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[Simala2006]

Hi Jattala!

Got the same category of family based visa preference and right NVC is still processing 1984. What I know when I visited my sister in the States last 2002 that this category has been stopped already and all of us who have been filed before the cut-off date of its deletion will be given chances to be considered but as I have kept track on it, you have to wait a long, long way.. in my case, I proceeded in studying nursing and now got my greencard in the process. Meaning, many of those who are in this category have looked for another options, so it will be less of us ahead of you then.

Please look on US visa bulletin, study the archive and the current bulletin and you will know the trend of its pace.. really slow but recently its more faster, hope it will be another 10years waiting for you..

God bless,
Simala 2006

 

[jattala]

if i-824 has been approved then how much time my case is in NVC and when reached in embassy

 

[Simala2006]

Hi there!

Is it F4 category that you are talking previously? Why mention about 1-824? We are not considered for eligibility if its F4, but if you mean, adjustment of status of either of your parents who are now lawful permanent residents and you are below 21 years old,, then its okey to have the 1-824.. Or you are a derivative for V visa I think then its ok for that also.

What I`ve read in the previous postings in this thread, upon approval of the 1-824, NVC will wire or cable US embassy of your country and your consulate then will give you the much needed case number and packet three which will then be sent back asap to the consulate again, and from thereon, you will wait for about 2-3months time.. only if your priority date is current at that time..

Browse back in the earlier pages Jttala so you will know more! take care!

if i-824 has been approved then how much time my case is in NVC and when reached in embassy

 

[jattala]

DEAR FALLOWS KAMRAN,JUDEX,SIMALA and EVERY ONE

How are you, I tell you that I was in America in 2001 (having visiting VISA) and I returned back within due period of time. Before my departure from America, it launched a new policy for immigration with condition that If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration. So I apply for that scheme in March 19, 2001 on behalf of my brother (who is having the American Nationality). My case (I-130) was approved on dated June 12, 2006 My brother received that approval notice in America in which it was stated that “if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824. Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC). My brother in America paid a Fee for that amounting $200. Which America (Department of Home Land Security) acknowledged on July 19, 2006 with the new receipt number. it is also approved on October 06, 2006 in which they give a Beneficiary number and stated that “the above application is approved. …. The NVC will contact the person for whom you are petitioning concerning further immigrant visa processing steps.” I, myself received a letter from NVC on October 24, 2006 in which they allotted me the case number as well. They described that
“Unfortunately, visa numbers are not presently available for your use. You will be notified when further consideration can be given to processing you application for immigration…... We have no way of predicting when it will be possible to proceed with you immigrant visa application.”
Now question arises that how much time is required for further action to be taken. And my many friends of this form identified that I-824 & I-130 are not have relation with each other. The reason for that, what I think is, was fulfilling the American policy “If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration”.On behalf of national BROTHER AND SISTER and PARENTS

 

[judex]

jattala... now it's a mess...

now its a mess...!!!

USCIS states that: for 824 follow to join
Following-to-Join Benefits for Spouses

Please note: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as an immediate relative (parent, spouse, or unmarried child under 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen.
If you were married before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your spouse did not physically accompany you to the U.S., your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your spouse, and your spouse will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you may simply notify a U.S. Consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for an immigrant visa. Your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits if your relationship still exists and if one of the following is applicable:

* You received a diversity immigrant visa
* You received an employment-based immigrant visa
* You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen sibling
* You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen parent when you were already married

(For information on following-to-join benefits for children of lawful permanent residents, please see Petitioning Procedures: Bringing a Child to Live in the United States.)

If you fall into one of these categories, please submit the following information to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

* Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
* A copy of the original application or petition that was used to apply for your immigrant status
* A copy of the I-797, Notice of Action, for your original application or petition
* A copy of your alien registration receipt card or I-551

If the I-824 is approved, the USCIS will notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for a following-to-join immigrant visa. Your spouse must then contact the local U.S. consulate to complete the processing.

