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    SJordanS got a reaction from Catperson_rx in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Inveigh in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS reacted to Snowy2020 in USCIS error - File something or hire lawyer   
    Which attorney did you use for the i-209b? 
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    SJordanS reacted to Mike E in USCIS error - File something or hire lawyer   
    As pointless as it would be to sit on 18 at the black Jack table and instead you ask for another card and draw a 3.  
     
    Your investment in a I-290B paid off and you admit that you got lucky because you had an email trail.  
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Mike E in RFE of exactly what we gave at interview !!!   
    RFE FRONT.pdf RFE BACK.pdf
    I added it as a comment to my original post. Seems I could not edit my original. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Mike E in RFE of exactly what we gave at interview !!!   
    Ii regret not having a lawyer present. Police Certificate is totally ridiculous. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Mike E in RFE of exactly what we gave at interview !!!   
    Im not sure how to upload it? It asked for a list of evidence....exactly what he took. Plus a police certificate clearance as well. 
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    SJordanS reacted to Unlockable in RFE of exactly what we gave at interview !!!   
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    SJordanS got a reaction from American Autumn in US CR1 spouse visa Lebanon Beirut embassy administrative processing   
    I filed a WoM after only 7 months waiting and it was approved even during the pandemic last year. In fact my lawyer told me to file at 6 months but I waited an extra month to save up and IT WAS APPROVED. It was K1 (which is even riskier than CR1) and everyone and I MEAN everyone here on VJ,  friends who worked in government and even a California lawyer REJECTED I do this. I found Jim Hacking, who is by far the best at WoM, hired him and my husband got the call from the Embassy 29 days after filing. Another girl filed same time and waited more than 60 days. I have her details. HOWEVER, at or just before 60 days, they should have requested an extension. Did they? If not your lawyer has to reach out to the liaison with the Embassy. Please email me for more details and also check my posts as I posted details about my WoM journey....and don't worry, 6 months is MORE THAN enough time to have given them on AP and you were right to file. Please reach out if you need. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Sarah & hubby in US CR1 spouse visa Lebanon Beirut embassy administrative processing   
    I filed a WoM after only 7 months waiting and it was approved even during the pandemic last year. In fact my lawyer told me to file at 6 months but I waited an extra month to save up and IT WAS APPROVED. It was K1 (which is even riskier than CR1) and everyone and I MEAN everyone here on VJ,  friends who worked in government and even a California lawyer REJECTED I do this. I found Jim Hacking, who is by far the best at WoM, hired him and my husband got the call from the Embassy 29 days after filing. Another girl filed same time and waited more than 60 days. I have her details. HOWEVER, at or just before 60 days, they should have requested an extension. Did they? If not your lawyer has to reach out to the liaison with the Embassy. Please email me for more details and also check my posts as I posted details about my WoM journey....and don't worry, 6 months is MORE THAN enough time to have given them on AP and you were right to file. Please reach out if you need. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Dashinka in US CR1 spouse visa Lebanon Beirut embassy administrative processing   
    I filed a WoM after only 7 months waiting and it was approved even during the pandemic last year. In fact my lawyer told me to file at 6 months but I waited an extra month to save up and IT WAS APPROVED. It was K1 (which is even riskier than CR1) and everyone and I MEAN everyone here on VJ,  friends who worked in government and even a California lawyer REJECTED I do this. I found Jim Hacking, who is by far the best at WoM, hired him and my husband got the call from the Embassy 29 days after filing. Another girl filed same time and waited more than 60 days. I have her details. HOWEVER, at or just before 60 days, they should have requested an extension. Did they? If not your lawyer has to reach out to the liaison with the Embassy. Please email me for more details and also check my posts as I posted details about my WoM journey....and don't worry, 6 months is MORE THAN enough time to have given them on AP and you were right to file. Please reach out if you need. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Liam&Lizz in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
    UPDATED MY TIMELINE. EAD Approved!!! 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from David and Anna in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
    Yes, basically I did a search right here on VJ on how to expedite. There was a poster who posted his success story and I basically took the same draft of his request letter and made it my own. Of course I included the job proposal letter (very important of course) and explained with everything going on in the world, we are fortunate to even have a job offer especially with no certainty on what this year brings. Also in him being able to get EAD, it will also enable him to get his drivers license here in CA. He can start working Uber in the evenings after work. Lots of opportunity. He will then be a taxpayer as the rest of us are. When we made the request over the phone we had to wait for the email which told us exactly what to fax in. We faxed it and it only took 5 days. I believe that him having a social security may have helped. At least thats my opinion. Good Luck. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from callmeshelle in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Letspaintcookies in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
    UPDATED MY TIMELINE. EAD Approved!!! 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Ermehgerdd in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS got a reaction from tafar in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS reacted to Unlockable in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
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    SJordanS got a reaction from Mi_Mo in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS got a reaction from bebifa in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
    I did not send any pics the AOS package. Just what they asked for. II have uploaded pics onto a document tab on USCIS website along with evidence and plan to bring it to the interview. I am waiting for an email as I was told by the USCIS rep that I should expect an email to fax evidence for the expedited EAD. Once I know hear more I will come back and updated.
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    SJordanS got a reaction from bebifa in Just did Biometrics yesterday. Too soon to request Expedite of EAD?   
    So my husband received a GREAT job offer. He already has a social security number. He just did his biometrics yesterday after waiting only 7 weeks. Before my question, here is my timeline:
     
