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6 hours ago, milimelo said:

If that’s all they asked for (new medical) you’ll be good to go after the medical makes it to the embassy (electronic these days). 

Yes, the medical results went days ago, we checked with the doc. And the 2nd RFE doesnt  mention the medical, only to submit DS-260 again. So my question is why would they ask that? There is nothing else on the RFE. We have paid the immigration fees a month ago, not medical is done,.. nothing is pending, but all of a sudden they are asking to resubmit DS260 when they didn't ask for it earlier.

They would have asked for it in the appointment itself right? Was it an oversight on their part?

Hello All,

so my wife got her medical and submitted the passport after that for visa stamping, but they sent it back with an RFE stating to re-submit DS-260. No others documents were requested. DOes that mean they dont need anything else? The original date of DS260 was in Nov 2020. Do they want us to update to get the latest info before issuing the visa? They did not mention anything except the medical report required in the IV re-issuance appointment either.

1 hour ago, EKT said:

I think she should go. My husband had his medical yesterday afternoon and interview earlier today because he didn't want to make 2 trips. In his case, the CO said he was approved pending the medical report (however, technically, his status is refused until the report comes through). The medical documentation is all completed electronically here and they said it should arrive at the consulate in 2-3 days, so hopefully there's not much of a delay.

Thanks, the visa cannot be approved officially right? i mean the issue date will be after they verify the medical and approve the visa - and the issue date would be pn that day. not on the day of the interview right?

2 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

I would never cancel an appointment.  She can go without the medical and they will issue or not, after they receive the medical.  This will be a delay.  Rescheduling the appointment will also cause a delay.  Which delay is more problematic depends on your circumstances and priorities.

Actually, that's what i wanted to know - whether they still see her without the full paperwork (ie medical). She is trying but there is only one doctor and she has to travel to the other side of the country. Do RFE after interview usually take a long time? again it's a re-issue not a real first interview. They have no dates available on their website to reschedule so I think the RFE route is better than taking a chance and waiting 2-3 months. I feel like the will process the RFE for something simple much faster than her waiting for a brand new appointment.

Hello,

My wife has secured a visa appointment for re-issuing her visa at a foreign consulate. The trouble is the date is very close and she is in a different part of the country. She will likely not be able to get the medical done before the appointment. This is not a visa interview, or at least not a first interview - it is for re-issung the IV. They said come with immigration fee, passport and medical. Can she go to the appointment without the medical report and they issue RFE or is it better to reschedule ? We go this appointment after emailing them in November, and it seems someone canceled so we got it now. If i could keep the appointment, get the RFE and then submit the medical in a couple of days, that would be ideal - does that work? or rescheduling is the only option?

Also, another question - is there a max limit on how many days prior to a visa appointment can I get my health check done. Foe example, lets say visa appointment is Feb 1, how early can I do the health check - i remember something about no more than 30 days before the visa appointment - so that would be i could do it earliest on 1/1 and not in December.

21 minutes ago, SteveInBostonI130 said:

 

Normally NVC schedules the interview.  Did you miss the appointment or need to reschedule?

 

We were in a similar situation, but for rescheduling.  I emailed the embassy once a week and after the 3rd email they responded saying a couple of dates opened up.  I called my wife right away and she was able to see that those 2 days were available and rescheduled her interview. 

Here's the email i got: "Please note that we will make available reissuance appointment slots on https://ais.usvisa-info.com/.  These appointments are limited and once they are taken, we are not able to guarantee additional availability for any months. "

I had logged in to the site and checked within a day, but there were no appointments. Have been checking since. Do you think I need to keep emailing them?

Hello,

I have been trying to schedule IV appointment for my wife at the US embassy in Turkey. I got an email from them that i can schedule an appointment, but when I try to schedule, it says no appointments available.

1. Does anyone know how to find out when the next batch will open up?
2. How do they normally open up the appointments - is it on some schedule ?
3. Is this published anywhere?

I am hoping it's because it's the holidays and January will bring some appoinemtns.

On 4/11/2021 at 11:51 AM, Nitas_man said:

Worst case:  new medical, new police certificate, (and) updated support affidavit.  That is NOT a fun review if you are not living in and working in the US and it is you, the petitioner, who will get scorched on that. 

Thank you so much. I think you are spot on. And I wish I was smart enough to delay the interview. Anyway, can you pls explain what you mean by "the petitioner, who will get scorched on that."?

On 4/11/2021 at 11:51 AM, Nitas_man said:

Petitioner moving out of the US for a few months is gonna raise eyebrows.

And also what is meant here - I am not moving out, I am maintaining my us residence. I just like to be on Bodrum shore rather than NJ in the the summer. I am not representing that i have to go - this is a choice. What eyebrows is it raising?

2 hours ago, pushbrk said:

No.   I mean a new I-130.  "All over again."  

https://fam.state.gov/fam/09FAM/09FAM050410.html#M504_10_5   This link states that applicant can reapply using DS260.

