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  1. appleblossom
    You're right, you don't schedule it yourself, it's scheduled for you by NVC. Step 10 on the usual website gives you more info - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html Your wait time will depend on the consulate, could be as quick as 2 months after being DQ'ed, could be as long as 2 years. Good luck.
  2. appleblossom
    But then any non-immigrant visa should be cancelled - so if the OP's B visa is still valid that would be another sign that perhaps he's not a LPR. 🤷‍♀️
  3. appleblossom
    It's not customs you'll speak to, but yes, you absolutely need to speak to the immigration officer when you arrive. You need to ask them to confirm you are being admitted as a legal permanent resident of the US, and NOT as a B visa holder/visitor. As @Crazy Cat said, you shouldn't have an I-94, if I went to check mine then nothing would show up. So there's an error somewhere, and you need to work out where.
  4. appleblossom
    Curiouser and curiouser. Did you look at your travel history on the I-94, is there a trip you made that isn't on there?
  5. appleblossom
    No need to shout. The same place you were told about many pages ago - https://egov.uscis.gov Put the receipt number in there from when you paid the fee back in February, what does that say?
  6. appleblossom
    Green card! Does it say it's 'in production' as you've been told?
  7. appleblossom
    What does the online status for your GC say? You just need to confirm they're admitting you as a LPR, not as a visitor. And then see what they say - do keep us posted.
  8. appleblossom
    You didn't speak to an officer at USCIS, you spoke to a call centre agent with next to no immigration knowledge. Did you tell them that your I-94 says you have NEVER been admitted as a permanent resident? And if you check your status for the GC, what does it say? It would say 'in production' online if that is in fact the case.
  9. appleblossom
    Do you just want to marry, or do you want to marry and then have her stay? Is she definitely on a B visa (or an ESTA)? Also, you mentioned being married in 2023, so when did you divorce and did you petition that spouse for a visa?
  10. appleblossom
    Covid 19 isn't relevant if you have been together for 4 years - by 2021 you both could have travelled. And you could have met in a third country if Bangladesh wasn't safe. You won't get a waiver now for not meeting when you've had several years to do so. I'm really sorry to hear about your fiancé, but I agree with everybody else, time to let go of the plan you had and focus on the time you have left together, even if it's not in person. Best of luck to you.
  11. appleblossom
    Really strange, sounds like an error on their end if he was given a 2 year GC and you were given a 10 year one. But you need to sort this urgently. Also, did you replace his GC when he turned 14 as required? https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/after-we-grant-your-green-card/replace-your-green-card
  12. appleblossom
    It’s really odd. My first thought was that maybe the OP didn’t sort his son’s GC when the child turned 14? Lawyer time IMO, they can’t mess around with this.
  13. appleblossom
    Afraid I’ve no idea, this doesn’t make much sense. If the OP only has 30 days to respond then I think an urgent lawyer consultation is the way to go.
  14. appleblossom
    And if they say yes, ask the officer to endorse the visa then, as at the moment if you are a LPR you have no proof of that status. Good luck.
  15. appleblossom
    Thank you for sharing your dates but this is a thread for spousal applicants, so your post may be better served elsewhere. Is your stepsons case F1, F3 or IR2?
  16. appleblossom
    This is a thread for parents, so you might want to repost in the K1 visa forum - also mention which consulate as that may make a big difference. The officer saying approved means nothing, it still has to go for final checks, but if by 'last Thursday' you mean 5 days ago, then it's probably just too soon as it's usually 7-10 days even if all is fine and it's at a quick consulate.
  17. appleblossom
    I've no idea on the K3 thing but there's certainly no need to spend that much on a WoM, particularly if one uses the excellent DIY guide on VJ and files it without a lawyer involved.
  18. appleblossom
    Yes of course. You can’t book a ticket without paying for it! But airlines all offer them so if you don’t get the visa you can then cancel and get a refund.
  19. appleblossom
    Just book flexible tickets and then you can cancel/reschedule if you need to. What’s your country of citizenship?
  20. appleblossom
    The I-130 is just to say that you can petition somebody. It’s the actual visa/green card application (the consular processing/I-485) when things are more scrutinised. Which country is he from?
  21. appleblossom
    Yes, which is perfectly normal. My point was that you said it ‘usually’ takes 12-14 months, and that’s not been true for quite some time. The fees increase in April 2024 caused a rush of new applications, add in a new administration, and you can see why the quoted processing time has gone up. Your enquiry date isn’t too far away though, so if you don’t have a response by then you can give things a nudge soon.
  22. appleblossom
    From the NVC website - “If your petition is being processed at the National Visa Center (NVC), contact the NVC to request the transfer. NVC will transfer cases to another IV processing post if parties provide a written request along with the address in the requested country and the proof of eligibility (citizenship/legal residency in the requested country or other documentation). This can be provided at https://nvc.state.gov/inquiry. In limited circumstances, NVC may need to contact you for additional eligibility requirements. Note that transferring your case might not result in immediate processing as cases are processed in order based on the date the case became documentarily qualified.”
  23. appleblossom
    Not sure where you’re reading that it takes 12-14 months at most, that’s not correct at all. I gave you the link above to check the official current processing time. And to check the date you can enquire, you’ve still got a couple of months to go. A lawyer can’t help, and a congressman can’t either unless you’re outside quoted processing times, which you’re not yet. But once you get past that date you can enquire, and push things along (including suing if needed). Just to confirm, you were a USC when you applied? Not green card holder? Which country is your spouse in?
  24. appleblossom
    It’s quicker than Cairo but Cairo isn’t that long either, it’s not a consulate with a big backlog. Is your friend living in Indonesia? She can’t just switch from Cairo without a good reason and she’ll need to submit proof of residency with her request.
  25. appleblossom
    Which country were you born in, when were you DQ’ed and which consulate will you be interviewing at? All of those things will factor in as to how quickly you get an interview. If you could fill your timeline in (on your profile) that would be super helpful.
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