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  1. appleblossom
    Yes, it’s possible, pretty much anything is. Immediate relative visas will always get priority for the slots. Just bear in mind there’s no set time of the month, they could do it twice a month (I’ve seen it before where the ‘end of the month IL’s’ have actually rolled in to the start of the next month, but then they’ve done another batch 3 weeks later), and that all US and UK holidays are closures for them. So in other words, end of the month is a bit of a pattern, but don’t be alarmed if that doesn’t happen.
  2. appleblossom
    Expect to wait just for the I-130, or for a visa to become available? As @Boiler said, probably another decade or so for the visa (unless he gets married in the interim). You may get the I-130 approved well before that, but they don't rush to approve I-130's for family preference cases, so that could be a while too.
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    Then current processing times are updated weekly here - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html It's super quick. The once you're DQ'ed, the next stage's timing will depend on the consulate you're interviewing at, it could be as quick as a month or as long as 2 years. If you can fill your timeline in then you'll get more tailored advice, and it will also help others in return. Good luck.
  4. appleblossom
    When was the letter? She needs to hurry up as after a year the case will be terminated if she hasn’t sought to acquire a visa. Everything she needs to know is on here - 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 Your friend needs to check the email they gave was correct, as that’s where the Welcome Letter will have been sent to, and all future communication will go there too. If it is correct then she needs to make sure she checks her junk/spam folder regularly.
  5. appleblossom
    As above, this thread is for spousal cases. You should post in the Bringing Family Members of USC’s forum, which is where you’ll get relevant advice. https://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/111-bringing-family-members-of-us-citizens-to-america/ Good luck.
  6. appleblossom
    All of the info you need is on the website given in the welcome letter. Do make sure you read the country specific instructions too. 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 Will your husband be transferring with his company? Cost of visas is one thing, but a drop in the ocean compared to the cost of setting up a new life, and medical cover will be a big part of that (it cost us $2500 a month when it wasn’t subsidised by an employer). Having a job to go to would mean that would be one less thing to save up for. Good luck to you.
  7. appleblossom
    Which country were you born in? What do you need your parents details for?
  8. appleblossom
    So just to be clear, the beneficiary doesn’t want to move now but wants the option to in the future? Then they need to log in as instructed, and ideally do something to keep the case alive every year. I’d pay the fees now personally (as they may increase next year). Then next year do something else i.e. fill out the DS-260. When does the beneficiary actually want to move? Bear in mind some consulates have 1-2+ year waits for an interview so that should be factored in to the timing as well. Are there any dependent children that may age out?
  9. appleblossom
    You need to look at the official info. The Fee Calculator may be useful - https://www.uscis.gov/feecalculator Good luck.
  10. appleblossom
    Yes, exactly.
  11. appleblossom
    That’s what the official instructions say - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LND-London.html Agree with the above, only reschedule if you really need to.
  12. appleblossom
    Try https://talk.uk-yankee.com Good luck!
  13. appleblossom
    What notice? Your Priority Date shouldn’t change. If it was linear, but it rarely is. Go back 5 years to the Oct 2020 bulletin and you'll see it’s only moved 1 year and 3 months in that time.
  14. appleblossom
    Oh yeah, she has to do it. If she's not computer savvy then are you sure it's definitely not been approved - has she checked the online status/account?
  15. appleblossom
    Or where they're doing something for free that an American could be paid for.
  16. appleblossom
    You wouldn't normally expect to hear anything until you get a refusal or approval. Officially it's 17 months processing time, although recently it seems to have been a bit quicker for those on the forum. If you could fill your timeline in then you'll get a better idea of when you might hear. Not unless you get a RFE, which hopefully you won't. Good luck.
  17. appleblossom
    For other categories, yes, spouses have had IL's. But not for EB cases yet AFAIK, they're usually later in the month though.
  18. appleblossom
    India, Pakistan and Bangladesh I knew about, Nepal applications don't seem to face the same scrutiny or backlog for AP though. But I agree, the OP needs to plan on several trips together (but I'd say the same of anybody considering marriage tbh).
  19. appleblossom
    Is Nepal a high fraud country? It isn't one of the obvious ones I'd think of as such.
  20. appleblossom
    Also, just realised I've assumed this is a spousal case as that's where you've posted, is that right?
  21. appleblossom
    Thanks for clarifying. Wait until you have the GC in hand.
  22. appleblossom
    When you say accepted, do you mean it's been approved? And you're just waiting for the physical green card?
  23. appleblossom
    That's really odd. Did you apply online? What does your status/account say?
  24. appleblossom
    The shutdown shouldn't affect USCIS. Just checking, but you're a US citizen, not a permanent resident?
  25. appleblossom
    Every single case goes through admin processing, it's just final checks before your visa is issued. More in depth AP can take months, but hopefully yours is the standard and status will change to approved soon. Good luck.
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