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[chubbs 11]

No, they did not give any document to him. They only said please contact USCIS and cc them (support-india@ustraveldocs.com) and then wait for the next steps.

This is what is confusing us, as they should have given some sort of acknowledgement. They basically said his case is put on hold !

Can anyone who has received such an opt-out approval letter paste the contents of it in here ? They can hide all personal information. We are looking for what type of letter it is ? Does it have some form number on the header etc.. Whose address is on the header/footer of the letter.

PLEASE PLEASE HELP US AS ALL BENEFICIARIES IN INDIA ARE GOING TO HAVE THIS PROBLEM !

Awww Liberal, I fully understand your anguish and just hate how these folks commit so many mistakes. The information is all over the place and is not well coordinated making it impossible for beneficiaries and sponsors to comprehend the procedures in its entirety. This is so unfair!

[chubbs 11]

The bulletin dates are fixed, they move them week wise in particular order i.e. 01, 08, 15 & 22 of any month. It can't be 02, 17, 19, 09, 05 etc other than those 4 digits (01,08,15,22)

Mine is 17th Dec, which means they will move up to 22 for sure otherwise I coudnt received the Interview Letter. But, its my idea or my opinion what I think that they might move it up to 01 Jan 09. But, for hamida's daughter the date must reach up to the 08th Jan 09 at least which I strongly believe will be done in october bulletin.

Hamida, Ur daughter will receive her interview letter by the end of august or by the first week of September because generally they start sending interview letters from last 3-4 days of the month to 10th or issuing date of bulletin of upcoming month.

Best of Luck!!

Thats correct Puru, it moves 1,8,15, 22 my bad.!..

[chubbs 11]

Hi chubbs,

Did they ask ur son for the non- impediment certificate?

Hey Princess,

If by that u mean the approval letter from DHS that Puru mentioned, I did not need it as I am still an LPR. I did not naturalize and wanted to remain an LPR till my son got here. I knew about the category change and I did not want to get into those hassles.

[liberal_always 0]

It looks like its the ignorance of our Field Office in New Delhi creating these issues.

Check this Field Office website of Manila:

http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/philippines-manila-field-office

And scroll down to this section:

Form I-130

U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines may file a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) by coming to the Customer Service window on a walk-in basis. Local filing information for all other individuals may be obtained by calling the Manila Field Office.

Humanitarian Reinstatement requests are processed only for those I-130's that were filed and approved in Manila.

Section 6 of the Child Status Protection Act provides for the automatic transfer of preference categories when the parent of an unmarried son or daughter naturalizes, but also provides the unmarried son or daughter the ability to request that such transfer not occur. Please carefully check the most recent publication of the Department of State Visa Bulletin to determine the preference category that is most advantageous for beneficiaries from the Philippines. All beneficiaries in the Philippines wishing to opt out of the automatic conversion must file a request, in writing, addressed to the Field Office Director, Manila. See the memo entitled ''Section 6 of the Child Status Protection Act'' for more information.

They have it clearly outlined that such a request has to be made at the USCIS Field Office.

What on earth do we have to do to get the office in New Delhi to review this and respond to our requests rightfully....

[sap283 0]

Question regarding I-864...

I am confused on Part 5, Item 7 of the form I-864 which I am completing for someone. Here is situation.

Petitioner is widowed mother who doesn’t have income, and lives with her US citizen son. US Citizen Son had good income and will be filing I-864A. There are five members in the household i.e. petitioner mother, her US Citizen Son, US citizen son’s wife (not working), and their two children.

What should go on Part 5 , Question 7 box of I-864(OPTIONAL: If you have siblings, parents, or adult children with same principal residence who are combining their income with yours by submitting Form I-864A, enter the number here.) ?

Also, are you required to file W-2's and all schedules for current year even if you attach IRS transcripts? I read somewhere that you are required to include copies of W-2's and all schedules, ONLY IF you attach copy of tax return rather than IRS transcripts.

[PAK2015 F2B 9]

GOOD NEWS FOR APPROVED PETITION WAITING FOR THEIR TURN OBAMA EXECUTIVE ACTION AND ITS IMPLEMENTATION WILL TAKE EFFECT SPRING 2016

Reducing family separation for those waiting to obtain LPR status. On July 15, 2015, DHS

issued a Notice of Proposed Rule Making to expand access to the provisional waiver

program to all statutorily eligible classes of relatives for whom an immigrant visa is

immediately available, including immediate relatives, family-sponsored, employment-

based, and special immigrants, thereby allowing these individuals an opportunity to avoid

years of separation from their U.S. citizen and LPR families. Currently, the provisional

waiver program is only available to certain relatives of U.S. citizens. This draft regulation

is open for comments for 60 days and the final regulation will be published in Spring 2016.

