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  1. appleblossom
    Not sure if this is DV 2025 or 2026, the baby may be born after the deadline depending on that. I have a vague recollection that a newborn baby can accompany a parent to the US within the visa validity period and also become a LPR on arrival, but don’t know if I’ve made that up?! OP, which year and if 2026 what’s your visa number?
  2. appleblossom
    The end is in sight though! Just checked for you and assuming Kingston consulate, looks like they’re currently scheduling interviews for those DQ’ed in February, so approx 3 months wait for the IL as a very rough guide. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/iv-wait-times.html So hopefully interview around Sept time. Good luck!
  3. appleblossom
    Very strange. I wonder if you were properly refused (rather than just AP) but never received the letter for some reason. Definitely follow it up with the consulate, good luck.
  4. appleblossom
    What does your case status say? 7 years is highly unusual.
  5. appleblossom
    It largely depends on you and how quickly you do everything. Can be super quick if you pay the fees straight away and have all your docs ready to submit. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/nvc-timeframes.html The biggest variable in the whole process is the wait for an interview though. Can be as quick as a couple of months, can be as long as 2 years, depending on your consulate. If you can fill in your timeline and profile it would be helpful. Good luck.
  6. appleblossom
    So you’ve got a drug conviction? And what visa were you applying for? Sounds like your conviction isn’t eligible for a waiver so there’s not really any way forward. But do consult with a couple of really good lawyers to check.
  7. appleblossom
    If they're over 18, then check as I don't think that stops them from aging out - so don't let them wait too long. Does your wife definitely not want to move? Any chance of reconciliation at all or not?
  8. appleblossom
    If you were only DQ'ed a couple of weeks ago it's probably just too early. Even the quickest consulates are 1-2 months for the IL usually.
  9. appleblossom
    Ah, I see, I thought you meant the case had been transferred there ready for interview. The status will change to 'in transit' when it's on the way there (after the interview is scheduled). Hopefully it won't be too long, I'd guess you'll get the IL next month? But that is just a guess. Good luck.
  10. appleblossom
    They usually send them out once a month, cut off date varies as it depends on how many cases they have to schedule. But cases are usually only transferred once they've been scheduled, are you sure it's at London already? What does the online status say?
  11. appleblossom
    You can search timelines to find others who filed around the same time, and there may also be a thread for Jan 2025/Dec 2024 filers. But average processing time is 8.5 months so not sure you'll find many (any?) who've been approved yet. https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/ Good luck.
  12. appleblossom
    You can search the forum for timelines (please fill yours in too), I think it was about 4 months at Paris but not sure if that's sped up or slowed down recently. Best of luck.
  13. appleblossom
    You could try uploading a letter stating that you cannot divorce (ideally with info from official sources about how it’s illegal) in place of the divorce certificate. If that doesn’t work your wife will need to contact NVC and ask to be removed from the application. Are you absolutely sure that she won’t want to move though? Are your children moving with you? Another option would be to change her status to ‘follow to join’ in case she changes her mind down the line.
  14. appleblossom
    As above, we submitted I-90 just over a year ago but expecting to be waiting for another 18 months or so going on current timelines.
  15. appleblossom
    You really don't need a lawyer unless there are any complicated circumstances. Follows the guides on here as said above, and here is the official one which gives you a step by step overview of the whole process. https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-1-submit-a-petition.html Given the backlog at Lagos, I'd say maybe 3-4 years unless things speed up - hopefully they will by then though.
  16. appleblossom
    Yeah, as @JeanneAdil said we need more info to help you really. Please let us know what type of visa, which consulate, etc.
  17. appleblossom
    Then I see no advantage in switching to F1 personally. Date for filing may be earlier but that doesn't actually help you anyway, you still have to wait until your PD is current on Table A to be eligible for a visa. All you'd be doing is submitting your docs earlier and then back to waiting. If you were in the US it would be very different, but as you're doing consular processing then I'd just keep a close eye on the VB, you can always switch to F1 if it changes. Please do fill your profile/timeline in when you get a moment to help other F2B applicants. Good luck.
  18. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    If you don't have a specific reason, then you won't get an expedite. They are only given for urgent situations, not just because you want to jump ahead of everybody else in the line! "To request a review for expedite, please submit a scanned letter (or statement) to NVCExpedite@state.gov from a physician (or medical facility). The letter must include the physician’s (or medical facility’s) contact information, and declare a life or death medical emergency exists" The link above gives you the timeframes, it's updated regularly. Good luck - and please do fill in your timeline when you get a moment to help other EB applicants going forward. Thx.
  19. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    It would depend, what would be your reason for an expedite?
  20. appleblossom
    Are you in the US or elsewhere?
  21. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    No probs. Please do update your timeline to help others going forward too. Thx.
  22. appleblossom
    Admin Processing. It's something everybody has to go through, but is usually just a day or two for final checks after the interview and before the visa is issued. My status was only Admin Processing for about 2 hours before it changed to issued so it was super quick. But for some people they're put in to 'proper' AP which is more extensive background checks. Very unusual for somebody from the UK though (common for those from high risk countries) so shouldn't be an issue unless you're in an occupation on the TAL list (another common reason for it). But I certainly wouldn't book a non refundable flight or give notice on anything until that visa is in hand just in case - 'proper' AP can take months or even years.
  23. appleblossom

    Montreal

    appleblossom replied to SAHK's topic in Canada

    Your profile says E-2 (non-immigrant visa) but previously you've said EB-2 (immigrant visa). So which is it? It's about a year to get an IL for EB cases from Montreal - https://ca.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visa-process/ E-2 visa wait times will vary depending on consulate.
  24. appleblossom
    **Moved to Bringing Family Members of US Citizens to America forum, as it's not an AOS case**
  25. appleblossom
    I'm pretty sure there will have to be another interview so I'd prepare yourself for that and then be pleasantly surprised if it's waived.
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