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Hi,

You can apply for a change of status to F1 as you hold a valid B-1 visa.

If you currently hold B-1 or B-2 nonimmigrant status and would like to enroll in classes, you may apply for a change of status to F-1 or M-1,

And a change of status is not a change of visa and you must get your F1 visa from a US Embassy/Consulate in your home country. That can be done when you travel to your home country and only with that F1 visa you can re-enter the US. You can however stay in America if the USCIS accepts your application for change of status and as long as you follow the terms of your F1 status.

To travel to your home country after changing to F1 status, you should get a new Form I-120 your designated school officer(DSO). This form will be stamped while you reenter the US.

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Hi there

As i have earlier mention in another post that i am in states for more then a month now and wish to change my status from b1 to f1.

Now i just want to know once my status is changed will i be able to visit my home country? or do i require a visa for that? if yes can i get it from the states after my status is changed?

My b1/b2 is valid until 2020

Please reply.

Hi,

You will require to contact the USCIS Naples (Piazza della Repubblica - 80122 NAPOLI) or contact the National Customer Service, You will be reciving the interview date once USCIS checks your application.

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Hello everyone,

I am in Italy.

I faxed my "Applicant Statement" requesting the interview to the Consulate in Naples last Friday, Oct.11, 2013.

When can I expect to get a reply with the date of the interview?

Grazie

Hi,

Most administrative processing is resolved within 90days of interview. When adminstrative processing , it may vary on depending of the case. You can call to the National Customer Service Center to know your case status. But USCIS Strongly recommends applicant must wait atleast 60 days.

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My fiance went in for his interview in New Delhi on August 27th (K1 visa). He had all the documentation they asked for and after the interview was over, they gave him a pre-printed paper with his name on it stating that they were going to do some mandatory background processing. The woman interviewing him said he did a great job, told him they were keeping his passport, and that we'd be in Administrative Processing. She said it would take 2-4 weeks. We check the CEAC site daily, and they've only updated our case twice (the last time being Sept. 12).

It has been 50 days now.

What can I do? What are our options?

Hi,

USCIS has the right to deny the application without RFE. Since USCIS has requested take a chance, review the application since you will be getting only one chance & try to convinence the USCIS by providing proper evidence. It is enough to produce the copies , but while your interview is is advisable to caryy the originals , if asked you can show the originals. At the same if they have requested the originals to be send you will require to send the originals. You may contact the National Customer Service Center by dialing 1-800-375-5283, if you have questions or doubts.

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So my fiance and I got an RFE. One of the requests was for us to send in a G325a form (rather than the G-325 form we did send in).

I filled in the form, signed it and scanned it for my fiance to post to uscis, but have just read that the signatures need to be original.

He's already posted our RFE to uscis, what should we do? should I just post the original to him and wait for uscis to ask for it?

Thanks guys

Hi,

It might be a typical error. So once you receive the original document, you can show the USCIS the certificate which you provide as your birthdate or age proof. You may explain to the USCIS officer about the sutuation & request them to correct it. You may also show the I-129 F as a proof that bithdate is correct.

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Called nvc to check on k1 status...I've already check it on ceac website with a case # but nvc said that they can't give me a status update because I'm giving them the wrong birthdate of my fiance(benificiary) which I double check it with the I29f I sent and it's the right birthdate so nvc was saying that they prolly input the wrong birthdate on they're system...now they want me to send my fiancé passport to correct her birtdate....my question is why can't they correct it themselves coZ they're the one who input the wrong date and shouldn't they check my i29f form from uscis which I check it a million times and I am giving them the right birthdate same as the one on i29f.

Hi,

Since You F1 Status is out of status, you will require to come back to your home contry. If aleady applied for change of status, you can stay in USA.

