crankyangel

Not really sure. The lawyers I consulted with said that the 485 would have to be denied first to get the approval to file the 601 and 212 waivers.

Jessica:

My lawyer said the same thing recently. Last year, he was telling us that he would file the waiver as soon as we got an embassy interview apt. But now, he is saying we have to get a disapproval for entry and for whatever basis they deny entry, we will use that for the waiver. I hope he knows what he is talking about, but I am glad I saw your post here. At least he is consistent with what you have here. That makes me feel better. Our file to the NVC should be complete this coming week and hopefully an apt. date will be issued from New Delhi, India soon. According to the lawyer, that date may be six months out. Someone mentioned the waivers then take about five months after that. I hate this wait. Hubby has already been gone almost a year, as he self deported in August of 2014. He had an order to deport, but he self deported. This is a really frustrating period. I am a federal employee, but the DHS bunch seem so very slow, rude, and incompetent. Finally, we are with the DOS and hopefully they will move faster.

We have had a lawyer since the beginning, but I don't have much faith in lawyers, but it was my husband's choice to get one. I feel as though we could have done just as much without one. IMO. I am a highly educated independent woman, but this immigration stuff is a little over my head, so I agreed.

How long does the appointment time for the Indian Embassy take after the NVC gets all your papers? And how long does the 601 or 212 usually take? We have an approved I-130, but hubby self deported to comply with removal order for illegal entry.