I-601 WAIVER UPDATES

[Bimolovekim 6]

No good news yet !

[fckane 0]

601 waiver received 6/24/15 at Nebraska

Approved 10/19/15!!!!!!

It seems so unreal to finally be at this point. Hang in there folks.

[mrskvelasco 30]

601 waiver received 6/24/15 at Nebraska

Approved 10/19/15!!!!!!

It seems so unreal to finally be at this point. Hang in there folks.

Wow congrats!!! Did you have an expedite or anything?

[fckane 0]

Our senators office requested an expedite last week. It was denied on Thursday. We were so upset by this. Then on Monday, the waiver was approved. My guess is that the expedite was denied because the case was already being reviewed. What a roller coaster of bad and good news.

[fckane 0]

A few folks have asked what happens after approval. This is what I found on an lawyers web site.

Getting your I601 waiver approved is most the difficult part of the process. But that is not the last step necessary to obtain permanent residency or to enter the U.S. What comes next is a series of procedural steps so that the applicant can enter the U.S. lawfully. Compared to getting the waiver approved, these steps are simple.

Once the waiver is approved by USCIS, the applicant should receive a packet of information from the U.S. Embassy of her country of origin. The packet will instruct her to set up a new interview appointment at the consulate. This packet will generally be sent via DHL the day the consulate receives the I-601 approval notice from USCIS. This is generally 2-3 days after the USCIS approval. If the applicant does not receive the packet within 30 days it is recommended to contact the consulate. Once the packet’s instructions are followed the applicant can schedule the consulate interview online. This process is not done through the National Visa Center, as it was when the applicant received her visa denial.

Depending on when the last interview was with the consulate, the applicant might need to submit updated documents. If the last interview was more than one year ago, she will likely need to have a new medical exam done. In addition, it is likely the consulate will request new biometrics, an updated DS-260 and I-864 Affidavit of Support.

On the day of the interview, the applicant will bring all of the requested documents and her passport. The consulate will retain the passport after the visa is approved. A short time later, possibly as short as a week, the consulate will send via DHL the passport containing the visa and a sealed packet called the ‘Immigrant Visa Packet’. The visa is valid for entry into the U.S. for four months.

Upon entry into the U.S., the applicant will present the sealed Immigrant Visa Packet. The officer will stamp the visa and the stamp serves as a temporary green card (I-551) valid for one year. The actual green card should arrive sometime before the year is up. A social security number will be assigned automatically and a card arrives about three weeks after entry into the U.S.

[Mirelli23 1]

FCkane,Congratulations!

What Country are u filling from ?

Edited October 20, 2015 by Mirelli23

[Ken19y 0]

At this time I'm trying to reach senator,to get him involved

I hope he'll help us

What is a senator and congressman? I sent my waiver yesterday and need help! With some info.

[Ken19y 0]

Our senators office requested an expedite last week. It was denied on Thursday. We were so upset by this. Then on Monday, the waiver was approved. My guess is that the expedite was denied because the case was already being reviewed. What a roller coaster of bad and good news.

Congratulation! I just sent my 601, it was made for myself and someone that know few about immigrations, but i am worried cuz my deadline for the year at the consulate for the visa is on april and i have seen waiver takes 4 or 6 months to be approved! Should i do an expedite? What is a senator and congressman? Thanks hope can help me. Mine 601 is for old case of fiance visa denied 2006. So they found me inabmisible :-(

[redpeony 1]

601 waiver received 6/24/15 at Nebraska

Approved 10/19/15!!!!!!

It seems so unreal to finally be at this point. Hang in there folks.

Congratulations !!!

[kit10dog 0]

601 waiver received 6/24/15 at Nebraska

Approved 10/19/15!!!!!!

It seems so unreal to finally be at this point. Hang in there folks.

Hello,

Thanks for providing info on the next steps.

There is one more thing I am not sure about though - I have seen some people mentioning something about Green Card payment that should be done after the visa is received but before you depart to the US. Do you know anything about it?

BTW I have got a call today from Consulate, they have got my waivers already (apprvd 10/16) and asked me to bring my passport and new police certificate, that's it, no interview, Consul already looked at my papers and he's ready to give me a visa. I will go tomorrow to drop off my passport, hopefully next week will get it back.

Good luck to you!

[fckane 0]

Hello,

Thanks for providing info on the next steps.

There is one more thing I am not sure about though - I have seen some people mentioning something about Green Card payment that should be done after the visa is received but before you depart to the US. Do you know anything about it?

BTW I have got a call today from Consulate, they have got my waivers already (apprvd 10/16) and asked me to bring my passport and new police certificate, that's it, no interview, Consul already looked at my papers and he's ready to give me a visa. I will go tomorrow to drop off my passport, hopefully next week will get it back.

Good luck to you!

I've not heard of a green card payment before entering the us. It does not sound correct.

WOW! that's quick! congrats

FCkane,Congratulations!

What Country are u filling from ?

Thanks! Thailand Best of luck to you

[Bimolovekim 6]

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[Chino3537 0]

You're right, you will have to pay the USCIS immigrant visa fee for USCIS to process your green card. It's recommended for you to pay before you enter the United States.

Please visit

http://www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis

The fee is $165.00. In order for you to process the payment online you will need the NVC receipt number and the Alien number that was assigned to the applicant.

I you will find this information helpful

Edited October 21, 2015 by Chino3537

[kit10dog 0]

You're right, you will have to pay the USCIS immigrant visa fee for USCIS to process your green card. It's recommended for you to pay before you enter the United States.

Please visit

http://www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis

The fee is $165.00. In order for you to process the payment online you will need the NVC receipt number and the Alien number that was assigned to the applicant.

I you will find this information helpful

This is exactly what I was looking for! Thank you very much for the info, it is very helpful. I am hoping to get my visa next week and get back to the US in the beginning of November, I will have time to make that payment.

[Iman&Haitham 0]

Hey folks! Today I got the text message from uscis to check my status. Approved!!!!

The received date was May 4, 2015. The approve date is October 21, 2015!!!

I'm so beside myself. Can't believe it's finally done! Now we will wait for the next steps. Good luck to everyone waiting. It looks like they are moving quickly! Best wishes!