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I tried to pay immigrant fee under the instruction on the immgration package, but I cannot not proceed as it show "could not find the A- number". I have tried the AI support and call 800 number. It cannot solve my problem with lopping dead ends. So frustrated. Anyone can advice where (website) should I seek for help, as the immgration package suggest: "You must pay before you travel to the United States. You will not receive your Green Card until you have paid the USCIS Immigrant fee." Thanks in advance.

Hello everyone

I was instructed by the NVC that the documents for Immigrant's Visa Application for my 2 sons need to be mailed to DOS Visa in VA. I sent the 2 separate packets to DOS VISA through USPS Registered Mail on Monday September 8. I checked on the USPS tracking that the packets have been delivered and are available at a PO Box on September 11, 2025 in STERLING, VA 20166. How would I know that the packets are already in the hands of the NVC staff?

Thank you VJ family.

Hello everyone I'm new here. My fiance and I need some help. We're currently deciding whether we should marry in Haiti or in the U.S being that he currently holds a tourist visa and travels back and forth. I heard about a 90 day rule and also he has no intentions to overstay his visa.

Also once married we plan to adjust status from the visitor visa, do we than do an i130 or an adjustment of status application. My step children will be included in the application however they are in the US on another status (political asylum)

I'm a naturalized US citizen. My dad just passed away in a Chinese hospital. My mom's sister also passed away a couple years ago in another hospital there. My mom is living with my sibling in Shanghai.

My mom, in her 80s, is in very week health condition. She takes very strong/disuptive pill against mental health for decades, and pills against heart problem for at least years. But those doesn't solve the problem so she has to ask me to search online how to solve problem of constantly feeling dizzy due to heart problem.

I want to get my mom to U.S. to get medical treatment and live here for the rest of life.

But what's the fastest way to get her to U.S. AND get green card?

Safest is I-130. But that takes a couple years. I'm not sure if my mom can survive to that date. Also that needs her to travel from Shanghai to Guangzhou to do interview, that trip alone is extremely difficult to her and to my sibling.

Or we can get her by B-2, and then apply to adjust status. But, that obviously cheated in B-2, also if that later adjustment is refused due to this reason or else, I'm sure she can not survive that blow.

I heard there is some channel to expedite I-130 for humanitarian reasons, but also there is no proven procedures and approval is rare.

Thank you so much!

Hi all,

I will need my passport back before early October for travel and was wondering how long it usually takes the consulate to return it once a request is made. Ideally, I would prefer that they hold on to it for a while in case they are able to issue my visa before I ask for it back.

Additionally, does anyone know if there is a faster way to get in touch with the consulate, such as by phone?

Any advice or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance!