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We got DQ’ed today. How much time does it take to get the interview date? We are travelling to the US for a month. I hope they don't give me an interview date in the next 1 month. 

16 hours ago, BLC said:

We got DQ’d on 08/17! Patiently (not really lol) awaiting the IL. I am hoping we get that any day. Ceac still shows the case is at NVC, though. But not sure if that only changes to the embassy once you receive IL?

Apologies but I don’t understand DQ’d means. I am guessing it means disqualified but if they did disqualify you what was the reason given? 

I submitted all the documents, including I-864 and 260, on the 18th of August. I just heard back from NVC, and they are asking for a different police clearance. I have applied for a new one and will submit it in 2 days. How is everyone else going? 

4 hours ago, Mark and Val said:

Exact same dates and service centers for us. Relieved to finally have something happen moving forward. 

Thank you! Hopefully, we will get it next week.

Another question:

I have sent through the I-864 form + Financial paperwork of my joint sponsor with the I-130 form. Do I need to ask my joint sponsor for updated paperwork? 

my wife is the applicant and has been living in Australia for the last 17 years and got an active bank account (since 2017) and we have also enrolled my son in school in the US. Is that enough to show intention to move + domicile?

Hi All,

We submitted the I-130 on the 13th of June 2022 (Nebraska) and got approval from California   Service Center on the 31st of May 2023. Still waiting for the NVC welcome letter. 

How much time does it take to get the Welcome letter?

Good luck all.

18 hours ago, alannah_rose said:

I am almost to the end of this process (submitted docts to NVC, just waiting for them to be approved and then have the interview scheduled.) My husband lives here in Australia with me and has done so for the last 5 years so if you have any questions about the process, just let me know

Thanks for offering your help Alannah.

We looking to submit the documents at some point in May.

This what we got so far to show my wife's domicile:

1. We have enrolled our kids in the school for next year in the US.
2. She's got savings account running from last 2 years.
3. She has voted in last 2 elections. 
4. She's got tax return of last 3 years ($0 amount).
5. I have my father-in-law's financial document (As a co-sponsor)

What else we need show?

23 hours ago, canadavisa22 said:

Your wife needs to sponsor your visa to become a permanent resident and live in the US

23 hours ago, Paul & Mary said:

Also depending on your finances you may need a joint sponsor in the US.  The petitioner(wife's) income would need to be 125% above the poverty line for the family or you would need liquid assets of 3x the poverty line for your petition.

12 hours ago, pushbrk said:

The whole process from petition filing to visa in hand is currently taking 12 to 15 months.  6 to 10 is just to get the petition approved.  An approved petition is not a visa

Thanks Guys for replying.

Can my father-in-law be a co-sponsor because she doesn't want to get a job by herself while kids are going to school.

To show domicile she will move when kids School will start.

4 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

She needs to file the I-130.  Follow the guides above.  The process can take well over a year.  Your kids can start school this fall if they have US Passports..  You can not adjust from the US but you can travel on ESTA.  You will interview in Australia.

 

You might be able to petition for Direct Consular filing under exceptional circumstances if your wife has a job lined up in the US. 

Thanks for replying.

She doesn't have a job or lined -up one.

She doesn't want to move back alone so what are our options.

Just a bit of background:

My wife and I are living in Australia from past 8 years and we have 2 kids together. I am an Australian Citizen (Australian by birth) and she is dual citizen (US by birth and lived in the US for 15 years and Australian because she immigrated here.) We have 2 kids who are Dual citizens (Australian by Birth and US because of their mother). What will be the process in my case? Does she need to move back to the US to sponsor me? or Can she apply from here? or Can I go on ESTA and apply from the US?

To show her domicile we have documents given below and my father in law is happy to be a co-sponsor:

1. We have enrolled our kids in the school for next year in the US.
2. She's got savings account running from last 2 years.
3. She has voted in last 2 elections. 
4. She's got tax return of last 3 years ($0 amount).

