Free US immigration self-help guides, example forms, community discussion, case tracking & estimated approval dates!

Hi everyone,

I'm a US citizen and petitioned for my brother and his family (residing outside of US) with a Priority Date of "Aug 2008" under F4 category. On the US Visa Bulletin website, it shows that the "DATES FOR FILING FAMILY-SPONSORED VISA APPLICATIONS" for F4 category is 08SEP08.

Based on my reading, the Visa isn't available until the Priority Date is current on Final Action Date, but trying to understand what it means by "you can submit necessary paperwork" if the priority date is current within "Dates for Filing". So, can someone please help me get clarification on the following question if the date is current on "Date for Filing":

• can I start submitting necessary paperwork now or do I've to wait till I get further instruction from NVC
• if I can submit paperwork, is it DS 260 with supporting document and visa fee?

Thank you in advance for your help.

Regards

How does the beneficiary indicate if they use a nickname for their given name? The option for other names requires you to write other "given" name AND "surname", but in my fiancee's case it is only her "given" name that is the nickname. Her surname is the same. I am left with only three options: write her normal surname in "other surname" and include the nickname; write "none" in "other surname" and include the nickname; or not include this information at all. Neither of these options seems the most ideal!

Anyone else have this issue?

Five years ago, I shared our heartbreak when my spouse's visa was denied due to a mistake from a previous application. At the time, the negative comments and skepticism from some made an already painful situation even harder to process. But despite the setbacks, we refused to give up.

Over the years, we navigated legal complexities, faced countless obstacles, and sought the help of a knowledgeable immigration lawyer. The road was long, frustrating, and at times felt impossible but we stayed determined.

And today, I m beyond grateful to share that my spouse s visa has finally been approved! It took patience, resilience, and unwavering belief in our journey. To anyone experiencing setbacks in their immigration process: don t let negativity shake your confidence. Get informed, seek legal guidance, and keep pushing forward.

If our story can be a source of hope for even one person going through the same battle, then sharing it was worth it. You are not alone keep fighting for what matters!

My Fianc worked OFW in Qatar (2015-2017 & 2017-2019), Singapore 2024 (8 months)

She now is back in the Philippines, How is she able to obtain her Police Clearance Records in the Philippines?

Filing for K1 VISA

Thank you

I tried dozens of tutorials trying to find it and there is no place where to find it in my account, not even in the emails for confirmation, there is not even a "profile" section in my account.

I am filling the N400 and i am stuck where it says, USCIS online account number