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[ExoticPrincess 55]

On 9/22/2017 at 1:56 PM, Jarin12345 said:

It was mailed off yesterday so ecpecting it next week. 

Finally!

[Jarin12345 16]

7 minutes ago, ExoticPrincess said:

Finally!

I know right

[Jarin12345 16]

On 9/22/2017 at 11:47 AM, phoenyxx said:

What's goin on with you? Them free yuh up yet? lol!

 

And you! Everything set?

Yeah man everything set lol

[Lain 64]

15 minutes ago, Jarin12345 said:

Yeah man everything set lol

Jarin, where have you been tracking your GC? At USCIS ELIS?

[Jarin12345 16]

1 minute ago, Lain said:

Jarin, where have you been tracking your GC? At USCIS ELIS?

No it takes longer to update. Go on the uscis site an check your case status

[Jose Noel 0]

On 9/27/2017 at 2:15 PM, Lain said:

Yes, that's case complete letter. So you might receive your IL scheduled for November. NVC start scheduling each month from 27th to 8th, so you might call them and find out.

Hi Lain! You were right! I got my interview schedule a week after I got the case-complete letter. However, i just have some concerns. There are few requirements i need to bring during the interview. And some of them are the  I-864 Affidative of Support (Signed Version),  photocopy of IRS Transcript and proof of US petitoner's status and domicile in US. I just want to ask where can i get those copies of documents? I understand that proof of US Petitioner's status is the green card right? how about the others? do i need to talk to our lawyer regarding those documents. Thanks.

 

[Lain 64]

41 minutes ago, Jose Noel said:

Hi Lain! You were right! I got my interview schedule a week after I got the case-complete letter. However, i just have some concerns. There are few requirements i need to bring during the interview. And some of them are the  I-864 Affidative of Support (Signed Version),  photocopy of IRS Transcript and proof of US petitoner's status and domicile in US. I just want to ask where can i get those copies of documents? I understand that proof of US Petitioner's status is the green card right? how about the others? do i need to talk to our lawyer regarding those documents. Thanks.

 

When you sent to NVC one copy of required documents,  the 2nd copy you had to keep for yourself, for that time when you'll have to bring it to the interview.

Just ask your petitioner to email copies of GC, IRS transcript and mail originally signed I-864(read somewhere, that you don't need, that ink signature any more, but don't know, they still require signed version).

Be prepared for everything they ask, but each embassy is different, for instance, I had these docs at my interview, but consul said, we don't need it, cause already we do have copies and asked just for my original birth certificate and passport. So be prepared for everything they ask, that would avoid further delays and you don't need lawyer for that Good luck!

 

[LatrellMarie 5]

Hi, I am from Philippines. I would like to know regarding this matter. I was F2b category when my mom petitioned me. but when she got her certificate of naturalization, i was automatically sent to F1 category. My aunt told me to opt out and send a retention letter to stay in F2b so I can bring my 11 year old son with me when I traveled. would it matter if I am in F1 category, can I still bring my son with me if I traveled? I am afraid that I won't be able to bring my son with me because I am a single mom and no one will look after him. by the way, my current status is I am still single and never been married. I received a letter from NVC for my interview schedule. my priority date is Jan 29, 2007. please help. thank you in advance.:)

Edited September 30, 2017 by LatrellMarie

[sunsetdolphin 6]

2 minutes ago, LatrellMarie said:

Hi, I am from Philippines. I would like to know regarding this matter. I was F2b category when my mom petitioned me. but when she got her certificate of naturalization, i was automatically sent to F1 category. My aunt told me to opt out and send a retention letter to stay in F2b so I can bring my 11 year old son with me when I traveled. would it matter if I am in F1 category, can I still bring my son with me if I traveled? I am afraid that I won't be able to bring my son with me because I am a single mom and no one will look after him. by the way, my current status is I am still single and never been married. I received a letter from NVC for my interview schedule. my priority date is Jan 29, 2007. please help. thank you in advance.:)

