2017 Mexico I-601a waiver processing time

[Nena13 15]

31 minutes ago, Jane88 said:

Congratulations!!!  🎉 I get super super worried about mine, and my waiver is still processing.... 

I was too but don’t be just make sure you take every paperwork in case! I got my antecedentes no penales here in juarez very quick my hotel dropped me off! The process was quick and straightforward 

[Nena13 15]

33 minutes ago, Jane88 said:

Congratulations!!!  🎉 I get super super worried about mine, and my waiver is still processing.... 

Make sure if you have had daca or a visa to take it with you! They asked for my daca card and I’m glad i had it with me even if it is expired 

[Jane88 41]

16 minutes ago, Nena13 said:

I was too but don’t be just make sure you take every paperwork in case! I got my antecedentes no penales here in juarez very quick my hotel dropped me off! The process was quick and straightforward 

I am from Europe, so my interview will be there, not Mexico. I have joined this forum to get more information and insight from ppl who are going through the same process as me, as there is no forum for I 601A for European Countries. Thank you for recommendations. I will definitely try to bring every single paperwork I have... but I am still very worried...

[Nena13 15]

21 minutes ago, Jane88 said:

I am from Europe, so my interview will be there, not Mexico. I have joined this forum to get more information and insight from ppl who are going through the same process as me, as there is no forum for I 601A for European Countries. Thank you for recommendations. I will definitely try to bring every single paperwork I have... but I am still very worried...

I understand completely! I hope all goes well! Just make sure to answer everything correctly as you stated i saw some get turned down because they would answer differently to what they stated 

[Jane88 41]

4 hours ago, Nena13 said:

I understand completely! I hope all goes well! Just make sure to answer everything correctly as you stated i saw some get turned down because they would answer differently to what they stated 

I will make sure to review my application and everything on it thoroughly to be well prepared for the interview... Have they asked you any questions about the waiver at the interview? We had a lawyer working on our waiver so I have to make sure to reread it few times before my interview date... 

[Nena13 15]

8 hours ago, Jane88 said:

I will make sure to review my application and everything on it thoroughly to be well prepared for the interview... Have they asked you any questions about the waiver at the interview? We had a lawyer working on our waiver so I have to make sure to reread it few times before my interview date... 

No i Wasn’t asked anything about it. I just showed it to them and they said they had it in their system. But she did want to look at the original.

[Jane88 41]

1 hour ago, Nena13 said:

No i Wasn’t asked anything about it. I just showed it to them and they said they had it in their system. But she did want to look at the original.

 

1 hour ago, Nena13 said:

No i Wasn’t asked anything about it. I just showed it to them and they said they had it in their system. But she did want to look at the original.

Thank you! I will bring my original too

[Mansini77 100]

On 8/28/2018 at 12:15 PM, Nena13 said:

Hello everyone!! Just an update! Today was my interview and I was approved! Everything went very well!!

Very happy for you!! Congrats on your visa journey completion!

[Clarebear101 56]

Hello!  Posting for the first time! Fedex'd our 601a petition for my husband yesterday... No attorney, attempting this myself.  "Complicated" case with 1 throwback, 1 barred ex-attorney's prior filing mistake, and 1 juvenile arrest in Mexico... all cleared up in my husband's affidavit (to my knowledge, fingers crossed!)   So day 1 of waiting and already feeling nauseous.  Good luck to you all!!! 

 

 

12/5/13 - Receipt date

7/22/15 - I-130 approved, I-485 denied

10/1/15 - appeal denied

9/1/17 - I-824 sent to USCIS

6/29/18 - NVC received I-130

9/6/18 - I-601a sent 

 

[Danifrangutier 6]

Hello, 

I had a question about the interview. I know there is no script but do they use the information from your packet to ask questions? 

 

My husband and I have a difficult case. We got a very complicated RFE. I have dual citizenship. I was born in Mexico and I am requesting a waiver for my husband who is also from Mexico. The RFE stated to have more information based on hardship and credibility. It wasn't believed that I would leave to Mexico with him and also staying in the u.s. Is what I would choose since I make more money than him. We sent a psych report which was never sent in the beginning (I know big mistake). 

