After the 10 year ban

[Barbara Ann 1]

Hi,

does anybody know what you have to do after the 10 year ban is over? 

My cr1 visa got denied because of overstay. My ban will end in November of 2022. I just need to know what all I have to do to get my visa next year.

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

If there was no attempt to reenter the US, your spouse can petition you and if approved, you can apply for the visa again.

[Barbara Ann 1]

14 minutes ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

If there was no attempt to reenter the US, your spouse can petition you and if approved, you can apply for the visa again.

Wait , what ? We have to do it all over again ?😩

[Allaboutwaiting 2,503]

19 minutes ago, Barbara Ann said:

Wait , what ? We have to do it all over again ?😩

When was your visa denied?

[Barbara Ann 1]

3 hours ago, Allaboutwaiting said:

When was your visa denied?

3 years ago... i already asked the embassy in Frankfurt but they only said i should contact them when the ban is over... ji just want to know beforehand what all I have to do once it is over.... 

[Chancy 6,242]

20 minutes ago, Barbara Ann said:

3 years ago... i already asked the embassy in Frankfurt but they only said i should contact them when the ban is over... ji just want to know beforehand what all I have to do once it is over.... 

 

After you've served the ban, contact the Frankfurt consulate to let them know that you would like to re-apply for a spouse visa.  The I-130 approval does not expire, but if your last communication with the consulate was years ago, they may have archived the I-130.  Ask the consulate if they still have the petition.  If it's no longer at the consulate, you may have to file an I-824 and pay the fee.  Regardless of where the petition is, you will need to re-submit or update your DS-260, re-do your visa medical and interview.  Also, you will need to pay the fees again.

 

[Barbara Ann 1]

57 minutes ago, Chancy said:

 

After you've served the ban, contact the Frankfurt consulate to let them know that you would like to re-apply for a spouse visa.  The I-130 approval does not expire, but if your last communication with the consulate was years ago, they may have archived the I-130.  Ask the consulate if they still have the petition.  If it's no longer at the consulate, you may have to file an I-824 and pay the fee.  Regardless of where the petition is, you will need to re-submit or update your DS-260, re-do your visa medical and interview.  Also, you will need to pay the fees again.

 

awesome.. thank you .. at least now i know what to expect.... fingers crossed... its been a long 9 years already...