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  1.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: Overstay on B1/B2 visa
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  5. appleblossom
    I'd double that time estimate then for a sibling. Definitely apply asap, good luck.
  6. appleblossom
    Oh, so you're petitioning an adult child? In which case, definitely no need to worry about the ban for now! The visa application is a long way off.
  7.    letmein reacted to a post in a topic: US Freeze on Visa Processing for 75 Countries
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  9. appleblossom
    Sounds like he didn't apply for an extension on medical grounds? If so, as above, he can't ever use that visa again. It became invalid the moment he overstayed. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/visa-expiration-date.html So if he hasn't done so already, he must apply for a new visa if he wants to visit her.
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  12. appleblossom
    An I-130 isn't a visa application, so it has nothing to do with this new ban on visas. And depending on who you're petitioning, by the time the I-130 is approved the ban may be long over anyway.
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  21. appleblossom
    No chance of that from Trump! But no, you won't have to wait that long to hear back. Assuming you're applying via Stockholm, my guess will be that she'll have her visa by the summer, as long as you submit everything promptly and correctly at the NVC stage.
  22.    Crazy Cat reacted to a post in a topic: post-RFE response time
  23. appleblossom
    I think theoretically it's only for people who haven't received visas already, but personally I wouldn't risk it. I'd be getting on a plane before the ban is implemented.
  24. appleblossom
    If it was the NVC stage then yes, that would reset the clock (although these days it's only a couple of weeks for cases to be DQ'ed there). I may have read it wrong but I think this is an RFE from USCIS for the I-130, I don't think that's been approved yet.
  25. appleblossom
    That is good news. Probably it will mean dual citizens that are citizens of one of the countries on that list will be face AP, but as a citizen of Pakistan that was pretty much guaranteed for you anyway so hopefully this will have no impact on your case.
  26. appleblossom
    That's really odd, they should be well aware! Was it the Swedish or English version? If the former, did you include the translation? Sounds like you've provided everything required now and it's fairly straightforward, so fingers crossed you'll be approved soon. Best of luck.
  27. appleblossom
    Just checking, but this is what you provided for the marriage certificate? https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Sweden.html What did you originally provide in the way of proof of a bona fide marriage? If they had quite a bit and just want a little more then hopefully it will be quick, if you didn't submit much at all then it could take longer.
  28.    JayFromTexas reacted to a post in a topic: US Freeze on Visa Processing for 75 Countries
  29. appleblossom
    It would vary. If it's a simple replacement form then it would be quicker than somebody who's submitted a bunch of docs relating to a police record and needs extra background checks (just as an example). What was the RFE for?
  30. appleblossom
    Follow the instructions very carefully on the usual website - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Visa-Reciprocity-and-Civil-Documents-by-Country/Canada.html Please do fill your timeline in to 'pay it forwards' and help other EB applicants, thanks.
  31. appleblossom
    **Thread moved to US immigration news and discussion, where similar topics are discussed**
  32. appleblossom
    Perfectly normal, particularly with the holiday backlog. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/760860-sent-i-485-application-what-to-expect-next-and-timing https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/824054-no-response-from-uscis/ https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/822705-how-long-to-receive-confirmation-of-receipt-for-aos-i-485-post-marriage-for-k1-visa/ Good luck.
  33. appleblossom
    There’s less of a difference between the two categories. But in any event, it’s a personal choice, and for some it will absolutely make sense. Some cultures still frown on having children outside marriage, so for a woman getting married may mean the difference between having kids or not. Some may also decide against waiting to get married and putting their life on hold - who knows if Trump will make changes to family immigration. It would be awful to not get married for a visa and then find you can’t get one anyway, I’d imagine there’s a lot in the banned countries that are in that situation and may be regretting staying single now. I know I’d rather have waited longer with my husband and kids than have to spend several years living in a different country from them. Each person has to make their own choice, as long as they are aware that marrying will make their wait longer (but mean their spouse/kids can accompany them when the time comes) that’s up to them.
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