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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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My mother (LPR) applied for my 3 brothers (F2A) in June 2018. Their cases were approved February 2021. Interview has yet to be scheduled.

 

I received a letter from USCIS in December 2023 with an update about their case status. The letter states the case is documentarily complete and simply waiting for an interview date at the embassy in Bangladesh. The letter lists their Priority Date as June 2018 and their category is still F2A, even though all brothers are above 21 years old now.

 

The current PD listed on this page is November 2019.

 

What are we missing here? How did their PD get skipped? 

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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You checked to see if CSPA applies.

 

Exactly how old are they and how long did the I 130s take to get approved.

“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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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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In June 2018 when we filed, their ages were 20, 19 and 16. 

They were approved 2 years and 8 months later, in February 2021 – ages 22, 21 and 18.

 

They are now 26, 25 and 22.

 

I don't think CSPA applies, but please correct me if I'm wrong.

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Wales
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The younger one should be, the older 2 seems unlikely.

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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If that's the hold up it doesn't explain why the youngest hasn't been called for an interview yet.

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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29 minutes ago, ainsn said:

If that's the hold up it doesn't explain why the youngest hasn't been called for an interview yet.


When were they actually DQ’ed? Your post seems to say it was only last month? 

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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All three of them were first DQ'd February 3, 2021.

 

I've been getting the same update ("documentarily complete/qualified + waiting for an interview slot") since then. The latest was a couple of weeks ago.

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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31 minutes ago, ainsn said:

All three of them were first DQ'd February 3, 2021.

 

I've been getting the same update ("documentarily complete/qualified + waiting for an interview slot") since then. The latest was a couple of weeks ago.


You said above their petitions were approved in Feb 2021, they can’t have been DQ’ed the same month. So when were their I-130’s approved, and when were they DQ’ed (documentation qualified at the NVC stage, after paying fees, completing DS-260’s and submitting docs)??

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12 hours ago, appleblossom said:


You said above their petitions were approved in Feb 2021, they can’t have been DQ’ed the same month. So when were their I-130’s approved, and when were they DQ’ed (documentation qualified at the NVC stage, after paying fees, completing DS-260’s and submitting docs)??

 

You're right! I had the wrong approval date. Petition was approved 3/26/20. 1 year and 9 months after filing.

 

So their timeline is:

 

6/1/18: F2A filed

3/26/20: Petition approved

4/24/21: DQ - awaiting interview

 

 

Edited by ainsn

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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Just now, ainsn said:

 

You're right! I had the wrong approval date. Petition was approved 3/26/20. 1 year and 9 months after filing.

 

So their timeline is:

 

6/1/18: F2A filed

3/26/20: Petition approved

4/24/21: DQ - awaiting interview

 

 

 

Ah, ok. That may change the eligibility for CPSA for the youngest I suspect - but @Boiler will be able to tell you for sure.

 

Sounds to me like they're all F2B now and that's why they haven't had an interview date yet. 

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6 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

 

Ah, ok. That may change the eligibility for CPSA for the youngest I suspect - but @Boiler will be able to tell you for sure.

 

Sounds to me like they're all F2B now and that's why they haven't had an interview date yet. 

That's what I'm suspecting but the case update letter I received a few weeks ago still says they are F2A.

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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(Bangladesh - Dhaka)

Finally I found similar topic: My mother, who is a Green Card holder, applied for my younger brother. His Priority Date (PD) is April 6, 2018. NVC documentarily approved it on May 12, 2021. We've been waiting for an interview since then. Every 60 days, the NVC sends an automated message confirming that all procedures are complete, and we just need to wait for the interview date. My brother was born on June 16, 1998. Meanwhile, I reached out to the NVC to inquire about his visa status. They informed me that it is still under the F2A category, which means he hasn't aged out. I also sent another email today to ask about the F2A and FX categories. Has my brother's case shifted to FX, or is it still under F2A? Any insights would be appreciated

 

Thank you @ainsn for 

F2A: 01 NOV 2019 (Spouse and under 21 children of Legal Permanent Residents)

FX: 22 OCT 2019 (F2A Cases with older priority dates)

 

I'm certain that the Bangladesh embassy is significantly delayed in scheduling appointments, even when the visa date is current based on priority date. For instance, I know someone in New York City who received their visa three months ago, despite their NVC approval date being in May 2020 and their Priority Date starting at the beginning of 2018.

