F1 case complete and waiting for visa # availability

[aaydrian 479]

Hey u guys this additional fee we have to pay is that for one person cuz its me and my 3 kids goin so do I have to pay for each of us 165USD?

Based on the link K_G gave everyone who will get an immigrant visa on or after Feb 1, 2013 must pay the fee after they get their visa but preferably before they enter the US. Failing to pay said fee = NO greencard but still being able to enter the country on the immigrant visa you received.

[Grace A 12]

Yes but no greencard u won't be able to work so what's the sense? So I would suggest that you know you will have to pay this money no matter what so start making preparations... Tamilyn I suggest you pay your 165 for sure and pay for the eldest children month by month and don't wait too long to pay it so they get their cards k ... I am really hoping to see some huge movements in the VB

[aaydrian 479]

The sense would be entering the US asap. That way your visa doesn't expire and there are no future reasons that can come up and prevent you from entering the US on your F1 visa. If you can't afford plane tickets + other immigration fees + the $165 that can be payed after you enter the US then prioritize on what needs to be paid now/for the process to continue then work your way down from there. But yes it is best to put money aside so the immigration process and adjusting to your new life in the US isn't delayed.

Plus when you enter the US on an immigrant visa aren't you given a stamp in your passport that works as a temporary 1 year greencard until the actual card is received?

Edited December 27, 2012 by aaydrian

[Grace A 12]

People usually go straight away to the USA after they are granted their immigrant visas Aadryian( that's a given, especially when you hve waited so long!!!!) my sense comes in the fact that u will not be able to get a proper job without ur greencard so u have to pay to get it! So hence I advise to start planning because we know that we will have to pay it and they give s a year... Seeing Ray for people who don't have alot of money asap... Ensure that the adults pay fr their greencard so that jobs can be secured and when they start working they hurry and pay for the other greencards... Just do proper planning my dear friends and you will be ok..

[DeW_DrOpS 21]

Guys...wake up....NVC has started I/Ls but just one F2A guy with 17 Oct 2010 received I/L. His Interview is on Feb 20 2013. This means F2A moves 1 month. But just he has received Interview Letter and he is from Romania. No other have rec Interview Letter from any other countries. Even people before 17 Oct 2010 PD have not rec. any I/L. So, Tamilyn u must check ur Mailbox hourly. U r the first in line for F1 guys who r next, so do inform us if u get I/L.....Best luck and i wish F1 moves atleast a month.

[loudoff 25]

Wishing everyone a Happy New Year!! Hoping a good movement, maybe a month at least for February visa bulletin.

[vini515 9]

Happy new year to all and may this year brings to us IL so we can reunite with our families.

[Grace A 12]

Happy New Year everyone! 2006 this is our year... 2013 marks the 7 years waiting period so we will be getting our ILs.. Nice and log overdue!

[PatientMan 23]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Lets hope for better than 2012 F1 movement.

[NevermindVz 51]

Happy New Year!!! Hopefully this will be our year!

[vini515 9]

Someone on f4 forum just received her IL.

[vn0207 7]

1 guy name tuan555us from VietNam has just received IL with priority day:9th January 2006 .Hope F1 move faster.

URL for reference:http://vietditru.com/bb/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=6603&start=1755

[tamilyn 1]

Guys...wake up....NVC has started I/Ls but just one F2A guy with 17 Oct 2010 received I/L. His Interview is on Feb 20 2013. This means F2A moves 1 month. But just he has received Interview Letter and he is from Romania. No other have rec Interview Letter from any other countries. Even people before 17 Oct 2010 PD have not rec. any I/L. So, Tamilyn u must check ur Mailbox hourly. U r the first in line for F1 guys who r next, so do inform us if u get I/L.....Best luck and i wish F1 moves atleast a month.

Hey guys no letters as yet I have been checking and nothing all this has got me jumpy for the new year ,anyway asa soon as I hear from them will let u know

[loudoff 25]

Cool! at least 3 week movement.

[DeW_DrOpS 21]

Cool! at least 3 week movement.

Yeah...u r right...So, Jan 15 '2006 will be next Cut-off date. I missed by just 2 days...Bad Luck this time..

Tamilyn should receive his Interview Letter soon...Since, 9 Jan 2006 guy has rec I/L so definitely Cut-off date will be 15 Jan 2006.

So far, following is the scenario...

F1 - 3 Weeks

F2a - 4 weeks

F4 - 1 week

Dont have any data for F2B and F3.