You should file the I-824 at the USCIS office that took the most recent action on your case.

can you find a brother in that statement regarding 824??? its a parent or a spouse petitioning you...


now i cant understand them...

where did you get this info? “if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824. Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC)."

DEAR FALLOWS KAMRAN,JUDEX,SIMALA and EVERY ONE

How are you, I tell you that I was in America in 2001 (having visiting VISA) and I returned back within due period of time. Before my departure from America, it launched a new policy for immigration with condition that If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration. So I apply for that scheme in March 19, 2001 on behalf of my brother (who is having the American Nationality). My case (I-130) was approved on dated June 12, 2006 My brother received that approval notice in America in which it was stated that “if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824. Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC). My brother in America paid a Fee for that amounting $200. Which America (Department of Home Land Security) acknowledged on July 19, 2006 with the new receipt number. it is also approved on October 06, 2006 in which they give a Beneficiary number and stated that “the above application is approved. …. The NVC will contact the person for whom you are petitioning concerning further immigrant visa processing steps.” I, myself received a letter from NVC on October 24, 2006 in which they allotted me the case number as well. They described that
“Unfortunately, visa numbers are not presently available for your use. You will be notified when further consideration can be given to processing you application for immigration…... We have no way of predicting when it will be possible to proceed with you immigrant visa application.”
Now question arises that how much time is required for further action to be taken. And my many friends of this form identified that I-824 & I-130 are not have relation with each other. The reason for that, what I think is, was fulfilling the American policy “If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration”.On behalf of national BROTHER AND SISTER and PARENTS

 

[kamrans]

Jatalla,
Now you told the complete story and the situation is clear. You are beneficiary of 245(i). This is the ammendment introduced by Clinton administration and the last date to apply for that was April 30, 2001. This ammendment provided an opportunity to all who were here at that time to apply and get their status adjusted inside US. This is the first time I come to know that someone legal outside US can also be benefited. Whoever applied for it never left US. Since you applied for it you can take advantage of it now. Estimated 350000 people in US applied for this in family based and employment based categories and since the clinton administration didn't introduced any other quota for them they are now chewing up all quota of employment based and family based categories and hence we get all this heavy retrogression. All who applied under this provision have the date of or before april 2001 so everybody who got PD after that has to wait so that all the 245(i) applicants get their green cards. No matter you are legal or illegal.
For 245(i) the requirement was simple. Either you can apply through your employer or through someone you know in USA as a family based immigrant. If you apply in EB category then you are counted against EB3 quota and using that quota depending on the country of origin. Thats why Mexico is so much heavily retrogressed as they have the highest number of illegals here in USA. The other categories also see the same thing.
You filed 824 because you are not here. You are requesting the consular processing. Same this is true for employment based categories. Now you have to check for Visa bulletin each month. As soon as your PD becomes current they (NVC) will send you packet 3 directly and then you need to communicate with US embassy in Pakistan. At this time they are processing cases filed before Dec 1 1995. check out http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3086.html
I think it will take another 5 years at least to get your PD current. In the mean time you can apply for H1. There is a rare chance that you will get another visa as your immigration petition is approved.
I am convinced that this whole immigration system needs complete overhaul. Need to fix a lot of things on all grounds.
Let me know if its still not clear.
Good Luck.

