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  1. appleblossom
    Not as a musician but I got an O1 last year. Definitely not a DIY visa IMO, make sure you have a good lawyer. Your job isn’t likely to be that relevant. What other criteria do you meet? Critical reviews? Newspaper/magazine articles about you? Awards to show national/international acclaim? What can you provide to prove you’re well known and have risen to the top of your field?
  2. appleblossom
    From transfer date. And transfers take a little longer. If it’s only been a month then it’s too early to chase, wait and see if you get anything by Christmas. Good luck.
  3. appleblossom
    Up to 90 days. What does the tracking for it say?
  4. appleblossom
    Yes, he could do that, would still need more though - you'd spend a lot of that just on setting up life in the US for a family, never mind the business side of things. Will PM you about my businesses, would rather not give that info on a public forum.
  5. appleblossom
    I'm aware, but I'm also aware of the US state of things - as I said, I have businesses in both countries. He'll need a lot more than $100k to open a new retail outlet and staff it. And make sure he brings plenty of savings to sustain himself (particularly if you do all come as well), cost of living in the US is considerably higher. But as I said above, he needs a good lawyer and business plan as a starting point. Best of luck.
  6. appleblossom
    OK. If you don't want to move to the US then why not just invest in a business? Although FWIW, as somebody with businesses both sides of the Atlantic, I think it's much easier to make money from a business in the UK! What kind of business does he have? A good lawyer is your first step.
  7. appleblossom
    Ah, yes that's the investor one. You'd usually need more than that though, don't forget you'd have to set up home in the US as well as buying the business, getting premises, hiring Americans, etc. Here's info on it - https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/treaty-trader-or-treaty-investor/overview/ Just checking, you don't have kids or any plans to try and stay permanently? As there's no direct route to a green card from that visa.
  8. appleblossom
    There's quite a big difference! So you have a job offer from a sponsoring US employer?
  9. appleblossom
    OK. I wondered if an employment based green card was a better option, but then I don't think your overstay would be forgiven.
  10. appleblossom
    E-2 trade or investor? The process differs depending on that.
  11. appleblossom
    OK, so you're not working?
  12. appleblossom
    Too late now, but it was a legal requirement that you informed USCIS of your change of address within 10 days. It's not something you had a choice over. I agree with @Crazy Cat, you need a good lawyer, this isn't a DIY case. Good luck.
  13. appleblossom
    Out of interest, what visa do you have that has allowed you to live in the US for the past 8 years? Just wondering if there might be another route to a green card for you that would be a heck of a lot easier?
  14. appleblossom
    It's worth answering the question above though, as from your previous post you already had a green card a couple of years ago? That could be VERY relevant.
  15. appleblossom
    I don't see any way they can stay beyond February then via family based visas. As said above, they'd need an approved I-130 to qualify for FPR and that will take many years.
  16. appleblossom
    Sibling sponsorship isn’t a lottery. But it will take 20+ years. For Family Reunification you’d need an approved I-130, so that won’t work either (for many years). Given that Donald Trump has already said that he’ll scrap the TPS program and deport people with that status, personally I wouldn’t rely on that either just in case he does get voted in in October (you never know). When does their visa expire?
  17. appleblossom
    As said above, the only way to know for sure is to apply. So give it a go and let us know how you get on, good luck.
  18. appleblossom
    It depends - did you tick the box on the DS-260 to ask for it to be issued? If so, it'll be done when he enters the US on his immigrant visa, and doesn't take long (ours were here within about 8 days after we arrived). If not then he'll need to go to a SSA office to apply in person. Don't be overwhelmed, if you're there already then at least he's got you to help him do stuff! And it should be fairly simple if you already know how everything works in the US. I moved last year with spouse, two teenagers, two dogs, and we had to start from scratch not knowing anybody or how anything worked. It was all absolutely fine, he will be too. Best of luck.
  19. 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?).
  20. appleblossom
    That's USCIS, not the consulate. But yes, K-1's have sped up recently.
  21. 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.
  22. appleblossom
    No. But you only pay that if you are selected, there’s no cost to enter.
  23. 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.
  24. 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?
  25. appleblossom
    Ok. So you can all apply. But if your son gets selected you can’t be included in his application. Good luck.
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