DHS is also working to clarify the definition of extreme hardship, which must be proven

by applicants seeking provisional waivers and plans to release guidance on this issue in

the near future.

http://shusterman.com/pdf/final%20visa%20modernization%20report.pdf

PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS LATEST NEWS AND MIGHT BE IT HELP FOR F2B FILLERS

PLEASE COMMENT ON THIS LATEST NEWS AND MIGHT BE IT HELP FOR F2B FILLERS

[sap283 0]

It looks like its the ignorance of our Field Office in New Delhi creating these issues.

Check this Field Office website of Manila:

http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/philippines-manila-field-office

And scroll down to this section:

Form I-130

U.S. citizens residing in the Philippines may file a Petition for Alien Relative (Form I-130) by coming to the Customer Service window on a walk-in basis. Local filing information for all other individuals may be obtained by calling the Manila Field Office.

Humanitarian Reinstatement requests are processed only for those I-130's that were filed and approved in Manila.

Section 6 of the Child Status Protection Act provides for the automatic transfer of preference categories when the parent of an unmarried son or daughter naturalizes, but also provides the unmarried son or daughter the ability to request that such transfer not occur. Please carefully check the most recent publication of the Department of State Visa Bulletin to determine the preference category that is most advantageous for beneficiaries from the Philippines. All beneficiaries in the Philippines wishing to opt out of the automatic conversion must file a request, in writing, addressed to the Field Office Director, Manila. See the memo entitled ''Section 6 of the Child Status Protection Act'' for more information.

They have it clearly outlined that such a request has to be made at the USCIS Field Office.

What on earth do we have to do to get the office in New Delhi to review this and respond to our requests rightfully....

How did your visit with Delhi USCIS go? Puru, how was your experience? Did they issue letter and/or approval?

Question regarding I-864...

I am confused on Part 5, Item 7 of the form I-864 which I am completing for someone. Here is situation.

Petitioner is widowed mother who doesn’t have income, and lives with her US citizen son. US Citizen Son had good income and will be filing I-864A. There are five members in the household i.e. petitioner mother, her US Citizen Son, US citizen son’s wife (not working), and their two children.

What should go on Part 5 , Question 7 box of I-864(OPTIONAL: If you have siblings, parents, or adult children with same principal residence who are combining their income with yours by submitting Form I-864A, enter the number here.) ?

Also, are you required to file W-2's and all schedules for current year even if you attach IRS transcripts? I read somewhere that you are required to include copies of W-2's and all schedules, ONLY IF you attach copy of tax return rather than IRS transcripts.

Anyone who is familiar with I-864 can comment on this?

[jahmekya princess 3]

Hey Princess,

If by that u mean the approval letter from DHS that Puru mentioned, I did not need it as I am still an LPR. I did not naturalize and wanted to remain an LPR till my son got here. I knew about the category change and I did not want to get into those hassles.

Hi chubbs

No I'm not talking that with puru. I'm talking about the certificate that show ur not married. Did he bring it?

[puru444 44]

Hi chubbs

No I'm not talking that with puru. I'm talking about the certificate that show ur not married. Did he bring it?

No. Its not required in India.

Philippines applicants show this CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) to the consular officer.

May be its known as Impediment Certificate in Caribbean Countries and mandatory there. Whereas, filipinos says this CENOMAR in their country but its not mandatory for Indian beneficiaries.

Hi chubbs

No I'm not talking that with puru. I'm talking about the certificate that show ur not married. Did he bring it?

By the way, have you converted back to F2B or still processing under F1?? I have seen that applicants with Nov 08 date gt welcome letters recently under F1.

[chubbs 11]

No. Its not required in India.

Philippines applicants show this CENOMAR (Certificate of No Marriage) to the consular officer.

May be its known as Impediment Certificate in Caribbean Countries and mandatory there. Whereas, filipinos says this CENOMAR in their country but its not mandatory for Indian beneficiaries.

By the way, have you converted back to F2B or still processing under F1?? I have seen that applicants with Nov 08 date gt welcome letters recently under F1.

Hi Princess,

My son did not take any certificate to that effect. But the consular officer asked him to sign a document which stated that he was unmarried and would remain so until he received his Green Card.

[chubbs 11]

Puru, Liberal whats going on at your end? have you sorted out the issue with DHS, Delhi embassy? Hope things work well for you guys..... You all are in my prayers.

[puru444 44]

Puru, Liberal whats going on at your end? have you sorted out the issue with DHS, Delhi embassy? Hope things work well for you guys..... You all are in my prayers.

