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  1. appleblossom
    You'll be a dual citizen. Sounds like your kids already are - unless you're British by descent, then your children were also British at birth. If they want to visit the UK, they need to enter on a UK passport so definitely worth getting theirs. Here's the official question list - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/2025-Civics-Test-128-Questions-and-Answers.pdf Good luck.
  2. appleblossom
    It doesn't say that though. It says if you leave before biometrics your application can be refused - not worth risking IMO. Is there a specific reason you don't want to get citizenship if you've been a GC holder for over a decade? As a GC holder you're subject to all of the same downsides as citizens anyway (i.e. exit tax, tax on worldwide income etc). So unless there's a very specific reason such as your home country not allowing dual citizenship (I'm guessing that's not the case as you're from the EU), then it would be the obvious solution really.
  3. appleblossom
    I wouldn't leave, it can be refused if you do that as it says in the file above ('If you leave the United States before you provide your biometrics, USCIS may deny your application.'). Biometrics can also be super short notice, I think you'll have to plan to stay until you have them. I know you said you didn't want to pursue citizenship at this time, but it would give you the ability to come and go as freely as you wish - maybe something to look at again?
  4. appleblossom
    I'd say unlikely in your case, as any biometrics you did for your GC application will be quite old now. It's sometime waived if they can be reused from another application, but that's generally only if the other application was recent with modern biometrics. You have to do biometrics before you leave the US, see the attached doc. B5en.pdf
  5. appleblossom
    Yep, you just need to apply as a non resident alien. https://www.irs.gov/tin/itin/individual-taxpayer-identification-number-itin
  6. appleblossom
    The problem is you're not a resident, you're a visitor, so your options are very limited. You can get an ITIN though.
  7. appleblossom
    In thread I linked to above (about the same message) your response was "You received a stock message that is always sent when the latest federal tax return does not show enough on the "total income" line. If your current income is clearly sufficient, just ignore the message".
  8. appleblossom
    F2A is spouses of LPR's, and children of LPR's that are under 21.
  9. appleblossom
    You might have been looking at the I-130 processing time, but that's only the first step of the process. Once the I-130 is approved then your daughter will apply for the visa, but that won't be available to her until her Priority Date is current on the Visa Bulletin and that's the bit that takes the time.
  10. appleblossom
    It's not, it's currently a month quicker for adult children of USC's versus adult children of LPR's (November 2016 for F1's, versus December 2016 for F2B's).
  11. appleblossom
    You definitely want her I-130 to take as long as possible then, so she doesn't age out in to F2B.
  12. appleblossom
    Once he's a citizen he'll inform USCIS/NVC of that, and it'll be upgraded to an immediate relative petition. Are you her step mother? If so, were you not able to petition her? You married after her 18th birthday? You're aware that Colombia is currently on the ban list? Her PD isn't current so she can't get a visa anyway, but just wanted to flag that in case you weren't aware.
  13. appleblossom
    I wouldn't have thought so. I'd just wait for them to respond to your enquiry, it sounds as though you've submitted everything correctly so hopefully you'll be DQ'ed very soon. Best of luck.
  14. appleblossom
    And you've never been married? Never lived in any other country?
  15. appleblossom
    Actually, that's a good point - @gl0997, you included the cover sheet? Just checking!
  16. appleblossom
    Right, so that's the standard message - search the forum to find other threads but you'll see it's very common. It just means be ready if a joint sponsor is needed at interview, but if you're confident you don't need one, then you can safely ignore it. Good luck.
  17. appleblossom
    It's usually only a week or so over the quoted processing times, so yes, you should have been DQ'ed by now. Just checking but you didn't send your actual passport? You're single/never married? And you've paid the fees and submitted the DS-260? P.S. Huge thanks for filling in your timeline - super helpful and much appreciated.
  18. appleblossom
    What exactly did it say? Did you say you do need a joint sponsor or you MAY need a joint sponsor. If the latter, that's a standard message that you can disregard if you're confident you meet the financial requirements. See this previous thread (just one of many - have a search for more) for more info.
  19. appleblossom
    Yep, perfectly normal. It’ll be a short time until it says it’s been transferred to NVC as it doesn’t happen instantly. Just make sure you’ve got all their civil docs, enough funds on a US credit card etc, and then you’ll be ready to go once they receive the Welcome Letters (which actually come via email). Good luck with the rest of the process.
  20. appleblossom
    You need to follow the official guide really carefully - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html Which consulate will they be interviewing at and have both I-130’s been approved? If so, once you’ve completed the two visa applications you can ask for the cases to be linked so that they can be interviewed on the same day. Good luck.
  21. appleblossom
    Unfortunately a verbal approval means nothing, there are still background checks to be done. Just keep an eye on your status and hopefully it will change soon, good luck.
  22. appleblossom
    They don't rush to approve I-130's when there is no visa available anyway - most people want them to take as long as possible and would be upset if they were approved quickly. But as above, I think there's a typo in the DOB. Unless that's the I-130 approval date? If you can clarify what the 6th Sept 2025 date is, we can try and help. Is the beneficiary from Colombia too? Any dual nationality or is that his/her only citizenship?
  23. appleblossom
    Depends on the reason his ESTA was refused. Any idea? What country is he from?
  24. appleblossom
    Case review is the time it takes to get DQ’ed. That’s why I said above your lawyer has caused a delay - you should have been DQ’ed ages ago. But if your PD isn’t current it’s not a big deal as you can’t get a visa or be scheduled for an interview yet. What is your PD? Please do fill in your timeline.
  25. appleblossom
    We were a week over the quoted time on the NVC processing times webpage, so pretty much spot on for what we expected being EB applicants. You get an email saying you've been DQ'ed and are now waiting for an interview. Side note: you and your lawyer should be getting the same emails, we had our Welcome Letter as well as our lawyer. I would suggest you ask your lawyer to add your email address (or you add it on CEAC).
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