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Forget about the B, VWP is much more practical.

I am not an Immigration Lawyer by any stretch but know a now ex Immigration Judge (retired), went to his retirement do, very interesting. So the one thing that was very apparent, and now this is Denver but I would place a quite reasonable amount on it being the same elsewhere, is that they all seemed to know each other, they deal with each other most days and it is for them a Job, Business nothing personal. So I would use a Lawyer who was well versed with the local USCIS office, knows the head honcho, has been to the sort of event I went to numerous times, and see if they can get it sorted on the basis of we really do not want to do this but here is the brief and if we can not sort out amicably we will see you in Court and it is going to be embarrassing. I only know one ex IJ and no current ones and seriously doubt he would have any time for this.

Unlikely the OP qualifies but we are seeing more and more VJ members going the EB2 NIW route.

https://www.cnn.com/2024/01/08/americas/the-walking-route-how-an-underground-industry-is-helping-migrants-flee-china-for-the-us/index.html Bundled in hoodies and jackets, they huddled around fires as they, and others there, counted the time before US border control agents would take them away for processing – and what they hoped would be the start to their lives in America. These arrivals are part of a staggering new trend. In the first 11 months of 2023, more than 31,000 Chinese citizens were picked up by law enforcement crossing illegally into the US from Mexico, government data shows – compared with an average of roughly 1,500 per year over the preceding decade. For $9,000 to $12,000, travelers can pay smugglers to arrange transportation for parts of the journey north, as well as a boat and guide for the optional rainforest crossing, all inclusive. For those able to spend more, at least $20,000, the route gets easier: for example, help with a multiple-entry visa to Japan, which unlocks visa-free entry to Mexico, and transport to the border. It’s not clear how many are taking those curated routes, but the offerings suggest a range of economic backgrounds among the border-bound. CNN compiled the information on these options by speaking with smugglers and others familiar with the industry, as well as from information in online tutorials. Those from China who travel overland typically take what’s become a well-worn route from Quito to Tulcan, a small city perched on the border with Colombia. There, residents told CNN they see hundreds – if not thousands – of Chinese migrants passing from Ecuador to Colombia each week.

Why not, not a complicated calculation.

10 months to a year would be normal, you can find exceptions above or below. Plenty of posts about the data on the web site, most people end up in your case is taking longer than normal.

I stopped receiving emails from them sometime ago, that explains it, sort of surprised as it seemed a logical business. With good margins.

It should not have any impact.

Photo identification (e.g. driving licence, passport); 4 photographs which meet Department of State requirements; For applicants aged 16 and over, a UK police certificate (known as an ACRO) issued within the past 24 months; Vaccination records, which can be obtained from your regular healthcare provider. If you are unable to obtain your vaccination record, you should consult with the panel physician at the time of your appointment. The vaccination chart is available here, as a PDF (187Kb); Completed medical questionnaire, which can be downloaded here, as a PDF (1 page). I assume for the Medical they are looking for DUIs ot Drug related crimes even though they ask for that information anyway. The date of the medical determines the expiration of the visa.

They are not related.

I have not really followed it, only thing I have seen implied is his age.

Your visa will expire 6 months after the medical

Seems his parents are Polish and moved to the UK and he was born in the UK

Close but not quite. He will be 70 for the next election so makes sense. I think he has been around for as long as I remember.

Do you have a B Visa Being eligible for the Lottery may have been a one off, no way of knowing now. Further education in the US for example a Degree in IT or Medicine may open doors. There is the Investment option if you have lots of money

You start by filing an I 130, good idea to read the guides on here. 18 months ish No Presumably the legalities have been sorted with the other parent.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/dec/19/trump-colorado-presidential-ballot-disqualified-14th-amendment In a historic decision, the justices ordered that he be removed from the state’s presidential primary ballot, after determining that he engaged in insurrection on 6 January 2021. The ruling sets up a likely showdown in the nation’s highest court to settle whether the January 6 attack on the Capitol amounted to an insurrection, and whether Trump’s involvement disqualifies him from running for office. The 4-3 decision by the Colorado supreme court marks the first time a presidential candidate has been deemed unqualified for office under a rarely used provision that bars insurrectionists from holding office. “A majority of the court holds that Trump is disqualified from holding the office of president under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment,” the court, whose justices were all appointed by Democratic governors, wrote in its ruling. Trump has vowed to appeal to the US supreme court, his campaign said. “We have full confidence that the US supreme court will quickly rule in our favor and finally put an end to these un-American lawsuits,” said Steven Cheung, a Trump campaign spokesperson. These are the same people who keep on going on about defending Democracy. You must admit it is hilarious. Amusingly using such a broad brush interpretation I can see Old Joe having the same issues. Where does it stop? All the Dem states ban Trump and all the Repub States ban Old Joe?

https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/?i=336546 It is that time of year and I have been here long enough to let most things go, obviously not HP sauce and the odd jar of Branston, but somehow I am more inclined to stock up now, Christmas Pudding, Mince Pies etc, and some decent chocolate of course. Now the prices make me wince, probably because I am remembering prices from years ago. So the link is above to the one I use, is there anything other people feel the need to special order?

https://www.uscis.gov/newsroom/news-releases/dhs-announces-family-reunification-parole-process-for-ecuador Certain nationals of Ecuador who are beneficiaries of an approved Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative may be eligible to be considered for parole under the new process. Qualifying beneficiaries must be outside the United States, meet all requirements, including screening and vetting and medical requirements, and must not have already received an immigrant visa.

I just noticed and I have to work! Just wondered what other people indigenous persons are doing to celebrate.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12311475/Harry-Meghan-asked-fly-Air-Force-One-Biden-Queens-funeral-denied-Jill-didnt-attend-Invictus-Games-avoid-upsetting-Royals-Sussexes-attempts-political-players-America-faltering.html

https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/10/sport/brittney-griner-dallas-airport-harassment/index.html Brittney Griner, the WNBA star who was freed from Russia late last year after being wrongfully detained, was harassed Saturday by a man described as a social media “provocateur” at a Dallas airport. A source familiar with the incident told CNN that around 9:30 am CT, Griner was at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport traveling with Phoenix Mercury teammates on their way to a game. Griner was confronted by the man who was yelling at her about “the Merchant of Death.” The confrontation got so heated that the man was tackled, and law enforcement was involved, according to the source. CNN has reached out to local law enforcement and the DFW airport about the incident. “The health and well-being of our players and staff are our top priority and we will always take every step within our power to protect player safety,” the statement said. “No one, regardless of identity, should ever fear for their safety. We will be coordinating with the WNBA on next steps,” it continued. Griner’s teammate, Brianna Turner, posted to Twitter on Saturday, saying, “Player safety while traveling should be at the forefront. People following with cameras saying wild remarks is never acceptable. Excessive harassment. Our team nervously huddled in a corner unsure how to move about. We demand better.” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I think I would recognise Bob, but any other member of the WNBA? I thought they would be delighted somebody recognised them.

I had not really thought about this other than being told when checking out at a Supermarket now is the time to enter your Coupons, what Coupons? I would assume they were overcharging up front to pay for the rebate so look for something else.

https://www.givesendgo.com/daniel_penny $315k as posting, it went up $30k in 10 minutes?