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  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. appleblossom
    It depends on if somebody is put in to AP or not. No AP = quick issuance of the visa.
  6. 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.
  7. 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?
  8. 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.
  9. 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!
  10. appleblossom
    I already have it - doesn't help with the UK side of things though!
  11. 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/
  12. appleblossom
    But how long was he in the US *before* he got citizenship?
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. appleblossom
    So the Houston one is 23 months processing time, and the Charlotte one is 19.5 months, according to the USCIS processing times page. So both are still well within standard processing times if they only applied in the summer of last year. As Boiler asked, what's a 'border crossing overstay' - do you mean that they crossed the Mexican border (legally and inspected)?
  16. appleblossom
    I'd just allow longer personally, you can do it just a week before but then you run the risk of the visa not being approved if it's not been received. Being a British citizen isn't usually enough for London, they require you to be resident in the UK, but if your case has been accepted there then just take proof that you only moved recently and fingers crossed it should be all good. Best of luck.
  17. appleblossom
    Why was your application denied?
  18. appleblossom
    Even spouse visas have a much longer wait for an interview in Lagos, and they are prioritised over EB cases. But you never know, maybe the backlog will reduce, fingers crossed. Just keep an eye on the VB to make sure your PD doesn’t retrogress. And please fill in your timeline, thanks.
  19. appleblossom
    There are very few consulates that will accept cases from people who are t resident in that country. Perhaps Poland was the only one that would take it? But you can certainly try again asking for a specific consulate and explaining the circumstances.
  20. appleblossom
    It's scheduled for you, you usually get about 4-6 weeks notice, and of course you'll need to have the medical done a couple of weeks before the interview so allow for that as well. Do you normally live in the UK but are just abroad short term? London can be funny about people 'consulate shopping' so make sure you have evidence of residency in case you're asked.
  21. appleblossom
    Ah, that will be it then. I'm sure it will be good news, hopefully soon.
  22. appleblossom
    It's not luck, there's always a specific reason for it. How long had your wife lived in London? Perhaps the other couple had lived there a much longer time so less non-UK background to check.
  23. appleblossom
    Not fun but AP was pretty much inevitable with a Pakistani applicant that's transferred to another consulate unfortunately. I really hope you hear soon, I'm sure you will.
  24. appleblossom
    You're usually put in to the school that serves your address and won't get a choice. But I wouldn't pay any attention to online ratings anyway, they're not terribly reliable. And if it's just elementary school, as long as your children are safe, happy and learning life skills, they'll be all good.
  25. appleblossom
    That's a good sign - means they're looking at it and if there have been several unsolicited updates I'd expect a request to redo the medical soon. Good luck.
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