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If I were you, I'd submit it as soon as possible and keep a copy for your records. Live agents will most likely give a generic or pre-written response.

I have another question — I understand this isn’t legal advice, but I’m hoping your experience might help clarify things for me. We’ve completed the DS-160 and are now trying to schedule the appointment on the https://ais.usvisa-info.com website. One of the questions there asks: "Have you previosuly issued a visa to enter the U.S?" — to which we answered yes. After that, a follow-up question appears: "Complete the following information from your most recently issued U.S. visa." Here’s where my question comes in: If I enter the details of her most recent visa — a J1 issued in 2019 (her previous B1/B2 was issued in 2014), will that affect her eligibility for the interview waiver? Or is this question unrelated to the waiver process? I am just trying to see if the system will still acknowledge that the visa we are applying for renewal is the B1/B2.

Thanks! For the question "Date Last Visa Was Issued," should we enter the J1 visa, since that was the most recent visa she received?

Hi, I have a quick question regarding my friend's B1/B2 visa renewal. We believe she may qualify for the interview waiver. She currently holds a 10-year multiple-entry B1/B2 visa issued in 2014, which is about to expire. It’s important to note that she has never used this B1/B2 visa to enter the U.S. However, she did travel to the U.S. once under a J1 visa in 2019 for a summer work program, and that was her only visit to the U.S. so far. While completing the DS-160 form, there's a question under "Previous U.S. Visas" asking: "Date Last Visa Was Issued?" We’re unsure whether to list the B1/B2 visa from 2014 or the J1 visa from 2019, especially since she is applying to renew the B1/B2 and the following question asks if she is applying for the same type of visa. Could you clarify which date should be entered in that field? Thanks in advance for your help! Best regards,

I would also like to know.

Given that you’ve lived together for over a decade, own property, and share finances, you already have solid evidence of a bona fide marriage. However, since you married quickly after your first in-person meeting, it’s wise to include some pre-marriage relationship proof to preempt any concerns. How Much Pre-Marriage Proof to Include? U.S. immigration authorities (such as USCIS for a spousal visa or green card application) generally prioritize evidence of an ongoing, shared life over time, rather than just the relationship’s origins. However, in cases where a couple married soon after meeting in person, officers might scrutinize whether the relationship was genuine before marriage. Since your marriage followed two years of online communication, it would be beneficial to provide at least some proof of that period. What Pre-Marriage Proof Should You Include? You don’t need to overwhelm them with every old email or chat log, but consider submitting: A few key emails or chat logs (screenshots or excerpts showing meaningful communication, not every single message). A timeline of your relationship (outlining when you met online, started dating, first met in person, and married). Photos from your wedding and first meeting (if available). Affidavits from friends/family who knew about your relationship before marriage. Any travel records or tickets showing visits or plans related to meeting. If you already submitted a lot of this for your UK visa, you might be able to reuse some of it. Main Focus: Post-Marriage Evidence Since you've been married for 16 years and living together since 2011, the most important evidence will be: Joint financial documents (bank statements, mortgage/deeds, insurance policies, tax returns). Proof of cohabitation (lease/mortgage, utility bills, ID cards with the same address). Photos together over the years (including with family/friends, at holidays, events, etc.). Correspondence addressed to both of you. Any travel records or documents showing a life built together. Do You Need to Dig Up Old Documents? Not necessarily. If you can provide a solid summary and a few key pieces of pre-marriage proof, your long-term marriage and shared life will carry more weight. Immigration officers want to see the full picture of your relationship, but they understand that couples don’t always keep records from years ago.

I have a question regarding my case: I am a U.S. citizen petitioning for my spouse, who is currently in the Dominican Republic. We have been waiting for USCIS approval for approximately 12.5 months. My husband is planning to move to Madrid, Spain, in September 2025 to study for 1-2 years on a student visa. I have read that transferring the case at the NVC stage—before becoming documentarily qualified (DQ)—is easier than transferring after it has been assigned to an embassy. Is this process relatively straightforward? He will have an acceptance letter from the institute stating his study period from [XX] to [XX], along with a student visa showing its validity dates. Do you think this documentation will be sufficient for the transfer request? Regards,

We reached the inquiry date because the processing times in California SC lowered to 8 months.

