Clarifications on Visa Status: Switching from F24 to F11 and CEAC Portal Details

[daym4n 0]

Important Details:

• I am the principal applicant.
• I'm from the Philippines.
• My mother, who is the petitioner, recently became a U.S. citizen.

 

Although my priority date is still distant (JUN-2018), I'd like to clarify a few aspects regarding my current status and any necessary actions on my part.

 

Currently, my visa classification is F24. Observing the visa bulletin, it appears that the F1 category for the Philippines is progressing faster. As such, I'm considering switching my visa class to F11. From my understanding, once my petitioner becomes a naturalized U.S. citizen, my visa category should automatically transition to F1. Can I assume correctly that no further action is required on my end?

 

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Upon checking the CEAC portal, I encountered the following message in the summary:

 

Due to the numerical limitations on immigrant visa issuance prescribed by law, this petition is not eligible for further processing at this time. The National Visa Center (NVC) will retain the petition until an immigrant visa becomes available. The NVC will notify the petitioner, principal applicant, or attorney of record when this petition is eligible for further processing. The principal applicant should refrain from making any concrete plans such as selling property, resigning from jobs, or making travel arrangements until further notice.

 

To date, I have not received any communication or messages in the CEAC portal.

 

Additionally, under the application information section, it states:

• IV Fee: NOT PAID
• IV Application: NOT STARTED (This section appears greyed out and unclickable.)

 

Is this standard procedure?

 

I appreciate any insights or guidance on this matter. Thank you!

[appleblossom 2,546]

No, it won’t automatically change to F1, your mother need to inform NVC of her new status and send a copy of her certificate/passport - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#ivp6

 

And yes, that’s standard procedure until your PD is current on Table B of the Visa Bulletin. Only then will you be asked to start the NVC process. 
 

Good luck.