First of all I would like to thanks million times to Liberal_always for sharing with me an outstanding piece of info which really did a miracle on Monday.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...sec6_32304.pdf

Everybody, kindly attention that this Interoffice Memorandum is a solid evidence to keep ur voice on them. Here, what happened with me on Monday 04th Aug 15 when I visit the USCIS/DHS Field Office at US Embassy New Delhi.

I took an appointment at 9AM and got an infopass. Luckily, there are very few people waiting to visit USCIS/DHS Field Office and I was the first one. There was the same indian lady behind the window. I have told her my purpose for visit and gave her a quick brief history of my case since I-130 filed to the present day. She said that this Field Office has No Jurisdiction over this matter, and advised that I need to contact USCIS in USA. I persuade her to read this Inter-Office Memorandum thoroughly rather than giving me same excuse again and again. Somehow, she didnt refused when she read the whole text and told me to wait. She will send his senior authorized person to look after this matter as soon as he arrives. I did wait for an hour till 10 AM, then she came back and asked my present age and the age when my father filed an I-130 in 2008.

After 5-10 minutes there was an Indian Officer (his senior authorized person) called me up and he said this doesn't implies if I was over 21 of age. He seemed to be a bit confused with this CSPA law, moreover he didnt know at all about this OPT-OUT clause under CSPA. Then I clarified him that there are 2 types of clauses under CSPA which were instated in 2002 when it became the LAW. I gave him the reference that how its been exercised in Philippines, I showed him the print out of Roman P. Masqueda's website article where he mentioned everything in detail. Here's the link: http://www.mosquedalaw.com/IMM%20132.htm

I did made him clear about everything about CSPA in detail, there was a long discussion started between us which was later turned out in arguments lolzz ....

I think he did realize the fighting instinct with that frustration on my face and the desperation with my confident replies which I was giving him non-stop. I was there to speak, speak, speak, speak ......... and speak!!

He read that Inter-office Memorandum and CSPA memorandum, here's the link of USCIS CSPA memorandum: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...pa_30apr08.pdf

He then understood my situation, in fact he learned a new thing today and told me if there's such a law exists and this is how is supposed to be done in prescribed manner to perform this procedure, then we should and we will follow it. He advised me to write an Opt-out Approval Letter request in writing enclosed with this Inter-office memorandum + NVC letter, the one they sent my father last year where my category showed up as an F2B + Roman P. Masqueda's article print out for the reference + Photocopy of my passport + Interview Letter, which I have received from NVC.

I wrote the letter and put my request for the issuance of opt-out Approval Letter from USCIS/DHS & mentioned these enclosed documents too in that letter as per his instructions. I mentioned my mobile number, my e-mail and a deadline that I need it before my Interview. He gave me an assurance that he will discuss the matter with higher authority and send this hand written letter along with those supporting documents and try hard to obtain this Approval Letter which I needed the most.

I was relieved that finally I have found somebody for this matter whereas it was totally blank with hopeless situation from past few days. I hope they will issue me this "Opt-out Approval Letter" soon. This Officer seems to be a nice person who listens you politely and take appropriate action under his authority.

All you people out there, I advise you to send your beneficiaries directly to USCIS/DHS Field Office at New Delhi Embassy asap in this matter. Tell them to carry all the documents you people have and DONT forget to bring this "INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM" issued by USCIS. This piece of document says everything, USCIS has already given the orders to all overseas field offices in this regard.

They are obliged to do it and they can't refuse this. They will try to make it happen, if it is first time for them then there is always the first time for everything in life!!

Best of Luck to all of you!!

Edited August 5, 2015 by puru444

[chubbs 11]

Question regarding I-864...

I am confused on Part 5, Item 7 of the form I-864 which I am completing for someone. Here is situation.

Petitioner is widowed mother who doesn’t have income, and lives with her US citizen son. US Citizen Son had good income and will be filing I-864A. There are five members in the household i.e. petitioner mother, her US Citizen Son, US citizen son’s wife (not working), and their two children.

What should go on Part 5 , Question 7 box of I-864(OPTIONAL: If you have siblings, parents, or adult children with same principal residence who are combining their income with yours by submitting Form I-864A, enter the number here.) ?

Also, are you required to file W-2's and all schedules for current year even if you attach IRS transcripts? I read somewhere that you are required to include copies of W-2's and all schedules, ONLY IF you attach copy of tax return rather than IRS transcripts.

The part 5 would not be applicable in your case Sap, as the others are included only if they are earning members. That is just additional financial security, just like a joint sponsor, but these people are residing with the sponsor/petitioner so the household income is enhanced.

I think tax transcripts are more than enough. With those, they are able to get all other info online. I sent only tax transcripts.

