Time Tested

I need alittle direcion from the VJ family. My husband can home last year in and became a permanent resident in DEC. of 2010. We want to file for his mother, so she can be here to witness the birth of her first grandchild and help care for her while we work. What is the proper form to complete? Does my husband have to complete the I-130? Does he have to become a US citizen before filing for her? Your feedback and comments are very welcomed.

Whoa, Whoa! I would never ask my mother-in-law to come here as a nanny that is so disrespectful. As two working professionals, it would be nice for her to witness the birth of her first grandchild, and help us adjust into our new roles during those early weeks. With that said, thank you all for your response. I will recommend that she apply for a visitor Visa. She is gainfully employed and owns her own home, so she shouldn't have any difficulties showing and explaining her ties to JA.

I need alittle direcion from the VJ family. My husband can home last year in and became a permanent resident in DEC. of 2010. We want to file for his mother, so she can be here to witness the birth of her first grandchild and help care for her while we work. What is the proper form to complete? Does my husband have to complete the I-130? Does he have to become a US citizen before filing for her? Your feedback and comments are very welcomed.

My husband was approved in August of last year and finally received his VISA in December. Hang in there!

I am just wondering how critical it is for the petitioner to be at the interview? I am planning on going down a week after the interview and staying for a week after he gets his visa approved. Just too much money to fly down for one day if there is no bearing on whether or not you go to the interview with your beneficiary.....does anyone know if it affects the outcome whether or not the US citizen is at the interview???

Based upon my experiences, I went to every appointment my husband had at the Embassy. Based upon what I seen while waiting, some individuals received a blue sheet because the interviewer wanted to interview the petitioner and they were not there. So, I don't know if things have changed since 9/2010 but it is better that you are present so they can interview you as the petitioner, especially if it is a husband or fiancee.

Congratulations!!!!!

I left Florida on Saturday for Jamaica. Arrived at 11:30am and we began packing. Left Sunday morning heading to Miami then home to Tampa. Everything was fine going through immigration and customs in Miami. Settling in at home....priceless. The heartache we endured is over. Thank God! To all those that are still waiting on their love ones and family members to arrive home, hang in there. We learned that the embassy is a collection hub for interviewing and paperwork collection. The immigration officer explained that it is his department, department of immigration that approves all visas and perform all the background checks. Although one may be approved at any embassy in the world, upon arrival at the POE, it your story doesn't add up during the interview, Immigration has a right to deny you entry into the US and send you packing back to your homeland. The immigration officer was nice and helped us correct alot of things that was entered into the system incorrectly, such as, address typos, visa status, advice on SSN, and how to temporary use you alien number. Well, gotta go! Have a very merry and blessed holiday season!!!! Time Tested!

Okay, VJ Family.

I have one last burning questions. I am going over to JA on 12/10 and returning with my best Christmas gift on 12/12, God Willing. What should we expect upon arrival at Miami International Airport from Customs and Immigration? I just want to plan our connecting flight to Tampa right to allow time for whatever happens at this phase. Please let me know what we can expect, do we need anything outside of the "unopened" packet from the embassy, is there anything elese? Let me know, Fam. Thanks in advance for your response and eagernerss to share and help another.

Congrads!!!

Thank you! I am so happy and excited I can't sleep!

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Thank you!

Big up

Thank you. I am heading over to JA this Friday!!!!

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Thank you and Good Luck!

Very nice!

Thank you!

Congrats

Thank you!

Congrads!!!

Thank you, so much!

We learned today that my husband's visa is ready to be picked from DHL in Montego Bay. The agony is finally over. We were under adminstrative processing from his day of approval, Sept. 16, 2010 - Dec. 7, 2010. I just called the DoS and they told me his visa is waiting for pick up. It would have been nice to have know yesterday because it was my husband's birthday. Yes! He will be home for christmas!!!!!!!! I want to thank everyone for thier advice and words of encouragment.

I know our case is in a different country, but this happens a lot... both the AP and telling someone they are approved and then doing this.

We were told at our interview on Aug 24 that it would be in mandatory AP. Don't count on much info from DOS or the embassy. This is day 96 for us. In an email our embassy said it usually takes 3 months, but they also told my senator 5 months. It is very hard to say... but good luck!

Any updates?

whew.....glad to hear that as it would be an added blessing if my hubby could be in the US for new years.

I hope everything works out for you. Please keep up posted. My husband and I are still waiting.

DID THEY PROVIDE YOU ANY INFORMATION AS TO THE HOLD UP...? Seeems Admin Processing but the cause.

Nope. Nobody has yet to provide us with any infomation. We have sent emails and called the DoS. Any advice?

I am having that problem too... i email the embassy three weeks now and i have not gotten any reply and i write them 3 times.. i dont know whats going on there.......

Did you ever hear back from the Embassy?

I know our case is in a different country, but this happens a lot... both the AP and telling someone they are approved and then doing this.

We were told at our interview on Aug 24 that it would be in mandatory AP. Don't count on much info from DOS or the embassy. This is day 96 for us. In an email our embassy said it usually takes 3 months, but they also told my senator 5 months. It is very hard to say... but good luck!

What is your status now? Are you still waiting?

i think around august of 09

any news?!??!?!

No, nothing as of yet. We are still waiting......

