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  1. appleblossom
    Then you'll need to contact each consulate to find out if they'll take your case, but with Iraq do be prepared to be there for a long time as extended AP is very likely. KL or Amman will both be about the same wait for an interview, they're fairly quick, so go with whichever you can stay in for longer. Just avoid AD. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html Good luck.
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    Although strangely they are still issuing them to some people, there’s somebody on one of the EB threads that entered in late April and received their SSN in the mail as normal. Which is why I suggested the OP gives it a couple of weeks first just in case it does turn up.
  3. appleblossom
    Certainly not Abu Dhabi, it’s years there. But where are you living? Consulates will only accept your case if you are resident in that country, you don’t usually get a choice.
  4. appleblossom
    For the sake of 6 weeks, I'd delay it personally. But everybody is different, so look at the paperwork involved in removal of conditions, and the cost, and then see what you reckon. There's a handy guide on here which may be useful -
  5. appleblossom
    Congrats! If you've paid the green card fee, then yes, it will come within approx 90 days - you can track it using the receipt number. SSN's used to be mailed automatically within 2 weeks if you selected that option on the DS-260. But I think that's changed, give it a couple of weeks and see if it arrives, if not then s/he'll need to go to a SSA office and apply in person. Follow the links at the bottom of the page here for more info - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-12-after-the-interview.html
  6. appleblossom
    It's no problem but I think you're worrying unnecessarily and making it more complicated than it needs to be. The AoS form doesn't ask you for a legal address so not sure where you're reading that? If you currently live in Germany then yes, that's your mailing address and your physical address so you'd just put that. Domicile you can just use the address you'll be moving to together with proof you are making plans to move (i.e. researching shipping property or pets, talking to realtors, job hunting, etc). It doesn't matter if it doesn't match up with where you want the green card sending to. For the green card it doesn't matter now, I put a hotel address on my DS-260 as I had no idea where I'd be living if I was granted the visa. Then I just updated it when I paid the green card fee and also when I arrived in the US (immigration officer asked me where I wanted the GC sent to, I had the address of our rental printed out ready to hand over).
  7. appleblossom
    Which form says 'legal address'? The form when you pay the green card fee only asks for 'current mailing address', and that's where it will be sent to, but it's not clear what stage of the process you're at or which form you're looking at.
  8. appleblossom
    Yes, you can use two addresses if you want. There’s just no need to, as the lovely people who’ve taken the time and trouble to respond to you have helpfully pointed out. It’ll be easier to just use your legal address for everything and not bother with your parents address.
  9. appleblossom
    When’s the interview? By the time she’s got her visa back then you could only be a short time from the 2 year anniversary. I’d look carefully at the paperwork for removing conditions before you make a decision, and the extra fees you’d have to pay as well. I understand her wanting to be with you asap but it’s a lot of extra hassle and cost which could potentially be avoided if she is prepared to just wait an extra few weeks.
  10. appleblossom
    Oh apologies! I completely misread. In which case, disregard what I said OP. But I'd still check with an attorney just in case this is an issue, it will depend on the nature of the offence but I assume it doesn't come under the Adam Walsh act?
  11. appleblossom
    It's not a case of whether you want to be honest or not - there is no option not to be. Anything else is risking a potential ban from the US for life, and it's not as though they won't find out anyway as you'll have to provide police checks, court docs, and they'll do full background checks. I agree with @Crazy Cat, this sounds like an attorney is needed. Has he ever visited the US and if so, did he need a waiver for his B visa?
  12. appleblossom
    I'm guessing it's the thing about updating a GC when the holder turns 14. But not sure what reason they're selecting or why it's not working.
  13. appleblossom
    Right, so what exactly are you trying to do? It's still not clear, what do you think you have until 23rd to do?
  14. appleblossom
    No, your DQ date doesn't change. That's just a standard email, presumably you have become current just this month? So that's why it's been sent to you, to let you know you're now in the line for an interview.
  15. appleblossom
    Shouldn't be, says they're scheduling those who were DQ'ed in March. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html Your profile says E-2, do you mean EB2? And you've not filled in your timeline, please do - it would be helpful to know your exact PD and category.
  16. appleblossom
    Ah ok, yes it'll take a while then. Insurance will normally cover you if you can't travel due to visa issues, so I'd double check that as it should come under it.
  17. appleblossom
    You have your interview, then they do final checks, then they print the visa and put it in your passport. They say to allow up to two weeks for this, it may be quicker but there's no way you'll have it the same day. Do keep checking for cancellations though, you might get lucky - they often come up, although you'll need to be prepared to get there quite quickly and it would have to be in the next few days or there wouldn't be enough time. If no luck with that, I'd suggest either moving your holiday if possible, or submitting a claim under travel insurance and rebooking. No idea why it's not been refused, you're right that you're not eligible (https://www.cbp.gov/travel/international-visitors/visa-waiver-program/visa-waiver-program-improvement-and-terrorist-travel-prevention-act-faq) but it will take some time for that to process. How long ago did you apply for ESTA?
  18. appleblossom
    Definitely get a lawyer then. Good luck.
  19. appleblossom
    Thanks. Are you both being interviewed or just her? When was the first interview and did they indicate doubt in your relationship during it? What status is your wife adjusting from?
  20. appleblossom
    All EB categories are treated the same. You can also check it here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html It’s currently 14 months so unless timings change you can expect you IL around May next year if you were DQ’ed in March, probably for an interview around July time. Good luck.
  21. appleblossom
    When were you DQ’ed? And just checking, but where you born in SA or elsewhere?
  22. appleblossom
    More info is needed. What relationship/what kind of case? Which consulate? Or if this is an interview in the US, which country(ies) are the beneficiary and petitioner from? Why is a second interview required?
  23. appleblossom
    Starting with IOE? And you’re definitely selecting OS155A from the drop down? If so then I’m afraid I have no idea, you’ll have to contact USCIS. Good luck.
  24. appleblossom
    That’s odd. You’re definitely putting the right receipt number in? The one from your green card fee payment?
  25. appleblossom
    Contact other consulates to see if they will accept your case. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#ivp13
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