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geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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I'm assuming you mean June 2019 visa bulletin since May 2013 is the current PD for F2B there.

 

It's probably around another 3 years or so of waiting? There's no way to know for sure because it depends on how many people applied before you and how many of those people actually get a visa (including any derivatives). The total waiting time is about 7 years right now.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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dannyrocks   33

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10 minutes ago, geowrian said:

I'm assuming you mean June 2019 visa bulletin since May 2013 is the current PD for F2B there.

 

It's probably around another 3 years or so of waiting? There's no way to know for sure because it depends on how many people applied before you and how many of those people actually get a visa (including any derivatives). The total waiting time is about 7 years right now.

The F2B category is currently moving forward  at a pace of 3months via visa bulletin  and I calculated my priority date With GC (green card) visa calculator and it estimated my priority date to be current in may2020

Weebee Explorer

Weebee   57

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24 minutes ago, dannyrocks said:

The F2B category is currently moving forward  at a pace of 3months via visa bulletin  and I calculated my priority date With GC (green card) visa calculator and it estimated my priority date to be current in may2020

Don't rely on the VB. Track the adjudication times of your service center. That's what matters the most nowadays.

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dannyrocks   33

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2 hours ago, Weebee said:

Don't rely on the VB. Track the adjudication times of your service center. That's what matters the most nowadays.

adjudication times? I really don't understand,  cause I'm currently outside the United States 

geowrian Grand Master

geowrian   22,338

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7 hours ago, Weebee said:

Don't rely on the VB. Track the adjudication times of your service center. That's what matters the most nowadays.

The service center adjudication time is only relevant if it takes longer than the PD does to become current. That is still rarely happening with F2A, but is not regularly happening at all with any other category.

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

Weebee Explorer

Weebee   57

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1 hour ago, geowrian said:

The service center adjudication time is only relevant if it takes longer than the PD does to become current. That is still rarely happening with F2A, but is not regularly happening at all with any other category.

:) I am very well aware. I won't argue how rare it is, I would just invite you to join our F2A and F2B threads. 

 

@dannyrocks 

I mean service center adjudication times. Let me guess - your petition is in Vermont. 

I mean adjudication times: 

75 Months to 97.5 Months

U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
June 03, 2011
 
If you are already approved, you have no worries.
dannyrocks Explorer

dannyrocks   33

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20 minutes ago, Weebee said:

:) I am very well aware. I won't argue how rare it is, I would just invite you to join our F2A and F2B threads. 

 

@dannyrocks 

I mean service center adjudication times. Let me guess - your petition is in Vermont. 

I mean adjudication times: 

75 Months to 97.5 Months

U.S. citizen filing for an unmarried son or daughter over 21
June 03, 2011
 
If you are already approved, you have no worries.

my case was approved June 2015 and it has been with NVC since then. I think my service center is California cause that's where my dad lives and he is the petitioner

Weebee Explorer

Weebee   57

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1 hour ago, dannyrocks said:

my case was approved June 2015 and it has been with NVC since then. I think my service center is California cause that's where my dad lives and he is the petitioner

Great! If you don't have your WL when your PD approaches, call NVC and try to push them. Gl! 

Edited by Weebee
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Mike and Lily   13

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On ‎5‎/‎27‎/‎2019 at 11:18 AM, dannyrocks said:

my case was approved June 2015 and it has been with NVC since then. I think my service center is California cause that's where my dad lives and he is the petitioner

 

Actually, you should start emailing NVC at askNVC@state.gov once the date on chart B of the visa bulletin becomes current. (currently 8/8/14) They will email you back telling you if you can start paying fees and submitting documents to NVC.

We are the poster children for chain migration!

 

K-1 Visa

10/13/06 - NOA1

01/25/07 - NOA2

02/12/07 - NVC sent petition to Guangzhou consulate

04/27/07 - Packet 3 received

06/17/07 - Packet 4 received

07/05/07 - Interview - Passed!

07/07/07 - Received K-1 visa

03/20/08 - Received 2 year Green Card

02/21/10 - Received 10 Year Green Card

10/18/11 - Sent N-400

03/22/12 - Sworn in as USC

IR-5 for parents

03/23/12 - Sent I-130

03/29/12 - NOA1

06/29/12 - NOA2

07/23/12 - NVC Received

08/10/12 - Received NVC Case No. and IIN

08/21/12 - AOS Fee Bill Received

08/27/12 - AOS Fee Bill Paid

09/04/12 - GZO numbers received

09/04/12 - AOS E-Mailed

09/06/12 - IV Fee Paid

09/06/12 - DS-230 E-Mailed

09/18/12 - Case Complete

11/01/12 - Interview - Passed

11/08/12 - Received IR-5 visa

F2-B for Brother & Sister

08/28/13 - NOA1

12/24/13 - NOA2

01/15/19 - Welcome letter

02/28/19 - Case Complete

06/20/19 - Interview letter

07/17-18/19 - Interview - Passed

07/31/19 - Received F2-B visa

 

 

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Waiting_ever   23

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Filed: FB-2 Visa Country: Canada
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Hi Guys,

 

I am new to this blog...

My F2B Priority Date is 17th November 2014

Called USCIS - it will take more time still...within normal processing time they say

My mom about to be citizen, is there a point informing USCIS

PD has become current in visa bulletin thou but case not approved yet by USCIS...not sent to NVC

 

Thanks,

Aman

 
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