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I know of a similar case with a positive result. Happened long time ago to someone I know well. Congratulations on the I-360 approval! Based on this approval, it’s up to the immigration judge to decide your fate. Depends on the reason why they put you in removal proceedings in the first place. Yes, to live in the unknown like that since 2008, it’s really hell. My heart goes for you. Pray that the judge take mercy on you. Good luck!

I know of a similar case with a positive result. Happened long time ago to someone I know well. Congratulations on the I-360 approval! Based on this approval, it’s up to the immigration judge to decide your fate. Depends on the reason why they put you in removal proceedings in the first place. Yes, to live in the unknown like that since 2008, it’s really hell. My heart goes for you. Pray that the judge take mercy on you. Good luck!

It's an assumption that if a USC cannot afford themselves, they cannot afford a spouse. However, the reality proves that in most cases an immigrant spouse gets a job and supports both themselves AND a USC spouse. There are lots of jobs in the US available even for those with low English language skills (or none at all).

Suppose he’ll find a joint sponsor. But even in this case he is your main sponsor. Do inmates file taxes, by the way? And what does he write in his I-130 Petition as his residence address...cell number, Unit number, Prison name?
P.S. Where’s that VJ guy with his ~Tales of the Green Card~?🙊

Suppose he’ll find a joint sponsor. But even in this case he is your main sponsor. Do inmates file taxes, by the way? And what does he write in his I-130 Petition as his residence address...cell number, Unit number, Prison name?
P.S. Where’s that VJ guy with his ~Tales of the Green Card~?🙊

Suppose he’ll find a joint sponsor. But even in this case he is your main sponsor. Do inmates file taxes, by the way? And what does he write in his I-130 Petition as his residence address...cell number, Unit number, Prison name?
P.S. Where’s that VJ guy with his ~Tales of the Green Card~?🙊

Suppose he’ll find a joint sponsor. But even in this case he is your main sponsor. Do inmates file taxes, by the way? And what does he write in his I-130 Petition as his residence address...cell number, Unit number, Prison name?
P.S. Where’s that VJ guy with his ~Tales of the Green Card~?🙊

Suppose he’ll find a joint sponsor. But even in this case he is your main sponsor. Do inmates file taxes, by the way? And what does he write in his I-130 Petition as his residence address...cell number, Unit number, Prison name?
P.S. Where’s that VJ guy with his ~Tales of the Green Card~?🙊

Congratulations! You guys are very lucky, a smooth process along the way, and now it's almost over! Very happy for you, good luck!

Congratulations! You guys are very lucky, a smooth process along the way, and now it's almost over! Very happy for you, good luck!

Congratulations!!! Very happy for you

Congratulations !!!🎉🎈🍾 How old is your stepson? Does your husband have other children?
About 3 weeks later we got our IL after DQ.

Congratulations !!!🎉🎈🍾 How old is your stepson? Does your husband have other children?
About 3 weeks later we got our IL after DQ.

We have registered our US marriage with the French Consulate in Los Angeles. The whole process took about 3 months. The Livret de Famille mailed to the US address.

Negative comments aside, isn't your son eligible for DACA?

Congratulations!!! Very happy for you

Every case goes through AP. Some take days, some take weeks, some take months, and some even take years.
Sometimes AP is just used to complete final processing before issuing the visa.
Sometimes AP has a specific reason, such as missing documents.
Sometimes AP has an unspecific reason, like supervisor review, document verification, or background checks.
 
The difficulty in having people post about AP timelines in a thread is that the cause of AP varies so much even within the same consulate (and across consulates), so it's practical usage is minimal.
Possibly having a timeline field may or may not show somewhat of a pattern among people with > x days of wait (i.e. anybody waiting in AP over 30 days, over 60 days, over 90 days, etc.). No way to know for sure until the data is collected, although anecdotal evidence does indicate some commonalities.

Congratulations on the approval! How was the interview? What questions were asked?

I wanted to address the negative attitudes we have seen on the rise recently in the upper/ immigration forums towards those who ask beginner/ simple questions, or have unusually fast or slow VisaJourneys.

First, there is a tone difference between the Progress forums- which are mostly for support and cheerleading, and the Info forums, which are mostly to have questions answered.   While all our forums are supposed to be welcoming to all and friendly, this is especially important in the Progress forums, which are not to discuss politics, or be negative towards  those fortunate to have their case dealt with quickly, or  critical of those who voice sadness about their own slow progress. These forums are there to uplift eachother!

