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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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1 minute ago, tawakol said:

I have read your timeline and the review of the consulate is like any regular interview , what is not normal is the AP taking that long something not right at all , people get AP for different reason for like month to 3 months 6 months not for that long must been something wrong.

 

Having lawyer in Egypt is difficult and before you hire him he will assure you he will fix it and he may not even allowed to enter embassy and just a drain of money, there is a translation office the Nadoury and Nahas beside embassy he is also lawyer office . i would go and meet him and ask for option or brief him and hear from them maybe they give some info or maybe they guide you to someone trusted ,but before you hire anyone you need understand what steps he is gonna take and to know where you paying your money.

keeping following with the embassy through email and to the state email for immigrants is also an option while waiting. 

 

 

I am with you that it is not right of course :)

but it is definitely normal especially recently ... they do this all the time now even more than before ..

of course we are talking about an American immigration lawyer not an Egyptian one ... any lawsuit is under the American law and in an American court and in behalf of the American spouse 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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4 minutes ago, tawakol said:

I have read your timeline and the review of the consulate is like any regular interview , what is not normal is the AP taking that long something not right at all , people get AP for different reason for like month to 3 months 6 months not for that long must been something wrong.

 

Having lawyer in Egypt is difficult and before you hire him he will assure you he will fix it and he may not even allowed to enter embassy and just a drain of money, there is a translation office the Nadoury and Nahas beside embassy he is also lawyer office . i would go and meet him and ask for option or brief him and hear from them maybe they give some info or maybe they guide you to someone trusted ,but before you hire anyone you need understand what steps he is gonna take and to know where you paying your money.

keeping following with the embassy through email and to the state email for immigrants is also an option while waiting. 

 

 

I am with you that it is not right of course :)

but it is definitely normal, they have been doing this before and more so now especially in the happy reign of Trump

of course we are not speaking about Egyptian lawyers, any legal action is under the American law in an American court and on the American spouse behalf so it is definitely an American immigration lawyer

thank you though

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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1 minute ago, Ayman taha said:

I am with you that it is not right of course :)

but it is definitely normal especially recently ... they do this all the time now even more than before ..

of course we are talking about an American immigration lawyer not an Egyptian one ... any lawsuit is under the American law and in an American court and in behalf of the American spouse 

i dont know what say we all know how it is hard to be waiting and life on hold with the distance i hope everything be sorted soon for you 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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4 minutes ago, tawakol said:

i dont know what say we all know how it is hard to be waiting and life on hold with the distance i hope everything be sorted soon for you 

Yeah good luck for you too

Thank you

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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AP can take years, unusual but it happens.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Pakistan
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On 9/12/2018 at 11:42 AM, Boiler said:

AP can take years, unusual but it happens.

Its unusual for AP to take years, usually a few weeks or a few months.

07/27/17 - K1 packet sent at the end of day.

07/31/17 - NOA1

03/22/18 - NOA2

08/28/18 - expected date for medical completion - Sputum test was needed

09/22/18 - anticipated interview date

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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22 minutes ago, NoProblem said:

Its unusual for AP to take years, usually a few weeks or a few months.

 

22 minutes ago, NoProblem said:

Its unusual for AP to take years, usually a few weeks or a few months.

Unfortunately it is getting more and more common ... 

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Hi Ayman . 

Yes lawyers prompt them to get the job done . Don't listen to this that lawyers can't do anything for administrative processing . 

At least he will find out what is the reason for delay . 

What the lawyers can't help with big red flags . Like big age difference between you and your wife  that she isn't within child bearing age because they know that children are very important for middle eastern men . If they found out that you are married  . If they found out that you lied in your application or presented fake papers . Yes those are  stuff a lawyer can't help with . But other than that lawyers in the US in general help a.lot  and helped in immigration cases 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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33 minutes ago, Maggie wallace said:

Hi Ayman . 

Yes lawyers prompt them to get the job done . Don't listen to this that lawyers can't do anything for administrative processing . 

At least he will find out what is the reason for delay . 

What the lawyers can't help with big red flags . Like big age difference between you and your wife  that she isn't within child bearing age because they know that children are very important for middle eastern men . If they found out that you are married  . If they found out that you lied in your application or presented fake papers . Yes those are  stuff a lawyer can't help with . But other than that lawyers in the US in general help a.lot  and helped in immigration cases 

Thank you so much!

any recommendations for lawyers?

