I601a Mexico 2018 processing time

[nata38 17]

3 hours ago, Jane88 said:

You will have to bring ALL of the ORIGINALS to the interview, including Original copy of police certificate. Copy is only good to be uploaded to CEAC, that’s about it. 

I definitely will, thank you so much.

[Zuri Sana 6]

On 12/24/2019 at 12:47 AM, Jane88 said:

I had previously come on a K1 visa but never married the petitioner, even though have spent 4 years in the US with him. I just explained the situation, CO asked few more questions about him and that was it. I also said that I was too young to understand the consequences of my overstay at that time. I was 20 years old when I came here on K1

Thanks for the reply.  I came with a tourist visa and I was 19 

[Zuri Sana 6]

On 12/25/2019 at 9:50 AM, nata38 said:

Hello everyone, finally I have something to share with you: 

601a received Feb. 15,  2019

RFE: Oct. 30, 2019

Response to RFE received: Nov. 25

Approved: Dec. 17, 2019

Approval notice in mail: Dec. 24

This is an important step forward but the time to celebrate starts after we are successfully admitted back to the U.S.

 

 

Congratulations!

[nata38 17]

4 hours ago, Zuri Sana said:

Congratulations!

Thank you🙂

[nata38 17]

On 11/29/2019 at 1:31 PM, Tyssa said:

Hi!Hope you get your approval soon! And please do share afterwards what you used on your RFE. I will soon be applying for my husband’s waiver and will be needing ideas. 

In my RFE I was asked for proof of hardship in separation scenario - more evidence of emotional/psych hardship. They said that statements in psychol. report didn't raise to the level of the extreme. So we submitted a mental health evaluation from a doctor specialist (about 1 page statement) about how my husband feels due to threat and fear of separation and that his prognosis will be worse without my support (some family doctors could do this kind of basic eval.) The doctor recommended him some medication and we included receipts & info sheet. Also, we sent 3 new letters from friends talking about the devastating impact of separation; latest photos, trips together, DOS travel advisory about crime against foreigners, language barrier (if my husband would travel to visit me) and job loss due to the need to travel to visit me often and having limited vacation days; financial burden due to high cots of airfare (we incl. a screenshot or airfare). Again, we have no kids, no debt, no other financial hardship.

I found this link with some samples (5th or 6th letter)

http://discuss.ilw.com/forum/immigration-discussion/27085-approved-sample-letters-illustrating-extreme-hardship-under-i-601/page3?fbclid=IwAR30unX9WaMj3kmEvAjlgVzzt5PxGh-9n46LWV9H9gBnEHjPmY0j_uC4NYU

Edited December 27, 2019 by nata38

[Tyssa 67]

2 hours ago, nata38 said:

In my RFE I was asked for proof of hardship in separation scenario - more evidence of emotional/psych hardship. They said that statements in psychol. report didn't raise to the level of the extreme. So we submitted a mental health evaluation from a doctor specialist (about 1 page statement) about how my husband feels due to threat and fear of separation and that his prognosis will be worse without my support (some family doctors could do this kind of basic eval.) The doctor recommended him some medication and we included receipts & info sheet. Also, we sent 3 new letters from friends talking about the devastating impact of separation; latest photos, trips together, DOS travel advisory about crime against foreigners, language barrier (if my husband would travel to visit me) and job loss due to the need to travel to visit me often and having limited vacation days; financial burden due to high cots of airfare (we incl. a screenshot or airfare). Again, we have no kids, no debt, no other financial hardship.

I found this link with some samples (5th or 6th letter)

http://discuss.ilw.com/forum/immigration-discussion/27085-approved-sample-letters-illustrating-extreme-hardship-under-i-601/page3?fbclid=IwAR30unX9WaMj3kmEvAjlgVzzt5PxGh-9n46LWV9H9gBnEHjPmY0j_uC4NYU

Thank you so much! Very helpful! 🙏🏻

[MexPhil 5]

On 12/27/2018 at 8:49 AM, JJ_M said:

Congratulations!!! Can you let us know once you get your appointment for the interview, to see how long it takes after your approval please, thanks! 