Please guys your advice would be help for us.

Thanks

Vik

10 hours ago, NovaDC said:

Please let us know what the second interview's result. I wish your family the best

I will. Thanks

6 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

But, like others have noted, if there is no change in circumstance, it'll likely end in another denial. 

Well, there is a change of circumstance is that they are showing strong tie to the CO now.

Self sponsored will answer these questions about strong ties in India: 45 years old business, 2 houses, a dependent brother, social circle in India (All the siblings), bank balance.

If they will deny after answering all the questions correctly, then we will know, we have tried our best. It doesn't bother my parents' because they got Australian Visa to come and see us and for them that all matters.

7 hours ago, arken said:

You seem to be determined in having   your parents apply for another visa soon even though everyone agrees there’s a little to no chance. If they do go for another round, i suggest, in addition to whatever you are planning to add whether they will of any importance or not, your parents give  reasons something like family union with people from son’s side and daughter in law’s side while attending marriage and sightseeing. While this might not yield the visa but i think there is a huge emotional difference between just saying I am going to visit my son’s FIL vs i am going to visit son, daughter in law, her parents and other memebers as a family union in this wedding occasion.

I think they didn't explain correctly their trip at least that what I got from murthy's law firm. What they said on 3 separate occasions CO gave them a chance to explain their trip but they didn't.

I think the last question that's where CO thought these guys don't know their trip plan because my father said I don't know about colorado and kids know the trip plan and CO gave them denial.

Their self funded trip will matter, age and their travel history will matter. I think simply if they can answer these questions confidently they will get the visa.

21 minutes ago, Going through said:

How soon are your parents planning on applying again?

Usually one denial just leads to another denial if done too closely together, especially with no change in personal circumstances.

They have applied and got the interview date in Mid August.

3 hours ago, Highmystic said:

Was there a typo on your Application?  I would think that there was something that gave the CO the thought of Colorado.  Going to California (CA)  Going to Colorado (CO).  If CO was used in lieu of CA.. Just guessing..

No idea, I just checked their application but I couldn't find CO. 

8 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

One thing to invite (we too get distant relatives' wedding invites, even if we don't attend), yet another to use that invitation for a visa. 

Well my mother had operation when we were getting married so she was recovering that's why they didn't meet my in laws.

13 hours ago, CEE53147 said:

Why would your SIL invite your parents to her wedding and at such a great distance and expense especially if they are not close to your spouse's side of the wedding?

Well to answer that question, My sister in law attended my brothers' wedding in 2016 and now she is doing the same for my parents because she was well treated in India. The whole trip was sponsored by my Parents in 2016. Why she wanted desperately my parents to attend the wedding because when she missed her flight to India in 2016 my parents bought second flight on the spot. This what you do for the family.

16 hours ago, JE57 said:

I like others have said believe the chances are slim.  BUT.... an Important distinction is that NO.... 'we' are not applying 'THEY' are applying.  There application has nothing to do with you.  It is up to them to show that they have strong ties to return to India.   Previous travel to Australia and return is a plus for them.   They knowing and being aware of the travel plans is important.  Your father is still working and making by my calculations about $750 USD per month.  From the COs point of view they are going to California to 'meet' your father in law who is a builder.  Perhaps they believe that your Father-in-law can hire your father as a Laborer and if so he'd make (even at Minimum wage) more than the 750/month.  Further you mention 10 Lakhs in accounts in India.  How portable is that.  The key is in a short interview to answer whatever questions are asked in a way that shows that your father (and mother) intend to return to India and not relocate to the USA.   Not an easy hurdle to pass as they will likely not be asked for documents and the prior denial will weigh against them.  Perhaps the best chance is if they ask your parents what changed is for your parents to state truthfully that they mis-understood the prior interview and thought that you could sponsor them so were not prepared to show that they are well established and rooted in India and have no intention of re-locating to either the USA or anyplace else.  They are happy and financially stable in India both because of a Transport business that requires your father to mind it and house and savings for the future..  Further,  perhaps it's a cultural thing I don't understand but meeting your father-in law and attend your Sister in laws wedding when you and your spouse live in Australia doesn't seem like a very compelling reason to travel to the other side of the planet.  They might want to expand on why it's important to them to do these things and why it's a hardship for them to do it this but worth it.  Denial is the most likely outcome but best of luck and hope that if they take the view of a skeptical CO that maybe they could have a 2nd chance.

