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[kamrans]

You got the generic answer from the consulate. They answer like this to every immigrant visa applicant. Give them a call again and tell them that your case is created with the embassy not with NVC as FTJ has nothing to do with the NVC. Tell them that you contacted USCIS and they are telling to contact the consulate for the case number thats created. If you tell them your name and date of birth they would be able to find it for you.
Also your wife can call the state department visa specialist and they can pull up your case here and tell your wife about it if its created. She can also ask them what needs to be done and they will help you out. If you cannot do it there then ask your wife to proceed.
The problem with your case is that you cannot tell them that I-824 is pending or approved.

Good Luck.

I would like to know where can I ask for the Case Nos. if packet 3 got lost in the mails. I have called Embassy Manila, they told me to call NVC to get the case nos., if pasket 3 got lost.

 

[kamrans]

Rizwan,
I think you are good to go. Where is your wife and whats your timeline and PD and what category you belong to.

Good Luck.

I need to add my spouse in I-485 application.She will be here next week on H4 visa. As per research I did I have to file following documents.Can anyone tell if something is missing? Thanks for your help.
Rizwan

Form I-485
Fees
Photographs,
Form G325 ,
Notarized Affidavit of support,
Copy of her passport,
Copy of her I-94 (front and back),
Copy of marriage certificate,
Copy of her birth certificate,
Medical report,
Copy of my I-485 filing receipt.

 

[CAUSA]

kamrans,
She is in Pakistan but she will be in USA on H4 next week. My PD is current and category is EB2. Can you see any potential problem why I don't file by myself instead of immigration attorney? Thanks Kamrans

 

[kamrans]

I don't see any problem in your case but if I would be you I would prefer to go with the attoroney. Also if you decide to go with the attoroney then you need to check him/her through all means. Lawyers are not always good. They mess up your case too. You always need to keep an eye on them.
Since your PD is current I believe that your case may get approve anytime. So if she is not added in your 485 application she wont get the green card. You need to rush.
If you wont be able to add her then its not the end of the world. You can always file FTJ application for her.

Good Luck.

kamrans,
She is in Pakistan but she will be in USA on H4 next week. My PD is current and category is EB2. Can you see any potential problem why I don't file by myself instead of immigration attorney? Thanks Kamrans

 

[BISDAKDREAMER]

For Simala

Judex, I have read thoroughly this form to be downloaded as DS 2001, and I noticed something kababayan,, the visa fee is already increased now and its still 325$ here... Can I have the new one? Will this be okey if its not a recent form?

Bisdakdreamer, kindly post a scanned DS 2001, pls!! Thanks again!

Simala2006

Simala,
I have scanned a copy for you. Sorry for the poor quality as I had to re-use mine and cover my details. Good Luck!

 

[judex]

Bisdakdreamer

I'll try to edit it, using M. Office...

Thanks.

Simala,
I have scanned a copy for you. Sorry for the poor quality as I had to re-use mine and cover my details. Good Luck!

 

[Simala2006]

Thanks God! Just an update!

We received the packet 3 this morning via DHL. Praise God! We got all the papers in and we will be sending this back to them right away. Is this usual for them to send it thru DHL? We are so happy with their response.. this means, all of us will be given the much needed prompt attention!

We will update you all with any good news!

Thank you so much everyone!

God bless us all!
Simala2006

 

[judex]

Simala..

that's a good news!

me, still waiting for it... i hate this waiting game, i just want to know YES or NO! if YES, make it fast! if NO, what are the options... its more than 77+days since i sent the documents thru mail, and 30 days since i gave it personally to the embassy... i miss my wife badly!

god bless...

We received the packet 3 this morning via DHL. Praise God! We got all the papers in and we will be sending this back to them right away. Is this usual for them to send it thru DHL? We are so happy with their response.. this means, all of us will be given the much needed prompt attention!

We will update you all with any good news!

Thank you so much everyone!

God bless us all!
Simala2006

 

[BISDAKDREAMER]

We received the packet 3 this morning via DHL. Praise God! We got all the papers in and we will be sending this back to them right away. Is this usual for them to send it thru DHL? We are so happy with their response.. this means, all of us will be given the much needed prompt attention!

We will update you all with any good news!

Thank you so much everyone!

God bless us all!
Simala2006

Yup! I got mine through DHL too. A week or two after, my spouse got the same package in our address in the US. Send the 2 forms required right away. Believe me, you will have enough time to compile all the documents that they require of you even before they reply. I got all of mine in 2 weeks but Im still waiting for the US Embassy's reply. I mailed mine last 23Dec but still no update todate.

Good luck, Simala! I sincerely hope we all get to see the light at the end of this tunnel soon. Hang in there, Judex. You had been a blessing to a lot of people in this thread. Im sure it will be returned to you a hundred fold

 

[judex]

Bisdakdreamer

Thanks Bisdakdreamer for the support...

God Bless....

Yup! I got mine through DHL too. A week or two after, my spouse got the same package in our address in the US. Send the 2 forms required right away. Believe me, you will have enough time to compile all the documents that they require of you even before they reply. I got all of mine in 2 weeks but Im still waiting for the US Embassy's reply. I mailed mine last 23Dec but still no update todate.