Posted
20 hours ago, Ayman taha said:

Thank you so much!

any recommendations for lawyers?

I used a lawyer in Missouri because this is where I live his name is Michael Sharma Crawford .  But I see you are in Tenesee . And usually it's recommended to use a lawyer in the same state your wife lives  for easier communication. 

Good luck 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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8 minutes ago, Maggie wallace said:

I used a lawyer in Missouri because this is where I live his name is Michael Sharma Crawford .  But I see you are in Tenesee . And usually it's recommended to use a lawyer in the same state your wife lives  for easier communication. 

Good luck 

Thanks a lot :)

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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On 9/13/2018 at 1:42 PM, Ayman taha said:

 

Unfortunately it is getting more and more common ... 

Hello!  I am so sorry to hear about your long process with AP from Cairo.  One of my close friends is current in AP in Cairo as well, my heart just breaks for her.

 

Could I ask you a few questions?

 

Did they ever ask for more information?

Did you have any red flags?

Did you spouse go to the interview with you?

 

I am praying and wishing for the best!

 

 

Met June 2015

First Trip - October 2015

Second Trip (w/ Family too) - March 2016

Third Trip - July 2016 - He proposed, I said YES!

Fourth Trip (w/ Family too) - October 2016 (Engagement Party)

Fifth Trip and 6 month move to Egypt - January 2017-end of July 2017

March 2017-Family and Friends come for Wedding (March 20th, 2017)

Sixth Trip - October 2017

Seventh Trip (w/ Family) - February 2018

Eighth Trip - May 25th, 2018 - June 3rd, 2018

Ninth Trip - October 26th, 2018 - November 4th, 2018 (w/Family)

Tenth Trip -upcoming March 1st, 2019

Service Center: Nebraska

I - 130 Stage (USCIS):

November 13th, 2017 - I-130 sent

November 24th, 2017 - NOA1 (Received Hard Copy by Mail)

June 7th, 2018 - Online Case Update - Case Transferred and /New Office Has Jurisdiction

June 8th, 2018 - was told my petition is being sent to The National Benefits Center (NBC)

June 8th, 2018 - Online Case Update - we received your case

June 8th, 2018 - Online Case Update - Case Transferred and New Office Has Jurisdiction

June 14th, 2018- Hard Copy of Transfer Notice (sent 6/6/18)

July 9th, 2018- worked with caseworker at congressional office, made a inquiry

August 3rd, 2018 - caseworker was told by liaison that my case had been transferred to another department for review

August 17th, 2018 - expedite request sent per caseworker, due to USCIS error.

August 27th, 2018 - our petition was yet again sent to the wrong office (Adoption Unit...) another request for expedite was placed by caseworker.

August 30th, 2018 - petition was sent BACK to Nebraska Service Center.  Caseworker spoke with NSC liaison detailing the erroneous transfer that has put your case behind normal processing times, as well as the delays/lack of communication/action at NBC"

September 13th, 2018 - Case was transferred to a new office

September 14th, 2018 - Case transferred and new office has jurisdiction - called and they said it was at Nebraska still...

September 14th, 2018 - Case is APPROVED

September 17th, 2018 - Hard Copy NOA2 Received (PD SAYS 9/13/18)

September 26th, 2018 - Sent to the Department of State (online notification)

October 2nd, 2018 - NVC Received

October 26th, 2018 - Case # Received via email

November 7-9th, 2018 - Submitted DS260 and AOS, Civil Documents, etc. via CEAC

November 14th, 2018 - new police certificate was uploaded

November 27th, 2018 - Case Complete at NVC!

Feb 14, 2019 - Received interview date via email

March 5th, 2019 - scheduled interview date - APPROVED
March 9th, 2019 - Visa in Hand

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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5 hours ago, Allison and Ahmed said:

Hello!  I am so sorry to hear about your long process with AP from Cairo.  One of my close friends is current in AP in Cairo as well, my heart just breaks for her.

 

Could I ask you a few questions?

 

Did they ever ask for more information?

Did you have any red flags?

Did you spouse go to the interview with you?

 

I am praying and wishing for the best!

