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You seem a little overwhelmed and confused, and I don’t blame you. Here is what people have been trying to tell you:  U.S. citizens petitioning for minor children or step children (minor = und

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Not resend, you never sent, but you can sponsor step children.

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If this is F2a then you still have a few years to go before your PD is current.

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I went to the website where i file online. one of the twins my progress says " 

Estimated time until case decision:

Your case is taking longer than expected to process. You will be notified if you need to take any action.

Current as of today at 11:17 a.m.

 

and the other one is " 

Estimated time until case decision:

1 Week

Current as of today at 11:17 a.m.

 

what's you take on this?

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Quite normal, most cases go through this stage.

“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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6 hours ago, AileenRico42 said:

up to now its like they never look at it but once.

Do you understand how the Visa Bulletin works?  I feel like you do not, so I suggest reading up on it.

 

 

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6 hours ago, AileenRico42 said:

So what shall I do? Resend the papers/ file them again in my name? 

There is no "re-sending."

 

YOU can file ADDITIONAL petitions for them.  It will take a year, but they will get visas faster than in the family preference category.  

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You basically do the same as your Husband did but because you are a USC there is no waiting for a visa number.

 

 

“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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1 hour ago, AileenRico42 said:

SO I have to file it again , me as a petitioner and pay it again... start from the beginning but with me as a petitioner

 

You do not have to, probably be quicker and filing them at the same time should mean they interview together.

“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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You seem a little overwhelmed and confused, and I don’t blame you. Here is what people have been trying to tell you: 

  1. U.S. citizens petitioning for minor children or step children (minor = under 21 here) don’t have to wait for a visa number to become available. That is why it will be faster for the twins to be issued their visas if you as a USC file. You don’t have to do it, but if you want the kids to be able to move to the U.S. sooner, you filing is the way to go. 
  2. Since you haven’t filed for them before, your filing would be an additional one, not a refile. Within your family, it might seem like it, but as far as USCIS is concerned, those are two separate filings per child. Terminology can be very important when dealing with USCIS (which can be a hassle anyway, so it’s best not to add to said hassle with terminology issues). 
  3. Since the twins are two individuals, you need to file two separate petitions (two I-130s, one per child). The issue there is always that one might get processed slightly faster than the other (we see the same thing and question when people file for both of their parents), but the difference in time (if there is one) is usually so marginal that it’s not an issue for them to interview together. Approved petitions are valid for some time. 

Currently, USCIS processing times are listed for between 13 and 14.5 months, depending on what service center it will go to, in the IR2 category (U.S. citizen filing for minor children - step children count here) vs. 32 to 36.5 months for the F2A category (permanent resident filing for spouse or minor children). However, even if USCIS approved your husband’s petition earlier than what is projected, a visa could only be issued after the priority date becomes current (which you can look up in the visa bulletin). In contrast, your petition can go straight to the embassy or consulate, and the twins can apply for an immigrant visa right away because there are no quota for immediate relatives of U.S. citizens. 

Please don’t take this as lecturing, patronizing, or as condescension. I just remember how overwhelming the process can seem and wanted to spell it out for you as clearly as possible. 

Best of luck to all of you! 

 

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ROC: 

12/30/2019 package sent to Texas Lockbox via USPS 

12/31/2019 package arrived at Texas Lockbox 

01/02/2020 package signed for

01/04/2020 $680 charged on credit card

01/06/2020 text message and email with case number received

01/09/2020 extension letter received; notice date: 01/03/2020

02/22/2020 biometrics appointment letter received 

03/06/2020 biometrics appointment 

08/09/2021 I-751 approved

08/16/2021 Green Card received

 

Naturalization:

12/29/2020 application filed online and receipt number received 

01/04/2021 hard copy NOA1 received 

02/27/2021 electronic biometric reuse letter received

09/19/2021 interview scheduled - electronic notice received 

09/27/2021 hard copy interview notice received (issue date: 09/21/2021)

10/27/2021 interview (10.40am), approved

11/06/2021 oath ceremony (7.30am) 

 

I AM A U.S. CITIZEN!!!!! 

 

Passport:

11/08/2021 appointment at USPS (2.00pm)

11/16/2021 money order cashed, passport “in process” (locator 69)

12/02/2021 approved and shipped

12/04/2021 passport book delivered

12/13/2021 passport card and NC delivered 

 

 

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I have a question
 

We filed online way back 8/9/2021. When I opened the account this Sunday this showed in my progress " 

Estimated time until case decision: 1 Week

But there is no date when they posted this. Is this possible to be soon? like in a week? I just wanna make sure that we don't pay again and then we will get the decision right after we file and pay again. 

Anybody have experience with this? I really appreciate all your comments.

 

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Even if the I 130 is approved tomorrow you still have to wait for the Priority Date

“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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