SidiBou

2 minutes ago, Boiler said:

When did you file.

 

Otherwise to work you would need an Employer willing to go through the process etc.

I filed last year. 

Yes. An employer can be an option.

4 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Yes. There’s another forum I’m on where this is against the TOS, maybe something VJ needs to look into as well. Anyone posting for anyone else gets one warning then a ban.

Thank you for the help. 

1 hour ago, WeGuyGal said:

Who filed? Aren't you on a tourist visa?

No, I’m using the same account for a different case.

10 hours ago, milimelo said:

How did you go from tourist visa in the last 4-5 months to being a USC and filing a petition for your sister? 

That’s a different case.

18 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Wondering if the sibling is the person who was trying to get a tourist visa (ie OP has posted as 2 different people.)

 

note that unlike an immediate relative category, overstay is not forgiven for F4. Also note that if a change or extension of status is denied - as seems extremely likely in this situation given that the immigrant intent will be clear - there are some serious implications, partly due to the long time taken to adjudicate i539. If/when it’s denied, if the person is still in the country beyond the date of the original i94 then (1) overstay dates back to that date (2) the existing B visa is immediately voided. That means not only does sibling have to leave immediately but chances of getting another B visa are just about zero. Better to be able to continue to visit while waiting properly for petition. 

Thank you. That’s insightful. 

Hello,

I have filed for a an I-130 for my sibling who is currently in the US with a B2 visa. She is not eligible to file for Adjustment of Status yet due to the backed up priority dates.

What would be her best option to get a work permit?

Can she file for I-539 (Extend non-immigrant status) and if she gets approved can she apply for I-765 (Employment Authorization)?

Hey guys,

I have been placed under ADMINISTRATIVE PROCESSING since my interview (21st September) for a tourist visa. I am a Tunisian citizen living in France, I am working here and I live on my own ( I have got ties with this country ).

my travel history I guess was the reason they placed me under AP. I have been to Iran, Jordan, Qatar (as a  tourist ).

I’d like to kindly ask you if anyone here was placed under AP in US embassy in Paris, and if they granted you the visa , how long were you waiting for ?

I started to lose hope in spending CHRISTMAA and New Year’s Eve in the US.. as it’s been almost two months since I applied.

very much obliged.

kind regards.

I wish you the best.

Hello everyone,

I'm a resident in France and applied for a tourist visa. After the initial interview, I have received a request to fill out form DS 5535 in which I have provided more information about my travel history, work history, social media.. 

A week after, I have received a call to go to a follow-up interview. I was asked to provide more details about my travel destinations. I have an extensive travel history for leisure/tourism. Countries I have visited include: Germany, Italy, Malta, Hungary, Austria, Iran, Serbia, Qatar and Syria (prior to 2010).

My case is currently under Administrative Processing.

Did anyone  go through a similar process? If so, how long did it take to get a decision?

Hello everyone,

I'm a resident in France and applied for a tourist visa. After the initial interview, I have received a request to fill out form DS 5535 in which I have provided more information about my travel history, work history, social media.. 

A week after, I have received a call to go to a follow-up interview. I was asked to provide more details about my travel destinations. I have an extensive travel history for leisure/tourism. Countries I have visited include: Germany, Italy, Malta, Hungary, Austria, Iran, Serbia, Qatar and Syria (prior to 2010).

My case is currently under Administrative Processing.

Did anyone  go through a similar process? If so, how long did it take to get a decision?