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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,845

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18 hours ago, LC2016 said:

So question....currently we are going through the I130 process with my husband. Now he is wanting for my MIL to come visit while we wait for the waiver to be approved(hasn't physically seen her in 20yrs) . She has already tried once but was denied ( she also went with a group of people) so I am wondering what we can do to apply for her visa from the US.

 

Thanks for any info guys!

Your husband can't travel to Mexico and wait out the process?   I wouldn't bet on MIL getting a B visa.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Boiler Grand Master

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17 hours ago, Boiler said:

Having gone through this before she should be familiar with the process

 

Her son can help her, or any handy 8 year old

 

It is her money, but with a prior refusal and whatever the reason is for her sons waiver it does not look good.

I corrected my earlier post, not sure why I got the gender wrong. And the rest I blame on fat fingers, auto correct and using my phone. And of course not checking.

 

So I 601a generally means someone hopped the border, not eligible for DACA and the only issue they have is a stay in the US longer than 6 months over the age of 18.

 

You get the I 130 approved then the I 601a and pop back for the interview and come back with an immigrant visa.

 

Leave without the I 601a then you attend the Consulate interview and have to file a I 601.

 

As with everything timelines are all over the place but it seems I 601s are taking 2 years, I 601a's 3? years. Anyway obviously better to get it done in the US if you can that way you will be gone a few days not years.

 

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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5 minutes ago, Boiler said:

Anyway obviously better to get it done in the US if you can that way you will be gone a few days not years.

I seem to remember a couple cases where the CO wanted an I-601 after the interview (even after an approved I-601a).  However, it was a few years ago, so I might be mixing cases.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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Boiler Grand Master

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1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

I seem to remember a couple cases where the CO wanted an I-601 after the interview (even after an approved I-601a).  

That does happen, I 601a only applies to overstays. Not for example a criminal issue.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

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1 minute ago, Boiler said:

That does happen, I 601a only applies to overstays. Not for example a criminal issue.

Oh...OK.  I wasn't sure of the reason, but that makes sense.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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With his illegal presence, I would think the consulate would expect mom to do the same thing.   What reason would she have to return to Mexico?  That’s what they’ll want to know….

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Boiler Grand Master

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I have come across people in this situation getting a B, I assume they are the exception that proves the rule.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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