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Case stucked at NVC, priority date is aug-2015 and was filed when petitioner was LPR. Petitioner is now USC so I would want to know, does it help to get case completed faster if downgraded from F1 to F2B and can this even be done? If yes, what are the steps to take to get this class changes and we can have applicant in the US as soon as possible. Thanks everyone in advance

Is this so that the child must immigrate if changed to accompanying from follow to join?

Thanks for your reply. There is no high commission in applicant's place of residence. I was told that the police in the country of present residency can. So will have to check from there. Thanks

Why would you? Just curious

I would like some clarification about this issue. NVC case is having immigrant and child. Child isnt immigrating right now with application so follow to join was chosen. Question is, that is it wise to pay the IV fee already now, fill and complete the application and everything or fill and pay it later in like 5-6 years when child is ready to go the US?

Police certificate is needed and applicant is no more residing in Nigeria. Does anyone here know how to get this police certificate from Nigeria without having to travel there right now (Corona wont make this any feasible)?

Alright thanks all for your messages. I earlier read that it is possible to downgrade

19 hours ago, designguy said:

F1 is for USC children, F2B is for PR children over 21. Are you saying the petitioner went from being a USC to a PR? Doesnt really make sense

19 hours ago, Timona said:

Why are you downgrading? 🤔

Sorry for my unclear message. The petition was made when the petitioner  was LPR, but during the wait became a USC. Now when NVC sent the petitioner the Notice of Immigrant Visa Case Creation message, the Visa Class shows F11 which according to google is unmarried son or daughter of a USC. The applicant is now wondering if it is possible to go back to F2B instead of F1 because of the information from AUG Visa bulletin if it can get faster for the case.

Thanks for your response in advance

I have the  following scenario:  Case is now with NVC and the applicant is thinking to downgrade to F2B and get the Visa already. Is this still possible when F2B category date for filing is already MAR16 according to AUG2020 Visa bulletin?

FINAL ACTION DATES
FI:       15AUG14
F2B:     08JUN15

DATES FOR FILING
F1:         08JUN15
F2B:    15MAR16

PD: 15AUG2015

34 minutes ago, edsperfect said:

I am not opposed to nor a strong advocate of immigrations perse but it has changed for the worst in the last 50 years. Sure my wife is an immigrant came over on a K1 10 years ago and we have a great life. My grandparents came from italy back in thev early 1900's but then it was different. They came here, learned english, got jobs, saved their money, bought a house, bought a business, raised two sons wh were successful. They worked for it and for the country.

Itv is different now. Immigrants come here and the govt has to support a good number of them. I see no reason for our govt to be support citizens of another country. JUst check the number on soc sec disablity. It costs billions. I dont know the statistics because no one will give them to me but I think the freeloaders are mostly sponsored by charities at first and then wind up on soc sec. I personally know of at leat 40 doing that. I'll take those that want to and are capable of working, that have some education and will be a credit to the country.

 

I'll

Maybe it makes sense to remove all benefits from new arrivals then and make petitioners actually support these beneficiaries or then cancel their GC and send them back if those who petitioned them ca not take care of them. Or better still, make it that only when you've contributed personally to the society in from of tax payments will you be eligible to receive benefits — your petitioners tax contributions have no effect.

8 hours ago, Lain said:

Your PD would get current ~2022. You have to wait 3-3,5 year before process would start and 4-4,5 year till you would receive visa if immigration reform does not change it.

It is difficult to predict if F1 will move faster than F2B at that moment, but when petitioner will become USC, your petition will be converted to F1 and if F2B would move forward faster, you would have an opportunity to opt-out back to F2B.

Thanks for this clarification.

mustang85635 is one interesting fella 

Can anyone tell estimated waiting time if PD is AUG2015? How many years left to wait before process starts and visa at hand? What impact (changes in waiting time) will it have on petition if LPR petitioner becomes USC 2018 or 2019?

Just out of curiosity, I would like to know if it is possible to request transfer of case to another service center.

On 3/22/2017 at 3:43 AM, JFH said:

Who said it had to be Northern Europe? If he is an EU citizen he can avail of many warmer countries. 

That's true although he said this is the last option as majority of immediate family and extended family [other states] are in the US .  

Someone else I know said it is easier for him to just get the E-2 visa since he is planning to quit work in Europe. He can invest [buy a business] with at least $75,000 in the US and in a way secure income, be with his dad and at the same time no problems with VWP.  Does this sound ok assuming there is that much money on him to buy a business in the US 

On 2/20/2017 at 3:27 AM, JFH said:

He needs to, if he can, consider if this way. He has a great privilege at his disposal. The VWP which allows him to enter the USA for up to 90 days without a visa is something people in other countries can only dream of. The last thing he wants to do is screw up this privilege. 

 

The USA had been very kind to his family by allowing his father, who isn't a citizen, to live here permanently, by allowing him to visit 90 days without a visa and also by allowing him the possibility of settling here even though his father isn't a citizen (not many countries allow residents to being family members in, only citizens). 

 

You have been given good advice on the legal aspects of his plan. I understand it's difficult but we will all lose our parents at some point and we just have to deal with it. Breaking the law is not the way to deal with it. The VWP is for short visits. Not for living in the USA in installments. 

True. He wants to know how often can he come into the US with VWP. He is now in the US with VWP and leaving by the end of March. His plan is to come back around Sept/Oct . Is this OK without issues with CBP?

