May 2017 I-130 for Parents

[Italian_in_NYC 259]

I doubt on the feasibility of just suspending pending applications.

What about all the fees paid? They would at least need to be reimbursed (with interest). We're talking about billions.

My mom's interview is on Tuesday, so hopefully everything will go just fine. But I'd think they would have to honor at least the pending applications, at least at the NVC stage.

[Pat Stubbs 10]

12 minutes ago, Italian_in_NYC said:

I doubt on the feasibility of just suspending pending applications.

What about all the fees paid? They would at least need to be reimbursed (with interest). We're talking about billions.

My mom's interview is on Tuesday, so hopefully everything will go just fine. But I'd think they would have to honor at least the pending applications, at least at the NVC stage.

You can view H.R. 4760 which is the Bill on Congress.gov

It states that ALL pending petitions  for parents will NOT be processed or adjudicated by USCIS and the State Department (which is the NVC) as of the date of legislation. That is the day the President signs it.

[Italian_in_NYC 259]

8 minutes ago, Pat Stubbs said:

You can view H.R. 4760 which is the Bill on Congress.gov

It states that ALL pending petitions  for parents will NOT be processed or adjudicated by USCIS and the State Department (which is the NVC) as of the date of legislation. That is the day the President signs it.

I know, but there would be thousands of lawsuits to get the fees refunded.

[adar24 33]

2 hours ago, Italian_in_NYC said:

I know, but there would be thousands of lawsuits to get the fees refunded.

Indeed. We will all want our fees back for sure.

The Goodlatt bill may be brought to a vote and likely will even pass in the House as Republicans have a clear majority there. So the hope is that that bill or the Cotton one has a tougher time in the Senate. Although who knows, Republicans may change the rules and use the nuclear option of simple majority in the Senate - assuming all republicans will vote yes that is, which seems a long shot with Graham and Flake. Also, with the nuclear option (simple majority), Republicans will take a huge risk of Dems doing the same in the future when they are in majority. So, for now, lets keep our fingers crossed that the xenophobic House repubs don't drown legal immigration in exchange for throwing a lifeline to DACA folks AND that sane repubs and all Dems in the Senate reject the bills. But we can do more than wait and watch. If you are in congressional districts with republican congressmen, you can call their offices and register your protest to their voting yes if the Goodlatt bill does come up for vote. Also, write to/call your senators, especially if republican. It will make a difference.

Edited January 24, 2018 by adar24

[Italian_in_NYC 259]

3 minutes ago, adar24 said:

Indeed. We will all want our fees back for sure.

The Goodlatt bill may be brought to a vote and likely will even pass in the House as Republicans have a clear majority there. So the hope is that that bill or the Cotton one has a tougher time in the Senate. Although who knows, Republicans may change the rules and use the nuclear option of simple majority in the Senate - assuming all republicans will vote yes that is, which seems a long shot with Graham and Flake. Also, with the nuclear option (simple majority), Republicans will take a huge risk of Dems doing the same in the future when they are in majority. So, for now, lets keep our fingers crossed that the xenophobic House repubs don't drown legal immigration in exchange for throwing a lifeline to DACA folks AND that sane repubs and all Dems in the Senate reject the bills. But we can do more than wait and watch. If you are in congressional districts with republican congressmen, you can call their offices and register your protest to their voting yes if the Goodlatt bill does come up for vote. Also, write to/call your senators, especially if republican. It will make a difference.

I kind of agree to eliminate chain migration.

I'd just want my money back (with interest), sounds fair.

I also bought my mom an apartment already, so that wouldn't be nice (although I can still resell it).

I do not see any xenophobia. I'm from Italy, where immigration laws are lax (and I'm being kind). It is being literally invaded. But yet, you can't sponsor your foreign parents.

[adar24 33]

52 minutes ago, Italian_in_NYC said:

I kind of agree to eliminate chain migration.

I'd just want my money back (with interest), sounds fair.

I also bought my mom an apartment already, so that wouldn't be nice (although I can still resell it).

I do not see any xenophobia. I'm from Italy, where immigration laws are lax (and I'm being kind). It is being literally invaded. But yet, you can't sponsor your foreign parents.

I am sure there many different ways to see this policy debate and as many opinions. 

I am going to keep my fingers crossed that I can get my parents here to live with me. 

Good luck to everyone. 

[MrsKhan 84]

6 minutes ago, adar24 said:

I am sure there many different ways to see this policy debate and as many opinions. 

I am going to keep my fingers crossed that I can get my parents here to live with me. 

Good luck to everyone. 

 Your comment gave me hope.  Let's keep the faith! 

[Ninasatx 1]

I received approved letters for bogh of mu parents,so what is the next step? What do i need to prepare now?

They received my applications 05/26/2017 

[MrsKhan 84]

6 minutes ago, Ninasatx said:

I received approved letters for bogh of mu parents,so what is the next step? What do i need to prepare now?

They received my applications 05/26/2017 

Congratulations!  Which service center? 

[Mimi68 8]

4 hours ago, Ninasatx said:

I received approved letters for bogh of mu parents,so what is the next step? What do i need to prepare now?

They received my applications 05/26/2017 

Now you wait for NVC to assing a case #. I called last week and they told me it takes up to 6weeks to assing. I'll give them 2 more weeks and call again. After they assign the case # you can start paying fees and sending in forms they require. But while you wait, fill out your AOS forms and have pay stubs and last 3yrs of taxes ready to send. At least that's what I'm doing.

[Ninasatx 1]

6 minutes ago, Mimi68 said:

Now you wait for NVC to assing a case #. I called last week and they told me it takes up to 6weeks to assing. I'll give them 2 more weeks and call again. After they assign the case # you can start paying fees and sending in forms they require. But while you wait, fill out your AOS forms and have pay stubs and last 3yrs of taxes ready to send. At least that's what I'm doing.

Thank you very much Mimj68,what is AOS forms? Can i give them tax 2014-2015-2016 taxes or have to have 2017 tax? 

[Ninasatx 1]

5 hours ago, MrsKhan said:

Congratulations!  Which service center? 

Thank you MrsKhan,i sent the applications to Nebraska last May. Hope this help,;)

[Chalanero21 28]

Hello Dear Visa Journeyers

I am happy that I have found this forum , I am in the same situation with my mother, our petition was approved by USCIS and sent to NVC this week, so I am also waiting for a visa number to be assigned and IIN number.  

 

 

[Mimi68 8]

5 hours ago, Ninasatx said:

Thank you very much Mimj68,what is AOS forms? Can i give them tax 2014-2015-2016 taxes or have to have 2017 tax? 

It's the Affidavit of support form I-864. If you havent filed 2017 by the time the forms are requested, you can send 14 15 16

[Chalanero21 28]

If the Petitioner does not have any income and the petitioner's husband works and qualifies as sponsor who fill out what version of the I-864?

Petitioner with no income I-864 and Husband I-864a

Or only husband fills I-864?