DEAR FALLOWS KAMRAN,JUDEX,SIMALA and EVERY ONE

How are you, I tell you that I was in America in 2001 (having visiting VISA) and I returned back within due period of time. Before my departure from America, it launched a new policy for immigration with condition that If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration. So I apply for that scheme in March 19, 2001 on behalf of my brother (who is having the American Nationality). My case (I-130) was approved on dated June 12, 2006 My brother received that approval notice in America in which it was stated that “if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824. Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC). My brother in America paid a Fee for that amounting $200. Which America (Department of Home Land Security) acknowledged on July 19, 2006 with the new receipt number. it is also approved on October 06, 2006 in which they give a Beneficiary number and stated that “the above application is approved. …. The NVC will contact the person for whom you are petitioning concerning further immigrant visa processing steps.” I, myself received a letter from NVC on October 24, 2006 in which they allotted me the case number as well. They described that
“Unfortunately, visa numbers are not presently available for your use. You will be notified when further consideration can be given to processing you application for immigration…... We have no way of predicting when it will be possible to proceed with you immigrant visa application.”
Now question arises that how much time is required for further action to be taken. And my many friends of this form identified that I-824 & I-130 are not have relation with each other. The reason for that, what I think is, was fulfilling the American policy “If a person is having a (Valid) visit VISA, he can apply for the immigration”.On behalf of national BROTHER AND SISTER and PARENTS

 

[kamrans]

824 is also used for consular processing by the EB applicants. In the past it was used because of heavy backlogs here inside USA for 485 processing. This apprved at a faster rate and then the applicant can go and get the green card for the local embassy rather than adjusting his case here in USA.
Since Jatalla is not here thats why they asked him to apply for 824 and then he has to wait for PD to get current.

now its a mess...!!!

USCIS states that: for 824 follow to join
Following-to-Join Benefits for Spouses

Please note: This section is only applicable to lawful permanent residents who did not gain their LPR status as an immediate relative (parent, spouse, or unmarried child under 21 years of age) of a U.S. citizen.
If you were married before you became a lawful permanent resident, and your spouse did not physically accompany you to the U.S., your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, for your spouse, and your spouse will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you may simply notify a U.S. Consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for an immigrant visa. Your spouse may be eligible for following-to-join benefits if your relationship still exists and if one of the following is applicable:

* You received a diversity immigrant visa
* You received an employment-based immigrant visa
* You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen sibling
* You received an immigrant visa based on your relationship to your U.S. citizen parent when you were already married

(For information on following-to-join benefits for children of lawful permanent residents, please see Petitioning Procedures: Bringing a Child to Live in the United States.)

If you fall into one of these categories, please submit the following information to the U. S. Citizenship and Immigration Services:

* Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition
* A copy of the original application or petition that was used to apply for your immigrant status
* A copy of the I-797, Notice of Action, for your original application or petition
* A copy of your alien registration receipt card or I-551

If the I-824 is approved, the USCIS will notify a U.S. consulate that you are a lawful permanent resident so that your spouse can apply for a following-to-join immigrant visa. Your spouse must then contact the local U.S. consulate to complete the processing.

You should file the I-824 at the USCIS office that took the most recent action on your case.

can you find a brother in that statement regarding 824??? its a parent or a spouse petitioning you...


now i cant understand them...

where did you get this info? “if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outside the United States based on this petition, the petitioner should file Form I-824. Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition, with this office to request that we send the petition to the Department of State National Visa Center (NVC)."

 

[kamrans]

Simala,
Good to see you here. I help people based on my experience and my knowledge. I don't want anybody to make same mistakes that I did and now I am suffering. Thats why I always try to tell as much as I can but I am not a lawyer. My knowledge is limited and I advise everybody to check with lawyer before acting on something. In fact you need to check with at least 3 lawyers.
Yes indeed its a blessing that you have GC now and you can visit your loved ones. There are lot of people here who never visited their families since about 15 years. Whenever I think about them I thank God.
Sooner or later everybody gets it. Help each other and we will be helped by someone. For those of you who are waiting for the spouses, see this time as a preparation for the future. Improve yourself in skills and look at the market situation.
I advise everybody to talk to local congressman and senators and tell them your problems. Some day they will realize and hopefully some legislation will pass and if we dont get any benefit someone else in the row will get the benefit of it.

Good Luck.

Hi Judex! I came upon this thread while sufing for experiences for ftj for the fact that I just got my gc last Oct 24 this year and I have filed for my husband and 3 kids for ftj. I am a Filipina and I have downloaded your posting regarding our embassy`s reply to you regarding the case number, the reason why I am sad indeed with your recent denial.. you see, I have followed your advice to send all the docs to the US immigration visa branch. Hope you will be given consideration..

