US Immigration from Philippines

I know I should have requested a FOIA before submitting my N400 application, but I learned it was a thing too late. My application is still within normal processing times.

Will requesting a FOIA for my full A-file push my N400 application to the back of the line?

To keep things as brief as possible:

American and Filipina talk online early 2023

American visits and marries (Utah online) Filipina in PH for 6 days in early 2024

American files CR1 shortly after arriving back home

CR1 case pending USCIS for 11 months (also showing 11 months estimate, but that estimate has been wrong/bounced around multiple times)

American does not currently have plans for a second visit, but certainly will if the case is going to really depend upon it.

I recall reading posts on here about Utah online marriage CR1 cases meeting one time being enough but someone correct me here if wrong.

Do you think it will result in notable suspicion on the interview step (maybe even CFO too?) that this couple only met in person that one time in 2024?

To be clear this thread is not about relationship advice, but specifically the validity of a case.

Everything else in the case on submission at USCIS checks out in terms boarding passes, passport stamps, two receipts (airbnb, mall), 13 decent variety pictures (including a family member on American side, and multiple on Filipina side), and consistent (showing monthly to keep it contained) call logs and message captures and a few emails exchanges since first talking in 2023. I also later included extras like group call screen captures including family members, as well as updated fresh call logs and message captures since.

Thank you all.

Hi all,

Unfortunately my wife got a 221g (see attached) after her IR-1 interview today at the Manila Embassy. Everything was okay until they wanted my 2024 Tax Return. I did not file it yet or include it because I was told on these forums that any interviews prior to April 15 that the most recent tax year required is 2023. I did however, include my W-2's from my employers for 2024 and up to date Paystubs as well.

It appears they want my updated Affidavit of Support and my 2024 Tax return uploaded to CEAC, is that seem correct? Anything special I should know about the 221g process and how to make sure and do it right? Thank you!

Does anyone with IR5 need an NBI explanation?

My mom was interviewed on Feb 6, 2025, and received a 221G for NBI explanation. She went to the NBI office the same day to get interviewed. She was told that she would receive a call when it's been forwarded to the US Embassy.

I sent my mother's passport and birth certificate (another 221G requirement) via LBC on 2/8/2025. I'm second guessing if I should have waited for the call/email before sending it in, but I was having a hard time getting the info out of my senior citizen mother

Any insights on how long that process could take? Thank you

I don't know if i post here or in the NVC forum. but I filed for my two step children 16 and 9 to come to the US from the PH. got approved for the I-130 and it went to NVC. got the case numbers for both and paid the fees and did the D-260 paperwork and AOS paperwork last week. so i'm just waiting again.

my questions are :

how long is the general wait time for the paperwork approval and the time for the interview?

how long after the interview before we get the visas to come to the USA?

how much is the medical exam?

is there a way i can get the NVC to schedule both interviews at the same time?