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11 minutes ago, F2AOct said:

EAD-- an authorization card to work legally in the US. i guess you guys did not apply thats why you do not know. 

NVC (National Visa Center) is not the same as NBC (National Benefits Center). They do not have to apply for a work permit.

I was debating recently with a friend whether or not is possible to file for AOS if your F2A PD becomes current for file, and your i130 is pending.

What do you guys think?

14 minutes ago, Roman Kazimirets said:

What's EAC? The service center is nvc.

Is your case for Adjustment of Status or via the Consulate? That is depending if your wife is on the US or in her country, via the Consulate.

1 hour ago, F2AOct said:

Hi. Did your husband get his EAD already? What is the service center? I'm still waiting on mine- 110 days and counting.  

Navg62 didn't specify if is going through Adjustment of Status, I thought it was Consular Processing.

Please Navg62 fill in your timeline, so in the future we could have a better understanding of your case when giving suggestions.

41 minutes ago, Navg62 said:

Hi I file for my husband f2a India Pd 14 April 2016. Everything is complete I got letter of completion on jan-12-2018 and it’s also says I am in que for interview, but didn’t receive anything yet can you help me to find out when my husband’s date going to be current? What we to expect from March visa bulletin ? Are they taking April 

Hi Navg62! It's really nice that you are almost done with everything. Waiting without knowing anything is the worst part.

We all want to know how the VB will move, but we can only guess. Michael brought to our attention an important part that appeared in February's VB. Which said that future VB's are expected to move around 3 to 5 weeks, from Feb VB it would place March with a Final action date between March 22 to April 8th, 2016. 

If it moves more, it could include your case, so let's cross our fingers for that. But right now, in my opinion, the interview could be in April. Remember however, that the Vb could not move as expected due to other circumstances.

On 1/16/2018 at 1:19 PM, Michael2017 said:

The visa bulletin is out, as expected 01 March 2016 for F2A.

 

BUT THERE ARE IMPORTANT PREDICTIONS INCLUDED FOR THE NEXT MONTHS:

 

VISA AVAILABILITY IN THE COMING MONTHS

FAMILY-sponsored categories (potential monthly movement)

Worldwide dates:

F1: Up to one month
F2A: Three to five weeks
F2B: Three to six weeks
F3: Up to five weeks
F4: Up to three weeks

On 1/20/2018 at 12:21 AM, Gamboli said:

but if the Visa Bulletin does not move, and we kinda know that USCIS look at the second chart before processing F2As it might have some impacts. In any case, I hope this doesn't affect anyone here.

In theory, the State Department and USCIS will be almost entirely open, by what I've read, only passport issuing at State, and E-Verify at USCIS will be affected. So, in theory the VB should be normal, but I share the doubts you have.

11 hours ago, Roman Kazimirets said:

Hi. I'm a green card holder and I applied for my wife that's from Ukraine. F2a category. My priority date is August 2016. I submitted all of my documents to nvc. The scan date is December 19 2017. Any ideas how long it will still take til interview date for my wife?

Hi! If everything goes smoothly, and the Visa Bulletin continues to move forward at the same rate that it is going, I would say the interview would be on July or August this year.

4 hours ago, PD3 said:

Whats is this shutdown for? Can you help with background plz

The government shutdown is not 'for' something, basically if there is no agreement today, multiple agencies ("non-esential ones") will have to close and a lot of people will be on a forced license because the people running the country can't agree on where the national budget should be spent. It would start tonight at midnight, and would last until an agreement is reached.

I actually don't know where NVC or NBC would stand during a government shutdown. If someone can enlighten us on that aspect. I understand that USCIS is not based on government's budget, but on fees from the applicants and petitioners, and found a source that says: "During the last government shutdown in 2013, the impact for most customers of USCIS was minimal. Naturalization interviews, citizenship ceremonies and most of the other day-to-day work of the agency continued as normal. That is because USCIS is a fee-based agency"

However, In my opinion, there could be some extra delay (On cases that are reviewed by other agencies).

What geowrian said is important. I didn't notice it was January 30th your 5th year anniversary as a LPR. 

4 minutes ago, geowrian said:

You're fine to file the I-130 starting at the end of the month (5 years since obtaining LPR status). They may still ask about previous marriages and such, but if there's a bona fide marriage then you should be fine.

Filing before that and trying to overcome the 5 year rule (item C) is a much more difficult path. Waiting a few more days is definitely easier than overcoming a mandatory presumption of fraud.

Under that same line of questioning, I know NYKid didn't say that, but I guess any Conditional Permanent Residence would not account for the 5 years as LPR, would it?