I do believe the best thing for you is to access infopass and tell your story inorder to know what is the best option for you, for what I know, the ftj is for those who are AOS and not the consular waiting.. go and look for legal advices, it is good to be aware of the laws just as Kamrans is actually!

BTW, (thanks to Kamrans, I know of this BTW), I would like to cheer up all those who are reading this thread, like Kamrans, we have to be very thankful for the opportunity of having the chance to be immigrants than dwelling on the waiting, though I know how painful it is to be separated from loved ones, I know there are so many out there who are not given the same chances as we have,, lets all Praise God for answering our prayers! Its just a matter of time..

I registered in this thread for I feel you have been an inspiration to many, and thanks so much guys,, you just don`t know how important your advices and sharings/testimonies are for us all who are reading it!

I am a nurse eb3 and filed concurrently my 1-140, 1-485, 1-765 and AP last Sept8, 06, received USCIS Sept 12, fingerprinting(biometrics) Sept 26, approval of AP, Oct. 3, approval of 1-140 last Oct 13, approval of 1-485, last Oct 20, then my greencard was sent to me last Oct. 24, so its 42days from filing! This is in Texas service center! This really is something to testify that God is with us and knows our concerns,, He will answer our prayers! There is nothing impossible in our God!

Now I am starting this ftj for my dependents and I will post whatever news I have on this, I have read all 170 pages of this thread and I feel we have to ask for a miracle here.. May God be merciful to us all!

God bless,
Simala2006

 

[judex]

thanks for the clarification kamrans...

judex

Jatalla,
Now you told the complete story and the situation is clear. You are beneficiary of 245(i). This is the ammendment introduced by Clinton administration and the last date to apply for that was April 30, 2001. This ammendment provided an opportunity to all who were here at that time to apply and get their status adjusted inside US. This is the first time I come to know that someone legal outside US can also be benefited. Whoever applied for it never left US. Since you applied for it you can take advantage of it now. Estimated 350000 people in US applied for this in family based and employment based categories and since the clinton administration didn't introduced any other quota for them they are now chewing up all quota of employment based and family based categories and hence we get all this heavy retrogression. All who applied under this provision have the date of or before april 2001 so everybody who got PD after that has to wait so that all the 245(i) applicants get their green cards. No matter you are legal or illegal.
For 245(i) the requirement was simple. Either you can apply through your employer or through someone you know in USA as a family based immigrant. If you apply in EB category then you are counted against EB3 quota and using that quota depending on the country of origin. Thats why Mexico is so much heavily retrogressed as they have the highest number of illegals here in USA. The other categories also see the same thing.
You filed 824 because you are not here. You are requesting the consular processing. Same this is true for employment based categories. Now you have to check for Visa bulletin each month. As soon as your PD becomes current they (NVC) will send you packet 3 directly and then you need to communicate with US embassy in Pakistan. At this time they are processing cases filed before Dec 1 1995. check out http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3086.html
I think it will take another 5 years at least to get your PD current. In the mean time you can apply for H1. There is a rare chance that you will get another visa as your immigration petition is approved.
I am convinced that this whole immigration system needs complete overhaul. Need to fix a lot of things on all grounds.
Let me know if its still not clear.
Good Luck.

 

[Simala2006]

Peace to one and all!

I do praise and thank God for the answered prayers! Yeah, its our mission to share and help one another! It is sharing the love of God to His people! I would like to honor you kamrans for the noble mission and vision you have in your heart! I know it will help you go thru all experiences, good and bad, in that future country of yours! BTW, I am in my country to spend Christmas with my family, Praise God!

Jattala, so sorry I, myself is confused too, regarding your case.. I have heard of that 245(i) when I was visiting my sister last 2000 (my first visit), and I also thought it is for those who stayed inside US.. anyway, its good to know you have been given a chance in that way.. while waiting for more or less 5years which Kamrans is telling you,, how about preparing for a course to back you up in America, to make the waiting more worthwhile.. I suggest, you study nursing or graphics designing, I have heard from a friend this graphic designing is even more good than any other jobs!

