Case Complete to Interview April 2020

[dwheels76 5,468]

16 hours ago, Anishatt said:

How long take for approved case to be sent to the embassy?

usually you can see it change to In transit then READY. They might not be sending any because embassies are closing. But usually they are sent within 2 to 4 weeks of ionterview.

[LAY & ADR 73]

Hey everyone. We are very excited after 12 months waiting for interview our interview was assigned March 10 2020 in the US embassy in Guyana. We were approved!! We received email to pick up our visa 3 days later. March 13 2020 we picked up our visa. And entered USA March 14 2020. It took exactly a year since I started this process back March 2018. Best of wishes for everyone. 

[sunatim 29]

2 hours ago, dwheels76 said:

usually you can see it change to In transit then READY. They might not be sending any because embassies are closing. But usually they are sent within 2 to 4 weeks of ionterview.

i actually got my interview letter today for 16 april. do i have to register my appointment for Senegal embassy..

[Jaret&Rachael 106]

I was approved for my IR1 visa on March 16th, 2020.

My visa has already been picked up for shipment. Will keep you posted about POE. Canada-US borders are a little confusing right now.

[stech786 236]

On 3/17/2020 at 1:19 PM, stech786 said:

 

it was rumor news I guess.

 

Mnuchin, on Tuesday, also announced that the Treasury Department would not extend the deadline to file taxes by the April 15 deadline, as much of the tax filing can be done online.

 

On 3/17/2020 at 2:45 PM, geowrian said:

Looks like a yes and no.

The actual filing deadline is unchanged. The failure to file and failure to pay penalties will not be accrued for the first 90 days, though.

At least that's my reading of it.

In terms of immigration, it would still be due by the original tax day, as they go when it's supposed to be filed, not fees/penalties.

 

https://www.businessinsider.com/personal-finance/irs-to-extend-tax-filing-deadline-why-file-taxes-now-2020-3

 

 

 

Its official now. Deadline extended. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-2020

 

[geowrian 22,337]

11 minutes ago, stech786 said:

Its official now. Deadline extended. 

 

https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/payment-deadline-extended-to-july-15-2020

Yup, I saw it this morning. 👍

[Clayera 28]

Interviews in Australia cancelled due to COVID :(. Was scheduled for this Tuesday! If anyone gets a reschedule letter, please let me know!

[AC360 3]

Dear All, I have a unique situation now.  My spouse's CR1 visa was approved. But she is not able to travel now because of Corona Virus restrictions and no flights.  What if she is unable to travel because of these Corona virus travel restrictions during the next 3 months and her CR1 immigration visa expires ? 

 

Can we get an extension on the visa or ask for a new visa on the same I-130 petition ?  Or  do we have to again start the process for I-130 petition ?

 

Please help with the query.

 

Thanks

[LizzyGreen 110]

1 hour ago, AC360 said:

Dear All, I have a unique situation now.  My spouse's CR1 visa was approved. But she is not able to travel now because of Corona Virus restrictions and no flights.  What if she is unable to travel because of these Corona virus travel restrictions during the next 3 months and her CR1 immigration visa expires ? 

 

Can we get an extension on the visa or ask for a new visa on the same I-130 petition ?  Or  do we have to again start the process for I-130 petition ?

 

Please help with the query.

 

Thanks

You can only get the visa reissued. She will need to provide new medical, visa fee and a letter to explain why she couldnt travel and then submit her passport to the embassy.

[Lil bear 4,201]

1 hour ago, AC360 said:

Dear All, I have a unique situation now.  My spouse's CR1 visa was approved. But she is not able to travel now because of Corona Virus restrictions and no flights.  What if she is unable to travel because of these Corona virus travel restrictions during the next 3 months and her CR1 immigration visa expires ? 

 

Can we get an extension on the visa or ask for a new visa on the same I-130 petition ?  Or  do we have to again start the process for I-130 petition ?

 

Please help with the query.

 

Thanks

Unfortunately you are not on a unique position at all. Many across the world face the same. The expectation is that visas will be reissued .. depending on how long it takes, that will probably 

involve  a new medical and police check before reissue 

[Pam12 0]

Not sure if anyone has any experience with this, but my case was DQ in jan of this year. I sent an email to nvc in that same month requesting a change in interview location (charge country is Guyana, interview is in montreal, canada). I wanted to change interview  location  back to Guyana. I send driver's licence and other docs for the change. Got email yesterday as follows:

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

 

The correspondence submitted is currently under review. An appropriate action will be taken once this review is completed.

 

It took two months to get this email, so my  concern is, would this take another two months for the review to take place or is this a faster process? 

[RobbieL 54]

2 hours ago, AC360 said:

Dear All, I have a unique situation now.  My spouse's CR1 visa was approved. But she is not able to travel now because of Corona Virus restrictions and no flights.  What if she is unable to travel because of these Corona virus travel restrictions during the next 3 months and her CR1 immigration visa expires ? 

 

Can we get an extension on the visa or ask for a new visa on the same I-130 petition ?  Or  do we have to again start the process for I-130 petition ?

 

Please help with the query.

 

Thanks

Hopefully the travel ban will pass in 6 to 8 weeks. But it's not guaranteed. 

 

In that case...

1) you won't need a new police certificate, since they are actually valid for 1 year (even though it says 3 months on it, the embassy only needs it for one year out). 

2) you may need a new medical because they are more strict about this

3) it's doubtful you will have to pay a new visa fee, since this was out of your control. I'm fairly certain that they will merely issue a new visa since you were unable to travel during the ban 

 

best of luck!

 

[geowrian 22,337]

53 minutes ago, RobbieL said:

1) you won't need a new police certificate, since they are actually valid for 1 year (even though it says 3 months on it, the embassy only needs it for one year out). 

2) you may need a new medical because they are more strict about this

3) it's doubtful you will have to pay a new visa fee, since this was out of your control. I'm fairly certain that they will merely issue a new visa since you were unable to travel during the ban

1) Yup

2) Yes, a new medical would be needed because the visa validity period is constrained by the medical exam.

3) I disagree. Why does it being out of your control mean they will waive fees? I mean...I don't claim that they will not make exceptions, but exceptions would need to be put into place for that to happen.

[RobbieL 54]

20 hours ago, geowrian said:

1) Yup

2) Yes, a new medical would be needed because the visa validity period is constrained by the medical exam.

3) I disagree. Why does it being out of your control mean they will waive fees? I mean...I don't claim that they will not make exceptions, but exceptions would need to be put into place for that to happen.

RE #3, just my opinion based on the underlying principles of Force Majeure  

In effect, since the US cannot fulfill its obligation under a valid visa (i.e. travel restrictions due to the current pandemic), it's assumable (not guaranteed) that under that obligation, it would waive a fee to reissue or extend the visa. 

[geowrian 22,337]

3 hours ago, RobbieL said:

RE #3, just my opinion based on the underlying principles of Force Majeure  

In effect, since the US cannot fulfill its obligation under a valid visa (i.e. travel restrictions due to the current pandemic), it's assumable (not guaranteed) that under that obligation, it would waive a fee to reissue or extend the visa. 

A visa is not a contract, so I would not presume Force Majeure applies.

The US has no obligation here. The US is not even preventing travel in that user's case (spouses of a USC are exempt from the ban)...the issue is finding an airline, which is a private sector issue, and local travel restrictions.

 

The FAM as written says a new visa fee would be required. Users who have contacted the consulate and received responses have reaffirmed that.

Example:

 

Can exceptions be made? Yes. But unless that happens, assume policy will apply.

Edited March 22, 2020 by geowrian