US Immigration from Philippines

My fiance and son have the medical appointment today and I just saw this posted on their website. If I understand this correctly this means because of the shortage of tests he (9 years old) cannot have this test and therefore we cannot go to our embassy interview. Is that correct? Our embasssy interview is currently scheduled for Dec 5th but because of his age he is not even required to be there. If I understand this right once they get more test in they will notify us to reschedule? I dont trust them to reach out to each and every person to let us all know and all the appointments will be booked very quickly if/when they do.

Has anyone ever see this before? What exactly is the IGRA test? If they do not release the medical report are we stuck because we cannot have the interview? We have purchased our tickets already and i have taken time off work so I am concerned about the timing of this announcement. Has this happened before and does anyone have any guidance on how to proceed?

Hello!

My spouse just moved to the U.S. on an IR1 visa. While his English is pretty good (he can always get ideas across), he is looking to finesse his grammar a bit.

Does anyone here know of any strongly recommended English classes/tutors/etc. available via Zoom (these can be paid)?

Thanks!

Note: I will be speaking as the person who got approved of a B1/B2 visa to avoid confusion.

Me and my partner applied for a B1/B2 visa. I got approved and she got denied. Any insights on what was the reason of the denial?

I have a pending petition of F4. On my application it is stated there that i will be traveling with my partner.

Questions for me:

1. What is the purpose of your visit: Visit my sister, niece and nephew
2. where do you plan to go in the US? San Jose California
3. Do you have a job? yes
4. Where do you work? ___ company
5. How long have you been working for? Almost 2 years now
6. What is your position? Analyst in Payroll Accounting
7. Have you travelled internationally? yes
8. Where have you been? Indonesia, Thailand, Japan, Singapore
9. Who will pay for your trip?: Me and my sister
10. Who will pay for your ticket? Me
11. Have you ever been in US? Yes
12. How long have you been in the US? About 1 month but I was still a minor
(Visa expired more than 10 years)

Result: Approved

My partner s questions:

1. What is the purpose of your visit: Visit my partner s sister, niece and nephew and spend christmas with them.
2. where do you plan to go in the US? San Jose California
3. Do you have a job? yes
4. Where do you work? ___ company
5. What is your position? Transactions Advisor
6. Have you travelled internationally? yes
7. Where have you been? Hongkong, Macau, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia
8. Who will pay for your trip?: Me and my mom
9. Who will pay for your ticket? Me and my mom
10. Do you have a sister in the US? No
11. Do you have a brother in the US? No

Result: Denied

Hello Everyone,

After 20 months, my fianc finally had her K-1 visa interview at the embassy in Manila, Philippines on October 3. The bad news is, because of an oversite on my part, we were missing a document and she was given a 221g. The counselor told her not to worry, that as soon as they got the required document, we visa would most likely be approved. The 221g letter listed the single document required (which we have) along with instructions about how to submit the document along with the required forms and her passport. All that was self explanatory. The issue we are having is, the letter said to BOTH submit the document on CEAC (followed by sending hardcopy via courier) AND to just send the documents in (no scan and upload) via courier.

I have attached a copy of the 221g she received for reference.

The issue is, for a K-1 visa, I have never been able to create a personal account to "login" to. I've tried many times. We were only able to do our DS-160 there and to check our case status. When I go to the https://ceac.state.gov/IV/Login.aspx page, enter our case number and invoice ID number, all we get on the next page is:

"K visas are nonimmigrant visas that assist spouses or future spouses of American citizens in entering the United States. As with all nonimmigrant visa applicants, a DS-160 must be filled out in order for a consular section to process the case." The only option is to click the "OK" button which simply takes you back to the login page. Of course the DS-160 has been finished for a while, and there was no issue at the interview when it was examined.

So my question is, is there a special place for K-1 visa applicants to access and upload documents to CEAC?

Thank you in advance to any advice you may have for us.

We painstakingly gathered and completed all the necessary documentation for our F3 visa application. Embarking on our journey to the US, we held high hopes for a smooth immigration process. This brought us to the US Embassy for the eagerly awaited visa interview. Regrettably, the outcome did not align with our expectations; our visa application encountered a temporary setback under section 221(g) of the INA. The accompanying refusal letter explained that our petition would be returned to the USCIS for further processing. This hurdle arose from a heart-wrenching circumstance - our family's petitioner and my mother passed away during the COVID-19 pandemic. While our application had been accepted at that time, it was subsequently put on hold due to pandemic-related disruptions. It is only recently that we have been able to recommence the process, driven by a steadfast determination to see it through.

Prior to my mother's passing, we had a joint sponsor in place: my sister, a US citizen currently residing in the country. In the wake of the refusal, my sister has been instrumental in helping us appeal the situation, offering invaluable support and guidance. She has dispatched the necessary documents to the USCIS in Chicago via postal services, marking the initial step towards a potential resolution. Our current strategy involves positioning my sister as the new petitioner through a humanitarian reinstatement, a move we believe holds promise.

Given our circumstances, we are eager to explore any available options. Is there any further action we can take, or should we await updates? If you have any additional questions or insights, please feel free to share. Your input is greatly appreciated. We extend our gratitude for your support and understanding during this challenging time.