Secondly- in the info forums, you may get bad news.  When a question is asked, our members are encouraged to answer truthfully, even if this may not be what the Op wants to hear, because it is important to be informed.  However, the emphasis is still on being welcoming and friendly.  If you need to give bad news, do so gently, and stick to facts; constructive criticism of the Op's plans ARE allowed, but the emphasis is on constructive.  No need to dwell on mistakes (or tell members they should be on 90 Day Fiance- that is a personal attack and automatic suspension), or  illegal actions in the past- instead, encourage and explain legal options for the future.  And ONLY legal options- as per our TOS, VJ does not support, condone or encourage illegal (immigration) actions, and such posts will be removed.

Ultimately, we are here to help all members, old and new, easy cases and complicated, those who write a fact filled bullet point post and those who are panicking and don't make much sense in their first post. Yes, sometimes questions can be easily googled, or answered via a search of our forums.  But if you feel that way, just scroll past- no need to criticise the OP for asking the question. 

i have no issue with an american wanting to marry here and a person coming to accommodate the USC so the USC family can be part of it / even to have the other family here on tourist visa to also attend 
but that person needs to return and go thru the CR1 as we all do
and if USCIS would do away with the AOS for a visitor maybe more tourists visas could be issued so people come here to spend their money 

We see cases like this all the time here on VJ.  A marriage breaks down for whatever reason, and the USC spouse, in the emotional heat of the moment, immediately seeks revenge by asking how they can report marriage fraud to USCIS or ICE, how they can "have their spouse deported."  Having gone through one divorce in my life, an experience that was difficult but a significant learning experience, my recommendation is to not seek revenge, but seek a divorce with respect as the constant theme.  Find a good divorce attorney, one that practices with compassion and sensitivity, and start the process of divorcing her.  In a very short marriage with no children under 18 it should be pretty simple depending on the state.  Forget about the immigration part of your wife's journey, she can stay in the US if she wants to as an LPR.  Move on and try to put those feelings of anger and revenge out of your mind, as hard as that might be given your circumstances.  Don't let this negative energy dominate your life, that will only hurt you.  Seek help from a good attorney and maybe a personal counselor so that you can heal your mind and soul and move on without her.  Who know, maybe you two can be friends even after a divorce?  Focus on the good times you shared and not on the bad ones.  Learn from this experience, take the high road, become a better person because of it.  Good luck!

I know someone who has been in AP for two years and was never given a 221g or a ds5535.  He was also asked to update his medical almost 6 months ago with excitement but hence it is now expiring again so he has no idea what will happen.
 
Another case in Pakistan was issued a visa but when he arrived for his flight they did not allow him on.  They said he had to check with the embassy.   He sent his passport back to the embassy and has been waiting for a year.
 
I will say that most men do not get extensive AP...this website unfortunately Pakistanis only post when they need help and not enough good news but the fact is some do get AP and even a smaller portion of those get extended.   Many get their visas a few weeks after a interview.  You don't really know what is in your cards.  Just pray for the best but expect the worst.
 
Good luck! 

I am from Pakistan and I have been in A.P for around 5 moths. The Visa is not been issued yet, its is on A.P and US Islamabad Embassy is very strict background and security check. Read the below link.
 
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/FBI_Name_Check
 
In your case the good thing is your husband has no international travel history and thats the good sign. I have seen man cases in Pakistan US Embassy that CO has said your case has been approved but they stuck in horrible A.P for months. I have also the international travel thats why I was put in A.P for 5 months.
 
I hope your visa will get issued soon, Good Luck
 
 
 
 

You are saying it went from Issued to AP. That would be unusual. Issued means its been printed and attached to the passport. If its in AP then it means it has not been issued yet.
 
Don't want to be a downer but the AP time for males from Pakistan usually takes many months. Even though he may have been approved at the interview it does not necessarily mean he will get his passport back soon. While it might not be the case for you, you would be an exception not the rule.

Nobody "brought" nothing on themselves, it's called life circumstances, my dear. You seem to be young, and may have more patience, good for you. My husband and I are approaching retirement, and life is too short. We already feel being "robbed" of many, many days that could otherwise be lived in happiness.
It's not ethical to try to shame me into my "privileged position", as well as to compare my situation with the others. Do I feel sorry for those in the same boat? You bet, I am. But it doesn't change the fact of an opportunity to see my husband sooner. It is present, it is there. And we are willing to take a risk. The worst case scenario is being sent back at the border. But at least we tried.
If my husband were say, from Pakistan, I might have not opened this topic. And there is an option on the Embassy website to request your passport while being in AP, and it's for a reason, so we think we do have this reason. Even if most people here disagree, and I understand it, too.
For those saying that asking the passport back may slow down the process, I disagree. Passport or no passport, Administrative Processing is under way. Just ask those whose passports were returned to them post-interview and pre-AP, then asked be sent to the Embassy as soon as AP is completed.