Hello, I am an international student on an F-1 visa and recently graduated from a masters program in May. I was granted OPT and received my EAD a couple months back. I have been unable to find a job to fulfill my OPT and it has now been more than 90 days. My first question is: I believe my F-1 is now considered to be out of status due to unemployment for more than 90 days, what happens to my EAD, is it considered invalid now? Secondly, I would very much appreciate if someone could tell me all of my options, i.e. marriage etc. to stay in the country and work. Thank you all for your time and help.

Hi,

You can the copy of the passport & consult a Passport office to get cleared.

I'm trying to apply for visitor visa for my fiancée but the problem is her parents passports have no date of births on year of birth? How do I fill out the online application in this case? I think the system will not let me leave it blank.

Thanks,

Hi,

The E-3 classification applies only to nationals of Australia. You must be coming to the United States solely to perform services in a specialty occupation. The specialty occupation requires theoretical and practical application of a body of knowledge in professional fields and at least the attainment of a bachelor's degree, or its equivalent, as a minimum for entry into the occupation in the United States.

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Hey,

I had a look through the work visa threads and couldn't seem to find much on this...
Is there anyone who has been through the process who could give me some indication of how long it takes for the E3 visa to be processed from the time of application submission?

Thanks

Hi,

For a G4 Visa below given are the douements,

1. Online Nonimmigrant Visa Electronic Application, Form DS-160

2.An application for A, G, and NATO Visa, Form DS-1648

3.A passport valid for travel to the United States

You can find the information about G-4 Visa here.

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Hello!!!

I have a G4 (diplomatic) Visa and I got married to an American. I have done some research and started filing the applications and collecting the necessary paperwork! I wanted to know if I am on the right track and if I am missing something, also if someone can please distinguish between the documents/proof needed to the application and the documents/proof needed for the interview!

So far I have:

Application for adjustment of status i-485

i-765 employee authorization

i-130 petition

g-325 for both spouses

i-867 (medical forms)

Affidavit of support (i dont remember the code name)

I have a lot of the evidence and the supporting documentation:

passports, employee authorization card for me, electric bill, joint bank statement, we are changing out driver licenses to match the last name and address...

Please help me and set me on the right track!! I really want to make this application go through ASAP.

My problem is that I used to be able to legally work here but since I got married my mom cannot renew my employee authorization because I am considered independent. I have a legal job and my boss is lenient with me for now, but I am not getting paid until I get the employee authorization renewed!

What can I do to get it renewed ASAP?

Thank you guys very very much for your help!

Hi,

The First step will petiotining Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Once For I-130 is approved, you will require to file I-485 , Application to Adjust status. You can see more information about Immedieate Relative (IR) here.

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I'm an American married to a Filipina we have been married for almost 3 years.

Can somebody give me insight into IR-1 visa.

Do I have to schedule an appointment or just show up in the Embassy.

Hi,

You will have only one chance to respond to RFE. It is advisable to produce Evidences. At the time of interiview you can explain to Immigration officer about it.

Hi guys,

About a month ago me and my fiance got our RFE and we were a little in edge, as you know in that critical moment you have done everything to make sure the USCIS got everything they needed. It turned out that we needed to send some more evidence for them, which is fine, but we are also very confused about WHAT to send.

We have gotten a list (which we assume is general) but what is confusing is that on the list they list things that we have already submitted. Those this mean they have missed this or that it has gotten lost?

They have listed Circumstances of Meeting, a page in the B's passport that we pissed but also Last Personal Meeting.

How do we best go about this? We have agreed that the circumstances of meeting can be clarified, as we kept it relatively short and uncomplicated, but as for the rest, we are not sure, aka Last personal Meeting. We have submitted copies of my passport and my stamp on entering the states. We have submitted letters of intent as well as copies of my boarding passes.

Any advice or ideas on what to add to our application is most welcome.

-Malin & Brett

Hi,

The period of dtay in O Visa is three years. However, the length of the status is determined by the length of time needed for the alien to perform his duties or activities with the petitioning employer.The period may extented upto one year.

For more infirmation you can check the USCIS Website.

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Hi,

I am on O1-B visa. My first visa was for three years. Now it is expiring and I am filing for 1 year extension.

