2017 Mexico I-601a waiver processing time

[maryLu 58]

You should complete the DS 260 and send in the  civil documents. Has NVC received the waiver approval?

 

[Mansini77 100]

3 hours ago, ICM said:

Hi does anyone now how the iv application works my lawyer hasnt sent it in she said that nvc has to ask for it ?  We already had out waiver approved in november

ICM,

 

Well, considering in order for your I-601A approved by the USCIS Benefits Center, you needed to provide proof of payment to the NVC for both your IV applicaton AND your AOS.  So, since your I-601A has been approved by the USCIS back in November, I don't know what you and your lawyer are waiting for.   Your IV application can be done online easily.  You need to send the NVC your AOS and all supporting documents (Birth certificate in English, tax returns, a Police Certificate from Mexico).  

 

I would seriously be questioning your lawyer.  While you were waiting for the I-601a approval, which probably took 3-4 months, you could have already completed your IV and AOS during that time waiting.  I'm glad your waiver has been approved, that is one of the major hurdles in your case, but the NVC won't be asking for anything or going out of their way to make this process go any faster.  You need to take charge of your case and get the IV and AOS completed, or give the lawyer the boot.  

 

Maybe I'm out of line here, but if I paid a lawyer for my immigration case and he/she were dragging their feet like this, I'd be furious.  Getting our visas (via the 601a path) is a long and tedious one.  An immigration attorney should be on this equipped with knowledge and expertise and should have all forms and applications sent promptly.  

[ICM 11]

15 minutes ago, Mansini77 said:

ICM,

 

Well, considering in order for your I-601A approved by the USCIS Benefits Center, you needed to provide proof of payment to the NVC for both your IV applicaton AND your AOS.  So, since your I-601A has been approved by the USCIS back in November, I don't know what you and your lawyer are waiting for.   Your IV application can be done online easily.  You need to send the NVC your AOS and all supporting documents (Birth certificate in English, tax returns, a Police Certificate from Mexico).  

 

I would seriously be questioning your lawyer.  While you were waiting for the I-601a approval, which probably took 3-4 months, you could have already completed your IV and AOS during that time waiting.  I'm glad your waiver has been approved, that is one of the major hurdles in your case, but the NVC won't be asking for anything or going out of their way to make this process go any faster.  You need to take charge of your case and get the IV and AOS completed, or give the lawyer the boot.  

 

Maybe I'm out of line here, but if I paid a lawyer for my immigration case and he/she were dragging their feet like this, I'd be furious.  Getting our visas (via the 601a path) is a long and tedious one.  An immigration attorney should be on this equipped with knowledge and expertise and should have all forms and applications sent promptly.  

When I was told the waiver was approved I talked to the lawyer about the ds 260 but they told me that I needed to wait until NVC asked for it that they cant send anything unless NVC askes for stuff to be sent i called them again this week and they said the same thing that they had already told me to wait. They havent sent the ds 260 or the one where you have a sponsor . 

[ICM 11]

3 hours ago, maryLu said:

You should complete the DS 260 and send in the  civil documents. Has NVC received the waiver approval?

 

To be honest i have no idea i was just told by my lawyer that it takes about 14 weeks to hear back from NVC for them to ask for the ds 260 

[Mansini77 100]

4 minutes ago, ICM said:

When I was told the waiver was approved I talked to the lawyer about the ds 260 but they told me that I needed to wait until NVC asked for it that they cant send anything unless NVC askes for stuff to be sent i called them again this week and they said the same thing that they had already told me to wait. They havent sent the ds 260 or the one where you have a sponsor . 

 

 

Okay, so since your petition was approved by the USCIS, you do have a Case Number from the NVC along with an Invoice ID Number to login to the following website:

 

https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx

 

After you have logged in to this website using your Case number, Invoice number, you can view your progress of your IV, AOS, and DS261.  At this point, since the USCIS needed to see you've paid for the IV and AOS to approve your i601a, IV and AOS prompts should at least say "PAID".  Did your lawyer ask you for any important documents like your passport, birth certificate or tax returns yet?  If so,  maybe he/she has already completed the IV and AOS on your behalf.  The 14 weeks, I think, is how long it may take the NVC to PROCESS your application.  

 

Right now, we are waiting for a Consulate interview in Juarez.  We are waiting for the NVC to finish to approve our application and schedule our appointment in Juarez.  We could be waiting, at most, another 8 weeks before that happens.  You might already be in the same situation, but I'm confused on why the NVC would tell you to wait for them ask for your IV....unless it's already been completed.  You give them the IV and AOS and it doesn't get processed immediately when it arrives, it waits in line in the order it was received.  11-14 weeks of waiting is whats next. 