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R5 Case, Parent of USC:

USCIS:

2016-09-06: I-130 Sent

2016-09-09: NOA1 Received at USCIS. Case sent to Nebraska Service Center

2017-03-31: Case approved at USCIS.

2017-04-06: Got NOA2 in Mailbox.

NVC:

2017-04-11: Case sent to NVC from USCIS

2017-04-17: Case received at NVC

2017-04-20: NVC assigned a case number and invoice

2017-04-20: Submitted DS-261 Agent Form online

2017-04-21: Reviewed DS 261 Agent over Phone

2017-04-21: AOS invoice received via email

2017-04-21: AOS invoice paid online

2017-04-26: IV fee paid online

2017-04-26: Sent AOS and IV packages (hard copy) in one package

2017-04-26: Submitted DS-260 form online 

2017-04-27: NVC received AOS and IV packages

2017-04-28: Scan Date

2017--06-22: Review in process 

2017-6-23: Got checklist

2017-7-09: Send new papers to NVC

2017-7-14: New Scan date

2017-08-16: NVC Case Complete

2017-08-23: Received NVC email about Case Complete

2017-09-26: Interview scheduled

2017-10-10 Medical (Done)

2017-11-01: Interview

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How long did the I 130 take to be approved

 

 

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Bangladesh
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4 hours ago, Boiler said:

How long did the I 130 take to be approved

 

 

 

1 year 9 months. I added their timeline and ages to my signature, if it's helpful!

 

@IRN Sorry to hear you're going through the same thing. It's so disheartening. I went to a prominent lawyer today who works in the Bangladeshi community in NYC. He told me that when Trump was in office, many visa cases were halted entirely. Now, even though Biden says immigration is completely open, they're really only prioritizing petitions filed by US citizens. Before COVID there was at least some standard operating procedure, but due to the backlogs caused by COVID things have since gone completely haywire. 

 

I asked if he could represent my cases and write a letter on our behalf, but he said it wouldn't make a difference because we're already documentarily approved. He did advise that I reach out to my local congressional office and urge them to look into the matter.

 

It's good to know there's nothing outstanding we need to do, but it's frustrating to continue waiting with no next steps.

06.27.12: Mailed out I-130 IR1 for husband

07.02.12: NOA1
03.08.13: NOA2
05.10.13: Case complete

07.10.13: Interview - AP

12.05.13: AP completed

12.17.13: Visa in hand

02.02.14: POE - NYC

04.04.14: Greencard in hand

11.06.19: Mailed out N-400

12.03.19: Biometrics

01.21.21: Citizenship Interview

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06.01.18: F2A filed for brothers ages 20, 19 and 16

03.26.20: Petition approved ages 21, 20 and 17

04.24.21: DQ - awaiting interview ages 22, 21 and 18

09.25.24: Interview for 3 brothers - Approved!

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1 hour ago, ainsn said:

 

1 year 9 months. I added their timeline and ages to my signature, if it's helpful!

 

@IRN Sorry to hear you're going through the same thing. It's so disheartening. I went to a prominent lawyer today who works in the Bangladeshi community in NYC. He told me that when Trump was in office, many visa cases were halted entirely. Now, even though Biden says immigration is completely open, they're really only prioritizing petitions filed by US citizens. Before COVID there was at least some standard operating procedure, but due to the backlogs caused by COVID things have since gone completely haywire. 

 

I asked if he could represent my cases and write a letter on our behalf, but he said it wouldn't make a difference because we're already documentarily approved. He did advise that I reach out to my local congressional office and urge them to look into the matter.

 

It's good to know there's nothing outstanding we need to do, but it's frustrating to continue waiting with no next steps.


I think Boiler was asking @IRN
 

But there’s nothing a lawyer or congressman can do if your case is now F2B. There’s simply no visa available to them by law, nobody can change that. 

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