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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Adventine in We just applied for K-1, are we really looking at 26 months?   
    Not so bonkers imho.
    You cannot know if they will address the backlog or not. They haven't so far..at least not in the past few years in a way that made any difference. The couple I'm close to started at "8-10 months" being predicted if I remember right and are currently nearly at 14 waiting just for noa2. Another few months on the end seems likely as petitions have only increased.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from SteveInBostonI130 in Young Child Tourist Visa   
    The OP started by saying they wanted the nephew to live with them for study. Jorge is correct about there being no legal way to a green card for a minor except through parents [or grandparents (sometimes)].
     
    However, SteveinBoston was not correct said there is no way for the child to live in the US legally with the aunt and uncle. His comment may lead others to believe that there is no way to live in the US legally in a similar situation for those with non-immigrant intent. This is NOT true and is PERFECTLY LEGAL to live in the US temporarily on a student visa. It's just that private school is expensive.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from SalishSea in Young Child Tourist Visa   
    The path for the student to live with them now while a student DOES exist as student visa.
     
    Student visas are perfectly legal for minors and the child could very well live with them. It is not a path to a green card but is a path to living with them temporarily, if they can afford it. I don't know what NIV means unless you're referring to a Bible translation.
     
    The original post said they wanted the nephew to live with them for a better education, not a green card (which was mentioned later). It is not illegal to pursue a student visa for the purpose of studying. 
     
    Of course, the money could be well spent sending the child to one of the many excellent private institutions in the DR as well if education is the goal.
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to SalishSea in Travel on B2 visa while I130 is approved and NVC awaited   
    Would be wise to look only at legal options.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Graae in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to SusieQQQ in Grandma's Name Change   
    Read again, she said her mom wanted to bring her (op’s) uncle. 
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to CassieJo in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    In the July/August K1 face book group someone posted that when trying to expedite they spoke to a USCIS agent that said they expect to be on early August by the 3rd week in September. Based on what we've been seeing so far, I would think mid to late September is reasonable for late July and early August filers for their NOA2s. We're getting closer!
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from gooblue in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from MountainManul in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Catperson_rx in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from qargory in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to mytruelove18 in Vaccination waiver base on religion beliefs and moral convictions (merged)   
    Yesterday a friend of mine  sent her AOS package and together her i-601 waiver seeking vaccination waiver.
    No lawyer involved, just a lot of reading and time ensembling the package.
    Now the waiting time to see what happen.
    She is adjusting status from b2 visa 
    Her i-485 is current with i-130 (filed online) 
    I will update her waiver results here 
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to Edwin1968 in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I129F sent: Jul 28, 2021
     
    I129F Receipt date: Aug. 02, 2021
     
    I129F Notice date: Aug. 05, 2021
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from polishk1 in August 2021 K1 Filers - I129F   
    I am posting here to keep an eye on this thread for someone else I helped with the application. (His timeline is accurate). The increase in processing times is incredible. My NoA1-NOA2 was processed in an amazing 14 days back in 2014. I had estimated "July" for an August filing for this application and now it's showing...that they are still processing i129F's from MAY. Sheesh. I sympathize with you all - wow.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from SalishSea in Immigration call re: Congress request of the k3   
    I I think you mean that you submitted it to your congressperson or senator. Submitting to Congress would be different! 
     
    Best of luck!
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to SalishSea in Puzzled! How to bring family member to the US?   
    It is clear you don't understand this process.
     
    There is no "getting" him here with a B visa.  You have no part in someone's application for that.  He applies and his application is adjudicated based on his risk of overstay, which is high based on his lack of ties to home.  Anyone with $160 can apply, but simply renewing his Moroccan passport is not going to get him a US visa.
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from SalishSea in FORM I-601, WAIVER based on RELIGIOUS BELIEF   
    Do you oppose only covid vaccination or a
    Is it all vaccination? For the former there are many Christian pastors who would talk with you and likely sign a waiver because of the issues with the vaccine coming from fetal cell lines.
     
    I don't know about the other vaccines and haven't heard of anyone being either approved or denied on the RFE.
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to EmTi in How to qualify for expedited processing?   
    And if people are trying to contrive evidence, USCIS would not publish a list of typical acceptable reasons. 
     