 

I wish I could be of more help, some more information concerning the status of the IV and AOS would be helpful.

 

 

[maryLu 58]

2 hours ago, ICM said:

To be honest i have no idea i was just told by my lawyer that it takes about 14 weeks to hear back from NVC for them to ask for the ds 260 

Get a new lawyer. I can't believe he is telling you all this wrong information. You could've completed your DS260 even before the waiver, but the majority of people waiting on the waiver wait until the waiver gets approved so that the case doesn't get closed and sent to the embassy before the waiver comes back. It usually takes 2-3 months to get a CC and an interview   date after an approved waiver and submission of civil documents.  I agree with everything @Mansini77   said .  Login to your NVC case and do the DS with your lawyer. Do not let them do it and send it without you seeing how it is completed. Stay on top of your case, no lawyer will care about you and your family more than YOU!  

[ICM 11]

6 hours ago, maryLu said:

Get a new lawyer. I can't believe he is telling you all this wrong information. You could've completed your DS260 even before the waiver, but the majority of people waiting on the waiver wait until the waiver gets approved so that the case doesn't get closed and sent to the embassy before the waiver comes back. It usually takes 2-3 months to get a CC and an interview   date after an approved waiver and submission of civil documents.  I agree with everything @Mansini77   said .  Login to your NVC case and do the DS with your lawyer. Do not let them do it and send it without you seeing how it is completed. Stay on top of your case, no lawyer will care about you and your family more than YOU!  

The lawyer told me that NVC has to send a checklist of stuff that they want us to send they keep telling me that i will be getting our appt in juarez in March but I dont see how i can get the appt when they dont want to send the ds 260 or the sponser one until NVC asks for the forms to be sent 

[maryLu 58]

5 hours ago, ICM said:

The lawyer told me that NVC has to send a checklist of stuff that they want us to send they keep telling me that i will be getting our appt in juarez in March but I dont see how i can get the appt when they dont want to send the ds 260 or the sponser one until NVC asks for the forms to be sent 

Do you have your case # and invoice # from NVC? Does your lawyer send you the emails from NVC?

[ICM 11]

1 minute ago, maryLu said:

Do you have your case # and invoice # from NVC? Does your lawyer send you the emails from NVC?

Yes. No they dont give me any emails they just tell me to get documents together but since the waiver was approved they have just been telling me to wait and to save up because i was going to get the appt in juarez in March 

[maryLu 58]

My goodness... call your lawyer and tell him/her to send you everything they got from NVC. Call NVC and tell them to send you the list of documents you need to submit to them and submit and complete the DS260.

[Marmira 0]

Hi everyone, 

I’m new to the site.  

Just want to get some feedback on how long does it usually takes for I-601 waiver to get approved. We sent my husband’s on August. They received it on 8/11. I have not heard anything else. I keep calling my lawyer but no answer from him. I’m getting desperate. 

He went for his interview and was told to file for a waiver. He’s been in Mexico for almost 8 yrs. It hard to go visit him often. Just want to have an idea on how long it will take. 

I have read some of the comments and notice that I-601 it’s taking longer. Thanks in advance for any info.

[maryLu 58]

1 hour ago, Marmira said:

Hi everyone, 

I’m new to the site.  

Just want to get some feedback on how long does it usually takes for I-601 waiver to get approved. We sent my husband’s on August. They received it on 8/11. I have not heard anything else. I keep calling my lawyer but no answer from him. I’m getting desperate. 

He went for his interview and was told to file for a waiver. He’s been in Mexico for almost 8 yrs. It hard to go visit him often. Just want to have an idea on how long it will take. 

I have read some of the comments and notice that I-601 it’s taking longer. Thanks in advance for any info.

Sorry to deliver bad news but it takes  at least 12- 14 months, unless you get an expedite approved.

 

[Marmira 0]

56 minutes ago, maryLu said:

Sorry to deliver bad news but it takes  at least 12- 14 months, unless you get an expedite approved.

 

😔 it is bad news. I keep calling/emailing my lawyer but he’s just not answering. This is bad. I’ll be patient, we already waited this long, what’s a few more months.

[mommyo2life 11]

Praying for you and your family, I hope you get news soon. 

[Pichu23 2]

Hi, Just here because we share the same anxiety. We submitted our 601a in August and have not had a response yet. This anxiety is killing me. Does anyone know if the information that uscis gives you on the website the same vs if you call and get case status over the phone?