Judex, I do hope and pray you can find more info regarding your next move inorder to appeal or take another option for you to follow your spouse.. Have you made an appointment with infopass already? Look for means to ask competent immigration lawyers for this matter!

God bless,
Simala2006

Simala,
Good to see you here. I help people based on my experience and my knowledge. I don't want anybody to make same mistakes that I did and now I am suffering. Thats why I always try to tell as much as I can but I am not a lawyer. My knowledge is limited and I advise everybody to check with lawyer before acting on something. In fact you need to check with at least 3 lawyers.
Yes indeed its a blessing that you have GC now and you can visit your loved ones. There are lot of people here who never visited their families since about 15 years. Whenever I think about them I thank God.
Sooner or later everybody gets it. Help each other and we will be helped by someone. For those of you who are waiting for the spouses, see this time as a preparation for the future. Improve yourself in skills and look at the market situation.
I advise everybody to talk to local congressman and senators and tell them your problems. Some day they will realize and hopefully some legislation will pass and if we dont get any benefit someone else in the row will get the benefit of it.

Good Luck.

 

[judex]

There is Still HOPE! and I will never lose HOPE!

I got this Info from this site!
http://www.immihelp.com/gc/consular/employment-immigration-marriage.html

Marriage after the immigrant visa interview, but before entering US as an immigrant:
You must get married and register your marriage before you can enter US as an immigrant. If possible, go to consulate with your immigrant visa, a certified copy of your marriage certificate, completed DS-230 Part I for your spouse and ask them to schedule an interview for your spouse. Interview will be scheduled approximately within 60 days.

If you can't return to the consulate yourself, you should send (by mail or fax) a copy of I-551 (temporary green card stamp) that you will receive when you enter US as an immigrant. Your spouse should take that copy, certified copy of marriage certificate, form DS-2001 and form DS-230 Part I. Your spouse's interview will be scheduled approximately within 60 days.

This is what exactly happend to my wifes case...

We already submitted the requirements last October 30, 2006 to the US Embassy-Manila, I'm waiting for their reply...

I've been reading about i824, and I think it is for AOS case not consular processed case.

my wife is going to the USCIS office on monday to ask for clarifications. hope it will turn out positive...

need your players guys...

There is still hope, I'm not going to quit!

thanks!

Judex

 

[Simala2006]

That`s the Spirit Judex! Go for it!

Go for it! Knowledge of the law gives you the basis of your actions and that is the truth which will set you free!

That is knocking heaven`s door... I`ll will pray for the positive action on your case! May you post whatever advices and options that USCIS will give your wife so we will be updated, too! Thanks in advance judex!

I have emailed US embassy in Manila about my request for my dependents last week, pls tell me how many days it will take for them to reply? Same as what you did, how many days did they answered your email? Specifically what is the email address you have used? I believe you are same with me, its in Manila? right? thanks again!

God bless,
Simala2006

I got this Info from this site!
http://www.immihelp.com/gc/consular/employment-immigration-marriage.html

Marriage after the immigrant visa interview, but before entering US as an immigrant:
You must get married and register your marriage before you can enter US as an immigrant. If possible, go to consulate with your immigrant visa, a certified copy of your marriage certificate, completed DS-230 Part I for your spouse and ask them to schedule an interview for your spouse. Interview will be scheduled approximately within 60 days.

If you can't return to the consulate yourself, you should send (by mail or fax) a copy of I-551 (temporary green card stamp) that you will receive when you enter US as an immigrant. Your spouse should take that copy, certified copy of marriage certificate, form DS-2001 and form DS-230 Part I. Your spouse's interview will be scheduled approximately within 60 days.

This is what exactly happend to my wifes case...