 

I know we haven't gotten approved but I am being hopeful that we provided a good RFE packet to get approved. The RFE requested more evidence supporting scenerio a) hardship if I stay in the U.S. without my husband and b) hardship if I leave and live in Mexico with him. We sent a new declaration letter supporting hardship. Talked about religious beliefs, family separation, safety, mental health. We sent a psych report with an assessment. Additional letter from family. I am a teacher so we also talked about wage differences and my principal wrote a letter and my co worker as well. Our original packet was highly picked at by the officer. I am hopeful that our packet is good enough to be approved but now I am scared about the interview for my husband. 

 

  I know I am thinking ahead since most people are saying that it is taking 6-7 months for an interview. I am worried that the questions will be regarding getting an RFE or asking about me being Mexican? Does anyone have a similar story as mine. I make more money than him so we focused more on the emotional and psychological health that I am experiencing currently that will experience if I leave with my husband to Mexico and also if I stay here without him. Just wondering if anyone has something similar. 

 

Thank you for listening. 

[Esolor95 0]

My mom has been waiting for her interview to be scheduled since May. Yet we haven’t heard anything back yet. How long does this usually take? We reciveid an email saying she was in queue for an interview. 

[Scajer25 35]

On 10/17/2018 at 1:44 PM, Esolor95 said:

My mom has been waiting for her interview to be scheduled since May. Yet we haven’t heard anything back yet. How long does this usually take? We reciveid an email saying she was in queue for an interview. 

I’ve been seeing people from April 2018 getting appointments for December 2018. It’s taking about 6-8 months for an appointment. Hopefully you’ll get your appointment soon for January 2019

[Ardilla818 2]

Did you file a 485 together with i130?. If not then you next step I believe is 485, and the 601a.

[Nena13 15]

2 minutes ago, Ardilla818 said:

Did you file a 485 together with i130?. If not then you next step I believe is 485, and the 601a.

I did not file the i485. I filed just the i130 and i601a

[Ardilla818 2]

On 10/6/2018 at 7:46 AM, Danifrangutier said:

Hello, 

I had a question about the interview. I know there is no script but do they use the information from your packet to ask questions? 

 

My husband and I have a difficult case. We got a very complicated RFE. I have dual citizenship. I was born in Mexico and I am requesting a waiver for my husband who is also from Mexico. The RFE stated to have more information based on hardship and credibility. It wasn't believed that I would leave to Mexico with him and also staying in the u.s. Is what I would choose since I make more money than him. We sent a psych report which was never sent in the beginning (I know big mistake). 

 

I know we haven't gotten approved but I am being hopeful that we provided a good RFE packet to get approved. The RFE requested more evidence supporting scenerio a) hardship if I stay in the U.S. without my husband and b) hardship if I leave and live in Mexico with him. We sent a new declaration letter supporting hardship. Talked about religious beliefs, family separation, safety, mental health. We sent a psych report with an assessment. Additional letter from family. I am a teacher so we also talked about wage differences and my principal wrote a letter and my co worker as well. Our original packet was highly picked at by the officer. I am hopeful that our packet is good enough to be approved but now I am scared about the interview for my husband. 

 

  I know I am thinking ahead since most people are saying that it is taking 6-7 months for an interview. I am worried that the questions will be regarding getting an RFE or asking about me being Mexican? Does anyone have a similar story as mine. I make more money than him so we focused more on the emotional and psychological health that I am experiencing currently that will experience if I leave with my husband to Mexico and also if I stay here without him. Just wondering if anyone has something similar. 

 

Thank you for listening. 

Leaving to Mexico should not be an option. If you have kids your kids have right to Education here and Medical health here. You and your kids and husband have better opportunities here. Both of you know only how to live in the USA. If 601a approved and your application is true and correct then your husband should not have problem answering correctly. Everything that is in your application should be answered same verbally. If he does not have any criminal history other than traffic tickets then their should not be any reason for denial at interview.