Waiting for a visa

[Grummy 1]

Hi

I petitioned as an American citizen for my South African son (unmarried and over 21) in March 2009.

Paperwork is complete, everything is in order - except every month there is no interview date!? When I called the first time I was told that they were waiting to hear from the Consulate when they had a slot and that the schedule was only received at the end of every month. At the next call they said they were waiting for a visa number. At today's call it was to be advised that they were waiting for a visa to become available.

Can someone please explain this to me, as I don't understand how we've already been waiting 6 months and still no interview date/visa? My process was much more fluid, so am unsure why my son's is dragging out so long.

Thank you!

[canadian_wife 1,822]

Obviously your case is different as you came over as a spouse (judging by your timeline - a K3). Your unmarried child over 21 is not in the same category as you were. The visa wait time will be much different.

Have you checked into the wait times for children over 21?

Good luck

[Grummy 1]

Yes Canadian Wife, you are correct on all accounts. When I called the lady spoke of some list I should check and this is what I am asking about - where do I find the updated list?

I am also wondering about his visa category, which is F1. Are these being processed any faster than the F2B?

[Tracy-->NY 40]

Are you are a citizen, his category is F1. You can check the visa bulletin table below as at March visa bulletin. The current PD is 8 Aug 2008, so still await until his PD becomes current;

Family Based:

Family-Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed CHINA-mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPPINES F1 08AUG08 08AUG08 08AUG08 08JAN95 01APR04 F2A 22SEP14 22SEP14 22SEP14 15JUN14 22SEP14 F2B 22MAY09 22MAY09 22MAY09 08SEP95 01MAR05 F3 15OCT04 15OCT04 15OCT04 15SEP94 08DEC93 F4 01JUL03 01JUL03 01JUL03 01APR97 15AUG92

You can also check your status on https://ceac.state.gov/ceac/ website. Have you paid any fees or completed the DS260.

[Grummy 1]

Hip hip HooRAY - my son arrived yesterday on his F1 visa.

I am now unsure how he must go about to obtain his green card. He was told by a government official at the airport that his green card is activated as soon as he arrives in the country. But he was told it could take 2-6 months for his green card to be received.

During another part of his immigration process he was told to complete paperwork when he arrived here, so that his green card could be processed and sent to him.

I am not sure which advise to believe - 2-6 months sounds uncharacteristically long and as he was not provided with the relevant paperwork, I am inclined to think that this information was incorrect.

Does anyone know what the final stage is here?

Thank you!

[JFH 12,190]

The stamp on his visa in his passport acts as a temporary green card whilst you wait for the real one to arrive in the mail. Did you pay the $165 green card production fee?

[Grummy 1]

Everything takes so long that I cannot remember. How do I find out?