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Yes. But which country is he from?

I'd double that time estimate then for a sibling. Definitely apply asap, good luck.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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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.

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.

What additional ties will you have obtained in that time? I concur with the advice on your other thread, to wait at least a year before trying again, unless you can show very different ties/circumstances. But if you don't mind losing the application fee, then give it a shot. Good luck.

And this is the trouble with taking X posts, or any other kind of social media 'fact' at face value and believing them. Here is that statute - https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/609.066

So your spouse is on H1B and you are presumably a citizen? In-person slots for what?

Did you apply for AP? What's your current visa status?

That's only been 5 working days, far too early to worry. Could be anywhere between today and another few months, it just depends on when it gets to the front of the line to be looked at, and then any checks they do. Good luck, hope you hear soon.

There's no set time, but there's no way you'd get a 'normal' spouse visa before relocating if the job needs you there in 6 months, so I'd give it a shot personally. Just ask and then if they say no, you have your answer and can pursue the standard I-130 route. Good luck.

Can't help with what your FIL should submit I'm afraid (somebody else will be along for that shortly I'm sure), but just to say I wouldn't make any plans for her to move ahead of you, as you could well have your visa by then if you submit everything to NVC quickly. There's a good chance you'll all be moving at the same time. Best of luck.

If you're a citizen, then no. His case is currently F1 category, if he marries it will move to F3, so a longer wait but at least then she could go on his application and they could move together. Obviously their choice as to whether they'd rather wait longer together, or have a shorter overall timescale but be apart for a chunk of it. I believe that he is a citizen. @makers, it would probably be best if you started your own thread with any questions, posting them on a thread about F2B cases (which isn't relevant to your situation) is likely to just confuse things.

It’s fine. Realistically the J-1 isn’t likely to be approved if you’re reapplying so soon, so I’d suggest you just carry on with living your life. You don’t want to turn an opportunity down for a visa that may never happen. Good luck.