We already submitted the requirements last October 30, 2006 to the US Embassy-Manila, I'm waiting for their reply...

I've been reading about i824, and I think it is for AOS case not consular processed case.

my wife is going to the USCIS office on monday to ask for clarifications. hope it will turn out positive...

need your players guys...

There is still hope, I'm not going to quit!

thanks!

Judex

 

[judex]

Simala

Thanks for the prayers simala...

They will reply to you 75-90 days from the day you sent the email...
this is the email add: ConsIVManila@state.gov or consivmanila@state.gov

I'm from Naga City, Bicol. Kababayan!

If you have already filed the i824, expect it to be approved within 90 days, dont rely on the SC processing dates...

I'll pray also to your success...

My wife is in Maryland, You?

Judex

Go for it! Knowledge of the law gives you the basis of your actions and that is the truth which will set you free!

That is knocking heaven`s door... I`ll will pray for the positive action on your case! May you post whatever advices and options that USCIS will give your wife so we will be updated, too! Thanks in advance judex!

I have emailed US embassy in Manila about my request for my dependents last week, pls tell me how many days it will take for them to reply? Same as what you did, how many days did they answered your email? Specifically what is the email address you have used? I believe you are same with me, its in Manila? right? thanks again!

God bless,
Simala2006

 

[Simala2006]

thanks for the info!

Oh my, its a long wait really,, imagine just for an email reply, it will take 75-90 days.. that`s 3 months away! So will it be okey that I have sent them my documents already? I sent thru fax and another set thru regular mail.. I am thinking of sending another set of the same documents but I will course it thru fedex this time.. how did you sent yours? Is it really ok for me to send it ahead of my i-824 approval? Hope it is,, for I have done it already!!

My petitioner is in California so I will go there this January for I left States after receiving my gc this November to spend Christmas with my family, thanks God for the opportunity!

I have a friend in Maryland, too! Let us continue to pray and pray more! Hope all of us in this thread be given consideration and answers to our prayer requests! God bless you all!

Simala2006

Thanks for the prayers simala...

They will reply to you 75-90 days from the day you sent the email...
this is the email add: ConsIVManila@state.gov or consivmanila@state.gov

I'm from Naga City, Bicol. Kababayan!

If you have already filed the i824, expect it to be approved within 90 days, dont rely on the SC processing dates...

I'll pray also to your success...

My wife is in Maryland, You?

Judex

 

[Simala2006]

Another question judex kababayan!

Judex, is your wife eb3? I would like to ask if my dependents will be affected by the retrogression that is happening now.. hope you can shed light on this for me.. it really bothers me that it might be a long wait for us then for this ftj thing because of this retro thing..

Kamrans,, do you know of some updates on this? Will this affect the application for Ftj? There is no available visa for schedule A nurses this time,, and I don`t know if this holds true to my dependents too, in this category of Ftj.. pls share me your knowledge...

thank you so much in advance!

God bless,
Simala2006

 

[judex]

Simala

visit this site from US embassy manila, FTJ info: http://manila.usembassy.gov/wwwh3226.html

It says, If applicable, Form I-824, Application for Action on an Approved Application or Petition I think it is for AOS and Consular processed papers, which means for AOS they need the i824 approval and for the consular processed paper they don't need it... (just my quess)

I think for my case, they don't need i824 coz my wife did the consular processing. hope so...

for the retrogression, we are affected by it. but don't worry it won't be long coz US health care will greatly suffer...

my wife is shedule A nurse...

enjoy ur vacation...

judex

Judex, is your wife eb3? I would like to ask if my dependents will be affected by the retrogression that is happening now.. hope you can shed light on this for me.. it really bothers me that it might be a long wait for us then for this ftj thing because of this retro thing..

Kamrans,, do you know of some updates on this? Will this affect the application for Ftj? There is no available visa for schedule A nurses this time,, and I don`t know if this holds true to my dependents too, in this category of Ftj.. pls share me your knowledge...

thank you so much in advance!

