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Sooner your date becomes UpToDate -the better for folks like me, mine still a bit away i.e. Sept 11, 2017 - keep our fingers crossed.

Yes, me too. I thought the government is shut down nothing will happen. Howe er, good for you - may you get your petition resolved successfully soon. At present, My Priority Date is still approximately 9 months away. We will see how it moves in coming months.

Yes, I noticed it - moved ahead only 2 weeks - however, any move in positive direction is good - let hope for the best - my final action date is Sept 11, 2017 - still quite bit of time left. (Keep your finger crossed)

No one knows - they have their own 'pace of work' their own reasoning, their policies, load of work etc. - patience is the key - nothing we can do - just wait, hope & pray -sam

Don't know -I haven't filled DS-260- question to you is that "Does DS-260 provide a space for that?" - If it does you should follow the rule & fill it. The more "correct" info you provide to them the better - or else they send you RFIE - you will have to send it then.

Exactly my thought process - although I got my US Citizenship in 2023 - I am not changing the category because NVC shows better progress in F2B & my priority date is 10 months away. Hope it will move at normal pace now. -sam

Sorry for a long response - Hope this helps If the person is already lawfully in the U.S., they can file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) to become a permanent resident: They can usually file I-485, I-765 (work permit), and I-131 (advance parole) all together. Once I-485 is approved, they get the green card. Work and travel permits typically arrive within 3–6 months; green card in about 6–12 months. If the person is outside the U.S., they’ll go through Consular Processing: NVC (National Visa Center) contacts them for further processing. They’ll pay fees, submit the DS-260 immigrant visa application, provide civil documents, and attend a medical exam. Eventually, they attend an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If approved, they’ll receive an immigrant visa to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

F2B 'final action date' is pivotal - as long as that is moving close to your receipt date I'm OK with that - let's keep that moving bit by bit - my receipt date is Sept 11 2017 - It looks like at this rate it would be 11 months before it is "current". -sam

Good to know - However, When I informed USCIS about my US citizenship two years, they didn't change my application status from F2B to F1. I can't comment on this instance (Your case status) why they did it. I will see how it transpires in coming days. Currently Visa Bulletin shows this Family- Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed F1 08JUN16 F2A 01JAN22 F2B 22SEP16 Good Luck! -sam

Your Question on changing filing category from F2B to F1B I was in same situation (When I applied for my Canadian child I was a GC holder) - however, I am a US Citizen In my humble opinion leave your F2B category alone - However, if your parent wish - they can write to USCIS telling them about their US Citizenship status - That is what I did. Trust me, they (USCIS) know everything anyways, it's just a validation. -sam

Hi Folks - check it out - I check this morning ( Pacific Time) NVC dates for F2B moved again it shows Sept 22, 2016 now - I am kind of surprised -sam

I have a very specific question about a situation which is: On form i-130 petition for my Canadian Born Child lives in the city of Toronto - When I was filing this (i-130) Petition - I was under the impression that US Consulate in Toronto Canada processes Green card Interviews (So on 1-130 - I entered US consulate TORONTO as the destination for all documents) - Incidentally, later on, I had to change my own USA address & My Childs address in Toronto Canada - naturally, I informed USCIS by certified mail & sent a copy of that letter to Toronto US Consulate - They (Toronto consulate) called me to inform that "US Consulate Toronto does not do Green Card Interviews - but US Consulate Montreal is the location - you should inform them" - Consequently, I sent US Consulate in Montreal a registered letter. My Question is that should I write to USCIS that that the destination of my (1-130 docs) for GC interview is Montreal & not Toronto as I (mistakenly) put on my petition Form i-130 when I filed that petition in 2017 . Will Appreciate your feedback - Thanks in Advance My apiologies for a long text in this email - wanted to present whole scenario for folks to understand my ask. -sam

Hey folks - Anyone knows (with your experience) that your i-13- F2B file (case) has been sent to ELIS - Electronic Immigration System - What does that mean in timeline sense - it is going to take faster or will it take longer to process the application. Please give us your input if you guys know. -sam

My humble advice to you would be - Leave it (the status of your application) alone. However, I would suggest to send a letter to USCIS by certified mail that your parent is a US citizen now - I did the same thing, I was a Canadian with a Green Card when I applied for my adult child many moons ago - I am a US citizen now, I sent USCIS a written information via certified mail. That's all your parent need to do. Hope this helps -sam

In my opinion, "unemployment in the country" doesn't have anything to do with F2B & other categories that area, Like another member just narrated "There are so many folks/applicants ahead of you in the queue". This is NOT an "Employment work visa" - Just have to wait for folks ahead of you to move to clear the backlog - so your receipt date becomes "current". When that will happen, it's anybody's guess!! -sam

NVC February 2025 F2B - priority date remains "unchanged" from Jan 2025 still shows May 22, 2016 - Have patience folks -sam

This is exactly what I said. -s

Cool & good luck to you in rest of this process - That is what I am kind of figuring it out - it may be 8 years before my petition date is "current" it's been seven years already. -sam

Thanks for your note, any improvement is good, even if it's a month from April to 2016 to May 2106 still quite a bit away from Sept of 2017 - I believe it when I see it. -sam

@ appleblossom Yes - I am fully aware of "visa availability" @ NVC - I am good with that WAIT - I was simply responding to the person who was suggesting "call the congressman" - Just wanted to tell him that it's a mute point at this time, until NVC Priority date has passed and or "Visas are available". Luckily my child is in Canada - Thankfully, there is no big issue with me we go back & forth whenever we want. -s

Depending on your situation & your category - if your receipt (Priority) date is past the date from the one NVC is posting in your category (for visa availability) only then your Congressman and or Senator might take some interest. If your priority date is not 'current' - they will 'punt' your request and will say "talk to us when your priority date is passed". For example - NVC priority date for F2B is showing May 1, 2016 - my receipt date is Sept 11, 2017 - I called my congressman - they said - "We can't do anything until visa's are available in that category" - end of story, sorry. -s

If you arrive in the United States and haven't yet paid USCIS Immigrant Fee, USCIS will send you a payment notice with instructions on paying your fee. You will not receive your Green Card until you have paid the USCIS Immigrant Fee. (As of April 1, 2024, this fee is $235 as listed @ USCIS site) Good Luck & welcome to the United State of America sam

In my opinion - they are 'punting' the blame to each other - I hope there are some KPIs for them, yet there are none - nothing we can do - just wait & wait. -sam

I don't know if you noticed - I was being equally sarcastic to prove a point to "sarcastic audience" - In my career, I am a senior IT person I am aware I can't sue anyone on information provided on Ai. I have proven my point moving forward - it's all good - Thx s

Normally, I don't do these things however, I don't want to "misguide" folks additionally, there is my own 'vested interest' in USCIS delay situation due to my own Canadian child - So, I decided go a bit granular on this "USCIS Fiscal Year" issue i.e. when it starts when it ends for F2B & this is what this humble ignorant found. See attached - So if Google is wrong should I sue them??? Thanks S