On 1/16/2018 at 12:19 PM, Firas11 said:

Well I did work for a company, safelink wireless. But I worked as an independent contractor. I didn't pay taxes on the salary and we worked in different locations. I was hired by my manager who I think was an independent business owner for the company. And I think his salary increases with the sales that we make, I'm not sure.

 

So if the address/main office of the company is in, let's say, Hawaii. Do I put down the hawaii address in the i130 even though I live and work in New York??

I just don't want this petition to be rejected 

To my understanding, Yes. Even if the company is somewhere else, you would have to provide the info that USCIS would use to contact the business if needed, to verify your employment there. You should try to do everything by the book and file your tax return in this Tax Season. Remember that in the future it will be asked from you an affidavit of Support, with evidence that proves that you can provide economical support to your relative, if needed.

Well, by what you said, if you have been a LPR for 5 years, then you qualify by the B statement, and I would say that also the C statement, if you can provide compelling evidence. However, be aware that a USCIS agent or embassy officer can put some pressure into this topic during an interview. Cases that are only for personal gain, evasion of immigration laws and other like those are one of the things that have people like us struggling away from the person we love.

Chounglinh is right, the USCIS decides each month which chart to use for AOS, for January and February 2018, you are supposed to use Date for Filing, which is 01 Nov 2016. 

In other words, because your Priority Date is from September 2016, you are current to sent your Adjustment of Status Package to USCIS, remember to also include form i765 for her work permit, and i131 for a travel document, because she should not leave the national territory until she gets this document, or her case will be considered abandoned, however, while she awaits for all these forms to be processed, it is legal for her to stay without any further problem. Good Luck, any other question, you can always ask.

8 hours ago, SaniAli said:

I mean I m just nervous i didn't stay illegal we have evidence like ducoments.. can u guys put your input will be thnkful for u as I am nervous... TIA

It's normal to be nervous. You have to be prepared for questions related to that. This is not a normal case, but you shouldn't stress about it.

In my opinion, as long as you proved you were honest during your stay (you didn't, work, etc.) they can put some pressure, but you actually did the right thing. As some in these forums have pointed out, they want to see you have a real relationship, and unfortunatelly, it's with documents and evidence that they usually want that to be achieved.

What indeed could have made them call you for the embassy could actually have been that you only stayed in your country 1 month between these two long trips, however, you could point out that it was never your intention to stay that long on the second trip. Specially that you weren't planning on getting pregnant.

If your husband had applied for citizenship after you filed on Jan 2017, your case could have been completed. Right now citizenship is taking a while longer, so either your case or the citizenship could get through first.

11 minutes ago, f.g said:

Thank you! 

You're welcome. Please when you make the decision, let us know if you're going to file for AOS, and good luck!

1 hour ago, F2AOct said:

Where did you see the 9 month wait? 

Actually, the 9 months as of October 2017, is for the New York City field office, your field office in the New York State could also be Long Island, Albany, Buffalo, or Queens, depending on where are you located. Buffalo had the shortest processing time, Queens the longest.

1 hour ago, Umang Shukla said:

 

I always have this question, is the waiting period from the date of filing or the date when the I-130 PD becomes current.

I think I don't understand the question, but the date shown is actually the cases that they were processing in oct 31st, 2017, and the date is not when the i130 was neither filed or approved, I believe is the date the i485 was filed.

3 hours ago, tash1111 said:

Hi, are their any predictions of when to expect interview for PD May 21 2016 Canada ? 

I would say between April and June this year. But my guess is as goos or bad as anyone else's.

Oh, sorry, you made it sound like you worked for a company, not an individual.

Use the same address you use when you file your taxes.

17 minutes ago, MessiFcb10 said:

My PD: Dec 16, 2016

We need to wait until next month or March

Yes, I have seen some November cases move forward, I believe also that they'll start processing Dec 2016 in mid-Feb. I guess that would put me in March, indeed.

Tomorrow will be 1 year and 1 month since my i-130 was put in an envelope and put in the mail, still no answer of any kind.

I only hope CSC starts moving faster, and the Visa Bulletin moves forward on Filing Dates.

PD: DEC 19, 2016

The addresses, leave it blank

The job, it's not where you performed it, it's the people who hired you that should be on the address, on the name, etc.

Please don't "Bump" ever again

Hi f.g!

That is a good thing that you wrote in this forum, because actually, you are able to File Adjustment of Status (AOS), this is because the Filing Date right now, is NOV 01, 2016, you are actually able to apply right now your AOS package, and get a work permit and travel document while your documents get processed.

Even if your spouse is a Permanent Resident, you are able to. I hope you can start that part of the process right away, it would take around 4 months for the work permit, and you are actually able to remain in the US while you wait for the completion of your case. (But you can't leave the national territory until you get your travel document).

That's something you would have to discuss with your spouse and decide whether it is the best option for you two.