On 2/20/2017 at 4:44 AM, mallafri76 said:

Can't the father move to Europe? As a European resident, he'd be living close to his son and have free medical care.

Yes he can but for the old man, N. Europe is too cold and free medical care isn't available for the dad (I think). 

1 hour ago, geowrian said:

Does his employer have a US branch that he can transfer to? If so, he can try to request a transfer and let the company sponsor him for a visa.

Unfortunately no.

16 minutes ago, aleful said:

 

you are a good friend and he isn't thinking straight due to his father's health, but he needs to understand the consequences of loosing everything

 

 I am planning to show this thread to him so he can also see what others think about the choices.

55 minutes ago, yuna628 said:

 

Coming back and forth extremely frequently and spending more time inside the US than out of the US or not having enough evidence of ties to home may also earn him being sent back on the next flight and being banned from VWP use.

 

I understand it's probably difficult for him, especially if his father is in ill health... is there no one else looking after him? He needs to use his head and not his heart - and don't ruin his chances of ever seeing his dad at all.

I actually told him that he can at least go to the US every year for vacation and see the dad. Using the VWP to visit 2 in a  year is also already for  me, too much. Those who could look after the dad neglecting him and living own lives.

I have tried to talk him out of that the illegal option. I thought and told going with VWP and checking out before 90 days each time is the only legal way I can see for him. Couldn't even suggest applying for tourist visa because he's got a petition filed for him already.

We have a scenario here I would need some help with.

A friend of mine who is EU citizen would like to be in the US for more than the 90 days the VWP allows. Reason for this is that his father is having health issues and no one around to look after the dad. He thinks he could go and permanently be with his dad but LPR's petition will take 6-7 years to finally allow him be in the US. Filed already couple of years ago. He is over 21 year so fell to F2B. He has been visiting the US using VMP during holidays from work but because his dad's health deteriorating, he said he would like to leave his work in Europe & spend more time with him in the US. 

Anyone here know what are other options available besides using the VWP to continuously keep going in and out of the US after that 90 days? He is contemplating going to the US with the VWP and not going back after 90 days. I am advising him against this. Am I being to cautious? He was talking about doing some small work in the US too while with his dad so he wouldn't have so much burden with buying tickets to Europe and back in case he needs to keep checking in and out with VWP.  I told him I am quite worried that it might be impossible to get work with VWP since it isn't allowed.

Anyone here wiser with other options that might be available?

Thanks so upgrading wont have much effect in this scenario. Interesting F1 gets to start processing 6 months before F2B

I would appreciate some help here.

Petition filed for unmarried child, over 21 of permanent resident. PD is 17 august 2015 and CSC is still processing May 12, 2015 appications now. Recent visa bulletin is dealing with Jun 2010.

Issue now is that permanent resident is going to be USC soon. What is the best thing to do to make the "child" get into the US legally in the shortest time possible? Is it wise not to upgrade when petitioner becomes USC? How long will it take to get NOA2? Anyone else with PD account the same date got their NOA2?

I believe the F2A are for unmarried children under 21 and spouses. F2B are for unmarried children over 21.

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If your child is from a VWP country and have an approved ESTA, then they can visit for 90 days at a time during the visa process. I've been over several times to visit my husband during our visa journey and have never had any issues.

It's quite difficult to get a tourist visa during the visa process, as there is an intent to immigrate, so I wouldn't apply for it when you have the VWP. If you apply for it and it's denied, then your child cannot visit on the VWP.

Thanks for your prompt reply and clarification about the F2A & F2B.

It is clear now that F2B is what will be issued. Pain there is a long wait for it... Yes I think it is better to keep visiting with VWP even though there isn't a valid ESTA at the moment. Haven't visited the US in over a year now so I hope it will be approved when the ESTA application is submitted in few months time. There is no intention to immigrate until the petition clears and greencard can be issued.

What about the NOA2. Any idea on how long it takes to get it after the NOA1?

Hi there everyone....

I would like to know what is the difference btw F2A and F2b visa. I know these are visas granted to children of LPRs but who gets either F2A or F2B visa? If LPR filed for 33 year old unmarried child, what sort of visa will this child receive?

Does it still take around 2 months to receive NOA2 from CSC? We've been waiting for almost 2 months now for the NOA2. Not in a hurry however because we don't think visas are current for the beneficiary now. Am I correct?

Can such child visit the US with VWP when this i130 is filed? I know getting a visiting visa for such child is almost impossible.

Thanks in advance for your responses

Divorced = unmarried

Thanks. I was just thinking about it if it is considered differently.

I hope this is not a silly question but does divorced son or daughter of PR considered unmarried and can a PR petition for such son/daughter?

Family of Green Card Holders (Permanent Residents)

As a green card holder (permanent resident), you may petition for certain family members to immigrate to the United States as permanent residents.

You May Petition For The Following Family Members:

• Spouse (husband or wife)
• Unmarried children under 21
• Unmarried son or daughter of any age

YES is correct. It is extremely rare to have No here. That is only in the case when there are multiple immigrants immigrating on the same petition, and you have two joint sponsors (which is also very rare), splitting the immigrants among them. Then the joiny sponsor who does not get the principal immigrant would say No.

For the rest of Part 3, you put something if there are more than one immigrant on this petition.

Well, did he file a tax return? If so, then he needs to provide a tax return. If not, then he needs to provide an explanation that he was not required to file.

Thanks so much for your clarification. Petition didn't file any tax return because they recently arrived here and was not employed.