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  1. appleblossom
    1. Too late, Casablanca wait times for a B visa interview is 332 days - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/global-visa-wait-times.html I’m not sure what the relevance of you wanting to move next year is if you’d need a visa for this year? But if you do end up moving you can keep an eye on wait times on the page above for the consulate for that country. 2. It may be, but if you’re living together overseas that will help, as will any ties she can show. Good luck.
  2. appleblossom
    Yes, my advice is specific to the OP who’s from the UK. Sadly us Brits can’t just transfer our licences so we all had to take the tests.
  3. appleblossom
    Yes, absolutely. If you were listed on her application as a derivative and she’s in the US now then there’s no need to have filed the I-130 - and that will take a lot longer anyway, your Priority Date isn’t current if that was only filed in 2023. I’ve not heard of contacting NVC directly, I thought you had to file the I-824 for follow to join, but you could get your wife to ask NVC just in case (not you, it’s her case). Good luck.
  4. appleblossom
    Because once he violated the terms of a visa, ESTA was no longer an option for him. He’ll never be able to use it again and will always need a visa. I’m going to be blunt, and say that his chance of getting an immigrant visa through his Mom is very slim given her age. He might want to try for a B visa first, before she files the I-130. I think his chances are slim of a B being granted too, but assuming his Mom can’t travel to him, it may be his only option to see her so I’d try that first (just make sure he know he can only visit on that visa if by any chance it is granted!). Once he’s tried for the B, then assuming that is denied, the Mom should file the I-130 asap. And ideally as said above, there should be a back up plan given her age, so if there are any other relatives that can petition him, they should do so as well.
  5. appleblossom
    Can you give us a timeline? Was it just the I-140 that was approved in 2022, or your wife’s immigrant visa? Was she already living in the US or did she apply via a consulate? Which country are you in now?
  6. appleblossom
    You might want to check your local AAA and see if you can get it sorted there. We’ve done that, not because we’ve heard the DMV is unfriendly, but just to save waiting around in a queue for hours! For our learners permits, we had appointments at the AAA and were in and out in 10 minutes.
  7. appleblossom
    Why would you need either of those? The green card allows you to work and travel, that’s all you get (plus a fun leaflet about your obligations now you’re a US Permanent Resident!).
  8. appleblossom
    That doesn’t answer the question, what is your CURRENT status right now? Work visa/visitor visa, etc? You don’t have a pending I-140 if it’s just been rejected. What basis have you used for I-360 and when was that filed? And why are you also filing I-140 if you’ve filed I-360?
  9. appleblossom
    This is a 10 yr old thread! But what kind of ID and which state? If you give more info then somebody will be able to point you in the right direction.
  10. appleblossom
    Maybe it is different in your state but that’s certainly not the case in MA. Here you’re required to get a DL as soon as you’re resident. The 1 year rule only applies to tourists etc, anybody moving here has to take the test asap.
  11. appleblossom
    We had ours done in May for a July interview (kids were in the middle of GCSE’s & A Levels, so half term was the only option!). It reduces the validity of the visa but we knew we were moving straight away anyway.
  12. appleblossom
    They’ll get a full checklist with the interview letter but it’s also on the usual website - steps 10 & 11. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview.html And make sure they look at the consulate specific instructions on there too. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/LND-London.html#pre_interview_checklist Good luck.
  13. appleblossom
    Minneapolis is also 7.5 months, so you’re still a long way off if you only filed last month. Is your interview notice under your Documents tab? If not, just wait for it in the mail.
  14. appleblossom
    Looking at previous posts, seems the OP didn’t have legal status in the US.
  15. appleblossom
    Translated yes, notarized no. Assuming you’re referring to submitting the I-130, the guide says the following - "Translations. If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification must also include their signature, printed name, the signature date, and their contact information."
  16. appleblossom
    It does fluctuate, other times LPR’s waits are much longer, it is dependent on how many are in the line ahead of you. I’m sorry to hear about your Mom. Is your sister eligible for any other kind of visa that would get her over quicker, i.e. employment based maybe? And I’m really sorry to have to mention this, but have you also petitioned your sister as back up in case something happens to your Mom?
  17. appleblossom
    How close to the 2 years are you going to be? If your visa won’t have expired then it might be worth delaying your entry in to the US if you won’t be far off.
  18. appleblossom
    OK, so as you can see from the Visa Bulletin, there’s no visa available to her at the moment, so USCIS won’t rush to adjudicate the I-130. She’s still got a number of years to go. Make sure your sister doesn’t marry before she gets her green card!
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    OK, I wish her the best of luck. Whatever happens, make sure she doesn’t overstay when her current status ends - overstays aren’t forgiven for adult children of USC’s.
  20. appleblossom
    This wording is specific to the I-130 only, and it’s just saying that there isn’t a valid I-485 to go with it, hence the rejection. You don’t need to consult a lawyer about this, as it’s now just a case of filing the I-130 on it’s own and then waiting for the Priority Date to become current many years from now. But a consultation with a lawyer about your daughter’s other visa options might be a good idea, her employer would usually hire a lawyer if they will be sponsoring her for a visa. When does her current status expire and what does she do for a job?
  21. appleblossom
    I wouldn’t count on that being an option even if the current pause is lifted. I would explore employment based visas asap. Good luck.
  22. appleblossom
    Let us know what they say. And PLEASE fill in your timeline! Thx.
  23. appleblossom
    I’m not sure why your marriage license would be required for an IR5, but original or certified copies of all documents uploaded to CEAC are required at interview stage usually. You can check Manila’s specific requirements though - https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-10-prepare-for-the-interview/step-11-applicant-interview.html https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/Supplements/Supplements_by_Post/MNL-Manila.html#pre_interview_checklist
  24. appleblossom
    We used Fragomen, and they were great. https://www.fragomen.com/
  25. appleblossom
    You said above your PD is January 2017 and it took 2 years and 5 months for the I-130 to be approved, so that doesn’t equate to July 2019, it would have been approved sooner than that - when your PD wasn’t current yet. Your dates are all over the place and I’m afraid without exact dates on your timeline you’re making it really hard for anybody to help you. I’d get yourself a new lawyer (urgently) as it seems your whole application has been cancelled so you need to prove that the delay was on NVC’s part and not yours. You should have had a visa at least 3 or 4 years ago, so something has gone very wrong somewhere, a good lawyer is needed to work out what has happened and how to rectify it. Good luck.
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