21 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Bear in mind that the Consulate may well just say no to reissuing the visa.  They tend to do this only when circumstances are out of your control, such as COVID 19 related travel restrictions.  Your personal change of plans is not a reason for them to consider reissue.  If I were you, I would consider your ONLY two options are to travel to the US (both of you, as she cannot travel before you) before the visa expires or start all over again.

Thanks, by all over again, do you mean DS260 & I-864 ?

2 minutes ago, Nitas_man said:

OP wants to skip ROC.  Not a bad plan, just less than optimum timing.

Thank you for the responses.

I am not sure what OP or ROC is.

I am a US citizen, and I am not moving out of country. I still work for a US company (owned by a British company), and maintain residence in US. We just love to be on the south shore of Turkey for the summer months, and my wife is still kinda taking care of her mother. Yes, she could come in for a month and go back with me, but it would be good to not be in these visa shackles all the time. I went through a long visa process 10 years ago (not through marriage), and I really hate dealing with all this non sense.

I do understand that she could just come here and go back. But I want to explore all the options. So far all my application with her have gone super fast (2.5 months I-130, 2 weeks NVC, 1 month visa interview) - it has taken me more time to fill out the applications and collect evidence etc than USCIS/DOS to approve them. Since we will be in Turkey until October anyway, it;s worth waiting 2-3 months to just get this over with.

3 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Visas cannot be extended.  If it expires prior to travel, the consulate can, at their discretion, reissue it.  This would require a new medical and possibly more.  The best option is for her to travel to the US before it expires, then immediately return to her country to tie up loose ends. 

OK, but if we reapply the DS260 in October using the same I130, is that viewed negatively?

HI,

My wife  was issued a CR1 visa and our plans have changed and I am going to stay with her in her country for the summer. Her CR1 visa will expire in July.

1. Does she need to come here first? or can the visa be extended for another 6 months?

2. Can we apply again after the CR1 expires and get an IR1 (we will be married for 2 years in Jan 2022). So if we apply on top of the same I130, could we just get an IR1? I guess the question is which date the criteria for IR1 vs CR1 - is it the date of first admission or date of visa issuance?

1 minute ago, Chancy said:

 

Do not confuse USCIS (a DHS agency) with the Department of State (DOS).  Separate agencies, different injunctions.  DS-5540 is a DOS form.  The injunction against the DOS policy involving the requirement for DS-5540 is still in effect.  Please refer to the DOS website for updates regarding DS-5540.

 

The link you provided relates to USCIS policy involving the requirement for form I-944 from those who are adjusting status within the US.  Since you are doing consular processing, I-944 is not required from you.

 

Awesome explanation - Thank you very much!

On 10/31/2020 at 5:21 PM, Chancy said:

 

DS-5540 is currently not required.  Before your spouse's interview, check back here or the Department of State's website to see if that changes -- https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/update-on-public-charge.html

 

Thank you for the info, but I found this link with latest info which suggests it's back in play since Sep 11, 2020. And then again on Nov 3, 2020. Any thoughts?

https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/public-charge/inadmissibility-on-public-charge-grounds-final-rule-litigation

23 minutes ago, Murph4865 said:

Document qualified

Sorry, but What does that mean? Is it something like them asking for additional information or something?

2 hours ago, Murph4865 said:

If you get DQ at NVC you can take to interview but may not ask for it at all

sorry, but what is a DQ ?

Thank you.

When do I submit the additional supporting evidence (photographs of our relationship, financial connection (shared credit card and spending), - is it With the DS-260? or do I take them to the interview? (I had submitted Quite a bit of evidence With the I-130.

Hello,

I am a US citizen and am filing to get my spouse through consular processing. I-130 is approved,  at the NVC stage now.

53 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I'm sure they will match your wife with other information and connect past records.  

53 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

I'm sure they will match your wife with other information and connect past records.  

TY

2 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

No.

Can you please elaborate?

27 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

Some non-immigrants with work authorization are assigned "A numbers".......also called "USCIS #" and "Registration Number".....Sounds like your wife was assigned one.

TY. So I didn't put this number on the 130 application. Is that a problem?

On the I-130 it asks for A-number. Since my wife was on an OPT before her EAD had a 9-digit USCIS #. Is that the same as an A-number? I thought A-numbers are for immigrants only.

1 hour ago, Paul & Mary said:

When the service center calls you back they will tell you what is needed, when it is needed and how to send it based on what you tell them.   You have to be clear and concise with them to proceed to the next step. You can not request an expedite without the receipt number which is on the NOA1.

I read here: https://www.stilt.com/blog/2020/04/uscis-expedite-request/

 "Make sure that you submit all the necessary documents in a single email address. They should be in a PDF file, and no more than 15 pages should be used."

Is this not true? Meaning can the format deviate from this?