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  1. appleblossom
    You didn’t mention the card originally, and ‘border crossing’ could mean crossing it legally or illegally - that’s what we were trying to clarify as it makes a big difference.
  2. appleblossom
    2 years unless it's from a former country of residence that you haven't been back to - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html#:~:text=Important%3A Police certificates expire after,the police certificate was issued.
  3. appleblossom
    You can always request your passport back if you need it to travel.
  4. appleblossom
    OK, so the follow to join has probably confused things somewhat. All you can is wait for the I-824, good luck.
  5. appleblossom
    You petition him, it'll be much quicker than your husband doing it. No, no way for him to come on a tourist visa and then apply, that would be immigration fraud.
  6. appleblossom
    I don't think they will either, but just wanted to say there has definitely been 'mention' of action against legal migrants. Hopefully it won't affect the OP though - I was impacted last time (had to delay my move by two years), so really hope any changes to legal migrants are minimal this time around.
  7. appleblossom
    Follow to join for your spouse who was on your I-140? Where were you both when it was filed, in the US? But your wife is now in another country? Forget the I-130, as said above just wait for the I-824. The I-130 route would take many, many years as you are a LPR rather than USC. Again, which service centre and what does the online status say?
  8. appleblossom
    There has. Trump even today said US citizens may have to leave if they're in a mixed status family (i.e. US citizen children with illegal parents). He's also said he'll kick people out who are legally in the US under the TPS program. And if he does the same as last time work visas will be restricted, and presumably a similar 'Muslim ban' to last time (which even affected green card holders who couldn't return to the US) may well be introduced. F1 visa holders may well be safe, but I don't think anybody can say for sure yet, as some legal residents will be affected if Trump carries out his plans, or introduces similar policies to last time.
  9. appleblossom

    EB2 NIW

    appleblossom replied to Taim's topic in Work Visas

    Lawyer. There are many visa apps that I think anybody competent can do themselves, EB cases aren’t among them. I also don’t see an obvious EB2 NIW eligibility from what you’ve said, so a lawyer to check eligibility and put a strong case together would be essential. We used Fragomen and they were great. Good luck.
  10. appleblossom
    What approved petition are you transferring? I’m assuming it is a 1-130 and you discovered your wife couldn’t adjust status as she’s not an immediate relative? So there’s no need for another I-130. But let us know exactly what you’ve filed and what you’re trying to do, and somebody will help. Also which service centre is your I-824 at and what does the online status say?
  11. appleblossom
    You don’t book the interview, it’s done for you. Once you know when it is then you can book the medical - just bear in mind the visa will only be valid for 6 months from the date of medical, so don’t book it too early.
  12. appleblossom
    Looks like you're an EB2 applicant, so bear in mind spouses are given priority for interviews over employment based. And please fill in your timeline! We don't even know if your PD is current so you may not be in the queue for an interview yet. I have mentioned it before but you filling in your timeline would mean we can help you much more, but also that you then 'pay it forward' and help other EB applicants that follow too. Thanks.
  13. appleblossom
    1. Once you're DQ'ed (processing times for that here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html) then it's about 3 months to get an interview letter (https://ca.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa-process/), so maybe 6 months from now as a rough guess? 2. You have to have the medical done before the interview - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MTL-Montreal.html. Communicable diseases (things like TB) are the main thing, anything that is a potential threat to the US public too. Your visa will only be valid for 6 months from the date of medical though, so don't get it done too early. 3. Not possible, that would be immigration fraud. You can visit in the meantime though, but can't move until you have your visa. Good luck.
  14. appleblossom
    It's more miserable for those that don't, Immigration Nation on Netflix is worth a watch for an eye opening view in to the life of an illegal immigrant. Far better to do it the right way as you have done so your wife can enjoy her life in the US. Good luck, I hope you can find a job in Sweden to tide you over until you can all move together.
  15. appleblossom
    I'm sorry, but you had unrealistic exceptions if you thought it would be that quick, it was always going to take 18 months, give or take. Being the wife/mother of a USC means she has a relatively easy route to a visa, but it doesn't give her the right to live there without that. The only thing you could do is cancel the I-130 and then apply for DCF once you have a confirmed job offer in writing - but if DCF is refused, you'd then have an even longer wait ahead of you as you'd have to start from scratch. Good luck.
  16. appleblossom
    It depends on if somebody is put in to AP or not. No AP = quick issuance of the visa.
  17. appleblossom
    Congrats! But before signing off, if you could fill in your actual timeline on your profile it would be hugely appreciated - that way it helps other EB applicants that follow you. Good luck.
  18. appleblossom
    That's good, Sweden is one of the quicker consulates so you won't have a long wait for an interview. No, you didn't waste your money, that was your only option anyway. I would just hold off and wait to job hunt until you're nearer the end of the process. When exactly did you apply?
  19. appleblossom
    You can't switch to DCF once you've filed the I-130 unfortunately. Which country are you in? The 19 months just refers to the I-130 approval, although it's usually a bit quicker than that (about 15 months at the moment), ignore the notoriously unreliable timeline on the USCIS account completely! Once that's been approved she then has to apply for the visa. You're currently at step 1 here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html Once she has the visa, she'll enter the US on it and become a permanent resident ('green card' holder). A citizenship application will be a few years away. She can try to enter as a visitor if you've moved ahead of her, but she can't live in the US until she has a visa allowing her to do so. Good luck.
  20. appleblossom
    It is invaluable for the US side though, particularly on arrival back in the US - I sail past the huge queues of people in the immigration hall at Boston, and I always travel with hand luggage only so I'm usually sitting in the car within 10 minutes of stepping off the plane!
  21. appleblossom
    I already have it - doesn't help with the UK side of things though!
  22. appleblossom
    Which website are you using? Just checking you're not using the old one? https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-embassy-to-launch-new-visa-application-center-additional-consular-information-services/
  23. appleblossom
    But how long was he in the US *before* he got citizenship?
  24. appleblossom
    If it gets to a year or more of AP you could look at filing a Writ of Mandamus to force a decision, that's the only other option but it's too soon for that after just a few months.
  25. appleblossom
    You just need to go to the visa check or check in desk, it's standard for anybody flying on a visa. I have a green card and I travel back to the UK every 6-8 weeks but still have to get my green card checked every single time before I can go through security. I can check in online and get a boarding pass on my phone, but it doesn't work until I've been to the visa check desk.
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