Just Paul

4 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

As you can see in the picture i didn’t fill out the part where it asks if she was in the US nor did i check any box for adjustment of status. 

Note the correct section. Look on the next page . . .  Items 61 & 62

19 minutes ago, Druidd said:

Not entirely true. You see, my efforts of getting f1 USA visa began immediately I graduated from high school. From my first denial, I've just been retrying to get another I 20, submitting all information required and correcting the errors I might have made to result in my visa denial. 

To get an F1 (student) visa you must overcome the assumption that you are trying to immigrate to the US.  They are looking at the ties you have back to Kenya.  You are becoming older each year and you haven't pursued your education in country.  While it is possible to get an Athletic Scholarship from College the chances of obtaining that also decrease each year. If you have had errors in you pervious applications they should have been dealt with immediately and not wait another year or two.

If you had the ties, after the first denial(s),  what you should have done was get your Bachelors in Business and then applied for an US MBA program.  Each time you try for a visa the harder it becomes unless there has been a significant change in your circumstances.

That was a $495 mistake. Since she is not in the US (you checked Adjustment of Status), file the I-824 and pay the fee.  If you didn't check the adjustment of status box you need to contact them to send it on the the NVC.

2 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

From what i could read, it stated the I-824 on the approved letter. 

Reread it -  that isn't a common item for an I-130 for a family member overseas.   But the answer your original question, since you filed for you mother you are the petitioner.  

12 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

The I-130 got approved in august and i am currently working on the 824

Were you instructed to file an I-824?   If anything you should be looking at an I-864 for the NVC process.

5 minutes ago, Captain America87 said:

The I-130 got approved

When did it get approved?  Normally it is sent to the NVC and you get a welcome letter ( after some time), An I-824 is for a petition that was approved but never was interviewed and gets the petition out of storage and moving on tis way.

Funny this happened to me - a female producer at TBS grabbed my butt cheek more than once!   I thought it was pretty common in all of the Turner Broadcasting Companies.

Often time Maria's nationality will come into question when being interviewed.  Hopefully she has strong ties to her home country.  She needs to be able to disprove she intends to immigrate to the US.  Having a daughter/ grand daughter in the US can be a challenge as is having a boyfriend in the US.  She should answer all questions honestly but still not provide answers to questions not asked.

Other communications options:

• Moscow: consulmo@state.gov
• Yekaterinburg: consulyekat@state.gov
• Vladivostok: vladcons@state.gov

1 minute ago, lalaland said:

i have called and emailed but no response..i guess ill go personally and see what they say 🙏

Try calling the US Number during the Russian Consulate hours.   Are you emailing the IV Visa group?

3 minutes ago, semidevil said:

If I have a mother in the U.S on a visitor visa, is it just a matter of a filling out the 485, or will there be quite a bit of questions and scrutiny during the application process? I am a U.S citizen. I'm just wondering if it is just a matter of filling out the form and paying the fees and show documentation, or whether there will be a lot of complications and questions.

It isn't just  the I-485.  You might want to read the guides.  It is just like a spouse adjusting within the US except no need for an I-130A.

have you contacted the embassy?  They will give you instructions as to where to file / and if "they" will accept the petition.   Moscow is open but on a limited operation.  Many interviews are being held in Poland.

1 hour ago, lalaland said:

I am Canadian ,,with a HOME in Canada and residency in CANADA.

You can only have physical residency at one place at any given time.   When we did our DCF in Mexico we both lived in Mexico.   To file DCF you will need to live where you wife is and meet what the consulate deems necessary for you to claim residency in that jurisdiction. That requirement varies by consulate.

To do DCF in Moscow you would need to have residency in Russia. To do it in Mexico you both would need residency in Mexico.  To do it in Montreal your spouse would need residency in Canada.   USCIS allows the consulates to determine if the Consulate will accept DCF.  The few international USCIS field offices that remain do not process I-130s.

4 hours ago, rebeclyna said:

I am expecting only an e-mail with my job offer in it. Do you think that will be enough?

File with what you have.

On 9/19/2021 at 12:40 PM, DeniseL said:

What reason did you all file for? Was it all because of job relocation? Any Military cases involved? Or also medical issues?

All of those are possibilities.  You do need to live (have legal residency in that foreign country) with your spouse.

On 9/19/2021 at 12:40 PM, DeniseL said:

On the UCSIS website it’s not quiet clear what reasons would count or would get approved.

USCIS doesn't approve DCF via International Field Offices anymore as most have been closed.  They are all handled at the Department of State at the consulate now.

Email the consulate with your documented exceptional circumstance and see what happens.

4 minutes ago, Greencard-22 said:

When we filed before for the two year GC we paid with check. Did anyone file with credit card and was there a significant difference?

I would pay via check instead of credit card just in case there is any issue.

5 minutes ago, Greencard-22 said:

Banks statement and Credit card statements

We just did 3 months.

5 minutes ago, Greencard-22 said:

Utility Bill - Did anyone have an issue with their utility bill being in one name?

Don't include it (anything) unless it also is establishing that you live at the the same place.

6 minutes ago, Greencard-22 said:

Did everyone use paper clips and binder clips to organized their paperwork?

Use binder clips or just a large rubber band.   ACCO 2 hole punches just slow things down as the contractor just has to take them apart.

25 minutes ago, mr&mrsinlove said:

The exact wording is "certified copy of passport (bio page only)"

As you can see, the request is really vague which is definitely adding to my confusion. Thank you for taking the time to respond. 

Depending on your state you could go this route:

However, the following suggestion is stated on the website of the USDOSFA , “One alternative is to permit the requester to make a sworn statement that the document presented is a true copy (see 7 FAM 850). This is a process whereby an individual makes a sworn statement declaring that a copy is an exact reproduction of an original document he or she possesses. This is also known as a ‘Copy Certification by a Document Custodian’.”

https://www.notarypublicstamps.com/members/news/586

I haven't seen it successfully done that way.  Maybe your lawyer will be the first and there will be a new path.

In the meantime you can certainly ask NVC to expedite.

37 minutes ago, Princeani said:

probably I couldn't explain it well.  I'm asking if US embassy in Cairo is no longer  waive the in person interview for people who meet the exemption criteria.

 

She isn't exempt if the system says she needs an interview.   Take the appointment and check back for cancellations.  That's how we got a faster interview.

She also needs the I-130a and should include the I-131 just in case travel is needed - and it is free.   The I-693 can all be done at the same time.    File the I-130/I-130a/I-693 and I-864 together.   Wait for the NOA1 then  include a copy of the with the I-131 and I-765.   Use the addresses in the instructions.

Tell your friend to get and account here since it is free.

As long as her residency remains intact there shouldn't be any issues.

You can certainly AOS.  Just realize you can't leave / comeback without the possibility of being denied entry until you get Advanced Parole (I-131)

1 hour ago, PollyC said:

So if we happened to get divorce and I decided go back to Hong Kong, am I able to take our son with me back to Hong Kong?

leaving custody issues aside - yes you can take the child.  There is a path to citizenship but essentially has to renounce US Citizenship and I think you can wait until 18 for that.   If you have custody the child can obtain the right to abode.   As a USC citizen the child would get 90 days as a visitor and can convert to a residency (abode)