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  1. appleblossom
    As above, we submitted I-90 just over a year ago but expecting to be waiting for another 18 months or so going on current timelines.
  2. appleblossom
    You really don't need a lawyer unless there are any complicated circumstances. Follows the guides on here as said above, and here is the official one which gives you a step by step overview of the whole process. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html Given the backlog at Lagos, I'd say maybe 3-4 years unless things speed up - hopefully they will by then though.
  3. appleblossom
    Yeah, as @JeanneAdil said we need more info to help you really. Please let us know what type of visa, which consulate, etc.
  4. appleblossom
    Then I see no advantage in switching to F1 personally. Date for filing may be earlier but that doesn't actually help you anyway, you still have to wait until your PD is current on Table A to be eligible for a visa. All you'd be doing is submitting your docs earlier and then back to waiting. If you were in the US it would be very different, but as you're doing consular processing then I'd just keep a close eye on the VB, you can always switch to F1 if it changes. Please do fill your profile/timeline in when you get a moment to help other F2B applicants. Good luck.
  5. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    If you don't have a specific reason, then you won't get an expedite. They are only given for urgent situations, not just because you want to jump ahead of everybody else in the line! "To request a review for expedite, please submit a scanned letter (or statement) to NVCExpedite@state.gov from a physician (or medical facility). The letter must include the physician’s (or medical facility’s) contact information, and declare a life or death medical emergency exists" The link above gives you the timeframes, it's updated regularly. Good luck - and please do fill in your timeline when you get a moment to help other EB applicants going forward. Thx.
  6. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    It would depend, what would be your reason for an expedite?
  7. appleblossom
    Are you in the US or elsewhere?
  8. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    No probs. Please do update your timeline to help others going forward too. Thx.
  9. appleblossom
    Admin Processing. It's something everybody has to go through, but is usually just a day or two for final checks after the interview and before the visa is issued. My status was only Admin Processing for about 2 hours before it changed to issued so it was super quick. But for some people they're put in to 'proper' AP which is more extensive background checks. Very unusual for somebody from the UK though (common for those from high risk countries) so shouldn't be an issue unless you're in an occupation on the TAL list (another common reason for it). But I certainly wouldn't book a non refundable flight or give notice on anything until that visa is in hand just in case - 'proper' AP can take months or even years.
  10. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    Your profile says E-2 (non-immigrant visa) but previously you've said EB-2 (immigrant visa). So which is it? It's about a year to get an IL for EB cases from Montreal - https://ca.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa-process/ E-2 visa wait times will vary depending on consulate.
  11. appleblossom
    **Moved to Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America forum, as it's not an AOS case**
  12. appleblossom
    I'm pretty sure there will have to be another interview so I'd prepare yourself for that and then be pleasantly surprised if it's waived.
  13. appleblossom
    They say to allow up to 2 weeks. It's usually much quicker though, I had my interview on a Monday afternoon and passport back in hand with visa on Thursday morning. But you definitely need to allow longer, and don't book anything until you actually have the visa, just in case you're put in to AP.
  14. appleblossom
    Not current until June it appears. Please fill in your timeline to 'pay it forward' and help others, thanks.
  15. appleblossom
    Well, sort of. As said above you'll need a new interview, medical, presumably new police certificates, etc. But yes, wait for approval and then you'll be a step closer. Good luck.
  16. appleblossom
    What wrong paperwork did you submit? If you know for sure your application will be rejected then you can reapply.
  17. appleblossom
    Did you check the documents tab? Are you sure there isn't a RFE or approval notice there? If not it shouldn’t be too much longer - approx 16-17 months is the average so hopefully you’ll hear in the summer. Then the NVC stage is super quick, and the wait for interview stage can also be super quick or can be really long depending on the consulate. If you fill your timeline in then you’ll be able to get more info.
  18. appleblossom
    No, you’ve already paid it.
  19. appleblossom
    Not if you've visited since you left the country. "Important: Police certificates expire after two years, unless the certificate was issued from your country of previous residence and you have not returned there since the police certificate was issued."
  20. appleblossom
    Are you actually resident in Hong Kong? Being a citizen of a country doesn't usually mean you can interview there. But I don't think it's worth it anyway as you should get an interview fairly soon - switching consulates will add a delay now.
  21. appleblossom
    Which consulate? Please fill in your timeline. You can search for interview reviews for your particular consulate which may help. Not sure what you mean by your lawyer says she should 'apply for the forgiveness', do they mean a waiver? There's no point in doing that if her 3 year ban will end in September, as the waiver takes years anyway so she's better off just waiting the ban out. When is her interview?
  22. appleblossom
    Are you following the official guidelines? This step explains the differences - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/affidavit-of-support.html
  23. appleblossom
    Under CPSA, the processing time for the I-130 is subtracted from the actual age of the applicant to give an 'adjusted' age. So yes, if the I-130 did take 3 years then he'd have until his 24th birthday before aging out. But it's also not 'frozen' when the I-130 is submitted. But I don't think it's relevant as he can apply for AOS now from what you've said. Good luck.
  24. appleblossom
    You submitted the form too early, it's more than 90 days from either entry or fee payment, whichever is later. So try again tomorrow - https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/ndc It'll be something simple I'm sure, for my daughter she just had to go and have her photo retaken. Good luck.
  25. appleblossom
    So if interview and waiver application were both in 2022 then you didn't leave it more than a year between the two anyway?
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