My visa category is F21 I received this email what foes it mean ahould expect to wait for a long period? How to track? ( merged)

[Janane 0]

My visa category is F21. I submitted the request documents to NVC and they approved the case 50 days ago however until this moment no reply regarding the embassy interview date.

while searching i read the F21 visa category is subjected to country limitation. What does this means? And should i expect to wait for a long period? And what it the average waiting time to schedule an interview?

[Habib118 0]

My case is F21. I've been waiting for an interview for 13 months. There is a huge backlog in the embassy for our category. If you want, there is a whatsapp group for our category to follow up on things

 

[Janane 0]

14 minutes ago, Habib118 said:

My case is F21. I've been waiting for an interview for 13 months. There is a huge backlog in the embassy for our category. If you want, there is a whatsapp group for our category to follow up on things

 

I really appreciate if you can add me to the group I already sent u my mobile number.

any idea if possible to submit an expedite request? 

[Boiler 45,319]

If you have a reason absolutely submit an expedite 

[Janane 0]

On 8/20/2022 at 4:00 PM, Janane said:

I really appreciate if you can add me to the group I already sent u my mobile number.

any idea if possible to submit an expedite request? 

Waiting your reply @Habib118

[Janane 0]

his notice is to inform you that your case for an immigrant visa is documentarily complete at the National Visa Center (NVC) and has been since 23-Jun-2022. NVC has received all of the fees, forms and documents required prior to attending an immigrant visa interview. Your petition is awaiting an interview appointment. At this time, no further action is required. We appreciate your patience.

Your case will remain at NVC until an appointment is scheduled, at which time we will send it to the appropriate U.S. Embassy or Consulate General. We will notify the applicant, petitioner, and attorney (if applicable) when an appointment is scheduled.

The U.S. Embassy or Consulate tells NVC which dates they are holding interviews. NVC fills these appointments on a first-in, first-out basis and is unable to predict when an interview will be scheduled.

Visa interviews at many U.S. Embassies and Consulates have been delayed as result of the global COVID-19 outbreak. For the most up-to-date information about the U.S. Embassy or Consulate's operating status, please visit their website at https://usembassy.gov.

The next communication you receive from NVC will be either a notice that your appointment is scheduled, or if an appointment is not scheduled within the next 60 days, we will send a notice confirming that your case is still in line for an interview.

Important: The applicant should not make any permanent financial commitments until they have received their immigrant visa. This includes activities such as: 
- Selling a house, car or property, 
- Resigning from a job, or;
- Making other travel arrangements.

Thank you for your continued patience.

Regards, 

[milimelo 4,465]

F2A visa? You’re DQed and waiting for interview letter. Sit back and chill until IL arrives. The embassy needs to go through prior years’ (2020, 2021) visa interview backlog before they get to your case. 

[Janane 0]

7 minutes ago, milimelo said:

F2A visa? You’re DQed and waiting for interview letter. Sit back and chill until IL arrives. The embassy needs to go through prior years’ (2020, 2021) visa interview backlog before they get to your case. 

My visa category is F21 not F2A as my husband is a lawful permanent resident not a US citizen.

Any idea if i can submit an expedite request?

[Chancy 6,241]

*** Moved from NVC forum to Embassy/Consulate Discussion -- OP's case is already DQ, and interview scheduling varies by consulate, not an NVC issue ***

 

[arken 4,197]

8 hours ago, Janane said:

My visa category is F21 not F2A as my husband is a lawful permanent resident not a US citizen.

Any idea if i can submit an expedite request?

F21 is just a subcategory of F2A. 
You can request for the expedite if you have a valid reason. Missing one's partner is not a valid reason.

[Ontarkie 14,193]

~~Related threads merged. Please keep all follow up or related questions to one thread. ~~

[Janane 0]

I was Dc in june 2022 - category F21 (spouse of a permanent resident) living in Lebanon any idea when i should get the Interview letter?

[Maro123 0]

Your still waiting an interview since june. I saw a lot of people already hot there interview apps.

[Janane 0]

Yes cz my husband is permanent resident not us citizen .

 

[Maro123 0]

But i heard they us citizen or PR are treated the same. Im also a spouse of a GC holder and in waiting for my interview. I was dqed on jan 5 2023