You can bring your son with F1 or F2B visa categories. You just have to call the NVC and tell them you have to add a derivative. Probably best to prepare all of your son's documents before your interview and try to bring them with you if he hasnt been added to your interview schedule yet

[jrvc02 4]

My PD is Jan 18 2007 also an F2b in the Philippines and I am still waiting for my interview schedule. Lucky you, you already have an.interview schedule

[LatrellMarie 5]

13 minutes ago, sunsetdolphin said:

You can bring your son with F1 or F2B visa categories. You just have to call the NVC and tell them you have to add a derivative. Probably best to prepare all of your son's documents before your interview and try to bring them with you if he hasnt been added to your interview schedule yet

thank you very much. been thinking of this lately. I really don't want to get a retention to F2b anymore because I think that It may complicate the process again. but should I still push thru to opt out and remain to F2b preference category because my mom received a letter already. and here's the letter. please enlighten me if should I push thru. thank you again.:)

[LatrellMarie 5]

15 minutes ago, jrvc02 said:

My PD is Jan 18 2007 also an F2b in the Philippines and I am still waiting for my interview schedule. Lucky you, you already have an.interview schedule

sorry. none yet. still waiting for my interview schedule. my bad. 

[Lain 64]

1 hour ago, LatrellMarie said:

thank you very much. been thinking of this lately. I really don't want to get a retention to F2b anymore because I think that It may complicate the process again. but should I still push thru to opt out and remain to F2b preference category because my mom received a letter already. and here's the letter. please enlighten me if should I push thru. thank you again.:)

Hey, I wouldn't send request to opt-out from F1 to F2B for couple reasons:

1. PD for F1 and F2B are the same and it's 01 JAN 2007.

2. Sending request to opt-out and receive an approval gonna take 2-3 weeks.

3. New Visa bulletin will be released in 1 week and you'll see which category is moving forward faster.

Your PD is almost current, so just wait and add your son as a derivative.

[sunsetdolphin 6]

9 hours ago, LatrellMarie said:

thank you very much. been thinking of this lately. I really don't want to get a retention to F2b anymore because I think that It may complicate the process again. but should I still push thru to opt out and remain to F2b preference category because my mom received a letter already. and here's the letter. please enlighten me if should I push thru. thank you again.:)

I have read in a thread and an article before that the opt out is just highly recommended for F2B to F1 category because sometimes, F1 category takes longer wait times for visa availability. If i were you, I'd push through the opt out process. I believe it wouldn't take you long to opt out  Good luck and God bless you with your case!

 

/edit/ I just re-read what you've said and I think i missed the part when you said "my mom received a letter already". I'm sorry for that. With this consideration, I think you should just push through what you are exactly doing right now and not change anything. What i've said above was just what I would do if the long process hasn't started yet, i.e. you haven't submitted ds260 or paid anything yet. I'm sorry for this confusion. But still the best assurance i can give you is through calling NVC. You can call them for free btw through the app called "Hangout" and it's legit. 

Edited October 1, 2017 by sunsetdolphin
Additional correct information

[Lain 64]

2 hours ago, sunsetdolphin said:

I have read in a thread and an article before that the opt out is just highly recommended for F2B to F1 category because sometimes, F1 category takes longer wait times for visa availability. If i were you, I'd push through the opt out process. I believe it wouldn't take you long to opt out  Good luck and God bless you with your case!

 

/edit/ I just re-read what you've said and I think i missed the part when you said "my mom received a letter already". I'm sorry for that. With this consideration, I think you should just push through what you are exactly doing right now and not change anything. What i've said above was just what I would do if the long process hasn't started yet, i.e. you haven't submitted ds260 or paid anything yet. I'm sorry for this confusion. But still the best assurance i can give you is through calling NVC. You can call them for free btw through the app called "Hangout" and it's legit. 

It makes no sense to do opt-out if F1 will move forward faster.