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  1. 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.
  2. 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?
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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?
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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?).
  9. appleblossom
    That's USCIS, not the consulate. But yes, K-1's have sped up recently.
  10. 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.
  11. appleblossom
    No. But you only pay that if you are selected, there’s no cost to enter.
  12. 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.
  13. 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?
  14. appleblossom
    Ok. So you can all apply. But if your son gets selected you can’t be included in his application. Good luck.
  15. 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.
  16. appleblossom
    How old is your child? And which country?
  17. appleblossom
    Are you living in Oman? You can’t usually ’consulate shop’ and transfer a case unless you’re resident there.
  18. 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.
  19. appleblossom
    Yep, agreed. Pakistan and Chemistry = double whammy and he was pretty much guaranteed to be put in to AP.
  20. appleblossom
    Ready comes before issued.
  21. 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.
  22. 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?
  23. 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.
  24. appleblossom
    Which consulate? Sounds like you’re just waiting in line for an interview. Some consulates have very lengthy waits.
  25. appleblossom
    Congrats! Please do fill in your timeline to help other EB applicants that follow on behind you. @Jumboeggs, ditto! Thanks.
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