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It says right there in the reciprocity schedule it is unavailable and not required for consular processing. Print that and take it with you. -
I would say that is feasible but again I would not wait until the last few weeks of the visa expiration. Expiration also depends on medical expiration. I'm not sure how long the medical is good for for VIetnam but if medical expires so does the visa. Just be vigilant and prepared to move your timeline if something comes up.
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IR1 Category Question - CEAC Portal
Theersink replied to jiggaman97's topic in IR-1 / CR-1 Spouse Visa Process & Procedures
Leave nothing to chance, I sent via courier my Original Certified Divorce Decree with the seal and ink certification on it so she has it. I didn't want to take the chance of them rejecting a printed copy from an email since it does say Original. -
I just want to mention that if you aren't planning on moving right away you will want to hold off on submitting everything to NVC and getting DQ (Documentary Qualified). Once you do that they will schedule your interview and you are kind of at a point of no return. A visa issued is only good for so long, IIRC it is the date of the medical exam expiration. So Vietnam embassy is about 3 months to schedule after DQ, roughly 2 month notice on the interview. So IF you were DQ in OCT you would likely get the visa in about 4-6 months. You do not want to try and enter with only a day or two left on the VIsa expiration. I would not DQ at NVC until you are 100% ready to move. You do not want your medical and visa expiring. That opens up a whole lot of trouble and stress. You can delay at NVC indefinitely as long as you contact them once a year. Again, just some more info in case you were not aware.
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Documents are accepted but NVC messaged the following
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Documents are accepted but NVC messaged the following
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Current income doesn't matter then unless the petitioner is continuing employment with the same company they currently work for. Doesn't matter if they intend to find something in the same field of work. For immigration purposes the petitioner's income is $0. Unless a job is secured through a US based company prior to the interview you will need a joint sponsor showing 125% of poverty level. You will not be able to use semantics of continuing field of work but not the same company on the consulate officer. They will want to see income earned when you arrive in the US, not what you have now. So basically your choices are either have a joint sponsor or the petitioner can come to the US before the beneficiary, secure a job and use that income for the AOS.
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Current NVC processing timeline
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It is most likely due to the sponsor not being domiciled in the US. You can't use your current income from a non US job or any job if you have no domicile in the US. In addition to the Job requirement the sponsor will have to show intent of domicile at time of interview. You stated it will likely be a year before you are ready, I would start planning these things out now. Even with a joint sponsor I think you have to show intent to domicile. See this page for the FAQ on I-864. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/i-864-affidavit-faqs.html#aos22 Hopefully user pushbrk will pop in and give us his seemingly unending wisdom on the subject. When he does pay attention.
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Current NVC processing timeline
Theersink replied to REO-Sparks's topic in National Visa Center (Dept of State)
NVC Case Creation and Review times Here: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html If you are DQ (Documentarily Qualified) you can see here the current month they are scheduling/sending cases for interviews based on Embassy: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html Currently the Philippines Embassy wait time is about 3 months after you are DQed. -
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K2 custody of child
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I see that you said you have already filed. Be prepared to delay this at NVC stage. As I said above you will need to get all of this in order BEFORE proceeding with your VIsa case or you could find yourself in a situation that is not ideal.
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There are other things to consider here. Just because you win full custody does not automatically mean that the child can immigrate. I would do a lot of research on Vietnam custody laws. Many countries have provisions that will grant custody but will not allow the child to immigrate to another country. You need a lawyer that has experience explicitly in this situation. As far as I can tell VIetnam is Best Interest of the Child country and that can be a long, messy and expensive fight that ultimately may not end up in your favor. https://www.usa.gov/travel-documents-children has a little information on children traveling internationally. having a valid passport and visa is only part of what is required. I would wait until the custody is decided and these details worked out before even filing anything.
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DFA/CFO confusion for changing last name on passport
Theersink replied to Nathan Alden, Sr.'s topic in Philippines
My wife just changed her name on her passport. She wasn't asked about CFO. Submitted ROM and that was it. My wife said it was painless. -
I have been twice in 2 years about 16 days each and rented a car both times. Driving there is not for everyone, it depends on your own ability. I have driven a semi and a cab here in the US at different times in the past. I can say that the rumors and such about people who will purposely try to involve you in an accident are i think personally a myth and fear mongering. Yes there are aggressive drivers but not outright mean or devious. Police are very nice and understanding too. Never had issues with them. Hardest part of driving there is parking or if you are going to be out in the rural provinces as the roads out there and maps to get around can be iffy. As far as hiring a driver be careful with that as well. Most rental agencies can get you a driver but if you go out of the local area you will pay for their room and meals every day. In addition, generally you are paying for x amount of hours per day during certain times of the day, anything outside this will be extra. I personally did not want to pay 35000 pesos for the car and another 20 to 25k for the driver and be limited in where and when I could use them without having to keep track of "extra" costs. Those in my opinion are what gets you, the unmentioned extra charges after the fact. If you do hire a driver ensure ALL the terms are specified prior to commitment so you don't end up surprised by the extras.
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They must really be in chaos over there in SF with the new administration. Ours took 6 months, submitted Feb of last year and Jenny was able to get the ROM and change her name on her passport ect back in Oct of 2024. We never had to ask for transmittal details. At first PSA could not find the info but I had given the stamped documents to her with the receipt of payment I received back from SF consulate and PSA was able to sort it out. Suggestion is to have her go in to the office rather than by phone or online. The PSA lady told her that usually PSA just has to call the consulate and can get the details or the ROM. Seems to be a bit better experience in person.
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That is what i was thinking as well. Thank you.
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Due to a signature issue, my step daughter's NOA1 was approx 2 months behind my wifes. Hers was sent to NVC about a week ago (rec March 17th 2024), the other is still awaiting NOA2 (rec May 2nd 2024). Should I wait for my step daughter's case to catch up to my wife's before proceeding with NVC steps? Can I call or email them after NVC receives both and have them processed at the same time or are we going to have to deal with the 2 month gap until completion? Any guidance on this situation would be greatly appreciated.
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This is true but OP has not specified if or when a visit is planned. There are alot of holes in the information as others have stated. The means to do something often outweighs the ability. This ultimately was the point I was trying to make. It will cost the OP likely a substantial sum of money in addition to the 130 filing. My impression was it sound almost like OP was rushing for a solution quickly. My point was that is not going to happen and needs to be planned, especially with OPs situation. Good point. I would agree. I withdraw my previous recommendation of waiting on asylum.