martinianodl

I had my interview a couple weeks ago, the officer said I passed the interview, he would recommend me for approval but he couldn't because there was a document waiting to be shipped by another branch. He said I would receive a letter once he approves my case.

He also gave me a N-652 with the checkbox: "A decision cannot yet be made about your application" checked.

I read a few threads that this is "normal" but lots of them had people waiting over 120 days and they were also relatively old or had no resolution.

Is there anything I can do before the 120 days? Contact my representative or senator to ask them to check on my application?

Should I just wait for the 120 days before taking any action?

Thanks in advance

1 hour ago, Chancy said:

 

Do your parents already have tourist visas?  If the travel ban doesn't get lifted by December, they can spend 2 weeks in a country not covered by the ban before traveling to the US.  No need for a waiver.

 

Yes, they have tourist visas.

The only problem with them spending 2 weeks in a country not covered by the ban is that they were planning to spend 3 weeks. But I'll keep that in mind.

Thank you!

I'm a GC holder, my wife is an American Citizen and we are pregnant.

My parents are planning to come visit us and the new grandkid in December from Brazil, but we are afraid of the travel ban. 

If the ban doesn't get lifted by December, does anyone know if there is a way to request a waiver for them? 

Thanks!

Hi everyone,

I just received my I-485 interview letter and it says I must bring the Form I-693 and vaccination supplement in a sealed envelope.

I did the medical exam back in my home country in May 2017 and turned in the sealed envelop during my K1 interview. I have the vaccination supplement but not in a sealed envelop, since the immigration officer handed it to me in the K-1 interview.

It's also been almost 2 years since the medical exam (and I read that it has a validity of 1 year). Do I need to retake it?

I already scheduled an exam just in case. Would it hurt my case if I do it and I don't need it? (besides hurting my wallet )

Thanks in advance guys!

On 1/31/2019 at 10:00 AM, sullygomez said:

Hi Martin!!!

 Absolutely, this is very helpful!

 So, did they take your passport the day of the interview and then, they gave you the visa or what happened exactly?

how did you get the interview the first time without the k1 package? Because for what i know you have to have the approval from the USCIS in order to schedule your interview, isn't?

 sorry, I am confused, could you please give more details

thanks

  

 

 

So my entire process in a very simple way (on top of my head) was:

1. The fiance applies for the K1 visa in the US (pay the fees)

2. The Process is approved and they send it to the embassy in your country

3. Once the fiance receives a notification with a new application number, You can "apply" for the interview with it (more fees)

4. You do Medical exams, Vaccines and gather More documentation (more fees)

4.1. The doctor mail you the exams

5. Go to the interview

5.1 (after approved) The consular officer calculates when your 2-year-rule will expire and will tell you they will mail everything the day after it expires

6. Receive the passport and the package in the mail

7. Fly to the US, handle the K1 package to the immigration officer and go to a room and wait quite a bit

8. Done  

I hope it helps.

Let me know if missed something, it was a while ago.

On 1/24/2019 at 6:52 AM, sullygomez said:

Hi guys!

this info has been really helpful but I am still a little worried.

we have everything ready to apply but my two years will be up till December, could they deny our petition because of that?

or the real problem will be the day of the interview?

we want to do everything with enough time because our "plan" is that the whole process will take one year.

Please tell me how did it work for you, I really appreciate any help.

Greetings from Colombia

Sully

I applied in Dec. 2016 and my 2-year-rule was going to expire in Aug. 2017.

When I went to the interview in May 2017, the consulate officer calculated when my 2-year-rule was going to expire since I left the country for a few weeks. He said my visa would be issued in September. I waited from May to September with my case status `Pending`. In September I received the k1 package on the mail and my case status changed to `Approved`.

I hope this info helps

I am having the same question. I just received my combo card and started making plans to travel outside the US and also go back home.

I was reading a different topic that made me worry:

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the re-entry bar triggers if you leave the country after accruing at least 180 days of unlawful presence. The timer stops as you send off your AOS and NOA1 receipt is issued, since you enter what is officially called a period of authorized stay. Any time between the expiration date on your I-94 and your AOS NOA1 date counts as unlawful presence and tolls towards the bar. Make sure you do not leave the country if you're facing the 3 or 10 year bar.

From my understanding this 3 year bar happens if i receive the AOS-NOA1 after the I-94 (K1) expiration date, right?

