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  1. appleblossom
    Do you mean the I-130? 20 months for that is unusual, it’s 17 months ish at the moment. It may be that he’s not a citizen, and has just misread your question. Or that he’s had an RFE that he hasn’t mentioned. Or that he’s got something in his background that needs more checking. Etc, etc. There really is no point in stressing yourself to this extent, or comparing your timeline to others. It will happen, have faith.
  2. appleblossom
    Just saw your edit - so what’s the panic? 20 months is pretty standard (actually about as quick as it gets), I thought you meant 20 months just for the interview!
  3. appleblossom
    Just to be clear, you didn’t send original docs? Makes it sound as though you did, but hoping you meant copies! Should be any day now, keep checking your online account as the approval notice often shows up there a day or two before you get an email.
  4. appleblossom
    Not sure where the post was, but it’s utter nonsense if anybody is saying they waited 20 months for IR1/CR1 interview letter from London! Stick with VJ, far more reliable. 😂
  5. appleblossom
    There’s no way somebody from the UK should wait for 20 months for an interview if they’re an immediate relative, it’s usually 2-3 months at most. And Barbados is a bit longer, but still nowhere near 4 years! Are you sure they’re for the same visa category, or for a different one with a wait for a PD to become current? Or perhaps they’re referring to Admin Processing rather the initial wait for an interview? If you can link to the posts we can hopefully put your mind at rest as it doesn’t sound as though they’ll be relevant to your process.
  6. appleblossom
    @DeCar0 and @AELMIK please both fill in your timelines (on your profiles). It’s really hard to help without that info, such as which consulate you’re applying via. Thx.
  7. appleblossom
    To be current it has to be before the date in Table A on the Visa Bulletin. So it’s not current now, but will be once April rolls around.
  8. appleblossom
    Not sure where you’ve read it was current a month ago? It’s not current until April. Once that happens you’ll be added to the line for an interview. It’s a long line in Ghana but it’s done by DQ date so I think you should get an interview this year.
  9. appleblossom
    We need more info to help. Which consulate, which visa category etc? Please fill out your timeline on your profile.
  10. appleblossom
    It’s nothing to do with NVC once the case has been transferred to the consulate. It’s also not their role to read extra notes or schedule appointments at your convenience. You have to reschedule the appointment yourself as per the consulate instructions - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/ANK-Ankara.html If there are no slots available right now, just keep checking back until they open up. Be prepared for a wait until October, as the visa quota may well have been reached by August. Please fill in your timeline to help other EB applicants too, thx. Good luck.
  11. appleblossom
    Have you tried contacting your petitioners congressman?
  12. appleblossom
    Yes, if that’s where you’ve lived then just put that down again.
  13. appleblossom
    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html Check timelines here, they’re updated weekly - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html And please fill in your timeline on your profile to pay it forward and help others, thx.
  14. appleblossom
    https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html
  15. appleblossom
    Have you got any links to high risk countries? Please fill in your timeline when you get a moment, to help other EB applicants. Best of luck to you.
  16. appleblossom
    OK so no wait for PD to become current (assuming you weren’t born in India or China). I think it’s usually about 6 months for an interview in Cameroon, but if you search the forum timelines you’ll get more info. Please fill yours in too (on your profile) to help others going forward.
  17. appleblossom
    There is no mention of 18 days for AP, only the EAD. You must read anything from an official source really carefully, not just skim it! But I would concur with @Crazy Cat I think, and think that the 18 days would only be applicable if you were filing the I-290B so the underlying I-485 would be re-opened. But you can always file and then try it, and if you’re now hiring a lawyer (as advised above) to help you with the new application, they’ll be able to tell you for sure. Good luck.
  18. appleblossom
    Which category and what’s your Priority Date?
  19. appleblossom
    I think SA isn’t too long, you can search timelines on the forum though (filter it by that consulate). Please complete your own timeline to ‘pay it forward’ and reciprocate for others, thanks.
  20. appleblossom
    I’d just put the date it began as that covers more than 5 years. I hope the other route works. 🤞
  21. appleblossom
    Highly unlikely an extension would be granted, what would the reason be? And how would you be able to honestly say your stay will only be temporary when you would try to apply for AOS? That would be risking a misrep charge and ban. It would be far easier and safer to just file the I-130 asap and then return home for consular processing. How old are you?
  22. appleblossom
    If they only want the last 5 years then just put your retirement. If you’re retirement age then it may be worth considering any other eligible family members petitioning your son too as back up. Not a nice thought I know but may end up being a good decision.
  23. appleblossom
    It will be different, as it’s two completely different processes. Consular processing timelines depend largely on the specific consulate though. Those applying via a quick one such as London could be 20 months or so. Those applying via a slow one like Islamabad will be 3.5 years +. No idea where SA is on that scale, but a search should tell you. Good luck.
  24. appleblossom
    I’m female. 😂
  25. appleblossom
    I’m not a Sir. That’s just the latest status, check them all to make sure your mother hasn’t missed an approval/rejection/RFE. But it sounds like you’re still waiting, so just see when your PD is current and then check. Good luck.
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