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Hello,

I was asked by the consular officer to submit some additional documents ONLINE in my interview before the covid-19. I am from Pakistan. Where do I submit the documents? On CEAC or the inquiry form?

Please anyone who wants to tell me that the embassy is closed, stay away from the post. I know it is closed.

7 hours ago, Boiler said:

Assuming your Brother is a USC then he can currently anyway sponsor you.

He is. So, we start from scratch?

52 minutes ago, WeGuyGal said:

 

Retired and moved back translates to moved back for good. 

 

Ties, by themselves, aren't enough. He needs to "move back" to the US to be eligible to sponsor you. 

Okay. So that means I shouldn't go forward with the application. I am not going to risk any violations or rejection. And from what I have read so far, if he goes back now, it will be of no use. 

The only option available is reapply, right?

3 minutes ago, SusieQQQ said:

Any such "confusion" would have been due to your saying "Since filing my petition, my father has retired and moved back to Pakistan."

 

Now, what "ties"?  Did you see that the definition of domicile above is " your principal residence (also called domicile) in the United States, which is where you plan to live for the foreseeable future". Just having "ties" is not enough to sponsor someone. 

 

I presume all his tax filings and obligations to the IRS are up to date?

Yes. I went through the link that was attached. He has a domicile and his taxes are up to date

3 hours ago, WeGuyGal said:

Assuming the brother is a US Citizen himself, a sibling petition gets current in approx 15 years, maybe longer. 

 

A US citizen parent can't just automatically sponsor a child without actually living (or planning to live) in the US. That us called US domicile. Therefore if he obtained US citizenship, then decided to move to Pakistan thinking he'd use that Citizenship to sponsor his child into the US, you are mistaken. As others noted, family-based green cards are for reunification. 

 

Have you checked to see if you yourself qualify for US citizenship if your father was a US citizen before you were born? Requires your father to have been living in the US as a US citizen for a certain length of time. 

Okay, I think the confusion here is that my father had moved back for good. That is not the case. He has ties to the US

1 minute ago, Boiler said:

Do you have another family member in the US who could sponsor you? What about your Mother?

I have my brother who is there

2 hours ago, aleful said:

the main reason for bringing a family member to the US is for family reunification, if the petitioner doesn't live in the US, there is no reunification to begin with,

 

the petitioner has to have a US domicile, proof of living in the US, filing taxes

 

why would your father petition you to be with him if he no longer lives in the US? His primary residence is Pakistan now.

 

 

 

 

But do you have any proof of this? Anyone else who would like to share what they think. I am very confused 

1 hour ago, aleful said:

hi

 

 none for residency right now, the GC is for reunification purposes. if your father has gone back to his country, then there is no need for reunification, the petition will be denied, since he no longer lives in the US.

 

you can try to get a temporary work or student visa.

 

 

That makes no sense. He is a US citizen since before I was born. Do you have anything to back what you just said?

Hello,

My father had filed the I 130 on my behave. He is a naturalized US citizen.  The petition was approved and now I have been contacted by the NVC to submit the documents and proceed further. Since filing my petition, my father has retired and moved back to Pakistan.

What type of Visa do I qualify for? And any idea how long it will take to submit the documents and by when will the interview be scheduled?

Anyone who recently migrated to the States from Pakistan and can help me out? How to go about getting the degree, inter and o levels certificates attested? 

6 minutes ago, USS_Voyager said:

Ok, Top of this page, there is a drop down menu that says "Guides". Choose the appropriate guide and read through it. If you have more specific questions, please post. 

 

You need to have a checking account with a US institution/Bank. Just put in your routing number and checking number. Easy, just like you pay your electric bill or similar. 

Thanks! I will look at the guides. Can I have my brother make the payments? He is in the US and working and a citizen.

Also, any idea what is the next step and how long will it take after I submit the documents for it to happen? 

Hello everyone,

I have just received an email from NVC stating that I need to visit the CEAC website and fill in the required forms, gather the documents and make the payments.

Can someone please guide me, how to go about it? Especially as to how to make the payments and what documents will be required? As I wont be able to access the website for another 72 hours (the email said that first time bloggers have to wait the time period).

My question still remains the same. Should we go ahead and apply for K1 or do I wait for my I130 (that was applied by a parent who is a IS citizen and the PD is current)?

If I wait for my I130, how long do you think it will take? Remember I am from Pakistan.

1 minute ago, Lil bear said:

Friending on the country consulate country specific timing and process , you seem closer to completing with  the I130.. but I dont believe there is any ptonk with filing the fiancé visa. Just don’t marry, or do anything that gives the appearance of marrying .. administrative processing may occur .. but it’s likely to happen  on either, if it’s going to happen. 

Could you explain this a little further?

53 minutes ago, Letspaintcookies said:

If your I-130 got approved that means you're already married, right? 

There's something wrong in here... Please help us to understand your story by telling us a bit more 

Not married. The I130 was filed by my father. The PD has become current. 

55 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Who filed I-130 for you? 

My father

48 minutes ago, VNN said:

I assume the petitioner for your I-130 petition is one of your relatives (USC parent/sibling) otherwise if you are married K-1 is not one of your options (unless getting a divorce and re-engage)

 

- It does not matter, just do K-1 visa, assuming it is bona fine and disclose on application that someone already filed petition for you. 

 

- If your PD has become current, you can stick with your I-130.

 

The more info you provide, the more details VJ members can provide.

Not married or divorced. The I130 was applied by a parent

My I130 was applied by my father and my PD has become current this month. We have not applied the K1 yet. Also, I am from Pakistan. Hope this clarifies things

Hello everyone,

I have a small dilemma. My I130 petition was approved and I received an email from NVC saying that the application has gone for further processing. 

I also got engaged a couple of months back. Now, we are not sure what to do. As in which would be quicker should we apply for a K1 Visa or should we wait for the NVC to contact us? 

Also, if we apply for the K1 Visa and it gets rejected, can I still use my I130?

5 minutes ago, Ontarkie said:

Pictures are secondary they do not prove you met in the last 2 yrs. 

 

What is your evidence for meeting int he last 2 yrs? 

He came to Pakistan in March this year

Hello!

My fiance and I are thinking of applying for a K-1 Visa. The only problem is we do not have any picture evidence of our meeting. How important is to have pictures attached to the application?