The topic is from 2013, so is this still happening?

My I-94 (K1) expiration date was on December 30th 2017.

I received the AOS-NOA1 on November 30th 2017 (1 month before the I-94 expires).

Am I fine? Can I still spend a weekend in Canada (I have a Canadian tourist visa) for example?

Thanks in advance.

8 minutes ago, NYLondon said:

Probably a silly question, but I see there is a new USCIS site, the my.uscis.gov.  I can't seem to see where you can check your status on there though.  Any tips on where to look?  I am only familiar with the old site.
Thank you.

T

@NYLondon,

try https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/. You will need to create a new account.

Just a quick update.

On June 26th I got an update from USCIS:

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The response to the RFE was received on 06/05/2018, and these cases have resumed processing. The I-765 and I-131 cases are currently under review by an adjudications officer.  Your constituent should receive a decision or notice of other action shortly.

Thanks @geowrian.

I have not so good news

I got an update this morning from USCIS via the Congressman's office:

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Our records indicate that we are awaiting a response to our request for evidence (RFE) on the underlying I-485 application.  Interim benefits, such as those applied for on Forms I-765 or I-131, are unable to be adjudicated while the underlying Form I-485 is held in suspense for the submission of initial evidence.  Once we receive the response to the RFE, processing will resume on these cases.  Please have your constituent follow any instructions on that notice.

I received the RFE on May 29th and replied on the same week. They already received it and approved it on June 5th. My I-485 case status changed to "Ready to schedule for an interview” last week.

It's frustrating that there is nothing I can do but wait.

Hi all, 

I am waiting for the EAD for 206 days now.

I got a job offer and contacted the congressman for help.

The person from the congressman's office told me to send her the Privacy Release Form and the Job Offer Letter (with a starting date). 

I sent her all the documents two weeks ago. 

She emails me every week saying that she is following up with USCIS but no updates at all. The only good news I heard from her is that she received a confirmation that the request was received and undergoing processing.

Now, after reading some posts, I don't know if I did the expedited the right way (calling USCIS, request expedited based on financial loss and fax them the Job offer letter). I'm hoping that the congressman's office faxed USCIS the job offer letter and made the request on my behalf.

Do you guys have any recommendations for me? Should I just wait? Should I contact the Ombudsman? Or call USCIS and request expedited myself?

My start date on this job is August 6th.

I know I still have a month but I'm really worried I'm gonna loose this job because I don't have the EAD.

This is my dream job in the company I always wanted to work for.

Thanks in advance

Thank you @BlessedAssurance!

Hi all,

Today I just got a pink RFIE letter with one bullet:

• The petitioner/sponsor on Form I-864 affidavit of support, must submit a complete Federal income tax return submitted to the internal revenue service (IRS) for the most recent tax year. If you were not required to file a federal income tax return under U.S. tax law, attach a written explanation of why you are not required to file.

We sent to USCIS in November 2017 my wife's (sponsor): Form I-864, Employer Statement, Bank Statement, Full Tax Returns (2011-2016), 401k summary, Life Insurance Statement and Pay-Stubs.

I saw some people saying to start a new I-864 and send everything (all the documents cited above) again. Is that right? Or should I just send what they asked: the 2017 Full tax return with the RFE letter?

Thanks in advance!

Now my case is on day 170 and nothing yet.

I raised a SR but no answer. I am still waiting for the job offer letter (should arrive next week). 

I was thinking in asking a US representative to check on my SR. Then when the job offer letter arrives call USCIS and request an expedited EAD and maybe ask the US representative again for help.

Do you guys think it would hurt or delay my case somehow? 

Thanks

Hi everyone,

I applied for the EAD and my case was received on November 29th 2017. After 90-something days I filed a case inquiry over the phone and after a month I got an email saying: 

“Our review indicates that this case is within our current processing time. To check our current case processing times, please visit our website at https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times. If you do not receive a decision or notice of other action within our current processing time, please check our online services or call the USCIS Contact Center at the number provided below.”

Today, they are actually late on my case based on the processing-times. It’s been more than 150 days and my case wasn’t even touched.

This week I will have a final job interview and I might ending up getting a job offer. 

What should I do? Should I call USCIS and file another case inquiry based on the online timeline? Should I call the 1-800 or contact the Ombudsman? Or should I wait and if I get the job I apply for an expedited EAD based on financial loss and ask help from a US representative (http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/517032-sharing-on-how-to-expedite-ead-based-on-job-offer/)?

