Stand alone I-130 for stepchild(ren)

[PSDAVID 2]

Called NVC today to see if interview date is schedule, not yet, and the lady told me they have finished the appointment scheduling for November, so interview is not going to be on November, I guess ill have to keep waiting xD

Time is always valuable if you use it good though! so im gonna keep using it

[Andrea&Sergio 0]

Hello, all!

I'm keeping an eye on this forum since in a year or two I may be petitioning for one or more of my stepsons. However right now we need to get their tourist visas so they can come visit and see what it's like and at least spend time with their dad once he is here on his CR-1.

We had one visa approved three weeks ago and three denied today.

I'm posting a link to a topic in the Tourist Visa forum, and am hoping that before starting the petition process, someone here has gone through a similiar situation. If so, please PLEASE check out my post and leave me whatever morsels of information you think will help us. We are desperately heartbroken right now, we want the boys here for Christmas and I just don't know what to do at this point.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/394695-three-out-of-four-b-2-visas-for-my-stepsons-denied/page__p__5759597__fromsearch__1#entry5759597

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

Yes a copy of the packet we sent andsome more pictures showing us with her since she was a baby. I don't have another copy of her birth certificate. should probably get another one while we are down there. although I think they are supposed to give the original back at interview. My husband just sent me a message that when he took her to the medical yesterday they gave her all her shots even though she has records. Poor baby. She is so little and just got those shots a year or so ago! I can't stand that they did that to her.

When does your husband leave?

Leaving on the 23rd. Yes they do that alot. Poor baby indeed.

[beejay 123]

gdalicia - Very nice! You will be out of NVC in no time!

Great attitude PSDAVID!

I saw a post the other day about there being a big backlog at El Salvador and that it is taking some time to get interviews scheduled. Hopefully you will hear something soon.

Andrea&Sergio - So sorry about the 3 denials. Wish I could help but I don't have any useful information for you. Hopefully you will get some information in your thread.

[velrich 50]

We are happy!

The interview went well yesterday and my sons visa was approved. He was only asked 4 questions. It should be ready for pick up from DHL next week this time.

Edited October 19, 2012 by velrich

[beejay 123]

Congrats Velrich!!!

I think you are the first approval in our thread!!

Now I feel obliged to ask but what were the 4 questions your son was asked? Was there anything special you brought to the interview?

I hope the visa arrives quickly! Do you have your plane tickets yet?

Congrats again!

[sancruz 26]

We are happy!

The interview went well yesterday and my sons visa was approved. He was only asked 4 questions. It should be ready for pick up from DHL next week this time.

Yay so happy for you and your son! Congrats!

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

We are happy!

The interview went well yesterday and my sons visa was approved. He was only asked 4 questions. It should be ready for pick up from DHL next week this time.

YAH CONGRATS!!!!!

[Poonkiemama 0]

We are happy!

The interview went well yesterday and my sons visa was approved. He was only asked 4 questions. It should be ready for pick up from DHL next week this time.

CONGRATS!! Such wonderful news. We are hoping to get our interview date soon for my step daughter and were/are concerned about the whole DNA thing in Jamaica. My husband is on the birth certificate, has been really involved in her life and is a US citizen applying for our daughter, but we are all just ready for her to be home with us. Were the questions comfortable for a 12 year old?

Congrats again and thanks for the update. I've been waiting to see something on here from those filing from Jamaica!

[velrich 50]

Congrats Velrich!!!

I think you are the first approval in our thread!!

Now I feel obliged to ask but what were the 4 questions your son was asked? Was there anything special you brought to the interview?

I hope the visa arrives quickly! Do you have your plane tickets yet?

Congrats again!

No plane ticket yet. I am taking the CO advice and not book anything until the visa is in hand. Looking for a December entry date.

Questions:

1. Who is filing for you?

2. Have you ever travelled out of Jamaica? Where? Did you go by yourself? Did the Boston Winter shock you?

That's it.

Thanks for all the support guys. I appreciate it.

[Shine11 17]

No plane ticket yet. I am taking the CO advice and not book anything until the visa is in hand. Looking for a December entry date.

Questions:

1. Who is filing for you?

2. Have you ever travelled out of Jamaica? Where? Did you go by yourself? Did the Boston Winter shock you?

That's it.

Thanks for all the support guys. I appreciate it.

Congrats Velrich! Thank you for the tips. God bless!

May I ask how old is your stepchild??

[Jamaicagyaldat 1]

No plane ticket yet. I am taking the CO advice and not book anything until the visa is in hand. Looking for a December entry date.

Questions:

1. Who is filing for you?

2. Have you ever travelled out of Jamaica? Where? Did you go by yourself? Did the Boston Winter shock you?

That's it.

Thanks for all the support guys. I appreciate it.

Nice! IS there a reason you would wait until December? I mean that isnt what they said is it. It is usually 5 to 7 business days they have their visa and can go.

[velrich 50]

Congrats Velrich! Thank you for the tips. God bless!

May I ask how old is your stepchild??

He is 13 years old.

[velrich 50]

Nice! IS there a reason you would wait until December? I mean that isnt what they said is it. It is usually 5 to 7 business days they have their visa and can go.

We prefer that he completes the school term before making the move.

The CO only said 'do not make any plans until the visa is in your hand because you never know what can happen'. I guess he said this because although they approve you on the spot they may find something that can make them change their mind. This even happens with visitors visa, I know someone who waited almost 3 months to get back the passport with the visa in it and this person did not have a bad record anywhere.

[luvwtrNamy 2]

Arrived yesterday! Getting to spend a few days with the family before we leave for the capitol tomorrow! I'm so nervous and excited! Jamaicegyaldat good luck to your husband and daughter! Safe travels to him tomorrow and success on the interview! Hopefully the next time we post we will have a big fat YES! :-)

Edited October 22, 2012 by luvwtrNamy