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NVC Auto Expedite?
appleblossom replied to Newcitizen's topic in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America
Yep, normal. Not something that is really needed with Lebanon and your dates, but it can't hurt. -
Ah, I see. So I-140 approved - EB1/2/3? Might be worth updating your profile with that instead as it's your current application that's key - and if you could fill in your timeline that would be much appreciated. There aren't many of us EB applicants around so the more data we have the better. Good luck.
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He says investor in his first post though so I think the Aunty is the one planning on investing $300k+ for the visa. I just hope she knows it’s a risky way to do it and that it won’t directly lead to a green card for the OP. If all she wants to do is invest a chunk of money I can think of better ways to do it!
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DOCUMENTS SENT TO DOS VISA
appleblossom replied to EireneFaith's topic in National Visa Center (Dept of State)
How very strange. What kind of application and what’s the PD? -
Is this normal?
appleblossom replied to ArgentinaS's topic in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America
That’s why I said it will hopefully be approved soon, as from Oct there will be a visa available to you. -
Is this normal?
appleblossom replied to ArgentinaS's topic in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America
Yes, perfectly normal. They don't rush to approve petitions when they know there is no visa available to you anyway. Plus most people want their petitions to take as long as possible, if they have dependent kids or are at risk of aging out in to another category. Are you the spouse of a LPR? Hopefully it will be approved soon given the jump in the VB dates, good luck. -
For family preference it's either the date the I-130 is approved, or the date they become current on the VB (Table A), whichever is later. For the OP that will be the date it's current, 1st Oct. So on that date (if my calculations are correct) OP will be ~23 years and 10 months. Taking off the almost 2 years the I-130 took to approve gives ~21 years and 11 months ish (as a very rough calculation). So over 21 unfortunately.
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September 2022 Filer
appleblossom replied to caler355's topic in Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents to America
Congrats! Should be pretty quick from here on if you're applying via Dublin, it's one of the quickest consulates. You could even be over for Xmas all being well. Best of luck. -
Adjustment of status
appleblossom replied to Tcsar's topic in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
Just to clarify, people are responding to you stating 'once married we plan to adjust status from the visitor visa' in your opening post. That would be overstaying, and fraud, but now you know that's not an option for him. So you can marry in Italy or the US (or any other country you choose), and then file the I-130 and he'll get his visa via consular processing. Good luck. -
ESTA help with minor criminal conviction
appleblossom replied to azizsawo9901's topic in Tourist Visas
I was specifically referring to the form for ESTA/VWP. Yes, a K-1 visa app will ask you about if you've ever been arrested for or convicted of any crime, sounds like you've got all the paperwork required so whether or not you're inadmissible will depend on the crime. Best to keep any questions on the forum (start your own thread rather than asking on somebody else's), that way everybody can chime in and help. -
DOCUMENTS SENT TO DOS VISA
appleblossom replied to EireneFaith's topic in National Visa Center (Dept of State)
How odd, I’ve never heard of that before! Why did they email you about it and tell you it wasn’t electronic, was that in response to a message you sent? I’m wondering if that was an error. What did the Welcome Letter say? Did you upload as well? Why are you emailing NVC? It’s just a case of waiting to be DQ’ed now, no need to contact them. -
DOCUMENTS SENT TO DOS VISA
appleblossom replied to EireneFaith's topic in National Visa Center (Dept of State)
That’s odd. Normally only EB cases need to be mailed, everybody else uploads on CEAC. Was this just a specific document that had to be mailed? You won’t know they’re in their hands, probably because they’re not yet! They’ll be in a pile waiting to be looked at. But if you know they were delivered to the right address then that’s all good. Add about a week on to the usual processing times page to give you an idea of when you might be DQ’ed (mailings always take a little bit longer). Good luck. -
Does your A number not meet the requirements below? “Your A-Number is the letter “A” followed by 7, 8 or 9 numbers (such as A012345678). On a visa stamp, your A-Number is identified as a Registration Number. If your A-Number is fewer than 9 digits, the system will automatically add zero(s) after the “A” and before the first digit so there is a total of 9 digits, for example: A-001234567.”
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Mine was non STEM too, there’s absolutely no way I would have attempted it without a good lawyer. Your application will be hundreds of pages and you’ll need very strong evidence that your experience and area of expertise are going to be of national interest. A lawyer will know best how to put the best case together. It’s just not something to DIY IMO. The whole move will cost you tens of thousands of dollars, so lawyer fees are a worthwhile investment. Best of luck.
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It sounds like your mother is just a ‘normal’ elderly person who takes medication then, and not in any kind of unusual or urgent medical situation? So I’d just file the I-130 asap to start the clock ticking, then try for an expedite (it’s free so you may as well). Hopefully worst case scenario she’ll be with you in 18 months or so. Good luck.
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Adjustment of status
appleblossom replied to Tcsar's topic in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
Your only option is consular processing then. Good luck. -
Adjustment of status
appleblossom replied to Tcsar's topic in Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas
Where is he right now? -
As you say, her entering as a visitor if her intention is to stay permanently is immigration fraud. If she’s found out it would mean putting her through deportation and a ban - not something I’d even be considering given her situation. I-130 is the only option, but once it’s filed you can request an expedite. Good luck.