Lain

Hey, received my GC today, it was mailed in 2 weeks and passed my driving license test, so happy so happy

1 hour ago, Fsearch said:

Our F2B Filed in March 2016 @ California Service Center. Does anyone file their F2B case the same time like mine & still not receiving their NOA2 yet? & i believe most are still waiting for the approval notice (NOA2) from California Service Center based on the info below:

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/cris/processingTimesDisplay.do

 

Based on their current processing info:

 

I-130	Petition for Alien Relative	Permanent resident filling for an unmarried son or daughter over 21	May 27, 2015

It takes up to 2 years to get NOA2.

6 hours ago, jamaicankim said:

  I'M APPROVE

Who filed for me

what's the longest i ever stayed in america 

which other country did i visit

what is my father's name

what is my daughter's father name

when did my mom arrive in the state

who file for her

who and her live together

who is my co sponsor

Heyy, congratulations! Finally! Really happy for you!Good luck with preparation!

1 hour ago, sairaghani said:

Hey guys I also received my case complete letter but on ceac site nothing has changed so what does it mean??

It means, that you must wait till your PD will get current. CEAC will change after your interview will be scheduled and your documents will be transfered to the local embassy.

29 minutes ago, Pustak said:

Hi all. I just received a case complete letter. How much time do they usually take to set an interview date now?

You'll be scheduled, when your PD will become current.

On 2017-10-02 at 11:44 AM, StraightForward said:

Hello everyone...

 

I need help and insight from someone who had similar experience.

 

My timeline again..

 

* I am under category F2B

* I had my interview on April 25, 2016

* Received white slip with AP and asked for documents to prove my eligibility and that I have not overstayed in United States.

* Sent documents as I received from different authorities. Last documents (regarding case) were sent on June 24, 2016. I am sure I had made my point with evidence that I never overstayed and I am eligible for visa.

* Case status is Ready since May 2016

* There were many updates in between

* Status changed to Administrative Processing sometime in February 2017 but changed back to Ready after a few days

* Around third week of February had a field officer from FPU (Fraud Prevention Unit) from US Consulate Karachi. He was inquiring if I was married. He asked my neighbors and people working at my father's house. I am sure he left satisfied. He told me that your case will definitely complete in maximum three months.

* In around April or May 2017, I was just playing with my browser and somehow accessed my application which showed ''not completed."' I just opened it, confused thinking what to do, and while reviewing just went to the last page of application and resubmitted the application. After that I emailed confirmation to the IV unit.

* I may had emailed many times after that and always received same reply that case was in Administrative Processing. Last email received was I believe May 05, 2017

* On August 1, 2017 embassy emailed and asked for updated medical and fresh photos.

* I was able to get medical on August 29, 2017 and sent it to embassy on August 30, 2017.

* There was an update on 6th and 7th of September, 2017 (I think)

* On September 12, 2017 embassy emailed for new fingerprints and oath. They scheduled an appointment at 8AM on September 21, 2017.

* I arrived at embassy on September 21, 2017. I believe I was sitting in consul area at around 730-745. We had to wait for a very long time. My number was 333 (which was 33rd in immigration visa line)

* I had a good chat with consul officer. A different officer was assigned to my case. He asked me one question about when I left US and asked for four-finger-prints and asked me if everything I mentioned was true and I said absolutely.

* I asked officer how long more it will take. I asked him because he did not tell me those magic words other consul officers were telling their clients/applicants. All applications were told that their visa was approved and they will receive in 2 weeks.

* He told me three different things. First he told me he does not know anything about my case and that he was just assigned this case. He looked at the screen and told me (may not be in this order but he meant it) we have everything and it all looks complete and good to go.. it all looks good and should be issued in a couple of days. He never said approved. I asked him about how many days?.. and he was looking at the screen and told me two days and maximum a week. I asked him if I can contact him directly and he told me to contact them if I don't hear anything in 2 weeks.'

* I had an update on September 29, 2017

* I understand that I should not had emailed at this stage but today I emailed the embassy and asked for current status.

 

Today I received the following reply from embassy.

 

Will appreciate all insights... Kindly help me understand...

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

Thank you for your email. Our record indicates that this case is under final admin process of visa issuance. We will let you know as soon as the process completes. Please rest assured we are making our best effort to finish this admin processing as soon as possible. 

 

Thank you for your understanding.

 

Immigrant Visa Unit,

 

Consular Section, American Embassy,

 

Islamabad, Pakistan

 

At this stage you just have to wait, check your case status at CEAC, till finally you'll be informed when to pick up your passport.

2 hours ago, wafelc said:

Hey Guys!