I'm back after so long.  Thanks man.  How did your application go?  Okay, so we got our waiver approval last quarter of 2018, but my attorney did not submit application to NVC until Jan of 2019 and we got NOR from NVS 2/26/19 that application is received and complete and that we were to wait for the interview date which took forever and until just yesterday 1/3/20, for again 11 months lol, we finally got NOTICE FOR INTERVIEW which is set on 2/12/20 at CIUDAD JUAREZ.  Now our question is everybody is saying that he needs to get biometrics 1st at least 1 day before the said interview, so we don't know how to schedule for it.  Do you know how to do it?  It did not say in the notice letter that we needed to do Biometrics prior to the said interview.  We were told that the consul won't interview us without that biometrics first.  Any info on this one will be highly appreciated guys.  Thanksss...  Patience is indeed a key.  We feel like we're nearing there to the end of the road!!!

[Dalila Gonzalez 49]

6 hours ago, MexPhil said:

I'm back after so long.  Thanks man.  How did your application go?  Okay, so we got our waiver approval last quarter of 2018, but my attorney did not submit application to NVC until Jan of 2019 and we got NOR from NVS 2/26/19 that application is received and complete and that we were to wait for the interview date which took forever and until just yesterday 1/3/20, for again 11 months lol, we finally got NOTICE FOR INTERVIEW which is set on 2/12/20 at CIUDAD JUAREZ.  Now our question is everybody is saying that he needs to get biometrics 1st at least 1 day before the said interview, so we don't know how to schedule for it.  Do you know how to do it?  It did not say in the notice letter that we needed to do Biometrics prior to the said interview.  We were told that the consul won't interview us without that biometrics first.  Any info on this one will be highly appreciated guys.  Thanksss...  Patience is indeed a key.  We feel like we're nearing there to the end of the road!!!

Your lawyer should set both your medical and biometrics appointments for you. Most people do their medical two days before their appointment and their biometrics a day before their appointment. If you can do your medical sooner that’s fine just know it’s only good for 6 months and your passport has to be good for at least six months past your interview date as well. 

[Just Paul 4,595]

On 1/4/2020 at 2:46 PM, MexPhil said:

It did not say in the notice letter that we needed to do Biometrics prior to the said interview. 

We did our biometrics and medical the day before, first thing in the morning. Done by 10am and had breakfast at the Denny's.   Went back to the clinic at 3 to pick up our copy of the I-693 and the x-ray cd.

[nyc623 16]

After 11 long lovely months I received my interview appt for February 4th 👏

[nata38 17]

On 1/7/2020 at 7:12 PM, nyc623 said:

After 11 long lovely months I received my interview appt for February 4th 👏

Congratulations & good luck!

🎉

[HSantos05 2]

On 1/4/2020 at 4:46 PM, MexPhil said:

I'm back after so long.  Thanks man.  How did your application go?  Okay, so we got our waiver approval last quarter of 2018, but my attorney did not submit application to NVC until Jan of 2019 and we got NOR from NVS 2/26/19 that application is received and complete and that we were to wait for the interview date which took forever and until just yesterday 1/3/20, for again 11 months lol, we finally got NOTICE FOR INTERVIEW which is set on 2/12/20 at CIUDAD JUAREZ.  Now our question is everybody is saying that he needs to get biometrics 1st at least 1 day before the said interview, so we don't know how to schedule for it.  Do you know how to do it?  It did not say in the notice letter that we needed to do Biometrics prior to the said interview.  We were told that the consul won't interview us without that biometrics first.  Any info on this one will be highly appreciated guys.  Thanksss...  Patience is indeed a key.  We feel like we're nearing there to the end of the road!!!

So my husband went thru this process last January. And we were told that medical and biometrics had to be done at least 2 days prior. And your lawyer should schedule your biometrics, and you should make an appointment for the medical. They have a few different facilities to choose from. And there will be a wait. And have some form of payment to cover your medical and vaccinations. And always have your passport with you too.  It's better to do the interview in English, I have heard they like that. And be honest because they have everything right in front of them that you submitted for your case. Good luck. 

[Gilbert Godoy 91 16]

I’ve been getting a lot of questions regarding if the consulado calls you , watch my video. Hope it answers some questions! ❤️ https://youtu.be/LZZcqeW2g_8

[Miguel2444742 3]

Thank God, i got my I601 A approval today! 😁😁😁 #dontgiveupfriends

[nata38 17]

1 hour ago, Miguel2444742 said:

Thank God, i got my I601 A approval today! 😁😁😁 #dontgiveupfriends

Congrats!!!🎉