1. 10Lac is not horrible because that's just a savings account not FD or Current account.
2. They are not desperate to visit US, it's just my in laws' are pushing for it as they want to meet my parents because when we got married in Australia my parents' were unable to attend the wedding and when we got married in India my in laws' unable to come to India.

9 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

See above; whatever it takes to obtain a visa

If my parents' wanted that then would have applied 6 years ago, not now. US is opportunity for ppl who can work but not for 70 years old ppl especially when their own kids are living in Equally good country. 

1 hour ago, JE57 said:

I like others have said believe the chances are slim.  BUT.... an Important distinction is that NO.... 'we' are not applying 'THEY' are applying.  There application has nothing to do with you.  It is up to them to show that they have strong ties to return to India.   Previous travel to Australia and return is a plus for them.   They knowing and being aware of the travel plans is important.  Your father is still working and making by my calculations about $750 USD per month.  From the COs point of view they are going to California to 'meet' your father in law who is a builder.  Perhaps they believe that your Father-in-law can hire your father as a Laborer and if so he'd make (even at Minimum wage) more than the 750/month.  Further you mention 10 Lakhs in accounts in India.  How portable is that.  The key is in a short interview to answer whatever questions are asked in a way that shows that your father (and mother) intend to return to India and not relocate to the USA.   Not an easy hurdle to pass as they will likely not be asked for documents and the prior denial will weigh against them.  Perhaps the best chance is if they ask your parents what changed is for your parents to state truthfully that they mis-understood the prior interview and thought that you could sponsor them so were not prepared to show that they are well established and rooted in India and have no intention of re-locating to either the USA or anyplace else.  They are happy and financially stable in India both because of a Transport business that requires your father to mind it and house and savings for the future..  Further,  perhaps it's a cultural thing I don't understand but meeting your father-in law and attend your Sister in laws wedding when you and your spouse live in Australia doesn't seem like a very compelling reason to travel to the other side of the planet.  They might want to expand on why it's important to them to do these things and why it's a hardship for them to do it this but worth it.  Denial is the most likely outcome but best of luck and hope that if they take the view of a skeptical CO that maybe they could have a 2nd chance.

I think you made couple of good point.

 

Actually my father is law doesn’ Own a business. He works as a tradesman in a company.

 

It is a cultural thing in India you need to know your extended family where your son is married and where you daughter in law is from. My parents does not want to visit US it’s my wife keep pushing that they should visit once in their life time. And about my sister in law wedding, she was invited to my brothers’ wedding and my parents’ took care of her trip especially when she missed the flight to India. My parents bought her the ticket. Now she really wants to pay back to my parents and invited them on her wedding.

 

i still don’t understand why CO will ask about Colorado when they were not going to visit.

 

21 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

I do sometimes think there’s a random element. You see people who post about their Indian parents coming to visit for 6 months at a time every year. What ties can they have ?! Sometimes older ages seems an advantage and sometimes a disadvantage...  The refusal would make more sense to me if OP lived in US rather than Australia tbh. I get that it’s a wedding and therefore more urgent and maybe the extra evidence will help (is it normal in India to pay 12 months rent in advance though? That almost implies they expect to be gone for a long time?) I wouldn’t hold out much hope but given the circumstances I can understand why they’d try again.

Well, regardless all the suggestions, we are going to apply again. 

