Upgrading F2A to IR-1

[Black Velvet 4]

My friend's IR-1 petition was completed on December 16, 2010. She just became a citizen yesterday. Other than sending a letter to upgrade F2A to IR-1 along with a copy of naturalization, what else does she need? Does any one have any experience with Kingston, Jamaica? Is it possible for her husband to get an interview in September or October? I believe the cut off is the 15th of each month.

[singhisking 1]

Has the petition already approved? I mean to say - Is the case still in USCIS or NVC?

[Black Velvet 4]

Thanks for replying Singhisking. The case was completed at NVC on December 16, 2010. Since she was a LPR at the time, the case couldn't be forwarded to the Embassy in Jamaica. In other words, her husband had to wait for a visa to become available. Since she is now a US citizen, hopefully, her husband should not have to wait much longer.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Thanks for replying Singhisking. The case was completed at NVC on December 16, 2010. Since she was a LPR at the time, the case couldn't be forwarded to the Embassy in Jamaica. In other words, her husband had to wait for a visa to become available. Since she is now a US citizen, hopefully, her husband should not have to wait much longer.

Are you sure NVC "completed" the case? I expect USCIS approved the petition and sent it to NVC where it now awaits payment of the AOS fee, IV fee, affidavit of support, visa application and civil documents. If all that has been done already, then September or October is possible. If not, probably looking at November if the NVC process is managed efficiently by the petitioner.

IR1 is a permanent resident category and a visa category, not citizenship.

Edited August 2, 2011 by pushbrk

[Black Velvet 4]

Are you sure NVC "completed" the case? I expect USCIS approved the petition and sent it to NVC where it now awaits payment of the AOS fee, IV fee, affidavit of support, visa application and civil documents. If all that has been done already, then September or October is possible. If not, probably looking at November if the NVC process is managed efficiently by the petitioner.

IR1 is a permanent resident category and a visa category, not citizenship.

Yes, I am sure that the NVC completed the case. The petitioner has paid all of the fees, submitted affidavit of support, send marriage certificate, etc. I noted IR-1 because the petitioner and beneficiary have been married for five years. Please see below.

The applicant's name has been placed on the list of documentarily

qualified cases awaiting the availability of visa numbers under the

numerical limitations prescribed by statute. The designated

representative of this case (applicant, petitioner, or attorney) will be

notified of an appointment date as soon as the numbers have been

received. The applicant should NOT make any travel arrangements, sell

property, or give up employment until the US Embassy or Consulate

General has issued a visa.

An immigrant visa is usually valid for six months from the date it is

issued. It may be used to apply for admission into the United States any

time during its validity.

Case Number: KNGXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Beneficiary's Name: XXXXXX,XXXXXX

Preference Category: F2A

Your Priority Date: 15Mar2010

Foreign State Chargeability: JAMAICA

EMBASSY OF THE UNITED STATES

142 OLD HOPE ROAD

KINGSTON 6

JAMAICA

[singhisking 1]

The best way to upgrade petition is by emailing your Naturalization certificate to NVC. In my case, it took only 4 business days... also I would recommend to send the same via regular mail....

[pushbrk 12,883]

The best way to upgrade petition is by emailing your Naturalization certificate to NVC. In my case, it took only 4 business days... also I would recommend to send the same via regular mail....