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2 minutes ago, jan22 said:

I'd probably wait until you have the AO, since he's already submitted the request.  Then you will know precisely what the waiver needs to address (if one is needed).  But, that's me....you need to do what makes you comfortable.

Thankyou I am grateful to you You helped me with this !

Just now, jan22 said:

Maybe get rid of the lawyer?  

Just now, jan22 said:

Maybe get rid of the lawyer?  

Should I give a grace period for VO office Washington? Then tell lawyer let’s file waiver?

4 minutes ago, jan22 said:

Thought you pleaded "no contest"...which, as several people informed in your previews post, IS a conviction. 

 

The lawyers in the visa office will respond only after a thorough legal review of the case -- there is no knowing how long that will take.

I get that My lawyer error I think I wonder why he went against consulate officers decision saying no conviction I can apply for a waiver but he is saying they made error soo waiting around and not putting in waiver is delaying me even more

Just now, civilservant said:

Waivers typically take several months to process.

It’s not a waiver My case has gone to Washington for a legal advisory opinion because of consulate error decision

I my immigrant visa file has gone to Washington from London over an arrest with no convinction wether it makes me inadmissible Arrest was in 1986 and was my second arrest although I receiver a waiver for my first arrest Just wondered how long can I expect the visa office in Washington to answer??

8 hours ago, geowrian said:

What was the disposition of the arrest?

Not sure what that means I pleaded Nolo contendere

I was put on probation 6 months and case dismissed That’s a non conviction yes?

4 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

I believe it can be a few months, but not 100% sure.

 

First post said that was covered under the already-approved  waiver.

Yes The drugs conviction a non issue I have an approved waiver 

5 hours ago, ilovelondon said:

 

Uk police clearance says you have another arrest ?

No This happened 1985 and 1986 in USA

14 hours ago, SusieQQQ said:

My uneducated reading of the issues (agree with Roel on the 10 years, and with your lawyer that the “multiple” requirement for waiver refers to convictions not arrests) implies the advisory opinion from DC should come out in your favor, assuming there are no other facts we do not know. Good luck, and please update the thread once you have it.

 

Thankyou so much ! They said the waiver I need is for a 2A1 finding The waiver I received is for a 2A2 finding. It’s being arrested twice for prostitution I was guilty in 1985 and paid a fine 

in 1986 did not plead guilty but got 6 months probation and then dismissed 

My lawyer believes this is not a conviction and therefor not reason to need a waiver The Embassy then said they were sending the case to Washington Do you know what happens in Washington? 

14 hours ago, Boiler said:

I have never heard of a current applicant having a prosecution from 1885. Typo?

 

My first thought would be if all they needs is reason to believe like drugs and 2 arrests could well fall into that category.

 

 

Thankyou Yes I understand basically I have an approved waiver for my marijuana arrest I had 3 grams The second arrest 1986 I was arrested but not charged I was given probation and case was dismissed My lawyer said that with no conviction I should not be found inadmissible The new waiver I believe is not for prostitution itself but for multiple arrest They said I need go back for another waiver After my layer disagreed that I do not need a waiver they wrote back and said they were sending my case to Visa unit in Washington Do you know what happens in Washington?  

14 hours ago, Roel said:

As for prostitution, since it was more than 10 years ago, you shouldn't need a waiver.  If I understand this right? 

 

"Any person coming to the United States to engage in prostitution, or any person who has engaged in prostitution within ten years of 
his or her application for a visa, adjustment of status, or entry into the United States, is inadmissible. This section also applies to those who have 
made a profit from prostitution. "

Thankyou My issues were 33 years ago I received an approved waiver for my 1985 arrest I just got probation on the 1986 one and then it was dismissed Very grateful for your reply

38 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

My uneducated reading of the issues (agree with Roel on the 10 years, and with your lawyer that the “multiple” requirement for waiver refers to convictions not arrests) implies the advisory opinion from DC should come out in your favor, assuming there are no other facts we do not know. Good luck, and please update the thread once you have it.

 

Thankyou They refused my visa because of two arrests and now going to DC as no conviction Do you know on average how long this takes? 

Hello I had my I 601 approved for marijuana/prostitution  arrest in 1985 Then they said.I  had an old arrest in 1986  for prostitution Meaning second prostitution arrest

but no conviction 

I have now been told i need another waiver for being arrested twice for prostitution but the later arrest had no conviction

My lawyer wrote to them and said i have no conviction to be inadmisable for and they said they were sending my case to washington  visa office for review.

Has anyone heard of this before to turn over refusal by consulate officer?

I was approved i601 Feb 20th it took 11 months and 3 weeks

On 2/20/2019 at 3:59 AM, ricksme1983 said:

Hello Everyone.

     

As i told earlier my i 601 was approved in Dec 2018. Still consulate didnt contacted me for any updates.as i was checking the embassy website its showing (YOUR CASE IS UNDER ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESS).They will contact me if anything needed.but still nothing happening anyone know here what is going on?

I have been approved for I 601 it took 11 months and 3 weeks

On 3/22/2018 at 5:24 PM, Franco007 said:

I believe you get a letter to let you know it was approved for expedited process.

No unfortunately not.Mine has been received for 24 days so  think expedite refused.

On 3/19/2018 at 7:24 PM, Jtorres said:

Any new updates? Anyone that’s gotten approved already?  

I have nothing.My i 601 was received on March first 21 days ago.Is it safe to say that expedite was refused now?I noticed an update at the embassy on my CEAC Status two days but that may be because I asked for my passport back I accidently sent in with supporting documents.

If an expedite is requested do they send you a letter to say they received it?

On 3/5/2018 at 9:11 PM, William & Anne Ma said:

Hi!  Lawyer called me today and left a voicemail, said she received an approval notice...yayyyyyyyy!!!  I have yet to speak with her with what the next steps are but we are so happy right now.  

How long did it take for approval?

I sent out my 1 601 and was recieved on March 1st Its been 20 days but I have not heard anything.Do they send out a letter saying wether they have received an expedite request? Do they always decide in 10 days of receipt?They are 14 months backlogged and my DS 260 expires in London in a year

On 3/19/2018 at 10:26 PM, Franco007 said:

Last VJ approval i have seen was February 26, 2018 for an I-601 submitted December 21, 2016. Last approval from outside VJ was also from February 2018 and submission was December 23, 2016....... No responses that i know of personally for cases submitted after December 23, 2016.

My i 601 was received in Nebraska on march 1st.It been 20 days and I have not heard if my expedite was approved.Do nebraska always send out a letter they have received an expedite request?

Its been 20 days.I think they may decide in 10 days? But they acknowledge an expedite request? My DS 260 times out in 4 months and processing times are 14 months backlog.

My file 1 601 arrived Phoenix March 1st.My email reciept arrived on March 6 I have not recieved mailed out one yet.

 They said the file is going to Nebraska.How will I know if they allow expedeite?

I have now recieved my USCIS reciept number from Phoenix and have been told my file has been sent to Nebraska.

How will I know my expedite is accepted?

Can anyone tell me what form i -797 means please ?

2 hours ago, BrukStefy said:

It may take up to a month  before you receive your notice. Mine was received November 22, 2017 and I received notice in mail November 27, 2017.

It was sent in October of 2017.

 

HI they took payment today for waiver Will they sent receipt number by mail from USA or send me and email?

On 12/13/2017 at 8:34 PM, LionessDeon said:

Do you have experience with waivers?

no I have just had a lawyer help me and finally my 1 601 was sent on 03/03/2018.I see they are 13 months backed up .. hope they accept my expediate