[puru444 44]

Puru, Liberal whats going on at your end? have you sorted out the issue with DHS, Delhi embassy? Hope things work well for you guys..... You all are in my prayers.

Then, when I came out of Embassy I called up Liberal_always who was waiting for my response patiently. I have told him everything what happened with me inside the embassy and told him to come here in Delhi to do the same thing what I did on Tuesday.

Today morning, he came to Delhi and followed the same procedure and luckily he too filed his written request with them with all those supporting documents.

Right now, we both are waiting patiently and praying to god that we will receive this Approval Letter in next few days. I hope this all problems will be resolved soon and we all will move out of here very soon to join our families.

[chubbs 11]

First of all I would like to thanks million times to Liberal_always for sharing with me an outstanding piece of info which really did a miracle on Monday.

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...sec6_32304.pdf

Everybody, kindly attention that this Interoffice Memorandum is a solid evidence to keep ur voice on them. Here, what happened with me on Monday 04th Aug 15 when I visit the USCIS/DHS Field Office at US Embassy New Delhi.

I took an appointment at 9AM and got an infopass. Luckily, there are very few people waiting to visit USCIS/DHS Field Office and I was the first one. There was the same indian lady behind the window. I have told her my purpose for visit and gave her a quick brief history of my case since I-130 filed to the present day. She said that this Field Office has No Jurisdiction over this matter, and advised that I need to contact USCIS in USA. I persuade her to read this Inter-Office Memorandum thoroughly rather than giving me same excuse again and again. Somehow, she didnt refused when she read the whole text and told me to wait. She will send his senior authorized person to look after this matter as soon as he arrives. I did wait for an hour till 10 AM, then she came back and asked my present age and the age when my father filed an I-130 in 2008.

After 5-10 minutes there was an Indian Officer (his senior authorized person) called me up and he said this doesn't implies if I was over 21 of age. He seemed to be a bit confused with this CSPA law, moreover he didnt know at all about this OPT-OUT clause under CSPA. Then I clarified him that there are 2 types of clauses under CSPA which were instated in 2002 when it became the LAW. I gave him the reference that how its been exercised in Philippines, I showed him the print out of Roman P. Masqueda's website article where he mentioned everything in detail. Here's the link: http://www.mosquedalaw.com/IMM%20132.htm

I did made him clear about everything about CSPA in detail, there was a long discussion started between us which was later turned out in arguments lolzz ....

I think he did realize the fighting instinct with that frustration on my face and the desperation with my confident replies which I was giving him non-stop. I was there to speak, speak, speak, speak ......... and speak!!

He read that Inter-office Memorandum and CSPA memorandum, here's the link of USCIS CSPA memorandum: http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/f...pa_30apr08.pdf

He then understood my situation, in fact he learned a new thing today and told me if there's such a law exists and this is how is supposed to be done in prescribed manner to perform this procedure, then we should and we will follow it. He advised me to write an Opt-out Approval Letter request in writing enclosed with this Inter-office memorandum + NVC letter, the one they sent my father last year where my category showed up as an F2B + Roman P. Masqueda's article print out for the reference + Photocopy of my passport + Interview Letter, which I have received from NVC.

I wrote the letter and put my request for the issuance of opt-out Approval Letter from USCIS/DHS & mentioned these enclosed documents too in that letter as per his instructions. I mentioned my mobile number, my e-mail and a deadline that I need it before my Interview. He gave me an assurance that he will discuss the matter with higher authority and send this hand written letter along with those supporting documents and try hard to obtain this Approval Letter which I needed the most.

I was relieved that finally I have found somebody for this matter whereas it was totally blank with hopeless situation from past few days. I hope they will issue me this "Opt-out Approval Letter" soon. This Officer seems to be a nice person who listens you politely and take appropriate action under his authority.

All you people out there, I advise you to send your beneficiaries directly to USCIS/DHS Field Office at New Delhi Embassy asap in this matter. Tell them to carry all the documents you people have and DONT forget to bring this "INTER-OFFICE MEMORANDUM" issued by USCIS. This piece of document says everything, USCIS has already given the orders to all overseas field offices in this regard.

They are obliged to do it and they can't refuse this. They will try to make it happen, if it is first time for them then there is always the first time for everything in life!!

Best of Luck to all of you!!

Good job Puru!! Hope this is encouragement for all those in a similar situation. As I have learnt over these past several months, there is lack of coordination among the various immigration offices and even if one reads and follows the instructions to the T, there is still something that is left out, maybe because of the overwhelming number of cases, categories and compliance requirements.

My son will be here this Sunday morning, his flight lands at 7.30 am. Im thrilled but my heart goes out to all those who face the immigration tests. It certainly is an arduous journey.