV in October 2022 after my brother reached out to his congressman. Since then, she has not been contacted for an interview. I'm wondering if anyone knows if it is possible for her to get a visitor's visa while waiting? She has grandchildren she hasn't met yet because of this whole thing. Thanks!

If seeing her grandchildren before she gets an immigrant visa to enter the US is a priority, it would be more feasible for the grandchildren and their parents to visit her in Nigeria.  She is more likely to get an immigrant visa before a tourist visa appointment is available in Lagos.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,386

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7 hours ago, FavoredOnes said:

Oh this is so helpful and gives me hope!!! Thank you!

I wouldn't count on a B2 being issued.  She has immigrant intent.  Anyone who is granted a B2 under these circumstances is an outlier.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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SteveInBostonI130 Experienced

SteveInBostonI130   3,328

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11 hours ago, FavoredOnes said:

My US citizen brother filed for my mom since 2020. She has been alone in our home country since December 2019. Her paperwork finally moved from the USCIS stage to NIV in October 2022 after my brother reached out to his congressman. Since then, she has not been contacted for an interview. I'm wondering if anyone knows if it is possible for her to get a visitor's visa while waiting? She has grandchildren she hasn't met yet because of this whole thing. Thanks!

NVC stage, not NIV.

 

Did your brother pay the AOS and IV fees to the NVC and submit all the forms?

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FavoredOnes   4

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38 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

Case finally went to NVC?

has the sponsor paid the fees and sent all the needed documents to get her in queue for the interview?


Yes to all your questions.

AOS from B2 visa
11/13/12, Day 000-Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/17/12, Day 004-Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/21/12, Day 008-Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/23/12, Day 010-I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/26/12, Day 013-NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/05/12, Day 022-Biometrics appointment (12/20) NOA received.
12/06/12, Day 023-Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Brooklyn ASC.
12/18/12, Day 035-Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/22/13, Day 070-Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/25/13, Day 073-EAD card production.
01/28/13, Day 076-EAD mailed.
01/30/13, Day 078-EAD received.
04/01/13, Day 139-Text and email notification for May 6th interview received.
05/06/13, Day 171-Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Further review but we're highly favored biggrin.png

06/05/13, Day --- - Notification of stokes interview received in mail.

07/31/13, Day --- - Stokes interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Approved!
07/31/13, Day --- -Green card production email and text received.
08/06/13, Day --- -Green card mailed.
0x/xx/13, -Green card received. :-D

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52 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

NVC stage, not NIV.

 

Did your brother pay the AOS and IV fees to the NVC and submit all the forms?

Yup! You figured it out in spite of the error. Yes to your question.

AOS from B2 visa
11/13/12, Day 000-Mailed AOS package (I-130, I-485, I-765) to Chicago lockbox.
11/17/12, Day 004-Package delivered to Chicago lockbox.
11/21/12, Day 008-Text & email received for all 3 forms.
11/23/12, Day 010-I-130 & I-485 checks cashed.
11/26/12, Day 013-NOAs received for I-130, I-485, I-765.
12/05/12, Day 022-Biometrics appointment (12/20) NOA received.
12/06/12, Day 023-Successful Walk-in biometrics @ Brooklyn ASC.
12/18/12, Day 035-Online case status available (I130-initial review; I1765-initial review; I485-testing and interview)
01/22/13, Day 070-Notice of EAD approval via text & email.
01/25/13, Day 073-EAD card production.
01/28/13, Day 076-EAD mailed.
01/30/13, Day 078-EAD received.
04/01/13, Day 139-Text and email notification for May 6th interview received.
05/06/13, Day 171-Interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Further review but we're highly favored biggrin.png

06/05/13, Day --- - Notification of stokes interview received in mail.

07/31/13, Day --- - Stokes interview @ Federal plaza, NYC. Approved!
07/31/13, Day --- -Green card production email and text received.
08/06/13, Day --- -Green card mailed.
0x/xx/13, -Green card received. :-D

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SteveInBostonI130   3,328

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13 minutes ago, FavoredOnes said:

Yup! You figured it out in spite of the error. Yes to your question.

When was the DQ date?

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,386

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25 minutes ago, FavoredOnes said:

Yup! You figured it out in spite of the error. Yes to your question.

Please be advised that it can take several to many months for NVC to schedule an interview.  Normally, there is a queue in front of you when a case is DQ'd.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   39,386

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Although visa numbers are immediately available for immediate relatives, interviews are not immediate due to people already waiting in line.

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

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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