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  1. appleblossom
    Then yes, if you have a reason that comes under one of the criteria ('medical or humanitarian emergency') you can apply for an expedite (with proof of your reason i.e. medical records & doctors letter). Edit: if you could fill in your timeline too that would be helpful. It's hard to advise without knowing which visa category you're talking about, if your PD is current, etc.
  2. appleblossom
    Ah, Montreal is unfortunately a consulate with one of the biggest backlogs, it's at least 2 years I think - there's a thread for EB2 applicants that would be worth a look. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/787842-montreal-embassy-eb-2-interview-wait-time-part-2/page/138/#comments Your timeline section is on your profile, thanks for filling it in - there aren't many of us EB1 applicants around, so the more data we have the better. Good luck.
  3. appleblossom
    Yes, you need a good reason. Which stage are you asking about? USCIS or consulate? Note that AP can't be expedited in any way, that takes as long as it takes.
  4. appleblossom
    You can see the current visa availability date on the Visa Bulletin and keep an eye on it there - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2024/visa-bulletin-for-may-2024.html After that it will depend on the NVC processing times and how quick they are, and the wait time at the consulate she's applying at. Which consulate? And is she married?
  5. appleblossom
    It's nothing to do with a consulate. But I'd hazard a guess that they'll get more useful info from those in the know on VJ than the USCIS helpline, so hopefully they'll give more info about what they're trying to do, and one of the forum pros can help them out.
  6. appleblossom
    Ignore that completely on your account, it's notoriously inaccurate. Go with the official processing times or the VJ timelines, and then be pleasantly surprised if it's any quicker. If you have a genuine reason for an expedite (serious medical reasons etc), then you can find how to request that here - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/expedite-requests Good luck.
  7. appleblossom
    There is no way of speeding AP up, they couldn’t have done that - the only thing they could possibly have done is found out more info. Good luck, hope it’s not too much longer.
  8. appleblossom
    Yes, me and a handful of others. The length of time for the IL will vary depending on the consulate. Could be a month, or 2 years, or anywhere in between. If you could fill in your timeline then that would be super helpful. Good luck.
  9. appleblossom
    NVCAttorney@state.gov was the email address my IL came from. HTH.
  10. appleblossom
    So yes, definitely current but you were only added to the queue for an interview recently, have you checked your spam folder to see if you have the 60 day letter there? I wouldn't worry if you don't have it though. Some people get them, some don't but they're only a generic email sent to stop people from enquiring repeatedly. As long as you keep checking your junk folder around the time you'll be expecting the interview letter, that's all that matters. As above, do please fill in your timeline when you get a mo, it would be really helpful, thanks. Good luck.
  11. appleblossom
    It will just be the passport with visa in. Family applicants have their packets sent electronically.
  12. appleblossom
    It’ll take many years for your wife to get a visa anyway though. So maybe you could submit the I-130 now with just her surname and then start the process of changing it whilst it’s all being processed. Or if she doesn’t want to change it then just keep it as it is - as you say she’ll just have ‘FNU’ in the first name space on her GC.
  13. appleblossom
    Not a clue, sorry. But I'd assume so, most things like that are sent via email. FWIW, on the link above it says support docs aren't required for 2024 year, so that may be the same again. But it'll be made clear, you'll get instructions as you go along. Are you a low rank number for your country? If so, I'd start gathering documents on the assumption you will get an interview. Good luck.
  14. appleblossom
    You wait for them to be requested. "After KCC receives and processes the DS-260 application form for you and your accompanying family members, you will receive instructions for how to submit required supporting documents" https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/diversity-visa-program-entry/diversity-visa-if-you-are-selected/diversity-visa-prepare-supporting-documents.html
  15. appleblossom
    As above, ignore it completely - search the forums and you'll find the same advice over and over again. It's notoriously inaccurate. Go with the official processing times (https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/) or the VJ timelines and then be pleasantly surprised if it's shorter. Good luck.
  16. appleblossom
    As above, they've certainly issued lots in the past 4 years. Re: the deadline, it may be extended, but of course no guarantee. The current program was only just extended in March (until Sept). So if you are SR you must have your visa in hand and have entered the US by Sept 29th unless it does get extended. Good luck.
  17. appleblossom
    The published timelines are for document uploads. It's usually an extra week or so for those of us that have to send docs by mail, as it takes time for them to be opened, scanned etc. So I'd expect you to be DQ'ed any day now. Good luck.
  18. appleblossom
    If you ticked the box on your DS-260 to ask for the SSN to be sent to you after your arrival in the US then you should receive it within a couple of weeks of entry. If you didn't tick that box, you'll have to go and apply in person at a SSA office.
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    And that's my point - if somebody else can look after him in her absence, it's not much of a tie. By all means use it, but I just wouldn't assume that will count as a strong tie.
  20. appleblossom
    That's exactly what I said above, I'm not picking and choosing anything - just pointing out that it could be confusing for people when the instructions explicitly say home equity can be used.
  21. appleblossom
    I'm not sure your grandfather counts as a tie if she is supposed to be his sole caregiver but can leave him to visit you. How long would she want to come for? And when is her interview?
  22. appleblossom
    It is confusing though as the instructions do specifically say equity in a home can be used. But if I've understood correctly, it can't be your only source of funds, as that would mean 'financial hardship' if it had to be sold to support the beneficiaries?
  23. appleblossom
    You mention house - just to check, this isn't your main residence/home?
  24. appleblossom
    This thread is for January 2023 filers, you might want to ask a lovely mod to move it to the 2024 thread for you.
  25. appleblossom
    Yes, if it says it has. Not long after I applied last year, and had my welcome letter in about a week, it shot up to 60 days for it. So it does go up and down.
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