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  1. **Thread moved to the Bringing Family Members of USC's to America forum for accurate advice - if you are a LPR, please let us know and we'll move it again**
  2. Yep, normal. Not something that is really needed with Lebanon and your dates, but it can't hurt.
  3. 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.
  4. You don’t need to inform USCIS that you’re divorced, or separated. It’s not relevant, as you’re applying for citizenship independent of the marriage. You simply need to put the right marital status on the application but there’s no need to inform them separately of it.
  5. @OldUser has answered your question perfectly, but what’s this for? It’s just that your profile says H-1B, and there’s no medical/vaccinations required for that anyway as it’s a non-immigrant visa.
  6. Are you hoping for more responses? You’ve already been told you don’t need to inform USCIS of the change in your marital situation, do you have another question you’d like help with?
  7. 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!
  8. How very strange. What kind of application and what’s the PD?
  9. That’s why I said it will hopefully be approved soon, as from Oct there will be a visa available to you.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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.
  15. So if it says that clause is for adjustment applications then that wouldn't be relevant to you. They've changed it now, so that adjustment and consular apps have to use the same date. I calculate it the same as you. Sorry, but seems you've aged out in to F2B.
  16. 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.
  17. 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.
  18. Yep, as suggested above delay your husbands interview until the kids catch up - there’s not really any grounds for an expedite, although you can try. But if you don’t want to be apart then the solution is to hold your spouses visa process for now. Good luck.
  19. 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.”
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Your only option is consular processing then. Good luck.
  23. Get as much evidence as you can (letter from her doctors, medical records, proof she can’t get treatment in her home country etc). Details are here - https://www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/expedite-requests https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-1-part-a-chapter-5 Good luck.
  24. 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.
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