My question is HOW MANY TIMES, I CAN FILE FOR 1-YEAR EXTENSION FOR O1-B VISA? What is the limit?

Can anyone help me ASAP with the most ACCURATE and LATEST answer?

Thank you

Hi,

You can call to local USCIS office or USCIS National customer service center.

Hi guys,

it is 2 months now since landing and Green card did not arrive, in POE i was told that in 2 months time it will arrive by mail.

Any of you guys have an idea whome i should call e- mail , is it NVC or USCIS and how?

Any response will be highly appreciated, thanks for reading

Hi,

You can call to USCIS to check with them,

i sent ma forms but don't know if they have got it....i sent them an email but didn't hear anything of them receiving it...can i call to see if ma forms has been received.... Our post here is slow...

Form N-600 is meant for people who acquire or derive citizenship from their parents and who need to obtain US citizenship certificates.Form I-90, is the USCIS form that must be filed by an immigrant who seeks to renew or replace his Green Card.

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I have a friend his 10 year permanent residence card expired in 2006 and he went through the naturalization process answered and pasted the questions but missed the final interview and so it was abonend. And the card was lost. his father was naturalization in 1996 and in 2001 he was under the 18 years old requirement and the other requirements to automatically get citizenship. Should we file certificate of citizenship form 600n. Or Should he do file form I-90 to renew the permanent residence card and then file form 400n. Can anyone tell me what the difference is thanks

Hi,

Once your application reaches the USCIS office you will be notified a receipt e-mail by USCIS.

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i sent ma forms but don't know if they have got it....i sent them an email but didn't hear anything of them receiving it...can i call to see if ma forms has been received.... Our post here is slow...

Hi,

If your Visa has a multliple entry you can visit USA , if asked by the immigration officers you will require to give an explanation about your travel to USA.

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Hi VJs friends,

I need your help for my question, will it possible to visit husband's (my petitioner) if we are under process of CR1-2 (after filling I-

30) visa by using tourist visa (I have tourist visa up to 2017).

Thank you so much

Hi,

You can work by extending your visa or adjust your visa status.

Dear all,

I`m desperate. I get immigration visa and it`s valid only 6 months.

In the meantime, I just get promotion in the company. I don`t know can I work still and after that I will move to USA?

I will try to get the ships who is sailing from USA so I can activate my visa on the airport.

Also I`m scared does the immigration officer is gonna let me go even if my not gonna be at adress that I put?

Please, help me

Hi,

Administrative processing is where the consular officer will request for additional information. It might affect your processing of information if you fail to respond to it . It might take six weeks to clear the administrative processing. It is advised to contact the cosular officer if any applicant receives " Administrative Processing".

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Im just curious, whats the reason why some put in AP? is it normal? what are they trying to check on that case? is there a possibility that it can be denied?

Hi,

USCIS offers guidelines about the about the US immigration medical examinations and the applicants must follow these guidelines. Medical examinations are conducted to prevent the people with serious health issues from entering into the country. Similarly, refugees who enter into the United States and who seek lawful status, also must undergo medical examinations. Medical examinations are mandatory for foreign nationals who are filing applications for immigrant visas and for people in the United States who had filed applications for adjustment of status.

You need to take with you, to the medical examination appointment, a copy of the USCIS Form I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record.

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Hi all,

I need some help to ensure Im going the right direction.

I am currently on a F1 visa on OPT. My husband whom I got maaried to while on this F1visa is an american citizen and we live in the US. As such we are looking at getting me residency so I do not have to leave the states after my OPT is up. I am a Trinidad and Tobago resident and citizen currently.

Is there a timeline I should be considering?

Are the forms to file the I130, !485, I765 and I864, or is there more?

Should I do my medical exam before I file these forms, or should I wait until they request that I do one.

Thanks

Hi,

Its not recomemded to travel while your I-130 . USCIS may request for information may ask you to sppear in person. But if your have done all the process you can travel. But make sure that you appear on time.