 

I called the NVC today, My interview is schedule for November 9th.  However I haven't got an email.... and if I'm right, I need that mail, or paper for the medical examination right?

 Im really excited, and hope everything works out fine to be with my family soon enough! 

 

 

Congratulations!

1 hour ago, LatrellMarie said:

Hi, not yet, because I emailed a letter to NVC regarding my preference category. because I got confused if which category because the last letter I received was F1. but when I checked my visa status at CEAC, case completed but my category is F2b. So, I want to know first what category. I will let you know as soon as I received a letter from NVC. though my older sister's priority date is Jan.8 2007, but still no schedule of interview yet. 

Your category is F1, but looks like, they didn't update their system yet.

38 minutes ago, IvanDrogo said:

Hello guys!

 

I need your help, we had our interview earlier today in Manila, Philippines. We almost got our visa if not of one thing. My father went to work in cyprus for more than a year and they are requiring us to get a police clearance from there. The problem is that was way back from 1998 and almost all the documents from Cyprus were lost already. I called the Cyprus embassy here in Manila and they told me that they need all the documents since that was almost 2 decades ago. Can anyone please help with other workaround? I tried to call the US embassy about this and they told me they will email us back with answers but I’m still nervous

 

btw, I’m not sure if this is the right thread to ask this question but our visa class is F1. I’ve been reading posts here since last year and you’ve all veen very helpful and I’m thankful. 

You have to bring PC from every country where you have lived more than 6 months. In your case you should inform Cyprus embassy, that your dad doesn't have additional required documents, that you can provide just his passport and timeframe when and where he lived at that time and that this PC is required by US embassy. Maybe they'll suggest you the other way. Good luck!

46 minutes ago, Vj Avromll said:

Hello,

 

Congratulations on your visa. That is great news. I also have a friend who applied for a US visa and gladly passed.

 

He actually tried the official website but then he told me that there's third party websites that do similar services, like https://estavisa.com.au.

That's for traveling purposes, when you get a permission to travel for 3 months.

2 hours ago, Khadija aktar said:

thank you very much. octobar visa bulletin is current today  so when I should call what do you think? bit confuse if I call and they say same thing. should call this week or next week? I'm just break down😐

Yes, you can give it a try in couple of days, don't panic, just be prepared for both answers. Good luck😉

1 hour ago, MAHD90 said:

My priority date is 13 March 2011 I submitted the docs to NVC but I did not receive any reply (I can from Ivory coast)

It takes 11 weeks to complete the case after NVC has received your documents if you won't receive a Checklist.

20 minutes ago, Dough2651 said:

My Priority date is also March 2011.

 

I did receive a question about the package I sent " I left our the copy of the passport"

 

I sent that back to them last week and was told I should hear something within the next 30 days.

 

I am concerned that the priority date is not moving faster?? not sure why?

 

Thansk

 

 

 

It stopped moving because at the end of fiscal year, visas were alloted to Philippines. Now it got back on track and they predict, that it'll start moving forward by 1month. So all is fine.

2 hours ago, sunsetdolphin said:

I have read in a thread and an article before that the opt out is just highly recommended for F2B to F1 category because sometimes, F1 category takes longer wait times for visa availability. If i were you, I'd push through the opt out process. I believe it wouldn't take you long to opt out  Good luck and God bless you with your case!

 

/edit/ I just re-read what you've said and I think i missed the part when you said "my mom received a letter already". I'm sorry for that. With this consideration, I think you should just push through what you are exactly doing right now and not change anything. What i've said above was just what I would do if the long process hasn't started yet, i.e. you haven't submitted ds260 or paid anything yet. I'm sorry for this confusion. But still the best assurance i can give you is through calling NVC. You can call them for free btw through the app called "Hangout" and it's legit. 

It makes no sense to do opt-out if F1 will move forward faster. 

3 hours ago, Khadija aktar said:

halllo lain how much is application fees do you know ? my Friend asking me and anger prssesing for him f4 catagorey he is asking 6 thousand pound  4 people.  o am worried

 

Hey,

If you are talking about DS-260, then it's 325$ for one person.

AOS - 120$

GC(later) 220$.

Multiply by 4😁

1 hour ago, LatrellMarie said:

thank you very much. been thinking of this lately. I really don't want to get a retention to F2b anymore because I think that It may complicate the process again. but should I still push thru to opt out and remain to F2b preference category because my mom received a letter already. and here's the letter. please enlighten me if should I push thru. thank you again.:)

Hey, I wouldn't send request to opt-out from F1 to F2B for couple reasons:

1. PD for F1 and F2B are the same and it's 01 JAN 2007.

2. Sending request to opt-out and receive an approval gonna take 2-3 weeks.

3. New Visa bulletin will be released in 1 week and you'll see which category is moving forward faster.

Your PD is almost current, so just wait and add your son as a derivative.