 

 

Her?!! A female in AP ? this is quite new .. my prayers for her anyways

- no, they never did

- not really red flags unless you consider that she visited me only once for marriage and the second was for the interview but I have seen many similar cases got approved beside we had a ton of proofs for the online relationship like chat, etc

- yes she attended the interview with me

thank you

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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On 9/25/2018 at 1:15 AM, Ayman taha said:

Her?!! A female in AP ? this is quite new .. my prayers for her anyways

- no, they never did

- not really red flags unless you consider that she visited me only once for marriage and the second was for the interview but I have seen many similar cases got approved beside we had a ton of proofs for the online relationship like chat, etc

- yes she attended the interview with me

thank you

Sorry if I implied the applicant was a "her".  She is the wife of the beneficiary and she is the petitioner.

 

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I wish there was some way to see similarities between each case in AP.  But, it seems like its all over the place.

 

So close in age? Same religion? Big Wedding? Family knows and supports you all?

 

This is just heartbreaking!

Met June 2015

First Trip - October 2015

Second Trip (w/ Family too) - March 2016

Third Trip - July 2016 - He proposed, I said YES!

Fourth Trip (w/ Family too) - October 2016 (Engagement Party)

Fifth Trip and 6 month move to Egypt - January 2017-end of July 2017

March 2017-Family and Friends come for Wedding (March 20th, 2017)

Sixth Trip - October 2017

Seventh Trip (w/ Family) - February 2018

Eighth Trip - May 25th, 2018 - June 3rd, 2018

Ninth Trip - October 26th, 2018 - November 4th, 2018 (w/Family)

Tenth Trip -upcoming March 1st, 2019

Service Center: Nebraska

I - 130 Stage (USCIS):

November 13th, 2017 - I-130 sent

November 24th, 2017 - NOA1 (Received Hard Copy by Mail)

June 7th, 2018 - Online Case Update - Case Transferred and /New Office Has Jurisdiction

June 8th, 2018 - was told my petition is being sent to The National Benefits Center (NBC)

June 8th, 2018 - Online Case Update - we received your case

June 8th, 2018 - Online Case Update - Case Transferred and New Office Has Jurisdiction

June 14th, 2018- Hard Copy of Transfer Notice (sent 6/6/18)

July 9th, 2018- worked with caseworker at congressional office, made a inquiry

August 3rd, 2018 - caseworker was told by liaison that my case had been transferred to another department for review

August 17th, 2018 - expedite request sent per caseworker, due to USCIS error.

August 27th, 2018 - our petition was yet again sent to the wrong office (Adoption Unit...) another request for expedite was placed by caseworker.

August 30th, 2018 - petition was sent BACK to Nebraska Service Center.  Caseworker spoke with NSC liaison detailing the erroneous transfer that has put your case behind normal processing times, as well as the delays/lack of communication/action at NBC"

September 13th, 2018 - Case was transferred to a new office

September 14th, 2018 - Case transferred and new office has jurisdiction - called and they said it was at Nebraska still...

September 14th, 2018 - Case is APPROVED

September 17th, 2018 - Hard Copy NOA2 Received (PD SAYS 9/13/18)

September 26th, 2018 - Sent to the Department of State (online notification)

October 2nd, 2018 - NVC Received

October 26th, 2018 - Case # Received via email

November 7-9th, 2018 - Submitted DS260 and AOS, Civil Documents, etc. via CEAC

November 14th, 2018 - new police certificate was uploaded

November 27th, 2018 - Case Complete at NVC!

Feb 14, 2019 - Received interview date via email

March 5th, 2019 - scheduled interview date - APPROVED
March 9th, 2019 - Visa in Hand

 

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Egypt
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Posted
3 hours ago, Allison and Ahmed said:

Sorry if I implied the applicant was a "her".  She is the wife of the beneficiary and she is the petitioner.

 

I am so sorry you are going through this.  I wish there was some way to see similarities between each case in AP.  But, it seems like its all over the place.

 

So close in age? Same religion? Big Wedding? Family knows and supports you all?

 

This is just heartbreaking!

It is ok, this makes more sense now :)

no red flags really, even the wedding was a small home thing but with family and friends and all around 

it is sad yeah, those laws need to change somehow

 
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