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Why do you think you need it? It’s not on the list of required documents. Mine was an EB1 interview but I wasn’t asked for it. Take a copy just in case but it shouldn’t be needed. I would take both just in case. Good luck.

No, that’s not normal. You need to submit this form to tell them it’s not arrived - https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/ndc

No, if you’re from a ban country then there’s no way to get an immigrant visa. There used to be an exception for immediate relatives but that was removed last month. But in any event, if she hasn’t even had the I-130 approved yet then she’s at least 12-18 months away from an interview. She’s got to go through the whole visa application process at NVC, then she’s got to wait for an interview and that takes a long time in Abu Dhabi - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html But maybe by the time she gets an interview the ban will have been lifted, just keep an eye on that. Good luck.

That may make your EB2 NIW less compelling. What visa are you on now and which country are you from?

Yes, no visa can be issued if the applicant is from a visa ban country. If the ban isn't lifted by the deadline, the applicant will unfortunately lose their chance this year.

My first thought is why EB2 NIW if you're already working in the US? EB-2 would be much easier, an NIW will be scrutinised more closely, particularly if your employer isn't prepared to petition you - the obvious question will be why aren't they, are you not bringing something unique to the US that they need? Run your case past a couple of good EB experience immigration lawyers and they'll soon tell you if you've got a chance or not. We used Fragomen and they were great.

You need to reschedule online, as directed in their instructions. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MNL-Manila.html This also answers your question about the I-864, a copy is fine. Good luck.

See this recent thread and the links in it - Perfectly normal and nothing to worry about at all. Good luck, hope you hear soon.

As above, which country are you from? That will have a big bearing on your chances. When is your F visa due to expire?

We don’t know what kind of visa case you’re asking about, please do fill in your timeline thx. Are you saying you had your interview and were given a 221g for a missing doc? Or you’ve not had your interview at all (if so, how did you get the 221g)?

Highly likely yes, particularly if you’re male. That’s always been the case. AP just means your visa issuable is delayed whilst additional checks are done. It doesn’t mean you won’t get a visa at all.

I think that would make it more likely her application would be refused - it could be seen as her planning to work illegally as it’s a job a USC could do.

Nope. https://www.uscis.gov/adoption/immigration-through-adoption/orphan-process As above, there's really no way around it. She can petition the parents, but then her siblings would have to wait before they'd get a visa too. I think both will end up being F2B if the ban on Pakistani nationals stays in place until the end of Trump's term, so it'll be at least a decade before they could join their parents.

Plenty of folks on VJ have. You’re lucky as it appears you have assets you can use, but for most that’s not an option so they have to go ahead to get a job and/or establish domicile. Plus of course, there are lots that have never lived with their spouse/child/children as they have only ever been in a long distance relationship, and live apart until the spouse visa is granted and they can join them in the US. A lot of people are facing an even longer separation now thanks to the new visa ban too. You’re also lucky that your spouse is Swedish - so if you did have to be separated she could visit you in the interim, again that’s not an option for a lot as their husband/wife can’t even get a B visa. And the wait for an interview is so much less in Stockholm too. People with a spouse in Nigeria (for example) have to wait ~2 years just for that, and their spouse/child/children may not be able to visit them. So their only option to be together whilst waiting for a visa is to go to Nigeria, but if they’re in a job that only gives them 10 days off a year, that’s one short annual visit together for 4 years or so (and maybe 7 years with the new ban). So you really are in a very lucky position compared to other VJ’ers. But as above, just focus on the I-864 and the other steps ahead. Get your mother fully versed in what being a joint sponsor will entail (we see people pull out at the last moment sometimes whey they realise), start gathering proof of your assets (and if it’s property in the US, proof that it’s rented and you won’t be moving in to it yourselves). Read the website above carefully so you can make sure you understand each step and what will be required. Then you’ll feel more in control of the process and it’ll hopefully go smoothly. Best of luck.

IL - interview letter (except it’s actually sent via email). Basically the next step after being DQ’ed, when the interview is scheduled and you get an email with the date/time for it. CEAC status is what your wife would have now all the way to entering on her visa, it’s for all visa status updates. And the normal steps are ‘At NVC’, then ‘In Transit’ (when it’s being sent to the consulate ready for interview) then ‘Ready’, then all of the visa steps i.e. Approved/Issued. I don’t know what the wait in Seoul was like last year, but if it was as short when she was DQ’ed then she should have had her interview last May-ish. So my concern is that she was sent the IL but missed it somehow, as it’s really overdue. When did you first contact NVC? I’d contact again, but give them a screenshot showing that Seoul only has a month wait for the IL, and you’ve now been waiting 9 months. I’d also submit an expedite request, using their lack of action as grounds for it. may not work but no harm in trying. And if you don’t get a satisfactory response, it’s time to involve your congressman/woman. Best of luck.