    1/7/21 -  Mailed AOLS pkg. Adjusted from K1. Sent I-485 & 765
    1/27/21 -  NOA1 for I-485 and Rejection of I-765 for filing on older edition. 
    2/8/21 -  Mailed new I-765
    2/20/21 - BIOMETRICS SCHEDULED (less than 20 days from NOA1)
    3/10/21 - EAD updated into USCIS system and receipt text to me
    3/18/21 - Completed biometrics
    3/19/21 - USCIS emailed action on case which basically states USCIS is reviewing his case
     
    My husband received a great job offer and they want to hire him as soon as his AOS is completed. He wants to lessen burden on me and help but also wants to be a taxpayer and start paying into his own social security. IS IT TOO SOON TO REQUEST AN EXPEDITE?  I have heard in this very forum in the past that its risky to request it. How can it harm us? Thanks for feedback. 
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    SJordanS reacted to doves in U.S Embassy Beirut?   
    already sent this elsewhere but my fiancé did his interview this week. 
     
    for the k-1, they only asked: 
     
    How did you meet? 
    Where does she live? 
    Belong to same church? 
    Wedding plans? 
     
    He was there for 2 hours and a half but the actual interview was 3 minutes. Crazy!!!
     
    we will get the visa in 5-7 days. Don’t worry at all, you guys will be reunited soon. 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from HKS in Successful WRIT OF MANDAMUS on K1 Visa   
    I made a note to myself to be sure to come back here to Visa Journey to share with you all my experience with my filing of the writ of mandamus, whether the results would be good or bad, as I am hoping many of you, who were stuck like me, get the resolve you deserve. I noticed no one has documented enough about it so I'm happy to be the first.
     
    My Writ of Mandamus that my lawyer filed forced the Jordanian Embassy to make a decision on our case since being stuck in AP since September 2019. It was a SUCCESS. My fiancé picked up his Visa this morning. Before I get into the process, how long it took, who I hired, etc, I will breakdown my timeline first below. 
     
    I'm asking the senior and regular active members here to try to refrain from continuously sharing FALSE information about WoM. In the past several weeks I have read numerous comments from many of the senior members on other WoM posts DISCOURAGING people to move forward yet admitting to not knowing much about it or how it works.  First of all you are not lawyers. Try not discourage on a subject you don't know much about. That's what petitioners and beneficiaries should seek legal consultations for. No two WOM's are alike. Only a lawyer can tell you if you are a good candidate and hopefully, you will consult with a lawyer like mine who insisted he see the petition and hear our case before agreeing.
     
    So here is my timeline and what happened with my WOM:
     
    - Visa Category, K-1
    - Fiance's consulate Interview was 9/8/2019 (I-129F petition filed 3/23/2018)
    - Agent at window advised we need to wait for a call that would "come in shortly" and returned passport
    - Numerous emails sent to the Embassy inquiring what they needed with no response
    - October 31, 2019 received an email from embassy asking for proof of relationship....we sent the same exact package they returned to us 10 minutes before his interview. Only thing we added were a few more photos
    - No updates or word from them until January 2020 where I saw several updates on CEAC, no communication.
    - February 2020 pandemic hit, no word. AP changed to REFUSED
    - Researched writ of mandamus just in case we didn't hear anything soon and in fear pandemic will drag our case
    - April 2020 located the best lawyer for me with long successful track record and paid for a 30 minutes consultation. After hearing my story and seeing my case, he accepted my case.
    - May 15th I started my case. 
    - May 22nd my case was sent to the 8 agencies my lawyer was suing. They have 60 days to respond.
    - Those 8 agencies are: USCIS,  DEPT OF STATE,  DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN,  SECRETARY OF THE DEPT OF DEPT OF HOMELAND SECURITY,  THE DIRECTOR OF USCIS, SECRETARY OF STATE, CHARGE' D'affaires of the US CONSULATE AMMAN JORDAN. 
    - June 29, my fiance receives a call from the US Embassy Amman asking him to update his Medical and send it in with his passport. We wait. 
    - July 18, Passport is sent back to my fiance with a list of 10 questions (similar to DS-5535) and to email responses back and wait for a call. Paper states it can take 2-6 weeks.
    - July 18 also, US Attorney emails my lawyer and asks for a 60 day extension since its close to deadline. Judge also grants it. 
    - July 23, I email the responses to the 10 questions to Embassy.
    - August 26, Embassy calls my fiance back to resend his passport again
    - September 2, my lawyer receives an email from the US Attorney advising him that the Visa has been issued and CEAC status changes an hour later to "ISSUED"
    - September 3, my fiance tracks the tracking number and sees Visa is already at Aramex and goes picks it up.
     
    It took a total of about 3 1/2 months from the time they were served to finish. Definitely worth it. I have read some members giving incorrect information that the WoM could cost around $15,000 and read other outrageous numbers. It does not. I checked numerous lawyers before hiring mine and have received quotes anywhere from $4000 to $8000. Definitely have not heard more. I paid for my consultation which was then applied towards my WoM.  My lawyer charged me on the lower end than most.  I hired Jim Hacking of The Hacking Law Firm. I would only recommend him. 
     
    Please feel free to message me if you have any questions. Wishing you all love and happiness! 
     
     
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    SJordanS got a reaction from INF in Can USCIS expedite EAD card THAT fast???   
    Boy you said it. K1 is not the way for anyone reading out there. TRUST ME. Get married! 
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    SJordanS got a reaction from David and Anna in Can USCIS expedite EAD card THAT fast???   
    Actually we filed on January 20, 2021 and received NOA1 on January 27th. Last Friday, February 20th, I received a notification that the Biometrics appt was scheduled and on its way to my mailbox. Less than 1 month. Could we have just gotten lucky? I know the wait time is AFTER the bio. Hoping for a smooth process for us. 
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