Harv Singh
New Member
Hey everyone,
I've always just been kind of a lurker but I guess I thought it was time to get some advice or hear from anyone who's gone through a similar situation.
A bit of context: My family and I moved from India to the U.S. in 2021 and lived there until 2024. My dad is the primary applicant under EB1A and my mom and I are dependents. My dad is a coach at the very top of his profession, he's coached multiple national teams, olympians and is well known in his field. In 2024, we ended up moving back to India somewhat abruptly because my dad got a really good job offer here. During 2021-2024, there was a short window when we could have gone through Adjustment of Status in the U.S. but because of the nature of his job (he travels constantly), it wasn't possible. Our attorney had told us that for AOS he would have needed to stay in the U.S. for at least 6-9 months which just wasn't realistic at the time.
Now, our priority date is March 3, 2022 (India, EB1A), and we're just waiting for it to become current. I personally age out in June 2026. We're about 17 days short on the Visa Bulletin right now. Given the way EB1 India has been moving (and with all the talk about possible retrogression) what are the chances that our date becomes current before June 2026?
1. Since my dad doesn't currently have a U.S. address or employer, how much of a problem could this be? I've heard that EB1A doesn't technically require a job offer but still what are the odds of the visa being approved at the consular interview in this situation?
2. Once becomes current what exactly happens? (medical exam, interview?) I'd love if someone could outline the timeline.
3. From the moment the priority date is current, realistically how long would it take for us to actually have our green cards in hand and be in the U.S.?
Not gonna lie, this whole wait is stressful and it feels like endless pressure. The process is so lengthy and taxing, and even though I don't talk about it much, it takes a toll on me mentally. So sometimes just hearing your guy's stories and experiences helps!
I've always just been kind of a lurker but I guess I thought it was time to get some advice or hear from anyone who's gone through a similar situation.
A bit of context: My family and I moved from India to the U.S. in 2021 and lived there until 2024. My dad is the primary applicant under EB1A and my mom and I are dependents. My dad is a coach at the very top of his profession, he's coached multiple national teams, olympians and is well known in his field. In 2024, we ended up moving back to India somewhat abruptly because my dad got a really good job offer here. During 2021-2024, there was a short window when we could have gone through Adjustment of Status in the U.S. but because of the nature of his job (he travels constantly), it wasn't possible. Our attorney had told us that for AOS he would have needed to stay in the U.S. for at least 6-9 months which just wasn't realistic at the time.
Now, our priority date is March 3, 2022 (India, EB1A), and we're just waiting for it to become current. I personally age out in June 2026. We're about 17 days short on the Visa Bulletin right now. Given the way EB1 India has been moving (and with all the talk about possible retrogression) what are the chances that our date becomes current before June 2026?
1. Since my dad doesn't currently have a U.S. address or employer, how much of a problem could this be? I've heard that EB1A doesn't technically require a job offer but still what are the odds of the visa being approved at the consular interview in this situation?
2. Once becomes current what exactly happens? (medical exam, interview?) I'd love if someone could outline the timeline.
3. From the moment the priority date is current, realistically how long would it take for us to actually have our green cards in hand and be in the U.S.?
Not gonna lie, this whole wait is stressful and it feels like endless pressure. The process is so lengthy and taxing, and even though I don't talk about it much, it takes a toll on me mentally. So sometimes just hearing your guy's stories and experiences helps!