Update: An inquiry for the K-3 visa was submitted yesterday, and the USCIS agent advised waiting 30-60 days for a response. Unfortunately, I-130 processing times have now increased to 17 months, plus an additional year-long wait for an interview in my husband's country.

Contact the U.S. Embassy in the Dominican Republic Directly – try calling or emailing the embassy's visa section directly, rather than just the support team. Escalate the Issue – Ask to speak with a supervisor or a higher-level officer at the consular section to see if they can resolve the issue more quickly. Submit a Case Inquiry to the Department of State – You can use the Consular Electronic Application Center (CEAC) Inquiry Form or contact the National Visa Center (NVC) if the issue is related to your case status. Reach Out to Your U.S. Senator or Congressperson – They can often intervene with USCIS or the embassy on your behalf. Try a Different Browser or Device – If the issue is technical, switching browsers, clearing cache, or using a different device might help.

It's back again, for some reason it wasn't showing yesterday. Thanks for your replies.

Has anyone else noticed that the Ask Emma button is missing, or is it just me?

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the interview process for IR1/CR1 visas in Madrid, Spain. My husband plans to study in Spain for a year, and we're currently waiting for our I-130 approval from USCIS, which we expect in the next few months. We're wondering what is the current wait time is for a CR1/IR1 interview in Madrid, Spain? Thank you for your help!

Thanks! Is there any way to know how long the US embassy in Madrid, Spain is taking for interviews once you are documentary qualified I-130? I have been looking for the information online, but, I can't find it.

Hello everyone, I have a question regarding the interview process for IR1/CR1 visas in Madrid, Spain. My husband plans to study in Spain for a year, and we're currently waiting for our I-130 approval from USCIS, which we expect in the next few months. We're wondering if it's possible to transfer the case to the U.S. embassy in Madrid once USCIS approves it, and what the current wait time is for a CR1/IR1 interview there. Thank you for your help!

Hey, We tried to reach out to USCIS regarding the K3, but they said that we have to wait until April to submit an inquiry. Another person with concurrent filling, I130 and K3, sent an inquiry and got the approval for I130 in less than 16.5 months in California SC, that case happened last month.

Thanks!! I just saw it:

Hello VJ members, I hope you are all doing great!! I am a U.S. citizen and submitted an I-130 petition for my husband on March 26, 2024, followed by a K-3 visa request on April 5, 2024. Recently, I noticed that processing times for the I-130 have increased to 16 months, with no apparent efforts to reduce them. Additionally, processing times for K-1, K-2, K-3, and K-4 visas are averaging about 8.5 months, and we have already been waiting for approximately 9 months. I was wondering if it would be possible to submit an inquiry regarding the K-3 visa. While I understand the K-3 visa process is rarely utilized, my intention is to draw attention to our case. Although we are not in an urgent situation, waiting 16 months for the I-130 processing, followed by an additional year in our home country to secure an appointment, feels unreasonable. Again, I know K3 is dead... Thanks in advance, Regards, Renzo C.

I130 and k3 yes

Hello VJ, I hope you're doing well. My partner and I recently submitted our I-130 online on March 26th, 2024, with our service center being in California. Recently, my partner received an email from USCIS indicating that they have taken action on our case. However, upon checking the status, documents, and progress bars, we noticed that nothing has changed. Additionally, we submitted the K3 application one week later after our I-130 application but have not received any updates on that front yet. Interestingly, in a WhatsApp group that we are part of, some individuals who filed their I-130 between March 25th and 27th, 2024, have reported receiving the same email. Regards,

Thanks.

So, essentially, submit it as it is, but make sure to keep a copy in case any situations arise.

Also employment history shows the same issue:

Good morning VJ, I hope this message finds you well. We encountered an issue when preparing to submit the I-130 online. My partner noticed that some dates were missing from the "Draft snapshot." For instance, we completed his address history for the past five years, as shown in the image below: However, when we review the "Draft Snapshot," the dates do not appear as filled out on the I-130 form: Is that a normal thing? Is it ok to just submit? Regards,

Discovered some helpful videos, but they won't consider reviewing the petition unless they handle the entire case.