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As said above, that’s for the whole process. But it does depend on who you’re sponsoring and which consulate they’ll be applying at, it can take much longer depending on those things. If you can fill in your timeline then you’ll get a more accurate idea.

Afraid I don’t know, you’ll have to search and see if you can find relevant threads/timelines, but I’d imagine it will be quicker in SA so if you’re currently resident there it may be worth requesting a transfer. Good luck.

The interview scheduling process hasn’t changed, just wait times are longer after Covid and the backlogs. It’s very odd that it’s taken 4 years to get to this point, if he’s an immediate relative it shouldn’t have been anywhere near that long. Just checking, but you petitioned him as a US citizen, not a green card holder? Not sure if there is a thread about DQ to IL timings for Kigali but you can check, it’s also worth searching timelines as well. Best of luck.

It depends on the consulate, it can be as quick as 2 months or take as long as 2 years. How old is your stepson, and which consulate will he be interviewing at?

Ah, it must have been deleted.

Where’s Canada come from? Unless I’m going doolally (always a possibility) I can’t see where he mentions it?

When were you DQ’ed and what is your PD? Please fill in your timeline on your profile. What does your online case status say, has London definitely accepted the transfer? And what is your country of birth? There isn’t usually a 60 day letter from London as the wait isn’t that long. Most people get an IL well before that.

The I-130 is only the first step in the process (that’s around 15 months at the moment). You then apply for your immigrant visa once that’s approved, processing time will vary depending on the consulate. Once the immigrant visa is granted, you enter the US on it and your green card then arrives 2-3 months after that. Visiting in the interim shouldn’t cause your I-130 petition or visa application to be denied. Best of luck.

If you’ve submitted everything they asked for then there’s nothing to do but wait it out I’m afraid. Good luck.

Some have, yes, but it would depend on the grounds for the waiver. Some cases wouldn’t be recommended for DIY, if this is the misrep you asked about previously then I’d definitely say a good lawyer is needed to make a good hardship case for your husband’s own specific circumstances.

How long were you together (physically) after the marriage before you separated? Even if you have met the criteria of being together in person after the marriage, I’d wait until you’ve had at least one more in person visit - and ideally more than one. If it’s been 10 years then don’t rush it now and risk a denial. Also, which consulate?

As Boiler said, no, it’ll be exactly the same process as last time, you need to go for the interview and then they would recommend you for a waiver if applicable. Current NIV waiver processing times are 9-10 months so don’t book any travel until you have it in hand.

And did you need a waiver last time? If so you’ll need one again, but if the waiver was granted last time there’s no reason to think it won’t be again.

Most people applying under EB2 are already working in the US on a work visa which is much quicker. As a very general rule, I’d say if you’ve got enough specialist skills to qualify for EB2 NIW, you’d have the skills that mean a company would be prepared to sponsor you (and save you $20k in the process!).

OK, so hopefully it’ll change soon to card being produced. You’re still a way off the 90 days (from arrival/fee payment, whichever came later), but if you get to that point without the card arriving then you’ll need to fill this form in - https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDCForm.do?sroPageType=ndc&entryPoint=init Good luck.

What does your online status for it say, does it still say payment received?

No, only the petition has been approved, not the visa.

The test is ludicrously easy if you’re used to driving in the UK, honestly don’t worry about it - ours were all no more than 5 minutes long! Our teenager passed with no issues even though she’d only been driving in the UK for a short while, she took the test a couple of weeks after arriving and found it laughable compared to her (hour long intensive) test in the UK. I was her sponsor and sat in the back of the car (as I’d passed my US test the week previously), and as the tester asked her to parallel park she started to and he then said ‘yep, that looks as if you’re about at the right angle, carry on’. She had driven maybe 3 feet and hadn’t even got the back of the car in the space! 😂 Just make sure you know your hand signals, count for a beat at any stop signs, and you’ll be grand. Good luck.

Already asked and answered on your other thread - If the I-130 is correct then you don’t need to do anything with that. Good luck.

Do you mean crossing back in to Canada with a green card once you’ve received it, or do you mean entering the US from Canada for the first time on your immigrant visa? If you could fill your timeline in it would be helpful.

Have you tried this? https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/displayNDCForm.do?sroPageType=ndc&entryPoint=init How did you apply for the EAD, what visa are you on now?

Doesn’t even need brilliance, just needs a patient employer willing to pay and wait if it’s a category like EB3 - but of course, most employers won’t do that for a less specialist job. Or the OP can self sponsor if eligible via EB1A or EB2 NIW, if s/he qualifies with more experience under his/her belt, but again that’s further down the line. As you say, patience is key with US immigration, if the OP really wants it (got to say, an odd choice IMO for most of working age without US family ties - given the healthcare costs, lack of vacation time, work/life balance etc!) then it’s definitely something to look at as a long term plan.

He may have been a US citizen at birth, if you qualify to pass on your citizenship. You can check eligibility here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/travel-legal-considerations/us-citizenship/Acquisition-US-Citizenship-Child-Born-Abroad.html If not, you’ll need to petition both of them.

That still may not be enough to sustain physical premises in the US plus USC employees. Perhaps wait a few years then look at going direct to a green card when you’ve built up more specialist skills? The quickest and easiest way (unless you do get lucky in the DV) would be a ‘normal’ L1 via a multinational company, but that would again mean a few years of working for them first usually. Also, do factor in that if you do move as self employed, healthcare will be a major cost, so include that in your calculations. Good luck.

If a I-130 has previously been filed for you, then the answer is yes.