Help! Am i still eligible under CSPA? (F2A category) (merged)

[charmishe 0]

I need a help regarding my case if I am still eligible for CSPA. I am now 21 years, 10months old. I am the derivative beneficiary of the petition filed by my father. Below are the important information needed.

Visa Category: F2A

Petition Filed: March 7, 2012

Petition Approved: April 30, 2012

Visa became current: Jan 1, 2013

DS 230 submission: April 5, 2013

We have already paid all the required fees and have finished with the medical examination. I am scheduled for interview at the US Embassy this coming May 6, 2014. What are the possible questions that the Consul will ask? What do I need to bring during the time of my interview? Do you think I am still eligible under CSPA law? Thank you so much in advance.

[apple21 953]

When is your birthday?

Did you fill out the online DS260 as well?

[charmishe 0]

I am a Filipino. I need a help regarding my case. I am now 21 years, 10months old. I am the derivative beneficiary of the petition filed by my father who is a US Permanent Resident. Below are some of the important information needed.

Visa Category: F2A

Petition Filed: March 7, 2012

Petition Approved: April 30, 2012

Visa became current: Jan 1, 2013

DS 230 submission: April 5, 2013

Birth date: June 18, 1992

We have already paid all the required fees and have finished with the medical examination. I am scheduled for interview at the US Embassy this coming May 6, 2014. What are the possible questions that the Consul will ask? What do I need to bring during the time of my interview?

I am really confused if I am still eligible for CSPA. I’ve tried some CSPA calculators I found in the internet, some says that I am still eligible, some are not. Do you think I am still eligible under CSPA law? Thank you so much in advance. I will really appreciate your helpful advice.

[Krikit 1,165]

Moving from Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents.

Welcome to VJ, charmishe.

[apple21 953]

Have you tried this CSPA calculator? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/110854-child-aging-out-cspa-may-help/ Its on the first page.

I'm a little confused about your dates. Seems it took a while, like almost a year before you completed your case with NVC?

[aaron2020 11,651]

CSPA applies to you.

When the PD became current, your CSPA age was locked in. It's under 21.

Your age is not a problem.

[patelmotel 0]

When your PD became current you were under 21 and you also submitted DS-230 within 1 year of PD being current. You seem eligible as per CSPA.

[charmishe 0]

When is your birthday?

Did you fill out the online DS260 as well?

My birthday is on June 18, 1992. Yes, i already filled out the ds260 as well last december 30, 2013.

Sorry i am not sure about the date when my priority date became current. I just found it on one of the cspa calculator sites. Can you help me know when did my priority date become current? I also can't understand how to see it on the visa bulletin. Thank you so much in advance. Godbless

[charmishe 0]

When your PD became current you were under 21 and you also submitted DS-230 within 1 year of PD being current. You seem eligible as per CSPA.

Hi thank you so much for your reply. But i am not sure when my priority date became current. I just found it on one of the cspa calculator sites. Can you help me know when did my priority date become current? I also can't understand how to see it on the visa bulletin. Thank you so much in advance. Godbless

Moving from Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to Bringing Family Members of Permanent Residents.

Welcome to VJ, charmishe.

Aw i'm sorry sir. Just a newbie here.

[charmishe 0]

Have you tried this CSPA calculator? http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/110854-child-aging-out-cspa-may-help/ Its on the first page.

I'm a little confused about your dates. Seems it took a while, like almost a year before you completed your case with NVC?

Hi yes, i wasn't able to follow up the case cause i was too busy at school. I just graduated so it's only now i am able to complete my visa application.

Anyway, i haven't tried the cspa calculator you mentioned above. I am not really sure when did my priority date become current. I just found it on one of the cspa calculator sites. Can you help me know when did my priority date become current? I also can't understand how to see it on the visa bulletin. Thank you so much in advance. Godbless

[apple21 953]

But the priority date and approval date that you mentioned above is correct? You can find those on your NOA2 (i-797 form).

[apple21 953]

Your PD became current on August 1, 2013 (when the F2A category became "C" in the Visa Bulletin).

[aaron2020 11,651]

Oh boy.

Apple21 is correct. The PD did not become current until Aug. 1, 2013.

You are damn lucky. Took USCIS 1 month and 23 days to approve the I-130 which means you only had 1 month and 23 days of CSPA protection. Fortunately, the PD became current 1 month and 12 days after your 21st birthday. CSPA preserved your derivative status.

If the PD did not become current until Sep. 1, 2013, it would be 2 months 12 days after your 21st birthday and CSPA would not have helped.

Lucky you.

Edited May 1, 2014 by aaron2020

[charmishe 0]

Oh boy.

Apple21 is correct. The PD did not become current until Aug. 1, 2013.

You are damn lucky. Took USCIS 1 month and 23 days to approve the I-130 which means you only had 1 month and 23 days of CSPA protection. Fortunately, the PD became current 1 month and 12 days after your 21st birthday. CSPA preserved your derivative status.

If the PD did not become current until Sep. 1, 2013, it would be 2 months 12 days after your 21st birthday and CSPA would not have helped.

Lucky you.

Omg thank you so much!!! Everything is clear to me now. Thank you. Godbless you.

[king786 1]

if your name is listed in the interview letter then you are all set, you dont have to worry about anything, if you would have aged out then your name shouldnt have appeared in the interview letter.