The "shipment on hold" DHL situation happen to my husband. He was approved Sept. 16, 2010 and we are still waiting. Good luck!

I spoke with the DoS on Wednesday about my husband's case. The respresentative told me that it is still in adminstrative processing and that visa will be definetly sent out to the courier upon completetion. I asked, "how much longer would it be" I then said, "it will probably be sometime next year." She replied, "it will probably be sooner than you think." We shall see! We can only pray and wait.

sorry this is happening to you

my husbands visa was "on hold" for about a month

they called him on a saturday and told him he had to be at the embassy in kingston the next monday to have his fingerprints retaken

after they re-took his fingerprints it took about a week for the visa to be delivered to MoBay

i hope for a speedy delivery of his visa

Thanks for sharing!Around what month did this take place?

My husband and I have been waiting for his visa to be deliver from the Embassy in Kingston. It was approved on 9/16/10. It has been two months of waiting and no information from anybody. I wrote my Congressman who emailed me the letter the Kingston Embassy sent to him; stating that our case was going through adminstrative processing. The congressman said that it is normal these days for that to happen due to the need to do all of the security and name checks. He also explained that this is not a adminstrative review, where the Embassy has oustanding questions surrounding the validity of the union. We have been married for 4 years, so you can only imagine how upsetting this delay is to us. If you or someone you know has experienced this situation, please share. How long does this take? Did they inform you of this after your interview? What was your experience?

I didn't find out anything through DoS. I contacted my Congressman about the situation and he emailed me the response letter he received from Kingston. Adminstration Processing is taking place at this time. What is that all about and how long can that take. The letter stated that they could not give a definitve time frame. My Congressman told me that he will monitor the situationand to follow up with him.

Hey all!

My husband had his interview this morning in Kingston.

I'll give you the quick run-down as to what he said happened...and am hoping someone out there can fill in the blanks for me.

He was sworn in, asked a series of questions, paid the fee increase, talked to about the army (selective service), and did a whole lot of waiting. At one point he was called up to a window and was asked the last time he smoked marijuana. During his medical exam, he admitted to last smoking 12/09 (which is the truth). He admitted this again to the CO at the Embassy.

The guy handed him a paper which is posted below. The only line that was checked was #4, which I highlighted. When researching, it says, "(iv) who is determined (in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Secretary of Health and Human Services) to be a drug abuser or addict, is inadmissible." This was the ONLY sheet of paper he received.

The CO handed him the paper and his passport and told him that he needed to schedule another appointment for after December 1st and that he'd need to get a new medical before then.

Here are my questions:

1.) What's all this about "blue slips" I have read about when people aren't approved? Should he have received another sheet of blue paper...or is the information below usually on blue paper (it was on white)? If this is not the usual blue slip, what does it usually say?

2.) I also read that when people are denied because of admitting to previous drug use, it usually occurs along with a 3-year ban. Why does he only have to wait a month (not that I'm complaining!)

3.) Do you think that it is possible that he did not have any drugs in his system, but since he admitted to having used in the past, they want to re-test him to make sure he doesn't have any in his system any more? This is my only possible answer. I'm SOOOO confused!

Any advice/ideas would be VERY helpful! Thanks!

Dear Visa Applicant:

This office regrets to inform you that it is unable to issue a visa to you because you have been found ineligible

to receive a visa under the following section(s) of the Immigration and Nationality Act. The information

contained in the paragraphs marked with a "X" pertain to your visa application. Please disregard the unmarked

paragraphs.

1. Section 221(g) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone whose application does not comply with

the provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act or regulations issued pursuant thereto. The following

remarks apply in your case:*

2. Section 212(a) (1) health-related grounds.

3. Section 212(a) (4) which prohibits the issuance of a visa to anyone likely to become a public charge.

4. Section 212(a) (1) a4. is ineligible to re-apply until Dec. 1, 2010.

5. Other:

6. Further consideration will be given to your visa application after you obtain and present the documents

listed above and/or the following:*

7. You are eligible to apply for a waiver of the ground(s) of ineligibility.

*WARNING: IF YOU FAIL TO TAKE THE ACTION REQUESTED WITHIN ONE YEAR FOLLOWING VISA

DENIAL UNDER SECTION 221(G) OF THE IMMIGRATION AND NATIONALITY ACT, SECTION 223(G)

OF THE ACT REQUIRES THAT YOUR APPLICATION BE CANCELLED.

Sincerely Yours, American Consular Officer

Based upon the information your provided, your husband can re-apply, meaning reactivate his application. Did he fail the drug test? If he failed the drug test, they will not allow him to immigrate for 3 years.

I received an email from the Embassy right after I had faxed a letter to my Congressman asking for assistance. The email said the same nonsense, " This visa has not been printed as of yet." "Once it has been printed it will go to DHL for delivery." So, is the printer broken? Perhaps they are building the printer one piece at a time on a little isolated unknown island in the sea. I am praying that my Congressman can help out. I will keep you all posted.

Yes. The consulars there are very rude and heartless. I was talking and in mid sentence the man said, "that will be all". Hung up the phone and walked away.

hey - call the DoS Hotline (# in my profile, left panel)

ask for case status, and also ask (specifically):

'Is this case in AP or not?'

I will give that a try this morning. Thanks!