Does NVC automatically convert F2B to F1 once the petitioner becomes a citizen?

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Hello, everyone. I'm a beneficiary of an F2B petition, and my PD became current in the Application Filing Chart last month. I haven't received my Welcome Letter yet, so I still haven't started applying online on the CEAC. I have already made a follow-up inquiry on the NVC Public Inquiry Form last week, and I'm still waiting for their reply as to when I can possibly get the letter.

 

My mother, the petitioner, hasn't received a letter either. She became a citizen last month, about the same time my PD became current for filing. The Welcome Letter is already delayed, because my cousin (another F2B petitionee) whose PD is later than mine had already gotten hers. Her petitioner remains an LPR and has no plan of becoming a citizen.

 

Is it possible that the letter is delayed because NVC automatically changed my preference category from F2B to F1? But it says on the state website that the petitioner still has to show proof of her citizenship to make it official. She hasn't submitted any proof to NVC yet, and she's waiting for her passport to arrive. I actually intend to convert to the faster F1 once I get the Welcome Letter.

 

We decided to wait for NVC's reply first, before we officially convert to F1, so as not to complicate things. Or is this a bad move? Do we need to submit a proof of citizenship now, or just wait for the Welcome Letter to arrive then make it official?

 

Please let me know what you think. I'm eager to start the process. I don't want to make costly mistakes that would delay it further. Thanks again.

 

 

 

[Timona 4,207]

If you're current, why would you switch and add "conversion to F1 delay?" Just be patient 

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5 minutes ago, Timona said:

If you're current, why would you switch and add "conversion to F1 delay?" Just be patient 

Because in the Final Action Dates Chart, F1 is faster than F2B since early last year, even in the latest visa bulletin. 

[arken 4,197]

If you already have the case number, your mom can email NVC to convert your case to F1 by sending a copy of her naturalization certificate. No need to wait for welcome letter.

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18 hours ago, arken said:

If you already have the case number, your mom can email NVC to convert your case to F1 by sending a copy of her naturalization certificate. No need to wait for welcome letter.

Thanks. I was advised to do the same and not wait for the Welcome Letter anymore. I (petitionee) was the one who made an inquiry at NVC. The notice to convert to F1 will come from the petitioner. Two different and separate concerns.