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theCharmedOne   1

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Hi, I'm trying to understand how everything works. My father petitioned me and my sister (plus my 2 kids) when he was a permanent resident. Recently, oct '15 he has his oath-taking as a US citizen. He didnt update his status yet on the petition as he is currently on vacation and will update it once he goes back to US. The only info I know is that he filed the petition 12/20/10. And as far as I know, since my sister and I are 21 years over when he filed the petition, so it would take 10 years.. Can anyone please help me understand what and where should I check the status of my petition? I saw the Visa bulletin and if I am not mistaken, it says that the Visas right now that are being processed are year 2005 petitioners. So does this mean I still need to wait for 5 more years? We are currently filed under F2B. Please, please. I am desperate to know some answers, been wanting to spend time with my parents living in US since theyre getting older. Thank you, in advance.

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Boiler   46,147

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Were you married when you were petitioned.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Tracy-->NY   40

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Did he already do his oath ceremony?

 

My Journey

Priority Date: July 24, 2007 (EAC)

AOS fee paid: February 2013

Request embassy change: May 2013

Son born: September 2013 (added to petition March 2014)

Interview: March 17, 2015 (Joint sponsor needed)

Joint sponsor documents submitted: April 27, 2015

Visas approved and issued: April 30, 2015. Had to return to embassy to do oath for son :)

Visa in hand: May 5, 2015 (two working days after issued)

IV fees paid: August 10, 2015

POE: JFK - September 10, 2015 (one day before visa expiry date - No hassle)

Returned to Barbados: September 28, 2015

Green cards: October 5, 2015 :dancing:

Entered US permanently: March 22, 2016

Applied for SSNs: March 28, 2016 (didn't tick box on DS-260)

SSN received: April 4, 2016;

Learner's permit: April 7, 2016 (in NY you also have to do 5-hour class);

Driver's License: July 13, 2016 (on first try) :dancing:

Husband's Journey (F2A)

Married: September 2015

I-130 sent: October 8, 2015 (via USPS)

Priority date: October 9, 2015 (WAC)

Petition approved: March 8, 2016 (5 months to the date of receipt) :)

NVC Welcome Letter: May 13, 2016
AOS documents sent: August 8, 2016
Case complete: September 14, 2016 (the waiting continues:clock:).

Interview:  October 5, 2017 (Approved - Issued following day :))

Visa in hand:  October 12, 2017

POE:  October 13, 2017

Green card:

SSN:

 

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theCharmedOne   1

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Currently you would be better off if your father doesn't upgrade the petition. The wait for a US citizen unmarried child is actually a year longer (2004 being processed now) that is unless you want to get married.

I see, I will tell him, maybe not to update his status yet? But are there any chances or ways to fasten the process?

Did he already do his oath ceremony?

Yes Maam, last year Oct 2015.

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He can opt not to move categories so the process does not slow down.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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cristina16   81

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Hi, I'm trying to understand how everything works. My father petitioned me and my sister (plus my 2 kids) when he was a permanent resident. Recently, oct '15 he has his oath-taking as a US citizen. He didnt update his status yet on the petition as he is currently on vacation and will update it once he goes back to US. The only info I know is that he filed the petition 12/20/10. And as far as I know, since my sister and I are 21 years over when he filed the petition, so it would take 10 years.. Can anyone please help me understand what and where should I check the status of my petition? I saw the Visa bulletin and if I am not mistaken, it says that the Visas right now that are being processed are year 2005 petitioners. So does this mean I still need to wait for 5 more years? We are currently filed under F2B. Please, please. I am desperate to know some answers, been wanting to spend time with my parents living in US since theyre getting older. Thank you, in advance.

Don't update status. Generally, the waiting period for unmarried sons and daughter of LPR (F2B) is shorter than F1. The same reason my mom is not getting her citizenship, my brother is F2B priority date is June 2006.

Yes, you will be waiting for at least 5 years if your priority date is Dec. 20, 2010.

AOS/ AED/ AP:

(California Service Center, Chula Vista, San Diego, CA)

Filed: Aug 29

Receipt Date: Sept 2

NOA 1 Date: Sept 12 (received text/email)

NOA 1 copy rcvd: Sept 16

Biometrics Notice Date: Sept 17, received Sept 24

Biometrics Sched: Oct 5

Successful walk-in: Sept 26

Oct 13- Case ready to be scheduled for interview

EAD/AP approved - Nov. 1/2 / Received EAD/ AP Combo Card- Nov. 15

50days from NOA1/ 64 days from receipt date.

January 30-  USCIS Ap update, Interview sched on March 3, 2017

Jan 31 - received USCIS letter/ Notice for interview 

March 3- Interview, approved on the Spot

March 8 - received GC

Dec 2018 - To file ROC

 

My Blogs:

I-129F Petition Process

Medical Requirements

Medical Exam Experience

US Embassy Manila K1/K2 Interview Preparation Requirements and Instructions

Interview (K1 with 2 K2s)

CFO Guidance and Counseling (applicable to applicant from Philippines only)

My K1 Visa Journey

8 August 2015 - Sent I-129F Packet thru USPS

17 August 2015 - I -797C Notice date

20 August 2015 - Received printed copy of NOA1 dated Aug 17.

2 September 2015 - APPROVED! (14 working days from receipt date)

Dec. 21-22 - Medical DONE!

Jan 11, 2016 - Interview- APPROVED!

Jan 15 - Visa ISSUED!

Jan 21 - VISA ON HAND! (8 working days from interview)

March 21 - CFO / PDOS for K2s

June 1, 2016 - POE

July 18, 2016 - Married

I am his and he is mine from this day until the end of my days..

 
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