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

Possibly, but not substantially enough to overcome a very recent denial IMO.

Interesting. How would you show strong home ties then?

1 minute ago, geowrian said:

First, you cannot sponsor a tourist. This is a long-spread urban myth. Your financial capability has no bearing on their case, and the financial documentation provided did not impact their decision at all. From DOS directly (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/tourism-visit/visitor.html):

"Note: Visa applicants must qualify on the basis of the applicant's residence and ties abroad, rather than assurances from U.S. family and friends. A letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support is not needed to apply for a visitor visa. If you choose to bring a letter of invitation or Affidavit of Support to your interview, please remember it is not one of the factors used in determining whether to issue or deny the visa."

 

You can offer to provide a ticket and/or housing arrangements during their visit, although no documentation is needed for that. The CO primary cares why they want to leave the US, not why they want to come.

 

Unfortunately, they did not overcome the presumption of immigrant intent. Sorry, but it is what it is.

 

I do NOT suggest reapplying so soon. Unless there is a material change in their circumstances, the same result will occur. It is not a chance based process, plus it's like asking the CO to overrule their coworker.

Well what they didn't mention that they have next Australian trip pre-booked (We have booked their tickets to Australia) and he has a office in India and have paid 12 months rent in advance. Do you think this will help?

I am Indian Passport holder and I have Australian PR. My wife is American and Australian Citizen and we are planning to move to USA just wondering if we can apply my Green Card from Melbourne or My wife has to move back to USA and then we can apply for my residency? Although I have 10 Years USA Tourist Visa and My son is also Dual Citizen (Australian and US). I need to know the whole procedure.

Below is more info on the requirements (bolded) mentioned earlier in my post. Note: these requirements may be different depending on the country or applicant.

Temporary Business or Tourism (B1/B2)

For those going to the U.S. on tourism, please indicate where you will be staying. If you are visiting friends, please bring letters of invitation from them and a copy of a document showing that person's immigration status in the United States. If you are visiting family, please indicate the inviting person's relationship to you and indicate whether that person is a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (i.e., bearer of a U.S. green card), or nonimmigrant in the U.S. on a work or student visa. You may present a letter of invitation and a copy of a document showing their immigration status in the United States.

Applicants may choose to present, but are not required to, any additional documents in order to support their claim that they will return home after a temporary visit to the United States (such as proof of ownership of property, bank statements, proof of employment, proof of family ties, etc.) Supporting documents do not need to be notarized. Legible photocopies may be submitted in place of original documents.

Individuals applying for business visas should be prepared to explain what kind of business trip they are making. For those visiting business contacts or clients, please bring correspondence that explains the nature of the trip

I don't have any proof from my relatives that they have invited us although they are happy to provide that invitation letter. We are going to stay at my Sister in laws House and we have filled her details and contact details in D-160 form. And she said if she will get a call or if immigration ask for any letter then she will provide. I am not sure if a fax copy will work as my interview is tomorrow. I am not nervous but yes I want to prepare myself for interview Questions and I don't want to Lie for any reason whether I get rejected. I can have enough reasons that I will comeback to Australia. First, my permanent job, second my Son is a Australian citizen and third my wife doesn't want to move back to USA as her mother and 2 sisters are living here and Fourth, I have my PR file still pending in Australian immigration. Thanks for the previous reply.

I have interview on 16th this month for B2 Visa. I have Indian passport and Australian temporary residency. My Wife is American and Australian Citizen. We have 14 months old son Australian Citizen. I am visiting first time my in laws but my mother in Law is living in Australia on Permanent Basis with her second husband. About Finance, I have with me $3500 for 13 days trip and also my brother is traveling with us as we are going do a small celebration in USA. He is living with us in Australia. My brother is on 457 Visa earning 65K year and I am earning 51K Year on permanent bases and he is got over $5000 for the trip. I am not sure, I am going to get visa or not. We are going to live with our relatives.