God bless,
Simala2006

 

[Simala2006]

Thanks brother!

So be it.. I will enjoy my Christmas vacation here for sure... you too, kababayan! Thanks so much for the encouragement! Advance Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2007! Especially for the coming year to be fruitful to all of us waiting for our Ftj.. cheers to all of us!!

May the Lord bless and shine His countenance to us and bless our concerns with His unconditional YES,,, thru answered prayers!! Amen!

Peace to all,
Simala2006

 

[judex]

USCIS Baltimore Said

my wife went to the USCIS Office in Baltimore, this is what they said...

I'm not eligible for FTJ...
i824 is for i485 processed case not consular processed case...
we should have got married before my wife was issued an IV, not before she entered the US...

now my question is:
1.) is Immigrant Visa same as with Legal Permanent Resident?
2.) what is this "USCIS-stamped pages of his/her passport confirming her
adjustment of status as a permanent resident"? Is this the stamp(i551) my wife received when she arrived or is there any other way anyone can received an i551 stamp aside from lawful entry?

this is another bad news for me, but i wont quit until my questions are answered...

thanks,

judex

 

[kamrans]

Judex,
No defeat is final until you stop trying. You cannot argue with the USCIS and the embassy. They have the ultimate answer for you. Arguing them could result in something that you don't expect.
I would recommend not to make more arguments with them and do what I told you in the private message. Only the lawyers can do something for you at this point.

Good Luck.

my wife went to the USCIS Office in Baltimore, this is what they said...

I'm not eligible for FTJ...
i824 is for i485 processed case not consular processed case...
we should have got married before my wife was issued an IV, not before she entered the US...

now my question is:
1.) is Immigrant Visa same as with Legal Permanent Resident?
2.) what is this "USCIS-stamped pages of his/her passport confirming her
adjustment of status as a permanent resident"? Is this the stamp(i551) my wife received when she arrived or is there any other way anyone can received an i551 stamp aside from lawful entry?

this is another bad news for me, but i wont quit until my questions are answered...

thanks,

judex

 

[judex]

I have encountered this word in the Glossary of terms used by the Immigration and Naturalization Service: "Accompanying or accompanied by" - An alien derivative can be defined as "accompanying" the principal if he or she entered the United States in the personal company of the principal, or if the derivative is issued an immigrant visa within four months of either the principals date of visa issuance, adjustment of status, or personal appearance and registration before a consular officer abroad to confer alternate foreign state chargeability or immigrant status upon a spouse or child. An "accompanying" relative may not precede the principal alien to the United States.

I quoted this info from an attorney: Spouses acquired between the time of visa issuance and an aliens admission should be eligible for accompaniment.

One of the requirement for "accompanying" is the spousal relationship must have existed before the principal aliens admission to the United States.

Does USCIS or Embassies follow the Foreign Affairs Manual-FAM?
If yes, those who are in accompanying or in FTJ case, better read this(use google to find it) 1.) 9 FAM 40.1 N7 BASIS FOR "FOLLOWING TO JOIN" 2.) 9 FAM 40.1 N7.2 Spouse or Child Acquired Prior to Admission of Principal Alien 3.) 9 FAM 42.53 N6 DERIVATIVELY ACQUIRED PRIORITY DATES FOR SPOUSE/CHILD 4.) 9 FAM 42.53 N6.1 Spouse/Child Acquired Prior to Principal’s Admission 5.) 9 FAM 42.53 PN1 DETERMINING DERIVATIVE STATUS

I need to fight my case. my case has merits based on the Foreign Affairs Manual's Articles I've posted... USCIS has nothing to do with my case but the US Embassy in Manila has.

Thanks kamrans,

Judex

Judex,
No defeat is final until you stop trying. You cannot argue with the USCIS and the embassy. They have the ultimate answer for you. Arguing them could result in something that you don't expect.
I would recommend not to make more arguments with them and do what I told you in the private message. Only the lawyers can do something for you at this point.

Good Luck.