SN@5127

No one knows - they have their own 'pace of work' their own reasoning, their policies, load of work etc. - patience is the key - nothing we can do - just wait, hope & pray -sam

Don't know -I haven't filled DS-260- question to you is that "Does DS-260 provide a space for that?" - If it does you should follow the rule & fill it. The more "correct" info you provide to them the better - or else they send you RFIE - you will have to send it then.

Exactly my thought process - although I got my US Citizenship in 2023 - I am not changing the category because NVC shows better progress in F2B & my priority date is 10 months away. Hope it will move at normal pace now. -sam

Sorry for a long response - Hope this helps If the person is already lawfully in the U.S., they can file Form I-485 (Adjustment of Status) to become a permanent resident: They can usually file I-485, I-765 (work permit), and I-131 (advance parole) all together. Once I-485 is approved, they get the green card. Work and travel permits typically arrive within 3–6 months; green card in about 6–12 months. If the person is outside the U.S., they’ll go through Consular Processing: NVC (National Visa Center) contacts them for further processing. They’ll pay fees, submit the DS-260 immigrant visa application, provide civil documents, and attend a medical exam. Eventually, they attend an interview at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate. If approved, they’ll receive an immigrant visa to enter the U.S. as a permanent resident.

F2B 'final action date' is pivotal - as long as that is moving close to your receipt date I'm OK with that - let's keep that moving bit by bit - my receipt date is Sept 11 2017 - It looks like at this rate it would be 11 months before it is "current". -sam

Good to know - However, When I informed USCIS about my US citizenship two years, they didn't change my application status from F2B to F1. I can't comment on this instance (Your case status) why they did it. I will see how it transpires in coming days. Currently Visa Bulletin shows this Family- Sponsored All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed F1 08JUN16 F2A 01JAN22 F2B 22SEP16 Good Luck! -sam

Your Question on changing filing category from F2B to F1B I was in same situation (When I applied for my Canadian child I was a GC holder) - however, I am a US Citizen In my humble opinion leave your F2B category alone - However, if your parent wish - they can write to USCIS telling them about their US Citizenship status - That is what I did. Trust me, they (USCIS) know everything anyways, it's just a validation. -sam

Hi Folks - check it out - I check this morning ( Pacific Time) NVC dates for F2B moved again it shows Sept 22, 2016 now - I am kind of surprised -sam

I have a very specific question about a situation which is: On form i-130 petition for my Canadian Born Child lives in the city of Toronto - When I was filing this (i-130) Petition - I was under the impression that US Consulate in Toronto Canada processes Green card Interviews (So on 1-130 - I entered US consulate TORONTO as the destination for all documents) - Incidentally, later on, I had to change my own USA address & My Childs address in Toronto Canada - naturally, I informed USCIS by certified mail & sent a copy of that letter to Toronto US Consulate - They (Toronto consulate) called me to inform that "US Consulate Toronto does not do Green Card Interviews - but US Consulate Montreal is the location - you should inform them" - Consequently, I sent US Consulate in Montreal a registered letter. My Question is that should I write to USCIS that that the destination of my (1-130 docs) for GC interview is Montreal & not Toronto as I (mistakenly) put on my petition Form i-130 when I filed that petition in 2017 . Will Appreciate your feedback - Thanks in Advance My apiologies for a long text in this email - wanted to present whole scenario for folks to understand my ask. -sam

Hey folks - Anyone knows (with your experience) that your i-13- F2B file (case) has been sent to ELIS - Electronic Immigration System - What does that mean in timeline sense - it is going to take faster or will it take longer to process the application. Please give us your input if you guys know. -sam

My humble advice to you would be - Leave it (the status of your application) alone. However, I would suggest to send a letter to USCIS by certified mail that your parent is a US citizen now - I did the same thing, I was a Canadian with a Green Card when I applied for my adult child many moons ago - I am a US citizen now, I sent USCIS a written information via certified mail. That's all your parent need to do. Hope this helps -sam

In my opinion, "unemployment in the country" doesn't have anything to do with F2B & other categories that area, Like another member just narrated "There are so many folks/applicants ahead of you in the queue". This is NOT an "Employment work visa" - Just have to wait for folks ahead of you to move to clear the backlog - so your receipt date becomes "current". When that will happen, it's anybody's guess!! -sam

NVC February 2025 F2B - priority date remains "unchanged" from Jan 2025 still shows May 22, 2016 - Have patience folks -sam

This is exactly what I said. -s

Cool & good luck to you in rest of this process - That is what I am kind of figuring it out - it may be 8 years before my petition date is "current" it's been seven years already. -sam