dirk_diggler

I am DQ.  But, I would like to review my answers in the DS-260.  Is it OK to click through the DS-260?  My concern is that I edit something accidentally and lose my DQ.  

I am DQ'd for about 7 months now.  I was poking around and looking for the DS 260 confirmation page, and I think I accidentally hit "Save" in the DS-260 online form.  Is it possible that doing this brought me out of DQ and back into review?

The CEAC homepage shows IV Fee "Paid", IV Application "Completed" and Civil Documents "Accepted" so all looks good there.

57 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I think you are correct.  The minute that extension is denied, the 4-5 month overstay will void the B2 automatically.  Your actions were not really necessary. 

The extension hasn't been denied yet, but I expect it to be so when USCIS doesn't reschedule the biometrics

(Duplicated by mistake)

The following is the scenario:

1.  Person entered U.S. on B2 in 1/2020, I94 grants 6 month stay

2.  i539 filed (w/ associated proof, documents, etc) prior to the i94 date

3.  Person leaves in 11/2020, while i539 pending

4.  Biometrics appointment scheduled in 7/2021

I have read some similar stories here about this scenario.  I just want to confirm that this plan is reasonable:

1.  Change address online for the person, showing that they are out of the country

2.  Send certified letter to the Texas Service Center (they are processing this i539) stating that the person has left the country w/ associated proof

3.  Send certified letter to the ASC stating that a biometrics appointment is not required as the person has left the country w/ associated proof

What do you all think about these 3 actions?  Anything that I'm missing?

Note: I understand that the likely conclusion is that the i539 will be denied as the person has left the country and therefore the B2 is invalid.  I'm not too concerned with that as they have another unrelated petition pending.

The India travel ban doesn't allow IR-5 visa holders in the country.  Doesn't that effectively make the travel ban an IR-5 ban?

I have submitted the applicant's passport page and it was accepted.  However, I was requested to provide a new PCC.  After the applicant's passport page was uploaded and accepted, the applicant's passport was renewed since it was expiring soon.  Now the new PCC will refer to the new passport number and not match the passport page that was accepted and uploaded.

Now the question is - when I upload the new PCC, should I also upload a new passport page?  The previous passport page was already accepted, so I fear uploading a new one will cause unneeded confusion.

I'm in the same boat, except I submitted all my docs at the end of November. No message from NVC.

Perhaps they stopped reviewing ir5s while the ban is ongoing?

thanks; I did get a message after my AoS and DS-260 were submitted.  But after submitting civil docs, I received no message which I find a bit odd.  Let me know how it goes after you submit your civil docs

I have submitted all my AoS docs, DS-260 and civil docs.  However, I did not get any message stating that my documentation is under review, nor does the website indicate that there is no more action left on me.  Is this typical, or is there some status somewhere on the website that says "under review" or something like that?

How long do you have to respond to the RFE?

4 minutes ago, OrihimeandIchigo said:

So think of it this way. You rather put down a made up date that might not be accurate and risk a denial if they find out the dates don't match? And also the beneficiary also swears the DS-260 is accurate. 

I'm definitely not suggesting putting any incorrect information.

I guess I'm asking whether there's any way to indicate if the visit is ongoing and duration is not known at the time.

6 hours ago, OrihimeandIchigo said:

Can you not wait to fill out and complete his or hers DS-260 until he or she returns back to their home country?

That is definitely an option -- my preference is to not wait to do that just to save processing time.  

One of the questions on the DS-260 relates to visits to the U.S. and their associated duration.  However, the beneficiary in my case is currently present in the U.S. on a B2 visit and I don't know what the duration will be depending on flight cancellations.

Any suggestions on how to address this question?  A number in days is required for the form.

Bump, anyone have any input?

I have a joint income tax return with my spouse.  Therefore, according to the i-864a instructions, I need to supply each W2/1099:

"If you provide a photocopy of your tax returns, you must include a copy of each and every FormW-2 and Form 1099 that relates to your returns. Do not include copies of these forms if you provide an IRS transcript of your returns rather than a photocopy unless you filed a joint Federal income tax return with your spouse."

Unfortunately, I am missing some 1099s.  But, the IRS' 'Wage and Income Transcript' includes information on all W2 and 1099s!  Logically, it seems that the 'Wage and Income Transcript' can be used in place of providing each and every W2/1099.  SO I guess my question is -- can I use that instead?  Anyone try that with any success?

Has anyone tried uploading documents to NVC using a signature generated from a touchpad and inserting that into a PDF?  The result looks essentially the same as a print + sign + scan so wondering if that is acceptable.

Hello, I am a petitioner for a parent.  I have no income and would like to use my spouse's income for the AoS.  Can someone please confirm that my steps below are correct?

1.  In the NVC web site, add spouse as a "Household Member"

2.  Upload an I-864 for the petitioner

3.  Upload an I-864A for the household member

4.  Upload tax transcripts for both (they are joint transcripts)

I listed Delhi as my proposed location for an immigrant visa interview via the I-130.  NVC has stated that my interview is going to take place in Mumbai and not Delhi.

Does Delhi not handle interview for all visa types?

Interview is next week, and I followed the instructions to reschedule.  The instructions said to mail the notice to the local office with an explanation.  This was sent weeks ago and I haven't heard back.  I called USCIS (tier 2) two weeks ago and they said that the local offices don't update the national office when this happens, so they don't have any information.  But they requested an update from the local office, for which I also haven't received yet.

Suggestions on next steps?  Call USICS back?  Schedule infopass?  If I schedule an infopass, it will be past the initial interview date.

Bump, anyone have experience with rescheduling?

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

In our case, USCIS had nothing to do with rescheduling my wife's CR-1 interview.  Only the consulate communicated with me about rescheduling....all done directly with the consulate  via email only.

I'm referring to a N-400 interview at a local USCIS office, just to be clear

Basically the title.  I followed the given instructions to request a new interview date - will the online case status reflect when the interview is rescheduled?  

Does USCIS send a letter that indicates that you are "in line" for an interview?  I received the update online but not sure if I should receive a physical letter

What happens in this scenario?  The new address will still be pretty close to the previous district field office so that's not an issue.  Will the interview be rescheduled in the new district field office?