Hi all,

I think it should work out but i would like to hear other people's opinions just in case:

My husband has filed an I-130 petition for me. I'm currently working on a project in Moscow and the team would rather have me even part-time on site than just have me leave altogether. I'm considering options of travelling back and forth in the following pattern: 3-4 weeks in Moscow - 2 weeks in Seattle, but i would take care not to go over 180 days in Moscow in a year in total. So i would do maybe 8 months like this (so 6-7 times altogether), so the breaks + remaining part of the year would sum up to more than 180 days. I don't want to make it look like i reside in Moscow anyway because i'm really intending to live in the US with my husband. So even my boss is aware of those limitations and accepts that he'd probably not have my participation (at least on site) throughout the whole project.

The problem is, from what i'm reading in this forum, it might be better to have a reentry permit than not, and the USCIS site says that you should apply for it 60 days in advance (but then there's an option of having it delivered to a US embassy).

Would this work without one? Has anyone had an experience of getting it at a US embassy in another country? What if i go to Moscow and back to the US while it's still being processed?..

Thanks for help!

Hi,

Tourist Visa is Self sponsor Visa. Your parents can apply for that. You will require to file B2 Visa.

Hello,

can somebody help me with few informations... I want to bring my parents to visit me in usa. I am married with an us citizen and I am a green card holder, the 2 years one. I am pregnant and I want my parents yo come and help me after birth. What paperwork do I need to fill for them. I am pretty sure it is a tourist visa, but what else do I need? Help me please!

thank you!

If possible you go the Service Center you can request them to check it.

I am usc filling for both parents..everything already done ds230 and financial evidence are
done and submitted..I called called nvc and told them if all is correct why they can't schedule me for medical and interview they told me they need 2things only my original birth certificate and marrage contract so then I told them I submitted it with the ds230 so they told me they gonna review again and wait 10-15days and I told them okey to make it sure I will send again original so I did send it to them overnight paid extra bucks but thats fine...so I check online usps and already delivered so I I waited a week and caller them for follow up..nvc told me that they receive something but haven't open and review so I have to give them time to review to nvc said to wait 15days so wat can I do,so I waited for 20days I called them today and ask how was my case? Nvc told me they haven't review yet I told them u said u only need 2 things which is my original birth cert. And marrage contract and joy from nvc told me they not receive anything I was piss but I remain calm I explain to them and advice me again to wait...


I am really piss of them I dont know what to do now
please help if you any idea or suggestion. I heard about writting congress or senator but dont know whos my congress or senator where can I find there emails? Pls help...thank you so much!

Hi,

It may be because of you showed your sponsor document little late, they might have put your application form in administrative processing. You can call to the USCIS National Customer Center to know the exact case status.

I applied for a k1 visa, I m from Iran and it's 24 days that I'm in turkey, 20 days ago I had my interview, and I didn't have my original sponser document, so some days later I brought that for them, and 3 days later they my status changed to "administrative" and they said that your date of your sponser sheet it's not valid any more, so again I called my fiancé and he post new paper for me, and I gave to consulate. yesterday my status changed to "ready" and today again it changed to "administrative"

what does this status mean? is there problem in my application?

please help me

Hi,

You can apply for the renewal of your Passport & at the time of visa interview, you will require to show the proof that you are waiting for your passport renewal. Immigration officer may issue a Visa.

Hello people! i'm in the process for a k1 visa, have my NOA2 and waiting for the nvc to send my case to the embassy in venezuela, my question is this, my passport expires in 3 months so is not valid for the visa, i think you need at least six month left, the problem is i'm a argentina citizen living here in venezuela so the process to get my new passport is like 2 months, that can be a problem with the date of the interview, i have the option to ask for a temporary passport in the argentina embassy, it have 1 year of validity, but is not a digital passport, my question is if i can use this passport to get my k1 visa.

i send a mail to the us embassy here but not response so far.