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  1. appleblossom
    That’s odd. You’re definitely putting the right receipt number in? The one from your green card fee payment?
  2. appleblossom
    Contact other consulates to see if they will accept your case. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/national-visa-center/immigrant-visas-processing-general-faqs.html#ivp13
  3. appleblossom
    Manila is usually pretty quick for immediate relatives, assuming you've been DQ'ed maybe 3-4 months from then as a rough guide. Good luck.
  4. appleblossom
    You'll become eligible for a visa. I assumed you'e been DQ'ed, so you'll be added to the line for an interview, how long it will take will depend on the consulate you're applying at. Please fill in your timeline on your profile so we know this info and it also 'pays it forward' and helps others, thanks.
  5. appleblossom
    Yep, as said consular processing is their only option. How long it will take will depend on the consulate, the first part (I-130 and then applying for the visa via NVC) will take the same amount of time no matter where they are, but after that the wait for an interview varies hugely. It can be as quick as 2 months, or as long as 2 years.
  6. appleblossom
    Your brother needs to wait until he's contacted by NVC. But once the PD is current on Table B they will get in touch with the Welcome Letter. They can follow the instructions on the website - 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 Then once that is done it's back to waiting until the PD is current on Table A, and at that point they'll be added to the line for an interview.
  7. appleblossom
    Usually just once a month, but I have seen twice a month in the past, so you never know - they like to keep us on our toes!
  8. appleblossom
    You need to use this link. https://egov.uscis.gov/e-request/ndc What does your online status say? Recently they're saying to allow 120 days to people who've enquired after 90 days just FYI, I think there's a backlog.
  9. appleblossom
    IL’s are normally sent out together on the same day. But transfers do generally take a while longer so I’d guess at IL in July or August. Good luck.
  10. appleblossom
    Top tip: you can look at previous posts by clicking on a username. Looks like @Atlas737 was DQ’ed in 2023 but wasn’t current until June, so DQ date isn’t as relevant.
  11. appleblossom
    Very common in Islamabad, especially if you’re male. As said above, it can take months or years, it’s just a case of waiting in afraid.
  12. appleblossom
    The I-130 is only approval of the petition, the visa application is entirely separate. You'll need to prove different docs for the visa application and then for the interview too. They're all outlined on this page - 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 Make sure you check the country specific guidelines too. Your stepchild isn't likely to be asked much, and may not even have an interview depending on age.
  13. appleblossom
    It's the visa being approved and printed that actually takes the time, delivery is usually next day or two days max after that. It's usually well within the two weeks overall, but as long as the flight is amendable or fully refundable you'll be fine. Best of luck.
  14. appleblossom
    Is this you? If not, have a read of this thread as it’s the same question.
  15. appleblossom
    That’s very odd. Adjusting from DACA is permitted, that’s sort of the whole point of it - to allow people to stay whilst they get their status regularised. I thought perhaps you didn’t enter with inspection but it seems that’s not the case. It does sound like your lawyer was right and you should have been able to adjust, but I’m only guessing based on the info here, I’m sure your case is much more nuanced. No point in looking at other options now if your interview is imminent! But to answer your original question, as said above you’d normally have your visa back within a couple of weeks, but I would prepare yourself for longer just in case. Best of luck, let us know how it goes.
  16. appleblossom
    It doesn’t mean anything. Cases are transferred all the time to balance workloads. Not sure what you mean by ‘primary filer’ but if your husband and daughters have their own cases (rather than being dependents on yours) then they aren’t linked in any way.
  17. appleblossom
    An issue with what?? As said above, everything is digital now, not having a stamp isn’t a problem. Where are you from?
  18. appleblossom
    That also doesn’t necessarily preclude AOS. But if you can’t adjust then are you subject to a bar? If so that will take far longer than AP would. I also think that you need to prepare yourself for extended AP. There’s a fairly high chance anyway with Ghana, and chuck DACA and presumably entering illegally or some unlawful presence in to the mix too, and the chance of it goes up even more.
  19. appleblossom
    Being in F2B category doesn't preclude you from adjusting status, plenty of people do.
  20. appleblossom
    Has your fiancée visited the US previously - if so did she require a waiver then? Also, worth noting that it's the ACRO police cert that will be required, in addition to the SAR.
  21. appleblossom
    If your interview is 1st then I wouldn’t book a flight for the 11th unless it’s fully refundable. It’s usually quicker than the two weeks the consulate quotes (I had my passport back 4 working days after my interview), and extended AP is unusual for London applicants, but still risky.
  22. appleblossom
    I assume you couldn’t adjust status? If you get put in to AP it can take months or even years. But you can request your passport back.
  23. appleblossom
    I think he should have been eligible to adjust status in 2023 then? But now you’ve moved him in to F1 category, his parent really should have stayed a LPR. I don’t think you can now switch back unfortunately but I would suggest consulting a lawyer. It’s possible you can appeal the original I-485 decision. Good luck.
  24. appleblossom
    I don’t think there was a USCIS error, sounds like your son aged out in to F2B so wasn’t eligible to adjust status in 2023. But without knowing exact dates (including his DOB) we can’t say for sure. He’s now F1 category so at least 3 years or so from being able to apply to adjust. Which country was he born in?
  25. appleblossom
    Unfortunately, as @Dashinka said expedites are usually only considered when it’s the USC petitioner at risk, beneficiaries circumstances aren’t really relevant. It’s a real shame that the current administration has cancelled the U4U program (which your parents could have used to move to the US and wait whilst their IV apps were being processed). Can your parents move elsewhere, somewhere safer? Perhaps another country in Europe, or a different region of Ukraine? I wish them and you the best, and hope they stay safe.
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