I-601 PROVISIONAL WAIVER PASSES!!!

[Mrs.A2010 4]

I was just checking FB and went over to the I-601a Provisional Waiver Attorney's page I just found a week ago, and this morning she'd posted:

Here it is! According to 601 Waiver expert Laurel Scott, the Provisional Waiver has passed final review and may be published in the Federal Register on the next Federal Business day. I am not clear on whether that is Monday or Wednesday. Monday is not a bank or mail holiday, but it may e a holiday for federal offices.

So I went to Laurel Scott's webpage and there it's already posted but I don't see it anywhere else online!!!!!!

On Friday, December 21, the Provisional Waiver Final Rule was approved by the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA), a sub-agency of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) at the White House. The rule is now cleared for publication in the Federal Register. Publication usually occurs within days of final approval, sometimes the next business day. Since the federal government is closed Monday and Tuesday for Christmas, the rule is expected to be published in the Federal Register on Wednesday, December 26, thought it could possibly be publshed the 27th, 28th, or 31st. It is further expected that there will be a public stakeholder meeting the same day. Once the rule is published, it is official and can only be withdrawn by going through a lengthy process similar to the one the government just went through over the past twelve months. At this time there is nothing standing in the way of publication.

http://www.scottimmigration.net/content/provisional-waiver-program-passes-final-review-oira

WE CAN FINALLY MOVE ON WITH OUR LIVES!!!!

Thank you God for this blessing!!!

[browneyedgirl22 0]

This is so great Thank you for the update!!!! I can not wait to hear more about it next week.

[Loverules 0]

Thank you so much for this info

This is what I being waiting for

[MatthewK 1]

what does this mean exactly, can anyone give me a link to read more about it?! thanks

[Mrs.A2010 4]

what does this mean exactly, can anyone give me a link to read more about it?! thanks

Hi, Matt. I don't think this will apply to you if you are doing the K-1, but here is the link to a good YouTube video I found that might help explain it faster than I can. lol

[Pepe TX 0]

Yesterday I recieved a letter from my lawyer saying that USCIS had presented the final ruling to the federal registry. I really hope they announce it soon. I also have my I 130 approved, and as many of you, I check every day to see if the ruling is finalized.

[Pepe TX 0]

Am I the only one that's super discouraged by the fact that USCIS has once again failed to hit a deadline? I know I must stay positive, but after 14 years of living in the shadows, I can't help to feel disappointment.

[Kazulie 132]

Goes into effect on March 4. JUST got the email from NVC mere seconds ago. I hope this helps all of you who needs it!!!

[Sandra G. 5,047]

On January 02,2013 Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano announced the posting of a final rule regarding the provisional waiver, and the waiver will be in effect on March 04,2013.Who received an interview appointment letter from the National Visa Center dated before January 3rd, 2013 are not eligible to file the I-601A Only applicants scheduled by the National Visa Center after January 3rd, 2013.

Edited January 4, 2013 by sandranj