Jump to content
FilledesEtoiles

K2 visa - follow to join - advice needed

By FilledesEtoiles in K-1 Fiance(e) Visa Process & Procedures

 Share

14 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

FilledesEtoiles Enthusiast

FilledesEtoiles   336

Posted
Country: France
 Timeline
Posted

Hello everybody,

 

Asking members for advice on a K2 issue. I am in the US and married since last November, waiting for AOS.
 

My daughter (17 years old) initially wanted to study in France and join me later with another petition (I-130), and I when I was asked during the embassy interview (visa issued on September 29th), this is what I told them.

Now, the distance and frequent trips to visit us in the US have been emotionally very hard on her and she now wants to join us asap.
I read everywhere that she normally has until 29 September 2024 to travel to the US with a K2.

I sent an email to the embassy in France to know if we can still do this (because I initially said no), explaining the situation.


They do not take phone calls, only emails, it has been 3 days ... Can I expect a response from them?

Are you allowed to change your mind when you initially said there will probably not be a need for a K2? (I am sure I am not the only one, life situations tend to change)

I emailed the NVC and they are telling me to see directly with the embassy.

I also emailed the AIS staff taking care of the DS-160 to ask if I could go ahead and just do a DS-160 for her. I am waiting for their reply.

Does anyone have any experience with this?

Is there any hope for a response from the embassy?
Should I just go ahead with a DS-160 in case there is no response, or should I just drop it and file a I-130 with my US citizen husband as the petitioner filing for his stepdaughter? (which will take another 18 months to get her here)

 

Many thanks for your advice and help :)

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,208

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

I would wait for them to email you back. The K2 option is still available to you right now and that will be the fastest. 

NVC has no part of it. Stick to the Embassy. 

 

You could try to email again with the Subject line saying Urgent K2 follow to join 

 

Skip all the other stuff you mentioned and say you are now needing to continue the process for your K2 child asap. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
FilledesEtoiles Enthusiast

FilledesEtoiles   336

Posted
Country: France
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
1 minute ago, Ontarkie said:

I would wait for them to email you back. The K2 option is still available to you right now and that will be the fastest. 

NVC has no part of it. Stick to the Embassy. 

 

You could try to email again with the Subject line saying Urgent K2 follow to join 

 

Skip all the other stuff you mentioned and say you are now needing to continue the process for your K2 child asap. 

Thank you so much, I will follow up by email if I get no response on Friday!

It's so frustrating that you can never speak to a human being lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites
FilledesEtoiles Enthusiast

FilledesEtoiles   336

Posted
Country: France
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted
1 minute ago, IWander said:

I would create an account for her and submit the DS160

Yes thought about that indeed, but I am afraid that because I initially said "probably not", that the embassy needs to reopen the file or something, that's why I also emailed the AIS platform to find out.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,208

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted
6 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

Thank you so much, I will follow up by email if I get no response on Friday!

It's so frustrating that you can never speak to a human being lol

Yes it is. I know with Montreal using certain keywords are the ones that get read and replied to the fastest. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,208

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted
14 minutes ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

I hesitated to mention "urgent" in the topic not to pressure too much, but I will definitely do that on Friday if no response!

Don't blame you. You can always use other catchy words. Something to show that you are not just a general inquiry. 

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Timona Experienced

Timona   4,207

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Kenya
 Timeline
Posted

You may wanna join forces with @Kawika & Michelle

Immigration journey is not: fast, for the faint at heart, easy, cheap, for the impatient nor right away. If more than 50% of this applies to you, best get off the bus.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ontarkie Grand Master

Ontarkie   14,208

Posted
Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Canada
 Timeline
Posted

~~Moved to K1 P&P from Progress Report~~

Spoiler

Met Playing Everquest in 2005
Engaged 9-15-2006
K-1 & 4 K-2'S
Filed 05-09-07
Interview 03-12-08
Visa received 04-21-08
Entry 05-06-08
Married 06-21-08
AOS X5
Filed 07-08-08
Cards Received01-22-09
Roc X5
Filed 10-17-10
Cards Received02-22-11
Citizenship
Filed 10-17-11
Interview 01-12-12
Oath 06-29-12

Citizenship for older 2 boys

Filed 03/08/2014

NOA/fee waiver 03/19/2014

Biometrics 04/15/14

Interview 05/29/14

In line for Oath 06/20/14

Oath 09/19/2014 We are all done! All USC no more USCIS

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
IWander Rising Star

IWander   589

Posted
Timeline
Posted
4 hours ago, FilledesEtoiles said:

Yes thought about that indeed, but I am afraid that because I initially said "probably not", that the embassy needs to reopen the file or something, that's why I also emailed the AIS platform to find out.  

That's how you get them to reopen the file.  Do not wait very long for a response that may not be forthcoming 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
  • 2 weeks later...
FilledesEtoiles Enthusiast

FilledesEtoiles   336

Posted
Country: France
 Timeline
  • Author
Posted

Hello All,

 

Little update with good news! So the embassy replied and all is good, they reactivated my file and created one for my daughter. Appointment is set via the system for May (she has to finish school anyway until the end of June).

Very happy this got solved, we are now preparing all the documents.

 

:) :) 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...