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I think Boiler's point is that I-601a is for overstayers, not inadmissibility. So just to confirm, did you mean you'd applied for I-601?

I don't have the app, but I do have GE. I use the scanning machine then pass straight through, normally just get a 'anything to declare' question and waived straight through without showing my passport/GC etc. So have never bothered getting the app!

Yes, it can take however long. But as above, there's no way to speed it up, you just need to wait your turn and keep your fingers crossed that you get an interview in time. Good luck.

Which consulate? You can’t ask to jump the line of people ahead of you, nobody will be able to help you do that. It’s just a case of waiting and hoping.

Oh that’s good, it’s a quick consulate. Good luck.

That’s quite recent, I think I’d leave it a lot longer before trying again, as said above it looks a bit desperate if there are too many applications in a short period of time so is likely to be another quick refusal. When were her previous refusals?

Congrats! Glad you got it sorted. Hope it’s not too long until you get an interview now. Which consulate?

There will be people who applied in 2007 who will be getting green cards now but they won’t be F4’s from India, Mexico or the Philippines. I suspect you’re hearing about people from other countries, who are current. It seems you are in India? So your PD is NOT current, you need to read the VB correctly. My guess is you’ve got another 5-8 years to go. The VB isn’t useless or a vague guideline as to timings, it’s the legal basis for visa availability. Not current on there = no visa available to you by law.

Which consulate and how long has it been?

Can you tell us what you've got and also how old it is? Then people might be able to advise if there is an issue with it. Does it definitely say "This certificate is issued solely for the information of the U.S.A. Consular authorities" on it?

Ours arrived within a week but I thought they’d stopped sending them now? It was a change this year, now you have to go to an office and apply in person.

I’d say that’s feasible. Good luck!

Where are you physically present? Presumably Vienna. And where would you want any mail from USCIS to be sent to? Also presumably Vienna. So I’d put your Vienna address.

Just too soon probably. Give it time and they’ll be in touch.

I’d assumed as much. It’s approved now though so you just need to wait for new medical/interview/document instructions from the consulate.

Oh that’s good, it’s not a consulate with a super long wait for interview. 👍

Ok, that’s good, top of the list for interview scheduling then.

Congrats! Which visa category? Usually you’ll need to resubmit docs/go for another interview/medical before visa issuance, so it will depend on what is required. Mumbai will be in touch to tell you. AP is also still possible, so that could add time too. As a very rough guess, anywhere between 3 months and a year.

It’ll likely be October now with the limit being reached soon. But then once the quota has reset you should get an IL straight away. Good luck.

Ok, so if you’ve already had your interview and it’s changed to issued then it sounds like the visa will be on the way shortly then. Please fill in the timeline on your profile. Thx.

It's not his physician that you need a letter from, it's yours. Only hardship to the USC counts as grounds for an expedite, not to the beneficiary. Which consulate? Some are really quick and should only be 2-3 months from DQ to interview, I hope yours is one of them.

No, they don't get sent until the interview has been scheduled by NVC. You'll need to contact NVC to request the expedite, but his age isn't likely to be grounds for an expedite. It's absolutely worth a try though. Are you his mother and apart from him? If so maybe you could get your doctor to write about the damage it's doing to you etc. Instructions on how to expedite are on the NVC website - "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. Please make sure to include your case or receipt number on the subject line along with at least one of the of the following: Petitioner’s name and date of birth Beneficiary’s name and date of birth Invoice ID number"

Not usually, but it depends on what stage of the process you're at. Once you've filled your timeline in we'll be able to help more.

You should do the medical close to the interview, about 10-14 days apart is the norm. How long it will take will depend on when you’re DQ’ed as that’s when you get added to the line. Please fill your timeline in, thx.

Quite normal. They’re usually only sent once a month and we’re only half way through.