3 hours ago, Bill & Katya said:

Here is the translation from your original post.  I apologize as I am not familiar with an F2B, so hopefully someone with more experience can help you.  I would suggest using Google Translate.

 

Good Luck!

 

"I would like to know how long it takes to schedule an appointment after submitting the documents to the NVC I submitted mine since August 18, 2017 I specify the NVC to contact me since June 12, 2017 within the framework of a F2B visa"

1stly, your case have to be closed at NVC(you have to receive a Case Complete letter) and 2ndly, your Priority Date have to be current to receive your Interview letter.

41 minutes ago, Jose Noel said:

Hi Lain! You were right! I got my interview schedule a week after I got the case-complete letter. However, i just have some concerns. There are few requirements i need to bring during the interview. And some of them are the  I-864 Affidative of Support (Signed Version),  photocopy of IRS Transcript and proof of US petitoner's status and domicile in US. I just want to ask where can i get those copies of documents? I understand that proof of US Petitioner's status is the green card right? how about the others? do i need to talk to our lawyer regarding those documents. Thanks.

 

When you sent to NVC one copy of required documents,  the 2nd copy you had to keep for yourself, for that time when you'll have to bring it to the interview.

Just ask your petitioner to email copies of GC, IRS transcript and mail originally signed I-864(read somewhere, that you don't need, that ink signature any more, but don't know, they still require signed version).

Be prepared for everything they ask, but each embassy is different, for instance, I had these docs at my interview, but consul said, we don't need it, cause already we do have copies and asked just for my original birth certificate and passport. So be prepared for everything they ask, that would avoid further delays and you don't need lawyer for that Good luck!

50 minutes ago, Khadija aktar said:

hi  everyone i called nvc today , they said my pd is not current . now may 2010 current.  i had a feeling i wouldn't get finally it's happend

Khadija, they said correct, because current VB is September with PD 01May2010, that's gonna change in couple of days. Some representatives already provide interview dates, but from others you can hear just a standart answer, like you did. So, just wait a bit either way you gonna get your IL, if not for November, then for December for sure.

1 hour ago, lekankesh said:

Do you think I should call my PD is 06/March?2011 category F1, since the visa bulletin reads 22 DEC 2010 as current. CC 7th Sept

No, you should wait. Doubt, that this upcoming VB will cover your PD.

15 minutes ago, Jarin12345 said:

Yeah man everything set lol

Jarin, where have you been tracking your GC? At USCIS ELIS?

4 minutes ago, ExoticPrincess said:

Welcome, wishing you all the best.

Thank you so much!

2 hours ago, allset said:

My siblings have received case complete letter today but I have sent documents requested by NVC ...I am not sure when will I receive case complete letter .

Most likely after 11 weeks.

8 hours ago, wafelc said:

That is so greaat!! Im so happy for you .... Wishing you all the best in this new beggining!

Thank you so much! Hope you'll be scheduled soon too!

33 minutes ago, Jose Noel said:

I just want to make sure this is the letter i received a week ago:

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

The National Visa Center (NVC) received all the requested documentation for this immigrant visa case.  The applicant is now in the queue awaiting an interview appointment overseas, where a consular officer will adjudicate the applicant’s visa application.

 

NVC schedules appointments one month in advance.  The U.S. Embassy tells us what dates they are holding interviews, and NVC fills these appointments as they become documentarily qualified.  Most appointments are set within three months of NVC’s receipt of all requested documentation.  However, before applicants in a numerically limited (preference) visa category can receive an appointment, their priority date must also be current.  This can delay receipt of an appointment.  You can track your priority date using the Visa Bulletin on travel.state.gov.

 

When an appointment is available, we will notify the applicant, petitioner and attorney (if applicable).  The applicant can prepare now by reading about the embassy’s interview requirements online at nvc.state.gov/interview. Thank you for your patience.

 

The embassy may require additional documents at the interview.  For example, if the following three items are all true, the applicant must bring a new police certificate to the visa interview:

 

·         He or she is more than 16 years old;

·         The police certificate submitted to NVC was obtained more than one year ago; and

·         He or she still lives in the country that issued the certificate.

 

The applicant should not make any travel arrangements, sell property, or give up employment until the embassy has issued a visa.

 

Sincerely,

 

National Visa Center

 

is this case-closed already? Thanks

Yes, that's case complete letter. So you might receive your IL scheduled for November. NVC start scheduling each month from 27th to 8th, so you might call them and find out.