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  1.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: All F2B Updates in This Thread (Part 2)
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  9. appleblossom
    Illegal immigants do file and pay taxes, most with ITIN's - to the tune of ~$100B a year. https://itep.org/undocumented-immigrants-taxes-2024/ Most pay at a higher rate than USC's as they don't get the same tax breaks, and they pay in to programs they can't access i.e. Medicare, social security etc. So I don't think there's anything missing in the situation just because they've been paying taxes, most undocumented workers do.
  10. appleblossom
    No, the timeline on your profile please. See mine (just click on the 'Timeline' button to the left of my posts) to see an example. Thank you.
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  15. mike2033

    Please do you have any idea when the immigration visa pause for 75 countries will be lifted?

    1. appleblossom

      appleblossom

      No way of knowing I'm afraid. Could be weeks, months or years. Please post in the main forums with info about the case and country for relevant info. 

  16.    Franklocks2000 reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 Expedite for Financial Hardship – Is This Enough?
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  18. appleblossom
    How did they enter - with or without inspection (i.e. through a 'proper' POE, or crossing the border)?
  19. appleblossom
    The visa in your passport is what you'll use to enter the US. Once that's stamped and dated upon entry, it acts as a temporary green card for a year until the plastic one turns up. Your plan sounds fine, just bear in mind that you become tax resident in the US from the moment you land - just in case that might be a factor. Now you've got your visa, please complete your timeline to help other EB applicants going forward. Thanks and good luck.
  20.    Dashinka reacted to a post in a topic: Urgently need in help for appointment
  21. appleblossom
    The official page says less than 2 weeks to a month, so super quick. And it's usually pretty accurate. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html Good luck.
  22. appleblossom
    Yes, far too early. It can take a couple of months for it to even be received by NVC. But please do ask any questions about your own case on your own thread, thx.
  23.    LoveBetweenUs reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 Expedite for Financial Hardship – Is This Enough?
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  26. appleblossom
    You might as well ask, it's free to do so and won't harm your case. I think it's highly unlikely it'll be granted as you could change your living situation to save money instead (i.e. get a room in shared house). But give it a go. Hopefully you won't need it, there's still a chance you'll have a visa by July. Good luck.
  27. appleblossom
    What @Crazy Cat has said. ^^ My first thought was DCF as well if he has a reason for a short notice relocation. That would be much more likely than a K-1 expedite.
  28.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: K-1 Expedite for Financial Hardship – Is This Enough?
  29. appleblossom
    I’m not sure that’s a feasible plan any longer with the new fee. Would any company be prepared to pay $100,000 for a new graduate with little or no work experience?
  30. appleblossom
    Here’s a slightly later one, approved in February - https://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=432986 There aren’t many F2A timelines on VJ though (please add yours). What is your PD and which country were you born in?
  31. appleblossom
    As said above, you can't help him in any way. Your wife can only petition dependent children, once she's a citizen she can also petition parents and siblings but that's it. But if you can give us more info then there may be another visa route. Why does he want to come for 'an extended period of time' - to do what?
  32.    appleblossom reacted to a post in a topic: Bringing an adult nephew from China to the USA
  33. appleblossom
    Do you mean you were DQ’ed by NVC? if so, you should hear very soon, assuming it’s an immediate relative visa or your PD is current. Madrid is one of the quickest consulates (some other consulates are 2+ years between being DQ’ed and receiving an interview letter!). Please fill in your timeline and profile, so we know which visa you’re asking about. Thanks, and good luck.
  34. appleblossom
    I'd go as soon as possible then. I moved with teens, it's much harder for them to adjust and the older they get the more reluctant they'll be to give up friends/hobbies/boyfriend/girlfriend. Also, if you move when they're older be prepared that they might want to come back to the UK to work or study. Both of mine are at uni in the UK (at vast expense, as they're now classed as international students!). It's just something else to factor in, again the earlier you move the more likely they are to want to stay in the US long term. Good luck.
  35. appleblossom
    If the OP does that, then his spouse can't use the Follow to Join benefit. He'd have to petition him/her instead and it would take much longer.
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