DHS Announces Family Reunification Parole Process for Ecuador

[Boiler 44,224]

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-announces-family-reunification-parole-process-for-ecuador

 

Certain nationals of Ecuador who are beneficiaries of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative may be eligible to be considered for parole under the new process. Qualifying beneficiaries must be outside the United States, meet all requirements, including screening and vetting and medical requirements, and must not have already received an immigrant visa.

[mira8090 9]

I am a bit skeptical about this family reunification program. They might not allocate enough invitations, or it might take longer to get one. If this becomes a reality, then I will be able to qualify for one due to the fact that I am from Ecuador within the F2B category, with PD March 2017. I was approved in October 2020, and I am not currently in the U.S., but I am a dual citizen. However, since it's a reunification program, being a dual citizen might not be an issue.

[Boiler 44,224]

This is something I look out for but have not come across anyone who obtained an invitation 

[mira8090 9]

I received an invitation on November 20th for a family reunification program from Ecuador, and I think I was among the first to receive it. On Monday, December 4th, I successfully submitted my I-134A form along with my co-sponsor information. Now, I'm waiting for a response from USCIS. I hope there's someone else in a similar situation who can share their timeline.

I am F2B March 2017

Edited December 20, 2023 by mira8090
adding f2b date

[Boiler 44,224]

8 hours ago, mira8090 said:

I received an invitation on November 20th for a family reunification program from Ecuador, and I think I was among the first to receive it. On Monday, December 4th, I successfully submitted my I-134A form along with my co-sponsor information. Now, I'm waiting for a response from USCIS. I hope there's someone else in a similar situation who can share their timeline.

I am F2B March 2017

You are the first one I have seen. I have looked elsewhere as well as on VJ, so you will be setting the standard.

[mira8090 9]

Thank you, Boiler, for your help and for attempting to gather information in this regard. To provide you guys with an update, my case for the I134a family reunification program was confirmed on January 18, 2024. I'm unsure about the next steps, so I'll need to explore forums to find out what's needed. By the way, I did not receive an email confirmation, so I may have to get in touch with USCIS. I received a notification on my app indicating a new status on my case.

[mira8090 9]

To provide an update, last Friday I successfully managed to create a profile on USCIS and began the process of completing the required medicals and attestations. As of now, I have scheduled an appointment to undergo my medical examination next week, so I believe I am nearly finished.

[mira8090 9]

I got my medical interview on Friday, and tomorrow I will be submitting my document and hopefully i will be getting my travel document within the next few days or weeks!!!

[mira8090 9]

To give an update on my case 

I was invited in November 2023 and completed all the necessary documentation, including medicals. I submitted everything to USCIS but have been waiting for my advance travel authorization since Feb 24th. It has been over three weeks now. Is anyone else experiencing a similar situation, @TBoneTX @Boiler?
 

 

Thanks!


PS: I am still on this journey! 


 

Edited March 11 by mira8090
typo for the month

[Boiler 44,224]

You are the only one bit I would mention that USCIS operates on much longer time lines.

[mira8090 9]

@Boiler@TBoneTX I received my advanced travel authorization today. Good luck!

[Boiler 44,224]

Congratulations!

[TBoneTX 43,915]

2 hours ago, mira8090 said:

@Boiler@TBoneTX I received my advanced travel authorization today. Good luck!

Yee-HAAAAA!