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2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

So now for the wait.

True!

Just wanted to share an update. I also received the third and last NVC email for my beneficiaries. It came a day late but it came nonetheless. They were sent out of order too. The petitions were filed in different dates but within 30 days but approval and NVC case creation came in on random orders. 

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

My usual comment would be to diary it for 2045

That's shorter than I thought lol.

10 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

It really would! But I agree with Boiler, I think somebody has sent the email in error but when you actually get in to the system you won't be able to do anything. Keep us posted though, I'm intrigued.

I will.  My gosh, I will be checking this site for the next 30 years lol

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

the email is not technically wrong, just misleading, I suppose they could not be bothered to do one for those subject to the Visa Bulletin.

Right??? 

So far, I received the emails for the two siblings. But all of them were sent to NVC yesterday based on the USCIS case status. 

Just sharing. In case it happens to others as well.

10 minutes ago, Boiler said:

My guess is that when you log in your case will be blurred and not available to be processed currently

You called it. It's grayed out lol.

8 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

It's a total screw up if they really did only apply in 2020. So I wonder what happens if they do pay the fees, does that mean they get to pay a heck of a lot less than they would do in 2050 or so when they should actually be able to get a visa?  Might end up being a right bargain! 😂

Funny you said that. My husband and I were just talking about that yesterday that if I pay the fees now it will be cheaper than when I pay in the future. lol

Yesterday, I received a case status update from Case Status Online - Case Status (uscis.gov) with this message. But I thought it was just a standard procedure since the petition was approved. 

Here is the email we received today.

15 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Just to confirm, you only petitioned for them in 2020?  Have you logged in to see if you can pay the fees and submit documents?

Yes, 2020. I have not logged in to the CEAC, it says it will be available within 72 hours

6 minutes ago, Boiler said:

I saw this happen before, I assume a screwup.

Oh okay. I'll reach out to NVC to check with them lol

Hi all, so I just received an email from NVC on the creation of the NVC Case telling me to check the status and pay the necessary fees. The email is addressed to my beneficiaries. The case is an MNL case and has an Inv number. Is this a standard procedure?

It also says in the email that if the beneficiaries do not log in CEAC for a year, the visa application will be terminated. 

In addition to the above question, my sister is going through annulment and will revert back to her maiden name. How do I update her name to reflect her maiden name in the petition/visa application once the annulment is approved?

Thank you so much!

19 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

1. About a year before their PD becomes current, NVC will invite them to apply for the visa - complete the AOS and IV sections.

 

2. Fees are due when NVC opens the case for them to apply, per 1, above.

Thank you! That helps a lot!

12 minutes ago, milimelo said:

The petition I filed back in 2010 was approved in 2012 I believe (F4) - NVC has yet to contact me or the beneficiary to get started with anything. I do however save my yearly tax return transcripts just in case. 

Thank you for sharing!

57 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

Also, just checking, but you say petition rather than petitions - you did file one for each sibling?

Yes, grammatical errors. Petitions. I filed for reach.

Good day all! 

The petition for my siblings has been approved! Based on the visa bulletin from the USCIS page, their visa availability will still take years, if not decades. Their priority date was September 2020. I know it's a long wait still, but I was just curious if anyone here can share their experience. We are from the Philippines.

Questions (Out of curiosity)

1. Will the NVC case be created immediately, or will NVC wait until their visa is available (priority date current)?

2. Will the visa fees need to be paid immediately, or will the visa be available?

I guess the best question is, what will start immediately when NVC receives the case, and what processes are dependent on when their visa becomes available?

I appreciate all your help! 

20 minutes ago, top_secret said:

Long before we were married, my wife applied for a US tourist visa in Manila.  She already had a multiple entry Schengen tourist visa for Europe, 5 year multiple entry tourist visas for Japan and Korea, and perfect travel history to those and well over a dozen other countries.  Owned a business, money in the bank, owned a condo etc.    She went in for her interview, .......... three question and denied.  Being an ornery strong willed woman she went out and put down another $160 and went back for round two a couple months later.  That time she said she got a much more comprehensive interview and felt that she got her points across.  She thought the interview was going well and then..... DENIED the second time.   As much as I hate to say it, that is probably the outcome for most in the Philippines who go back a second time.  Visas are not easy when one has a Filipino passport.   I used to joke with my wife that she probably only married me so she could get a visa to go sightseeing in California for two weeks. 

 

However I do personally know an American living with his wife in the Philippines who just wanted to take her back to the US on vacation and to meet his family, but they were both quite permanently settled in the Philippines.  She was twice denied a tourist visa but finally approved on a third attempt so it can happen, but that is probably an exception. 

 

 

Thank you for sharing that! I wish they asked her more questions and they would at least hear her ties in the Philippines.  I will have her try again to take another chance and maybe she can share her points.

4 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Your mom would need to put her US children under "US contacts."  The form absolutely requires applicants to disclose friends/family in the US.

I'm the only one in the US and my name is in the US contact

3 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Your mom would need to put her US children under "US contacts."  The form absolutely requires applicants to disclose friends/family in the US.

Even they are not in the US?

OK. I looked at samples online and they were options to add children but the form online doesn't give me an option. 

1 minute ago, Chancy said:

 

If you don't mind paying another $160, you mom can certainly apply again soon.  When she interviews again, she may be asked something like, "What has changed with your circumstances since you last applied?"  If nothing significant has changed with her life situation towards strengthening her ties to the Philippines, she will likely be denied again under 214b.  With a short gap between applications, nothing much can be done to improve her chances.  It seems B visa decisions are often made even before the applicant walks up to the counter for interview.  Most of the info the interviewing officer needs is already in the DS-160 form, and they have no obligation to look at any documentary evidence brought to the interview.

 

Thanks Chancy!
The DS-160 doesn't ask about children. They ask about husband and parents but not kids. Unfortunately,  my dad has passed. I have heard that my friend's mom was asked how many kids she has in the US vs in the PH, but my mom wasn't asked that
😞. I don't mind paying another 160 but wanted to increase her chances.  I wouldn't petition for her also.

Thank you for your input.

3 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Tricky with PI so many forget to go home

 

She can of course re apply

 

 

Thanks Boiler. That's the plan. I am wondering I applying immediately will hurt.

7 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

A person's eligibility is established by the contents of the DS160, so there is nothing evidence-wise to bring to the interview.

Thank you for your input.

I hope to hear from people who have the same experience for additional input

6 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Unless something significant changes with her ties to home, I don't see her getting a B visa, sorry.

That's where I am a little confused.  They did not ask her about her ties in the Philippines. So there is no way she could have proved ties. They ask her what she does, who will pay, and how long will she stay.

A friend's mom applied for the same visa, who doesn't work and yet got approved. Ot baffled me.

Has anyone here on the same situation at one point? How did you prove your ties?

They didn't ask about my siblings or nephew. I just want her to visit for a special occasion. I see that a lot for sure. But it is not the case for my mom. I just need to find a way to prove that, hence, asking the people here for help. 

2 minutes ago, Jorgedig said:

Apparently having you in the US was a stronger tie than ties to home.

 

Lots of people like her come over for a visit and then abruptly decide to stay and adjust status.

 

Just petition her for an immigrant visa if you want her to be here.

Sorry,

I meant 214b