Hey, thanks for the response. It's good to hear some reassurance, you know? I am 100% prepared for this long *** journey. :'D I think a good mindset that many users on VisaJourney take (I've been lurking for a while now) is "What is 1-3 years in the face of the rest of our lives together?"
It's the best mindset I could possibly find, at least. Thanks again! I'll disregard the filing I-212 alone. I did notice that the processing time for the I-212 went from 18-24 months to 14-18 months for one of the service centers...so I guess there's that
Yeah, the process your lawyer outlined sounds about right. You seem to be on the right path with your research.
However, disregard the recommendation to simply file the waiver alone. A person needs a visa to be found ineligible for to be able to apply for a waiver.
Good luck to you and stay strong. It is going to be a long journey.