This Interview Experience that was shared in another forum could be helpful for you.

On 7/21/2013 at 12:49 AM, prasila said:

NVC had sent me IL for 16th July. I was eagerly waiting for the day. On July 1st, I had my medical test. My interview time was fixed at 1 p.m. of 16th July. I reached there before 10 minutes and completed all the security checks. I got my token and waited in a hall for my turn to come. At first, i was called to a counter for capturing finger prints. Again, I kept waiting for the next call. After around half an hour, they called me for general enquiry. The enquiry officer asked me the following questions:

 

1. How long have you been married?

 

 

- I told him the exact date of my wedding. But the officer asked me to tell him the period that have elapsed since the wedding day. I replied him accurately.

 

 

2. Have you stayed in any other country for more than six months?

 

 

- I had been to Dubai (UAE) and had stayed there for 2 years and 3 months. Then, he asked me to produce the Police Report issued by UAE. But, I didn't have one.

 

 

- The officer also told me to produce the most recent Tax Return Certificate of my Spouse (sponsor). I didn't have this one too at the interview.

 

 

3. Have you got any photos of your wedding ceremony?

 

 

- I handed him a photo album of my wedding.

 

 

 

 

 

At last, He told me that these two documents- a police report issued by UAE and the tax clearance certificate of my spouse, are very essential documents and that I must submit later. He asked for my original passport plus two 2X2 photos. He also kept my documents including photo album for reviewing and then he told me to wait for some time until they would call me again.

 

 

After having waited for around 45 minutes, an officer announced my name from a counter. The officer showed me the forms and documents and asked me whether those documents related to me. Then, She asked me the some questions.

 

 

1. How did your spouse entered USA and when?

 

 

- I replied that she was taken to USA by her father through Immigration Visa.

 

 

2. Is you spouse Citizen or LPR?

 

 

- LPR

 

 

3. With a doubtful expression, she repeated the question- Is your spouse LPR for sure?

 

 

- I smiled in a confidence and replied 'yes'.

 

 

She verified my documents once again and browsed my photo album. In that album, I also had kept my Credit Card of Bank of America that my spouse had sent for me. She showed me the card and asked me whether it was mine. We are using the same bank account jointly and I am using a supplementary card. I use this card to withdraw amounts as per my need. I told her this. I also told her I had remittance record and chat log of Skype and Facebook. But, She didn't asked for these records.

 

 

Then, She returned to me all the original documents I had submitted to the NVC except Passport and 2X2 photos. She handed over to me 221G paper and made it clear to me that I should submit the tax return evidence. The 221G paper also indicated the same requirement. She told me, they would call me again after the submission of above evidence. She mentioned nothing regarding the submission of UAE Police Report.

 

 

The next day I went to the embassy and submitted the tax return evidence. Although, 221G paper didn't mentioned the need to submit the UAE Police Report, She asked whether I have brought police report too. I replied that I hadn't. She told me to wait until would confirm whether it was needed or not. After a couple of minutes, She said that it was not needed.

 

 

I returned home. Today is the fifth day. I have been waiting for their response.

 

Hi!

From what I've heard, basically you have to be prepared in case. Mainly the required documents such as the medical certificate and stuff, but also evidence of an existing real relationship. Not only things like photos, but also any financial, legal,insurance or other kind of document that links the two of you. Also, evidence backing the affidavit of support can sometimes be necessary, such as filed taxes, pay stubs, etc.

A formal extensive list can be found here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/interview/interview-prepare/required-documents.html

Even tough officialy it says Sept 2nd, and before was Aug 23rd, technically they only moved forward 10 days after several months. However, right now the i-130's that we have received notification from users with PD of mid-October 2016, that were approved in Nov-Dec 2017. So, right now it's around 1 year and 1 month. The estimated time can get slower or improve, but that are things difficult to predict. 

As of right now, it is around two years from start to finish, since January 2016 PD's are the ones getting the interview dates this days.

31 minutes ago, pkd1 said:

I filed I-130 for my spouse in Mar 2017 as an LPR. I turned USC in Nov 2017, and my application was upgraded to spouse of USC from spouse of LPR on Dec 6, 2017. The application is pending at CSC. 

 

Based on forums, the I-130 for spouse of USC is getting approved with May 2017 priority dates, but my application is not yet approved. I went to an infopass appt last week, and they told me that my application was "touched" on Dec 13, and they dont know what happened with that touch. They were unable to provide any other info, and asked me to just wait. 

 

Can someone please advise what can I do to expedite this in any way given other applications with the same category are getting approved. 

No two cases are the same, and I can speak only for myself, but CSC is a dissapointing black hole. Ask around the K Visa forums to see if you a K3 Visa is an option for you, I don't know how those ones work.