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  1. appleblossom
    Ignore the estimated processing time, it's notoriously unreliable. 14 months is about the norm for I-130's, so if you filed in August 2023, you'd expect to hear back around the end of the year. If you want to move in a year, then your timing should be about right, assuming your wife doesn't get put in to Admin Processing (what is her home country?).
  2. appleblossom
    That's USCIS, not the consulate. But yes, K-1's have sped up recently.
  3. appleblossom
    That’s up to you. You’ve got less than 1% chance anyway so may as well submit 3 applications - assuming your son wants to and would be happy to move on his own of course.
  4. appleblossom
    No. But you only pay that if you are selected, there’s no cost to enter.
  5. appleblossom
    There are white terrorists as well. 😂 But that was just an example, it could be any number of things. Each case won’t take exactly the same amount of time to the hour when everybody has different backgrounds and details to be checked. Good luck.
  6. appleblossom
    If selected then the fee is per visa i.e. per person. Then medical x 5 and green card fee x 5 as well ($235pp). Maybe around $4-5k as a rough guide?
  7. appleblossom
    Ok. So you can all apply. But if your son gets selected you can’t be included in his application. Good luck.
  8. appleblossom
    They won’t have skipped you, but each case can take different amounts of time depending on various factors. It could be something as simple as you sharing the name with a known terrorist and they just have to confirm you’re not the same person. So your case will have been processed in order but it is maybe just needing a bit more time. I’m sure you’ll hear soon, good luck.
  9. appleblossom
    How old is your child? And which country?
  10. appleblossom
    Are you living in Oman? You can’t usually ’consulate shop’ and transfer a case unless you’re resident there.
  11. appleblossom
    Yep, as above, you’re not eligible to use ESTA. An overstay of even one day means a visa is always required. Sounds like you’ve got a 10 year ban as well? So wait until that’s run out and then you can try for a B visa.
  12. appleblossom
    Yep, agreed. Pakistan and Chemistry = double whammy and he was pretty much guaranteed to be put in to AP.
  13. appleblossom
    Ready comes before issued.
  14. appleblossom
    I moved with a job (transfer with current employer) and full expat package. But most US employers won't consider you without you being in the country, even if you do have PR. What do you do and whereabouts are you moving to? A lot of people have put job hiring on hold until the election, so it may improve after that. It's surprised me how expensive life in the US is, so even if you do find a job, bring a lot more savings than you think you'll need! Good luck.
  15. appleblossom
    If you're working in the US, you are tax resident there, regardless of where you're paid. And you'll have to file a US tax return. Are you a Canadian citizen?
  16. appleblossom
    Ignore the online processing time, it's notoriously inaccurate. I-130's are about 14 months, so you should hear early next year. Then the processing time for the next step will depend on which consulate she'll be applying via. Good luck.
  17. appleblossom
    Which consulate? Sounds like you’re just waiting in line for an interview. Some consulates have very lengthy waits.
  18. appleblossom
    Congrats! Please do fill in your timeline to help other EB applicants that follow on behind you. @Jumboeggs, ditto! Thanks.
  19. appleblossom
    Ooops, ignore! Misread the letter.
  20. appleblossom
    Yes, of course, lots of people apply for visas from overseas. But you should also have it on your online account. Good luck.
  21. appleblossom
    You can't put your own UK address, but you can select the London consulate. Follow the guide that goes along with the form when filling it in - https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-131instr.pdf https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/guides/B5en.pdf Good luck.
  22. appleblossom
    Yes, although as @pushbrk says each consulate has very different wait times for an interview. So it can vary between 18 months, to 3+ years, or anywhere in between.
  23. appleblossom
    Upload the screenshot that you’ve posted above.
  24. appleblossom
    Not necessarily, as PD’s often regress and the email will be sent automatically.
  25. appleblossom
    Just follow the instructions in the letter. It’s all laid out step by step on the NVC website. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition/step-2-begin-nvc-processing.html I assume the PD isn’t current yet, so there’s still no visa available if that is the case. But you can start the process at least. And hopefully you’ll hear back soon about the category change. Good luck.
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