    Yes. The link was all I needed. 
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Lemonslice in Which Visa is easiest and best, K-1, K-3 or CR-1 for my situation?   
    You could meet your wife in a third country. It does not need to be a long visit, just a documented one. 
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Nylonnig in Congressperson or Senator Assistance with Expediting   
    Ivf and fertility treatments in general are more expensive in the US than anywhere else in the world that I know of. There are a limited number of states that mandate some infertility coverage (11 states?). I don't know of any states that cover more than a few IUI and 1-2 IVF rounds and you may need more than that in your mid-40's. Starbucks has an infertility coverage option even for part time employees kn all states, and I think Lowe's does too - up to a certain amount. I think it's usually enough for testing and one round of IVF but may vary.
     
    I know of many people who have flown to the Czech Republic, Mexico, Greece and Spain for a much much MUCH lower price and shorter/nonexistent wait, even with the flights and hotel stays. I don't know what specific issues you guys might be facing, but if you're considering donor eggs or embryos, the Czech Republic on particular has excellent results. Depending on the location in the US and the treatment/testing desired you could be looking at a wait of 6-8 mos or more for a reproductive endocrinologist at a fertility clinic. You will want to check the SART scores for the clinics if you do it in the US, and also check to see if there is a waiting list to get on! Some clinics do telehealth and will let you send in tests from outside the clinic to get the ball rolling.
     
    You might consider looking into these other locations.. I can't speculate much on the expediting part other than that I'd be surprised if an expedite for an elective surgery was approved when it is widely available (and even more successful) in other places. Also, even if the expedite were approved you may not want to wait even that amount of time. Unfortunately any method of trying to conceive a child is indeed considered elective by insurance companies, though they will sterilize for "free". ;(
     
    Also (question for others, not necessarily OP!) can congressmen and women expedite this process? I thought they could ask for status updates only..otherwise wouldn't they be barraged with expedite requests and accused of favoritism?
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to Maizie in Unable to contact my local SS Office   
    They ended up calling me back but couldn't give me an appointment because I have travelled outside the country and have to wait at least 2 weeks before I can go in.. the original appt date was for the 11th and my 14 days is over on the 14th but she said they "can't make an appt that far out because they only schedule for emergencies" even though this is an emergency and it was 3 days later than the appointment date they gave me. ugh. it should be late enough now for them to get me a new interview date but again they will not answer the phone, my husband speaks Spanish so we are going to try this, thank you for the idea!
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    Daisy.Chain reacted to slavaskii in Any chance the CDC will require 3rd dose boosters for immigrants?   
    I would hope not. Getting fully vaccinated is already hell for people in Eastern Europe because they don't have WHO vaccines. I can't imagine what it would be like for them to need a third. I'm also not sure how the boosters are even registered in Europe because in some countries, like Croatia, you can get a shot as a tourist. If you were to return for a booster, how would that be recorded, or could you get a booster in a different EU member state? 
     
    At the end of the day, I don't see this as being required because our own vaccination rate is so low, and some countries don't even recommend the boosters yet. Boosting is still relatively new, and it's not like 3 doses means you're fully vaccinated anyway - as the Great God-King Lord Fauci said (thy will be done), the term fully vaccinated should be replaced with up-to-date vaccinated. With Israel giving out fourth shots, and some countries barely giving out two (one for J&J), I can't imagine this would be required. It would just be further discriminatory, the policy should rather be encouraging boosting on arrival. 
     
    Plus, boosting is only necessary if it was a long time since your first series. How is someone being boosted any different than a person who literally just completed their first series yesterday? It's not, the science doesn't back it up, and it would be plainly dumb to require. 
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Redro in Getting B1/B2 in a different country that your own   
    If you could petition him as a parent, he could visit and then surrender his card/abandon status when he's ready to leave. I think the processing time is around a year but it is more expensive. Not sure if you are a US citizen.
     
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from Timona in Getting B1/B2 in a different country that your own   
    If you could petition him as a parent, he could visit and then surrender his card/abandon status when he's ready to leave. I think the processing time is around a year but it is more expensive. Not sure if you are a US citizen.
     
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    Daisy.Chain got a reaction from SalishSea in Getting B1/B2 in a different country that your own   
    If you could petition him as a parent, he could visit and then surrender his card/abandon status when he's ready to leave. I think the processing time is around a year but it is more expensive. Not sure if you are a US citizen.
     
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