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Great news!!! The Presidential Proclamation 10014 (family travel ban) has been revoked. 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/24/a-proclamation-on-revoking-proclamation-10014/

Great news!!! The Presidential Proclamation 10014 (family travel ban) has been revoked. 

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/presidential-actions/2021/02/24/a-proclamation-on-revoking-proclamation-10014/

1 hour ago, Coco8 said:

There are some free courses for SAT online. I'd look into that. The preparation is more about learning how to take the exam and tips to take the exam. Even if you know the material, the skills are, for instance, how to answer multiple choice fast or ways of solving a type of exercise quickly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for the tip. I have been searching for resources & practice papers to assist him.  

13 minutes ago, Thegirl said:

With his CAPE and SAT he can enroll in college so yes let him start studying. He can even apply from Jamaica but you'll need to make sure they don't have him as an international student bc tuition would be much higher and he might qualify for other aid as a permanent resident. SATs are only done at specific times in Ja so make sure you start looking at registering early. 

Thanks a million for your valuable recommendations. 😎

31 minutes ago, Thegirl said:

If he's going to be 18 is he doing 6th form? Or will he only have CXCs. He can start taking SAT classes in Jamaica if that's the route he'll want to go. Community college is certainly a good starting point or option depending on what he wants to do. If he has subjects we don't need GED. Also depending on timing he can take SATs in Jamaica as well so it really depends.

 

His school should have a guidance counselor. Ask him to talk to him/her. They normally have good information about these things as a lot of Jamaican students attend college after finishing high school in Ja. 

Thanks a lot. He is currently doing 6th form. He is doing very well in Information Technology/Computer Science and would like to continue with that. I'm currently checking out getting the SATs done from here, because I don't want to stall his progress.  

1 minute ago, aaron2020 said:

If he hasn't graduated from high school when he emigrate from Jamaica, then he could finish high school in the US.

Alternatively, he can sign up to attend community college once he's 18.  No GED.  No SAT required.  Based on his parent's US residency, he could even qualify for in-state tuition and financial aid.  

I wouldn't start out with getting a GED, taking the SAT, or trying to attend a 4 years college.  Start off with community college.  It will be cheaper and better for him to be able to start college and live at home in a new country.  

Ok, thanks. Will check this out.

While this process is exciting, there is a lot of unknown causing us a bit of anxiety. Using internet searches trying to figure out school for our kid, however I'm more confused than before I started searching . I'm estimating that he will be 18 yrs old by the time he migrates to Miami from Jamaica, that would be time for college right? Any suggestions on what can be done from Jamaica to prepare for college? He is currently in high school in Jamaica, will he have to do GED as well as SAT? If yes, what should we do? I just got another grey hair just from typing this😅

7 hours ago, Brenda0818 said:

 

I file for my mother on July 12, 2020 and receive NOA1 with priority date 07/12/2020 I got approved on November 1,2020 and received  NOA2. I am documentary qualified since December 12, 2020. I sent expedite request for the interview but I got denied. I am currently waiting interview date schedule by NVC

Please share the service center your I130 was approved from.

18 minutes ago, isis375 said:

Filed online 10/21, got my NOA2 approval today. 

Congrats!

8 hours ago, Ashika said:

Nothing yet! Still waiting ☹️

Hopefully we will have good news soon😎

8 minutes ago, AlfNel23 said:

Got a RFE on January 22nd, my birth waa registered 3 years after I was born, due to this they are saying my birth certificate is not enough to proof that my mom is actually my mother, anyways I am planning to submit the secundary evidence they are asking me for online in mid February, hopefully they wilk review and approve the case soon.

Ok, well the RFE indicates that they are actively reviewing your case. Hopefully you can respond soon and get your approval. Since I can't tell from your timeline, do you mind sharing which service center and NOA1 date for your IR5? 

Hello, has any gotten any update on their case? I'm still waiting. 

3 hours ago, majune06 said:

Update : the IR5 application was approved on 29th Dec 2020. Thanks for all your input on this.

Congrats!!!

6 minutes ago, Babu Frik said:

Any case, or your case?

They've had a bunch of approvals in October and November.

I'm guessing since OP is in the F-2A category they might just be tracking approvals from that. Here on VJ the last updated approval for Texas for F-2A was Oct. 29. 2020.

1 hour ago, Shekina5 said:

What happened with Texas.They are not approving any case recently. Any experience ? I already made 3 inquiries.

spouse of LPR transferred from California to Texas on feb 23 without notice. 

PD : sept 2019 IOE 

I don't know what's going on with them, I just noticed that their processing time for I-130 is getting a bit longer . Please share what was their response to your queries.   

8 hours ago, davemcphe said:

Hi, Dave here,

Filed I-130 online for my wife and stepdaughter in Thailand.

 

Nebraska Service Center

I-130 sent July 15 2020

NOA1         July 16, 2020

Approval    Nov 2 2020

NVC Receive  Nov 2 2020

Fee's Paid       Nov 2, 2020

DS-260 and AOS  Nov 4 2020

Waiting on police certification from thailand

NVC has already looked at our file and gave notice that the Police Cert wasn't uploaded.

 

Progressing much faster than I expected.

 

YEAH!!!

Wow, congrats.

I am praying that good news will start pouring from our VJ Jamaica family thread as soon as today/next week. We are indeed a family as we share each others joy and sorrow. We are resilient people and this too shall pass. We have gained a lot of exposure and experience from this journey that we can help others at the end. Once there is life, there is hope and every day above ground is a good day. Stay blessed my family, nothing and no one can hold us back!! 

2 hours ago, Pheebs1201 said:

How do you see touches?

When you log into your USCIS account and the date of "last update" changes. 

11 hours ago, PGA said:

Early this morning, received email and text that I-130 petition was approved. I logged in and sure enough.....way faster than I had anticipated. 

Congrats!! That's pretty fast in these times.

On 9/19/2020 at 5:52 AM, familybasedvisa12 said:

We petitioned on March 31st, 2020 and were approved on September 14th, 2020. Took 5.5 months. Shouldn't be long for you!

Congrats on your approval!

On 9/18/2020 at 8:49 PM, onek said:

Any update on July filers?

Just a couple of touches, nothing more. 

1 hour ago, threeoten said:

1. What qualifies as a "means-tested public benefit" that the sponsor would be responsible for reimbursing? 
2. Also, how does this impact those who are filing with a joint sponsor?

1. Sometimes, sponsored immigrants apply for and receive means-tested public benefits from federal, state, local or tribal agencies. Means-tested public benefits include Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the State Child Health Insurance Program. See 8 CFR 2131.1.  

Sponsored immigrants may be ineligible for certain means-tested public benefits because the agency will consider your resources and assets, and those of your household members, when determining the immigrant’s eligibility for the benefits. This is called “income deeming.”

However, if an immigrant named on your affidavit of support receives a means-tested public benefit while the affidavit is enforceable, you, as the sponsor, will be responsible for reimbursing the agency providing the benefit. If you do not reimburse the agency, the agency can obtain a court order for repayment.

9 hours ago, favchild said:

I applied online for my mom on aug 4th and for my dad on aug 22. I checked my portal last night and was surprised to see that both were approved on aug 25. So my dad's I 130 got approved in 2 days? I'm not complaining but just want to make sure it's real. 

Congrats! Which service center was your case assigned?