Thanks in advance!

Hi guys, 

I submitted the inquiry and I'm still waiting for it to be assigned to an officer.

I don't know if it's good news or not, but this morning I received an email from USCIS saying they are still reviewing my case.

I checked my USCIS and the last "touch"/update was on 12/06/2017 (around the day sent me the biometrics appointment which I went on 12/26/2017. Shouldn't the last update date be around the biometrics appointment date?).

Do you guys know if it means someone checked my case? Or it's just an automatic message?

Thank you

1 minute ago, Athens said:

Yes but for your form I-765 only 

Thank you very much! I’m going to do that right now.

1 minute ago, Athens said:

 

Contacting USCIS right now by any of those means you mentioned will not help. I will advise you wait till 75 days counting from november 29 and if nothing happens, you can submit an enquiry online for your form I-765. 

Thank you!

I’m on day 97, should I still submit the inquiry or just wait?

Hi everyone, 

I have a wedding planned in Canada in April 2018.

I received the NOA1s for the I-485, I-765 and I-131 in November 29th and I thought it would be enough time for them to process and send me the AP and EAD, but we are one month away from the wedding and all my statuses are the same since November 29th (the cases weren’t even touched).

I would like to know if you guys recomend me to contact USCIS and ask about my cases. If yes, should I call, email or walk in?

Thanks in advance!

Hello everyone,

I am filling the form I-485 for my AOS but while reading the instructions I found on page 14:

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13. Documentation Regarding J-1 or J-2 Exchange Visitor Status

If you previously held or currently hold J-1 (principal) or J-2 (dependent) nonimmigrant exchange visitor status, you must submit copies of all relevant Forms IAP-66 and/or Forms DS-2019, Certificate of Eligibility for Exchange Visitor (J-1) Status, ever issued to you (if available). You must also submit copies of all available J-1 or J-2 nonimmigrant visas issued to you, and copies of all available Form I-94 and passport pages with entry stamps showing your admission to the United States in J-1 or J-2 status. In addition, if your J status made you subject to the 2-year foreign residence requirement of INA section 212(e), you must submit documentation to show that you complied with the foreign residence requirement, have been granted a waiver of the requirement before filing Form I-485, or were issued a favorable waiver recommendation letter from DOS before filing Form 1-485. You can show you complied with the requirement by submitting evidence to prove you resided in the appropriate home country for at least two years since your exchange visitor program ended. For information about waiver of the requirement, see the Instructions for Form 1-612, Application for Waiver of the Foreign Residence Requirement.

I was under a J1 visa (subjected to the two-year rule) from Mar 2014 to Aug 2015.

I went back to my home country and applied for the K1 visa. I was interviewed and approved in May 2017 but the US Embassy held my passport until I fulfill the two-year rule which was on September 2017. I received my K1 visa and I am already married in the US.

Do I need to prove again that I stayed in my home country for two years?

How can I prove that to USCIS?

Thanks in advance.

I am sorry, the NOS I have is from my scholarship sponsor and I will mail it to my government to get the "real" NOS.

So, no problems of asking my fiance to mail it for me even though I am in Brazil.

Thank you very much!

Hi,

I am going to apply for the waiver but I am already back to my home country.

I am wondering if there is a problem if I apply from Brazil and ask my fiance (who is living in the US) to mail the money order and the documents for me. Since the letters from Brazil to US sometimes takes around 2-3 months to get there or never get there.

I already have the non-objection statement from my government.

Thank you in advance.

From that I believe they will keep the petition valid until the bar is up and they can give you a visa.

What does the "bar" mean? The 2-YHRR?

I just got this answer from the consulate to the same question I made here:

"Once she comes for the visa interview we can keep the process here up to the 2 year bar is over."

Besides they thinking I am the American citizen, does this answer means I can do the interview and wait for the waiver to be approved or the 2-YHRR to finish?

Thanks!

My fiancé and I are applying for the K1 visa this month (December 2016). I'm under the 2 year home residency rule that is going to end by September 2017. I'm also applying for the J-1 waiver.

Supposing that I don't get my waiver approved but I get the notification from the Consulate to schedule my interview.

What is the maximum time frame for me to schedule the interview?

Thank you!