Quynh

my guess is that number indicate # of persons in your application.

For example, you would be XXXX-01 and if you have a child, he or she would have the same case number as you, but with -02 as XXXX-02.

Just my guess

mine did take a little over 1 month after arrival in U.S

you can check its status on uscis.gov with the IOExxx number that they give you after you paid the fee

On May5, my visa application got refused under INA 212 (a)(6)© for misrepresentation. Last Friday, I wrote to the Consul General and today they replied to me with an attachment saying that I'm found ineligible under section 221 (g). Section 221 (g) of the Act prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone who has failed to present the documents required in connection with the visa application, or who has failed to submit sufficient credible evidence to support the claimed petitionable relationship.

Now they don't mention about misrepresentation. I'm so confused. Is INA 212 (a)(6)© different from section 221 (g) or it under 221 (g)?

Thank you very much.

On May5, my visa applicant got refused under INA 212 (a)(6)© for misrepresentation. Last Friday, I wrote to the Consul General and today they replied to me with an attachment saying that I am found ineligible under the section 221 (g) because I have failed to present the documents required in connection with the visa application.

They didn't mention the INA 212 a6c. I'm so confused. Is section 221 (g) different from INA 212 a6c or INA 212 a6c under section 221 (g)? I'm headache now.

Thank you very much.

A lawyer cannot charge a "consultation" fee without an agreement between the lawyer and the client that includes, at a minimum: A)What the client will receive for the consultation; B)The cost; C)When/Where/How the consultation will take place; D) The cost and method of payment - i.e. when payment is expected and will the consultation fee be applied towards future services.

Any lawyer that charges a consultation fee should be avoided. Also avoid one that uses "billable hours."

Find a lawyer that will attempt to fix your specific problem for a specific fee.

Immigration lawyers are notoriously looked at in low light because so many of them rip people off. Immigrants don't sue lawyers for crappy work. Lawyers that take advantage of immigrants and those with immigration problems are people in the wrong line of work. When I was in law school, it was a joke that if you can't find a job, you can always do immigration law. It's just law using forms and most immigration lawyers just hire paralegals to do everything.

Be careful.

Thanks WandY

Has anyone here worked with Micheal Cho (smart immigration) for I 601 waiver? Thanks all.

I paid $375 for 30' consultation on phone with Laurel Scott. We called to there number but no one picked up the phone. 20 mins later, she picked up the phone and asked me to reschedule to Monday. She said it's a simple mistake. I feel thay she's not helpful, unprofessional as a lawyer so I asked for a refund. I think I will hire Lizz Cannon, she's very helpful answering my questions though I haven't paid her yet.

Do you guys know Laurel Scott law firm? Has anyone here worked with her before? Thanks everyone.

How bad was the breakup ? Could the ex have sent claims that you faked your relationship ?

If he did, I can't fix it. The consular officer believed so.

How bad was the breakup ? Could the ex have sent claims that you faked your relationship ?

i really don't know what the misrepresentation is? The consular officer didn't tell me what the misrepresentation is. I guess it's because of my past relationship which I already shared above.

so eight months :-(. May I know which law firm that you used?

Thank you very much.

Hi everyone,

Please help.

Here is my story.

My immigrant visa application was refused at the interview under INA212 (a)(6)© for misrepresentation. The consular officer didn't explain any reasons for the denial but she asked about my past relationship with my ex fiancé , which was 10 years ago. We engaged in 2006. The relationship ended not long after the engagement. My ex fiancé already cancelled the K1 visa petition and I didn't go for an interview.
In 2011 & 2013, I applied for tourist visa and failed twice.

The past relationship was real and I didn't tell lie anything to them during the interview for tourist visa as well. I still have proof about my past relationship. Is there a high change for me to get I-601 waiver approved? We are worried that we will not able to provide extreme hardship except that we have to live separately. Could you please recommend me a good lawyer that our VJ members used for I-601.

Thank you.

Hi liquirojas,

Did you hire any lawyer? How long did it take you to get waiver approval?

My immigrant visa application was refused at the interview for misrepresentation. The consular officer didn't explain any reasons for the denial but she asked about my past relationship with my ex fiancé , which was 10 years ago. We engaged in 2006. The relationship ended not long after the engagement. My ex fiancé already cancelled the K1 visa petition and I didn't go for an interview.
In 2011 & 2013, I applied for tourist visa and failed twice.

The past relationship was real and I didn't tell lie anything to them during the interview for tourist visa as well. I still have proof about my past relationship. Is there a high change for me to get I-601 waiver approved.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm a bit puzzled because there are conflicting advice on filling out I-864 form.

According to VJ wiki, we have to put N/A or None to all of the questions even they're not related to our case.

But NVC said that they do not require “N/A” or “None” to be placed in all blank spaces on Form I-864.

Please refer to the link below.

http://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/AILA/AILA%20NVC%20November%202014.pdf

Our agency helped us fill out I864 form and they leaved it blank for questions below. They said that it's fine but i'm still worried that we may get checklist for not putting N/A. My husband is US citizen, A-number is for those who hold green card, I'm not sure if it's correct.

USCIS ELIS Account Number (if any)

Sponsor's A-Number (if any)

Your advice is appreciated.

Thanks

No, he didn't speak to Tier 2 person. A customer service agent picked up the phone, checked our case number and then asked us to wait. Keep praying, I think yours will be approved very soon.

Did you husband call and talk to a tier 2 person or just whomever answered the phone? I called them last thursday and spoke with whomever answered the phone and nothing. I called again on Tuesday and spoke with a tier 2 person and still nothing.

Mine was approved on 23Dec. Pd 29Jul15. My husband called them on 22Dec, they asked us to wait, then they approved just after one day we called.