Good luck, Simala! I sincerely hope we all get to see the light at the end of this tunnel soon. Hang in there, Judex. You had been a blessing to a lot of people in this thread. Im sure it will be returned to you a hundred fold

 

[judex]

NVC Said..

my wife called the NVC. It's now confirmed that the US Embassy will create the case not NVC...


kamrans,
the operator said that I will use my wife's case no., is this true? or there will be a new case no. for me?

 

[Simala2006]

Hi Judex! Yours is coming soon!

I believe yours is coming! What I have heard that the consular processing bears with it the case number of the principal applicant like the dependents of those who had been interviewed from here Judex! Maybe there`s truth in it!

Don`t lose hope, all of us will get our reply to this waiting game,, its just a matter of time!

Cheer up kababayan, God will never be outdone with His generosity! You have been generous in giving help to others especially us here in this thread, I claim it for you!

Godbless, Pit Senor!
Simala2006

 

[NewlyMinted]

Following to Join

Hey Guys,

I filed an I-130 Petion for my mother as an immediate relative of a U.S. Cititen. My mother has two children (minors), I was hoping since they are minors they'd be able to come with her under following to Join. However, since my mother is an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, the children are not qualified under following to Join.

I was browsing through the internet and I found this:

"If, however, you immigrated to the U.S. as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who did not petion or could not petion for your children then you will have to file a seperate I-130 petion."

My question stems from the "did not petion" part of this statement. Does that mean the children are eligible to following to Join if I petioned for them? Since the kids are minors (14 and 16), she simply add the kids to the DS-230?

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated

 

[chriseda]

follow to join

Time LIne

DO: Newark
08/03/2006- married h1B /US citizen
10/26/2006 -mailed papers
10/30/2006- Receipt Date
11/06/2006- Notice Date
11/14/2006- Notice Date for Biometrics
11/17/2006 -Biometric Notice in mail
12/01/2006- Biometric Appointment/ Biometric's done

 

[judex]

Thanks Simala

i'm not giving up, time will come we will be with our love ones...

when that time comes, i'm planning to have a reunion or gathering of all the people in this thread, i'll be the host

thanks simala, i need this kind of support...

thanks guys!

I believe yours is coming! What I have heard that the consular processing bears with it the case number of the principal applicant like the dependents of those who had been interviewed from here Judex! Maybe there`s truth in it!

Don`t lose hope, all of us will get our reply to this waiting game,, its just a matter of time!

Cheer up kababayan, God will never be outdone with His generosity! You have been generous in giving help to others especially us here in this thread, I claim it for you!

Godbless, Pit Senor!
Simala2006

 

[judex]

If you have the same mother...
If you are petitioning for your step brother or step sister and you share a common mother...

You will file I-130 for them... Not FTJ.

Hey Guys,

I filed an I-130 Petion for my mother as an immediate relative of a U.S. Cititen. My mother has two children (minors), I was hoping since they are minors they'd be able to come with her under following to Join. However, since my mother is an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen, the children are not qualified under following to Join.

I was browsing through the internet and I found this:

"If, however, you immigrated to the U.S. as an immediate relative of a U.S. citizen who did not petion or could not petion for your children then you will have to file a seperate I-130 petion."

My question stems from the "did not petion" part of this statement. Does that mean the children are eligible to following to Join if I petioned for them? Since the kids are minors (14 and 16), she simply add the kids to the DS-230?

Any information you can provide would be greatly appreciated

 

[kamrans]

Nice suggestion. I will go for it.

i'm not giving up, time will come we will be with our love ones...

when that time comes, i'm planning to have a reunion or gathering of all the people in this thread, i'll be the host

thanks simala, i need this kind of support...

thanks guys!

 

[Simala2006]

Yeah, sure Judex!

We are going to our annual procession here for our Sr. Sto. Nino! Pit Senor!

I am claiming it for us all! A joyful heart and a kind spirit makes a good host,, hehehe,, of course kababayan, in God`s time we will, and we will see you all in person... meanwhile, regards to your wife!

God bless us all! God be merciful to us all! Peace my co-threaders!

Simala2006

i'm not giving up, time will come we will be with our love ones...

when that time comes, i'm planning to have a reunion or gathering of all the people in this thread, i'll be the host

thanks simala, i need this kind of support...

thanks guys!

 

[judex]

kamrans - NVC

kamrans,

the operator from NVC said that I will use my wife's case no., is this true? or there will be a new case no. for me?

 

[kamrans]

It may or may not be true as your wife was the principal applicant and she has been through the consular processing. Consular processing I-824 for the principal applicant comes through the NVC and goes to the local embassy.
But embassies work differently. They may not have the same case number as your wife. Your wife is done with her case number and it should be closed now.
You need to contact the local embassy there and your wife should call the visa specialist here in DC to get the status of your case. This is extremely necessary for you to know whats going on. Also you need to find out with the visa specialist or the embassy that approval of I-824 is required to get the FTJ benefits or not. This will clear the picture and then you can act accordingly. Until then everything is in abeyance. Be patient. Sooner or later you will get it.

Good Luck.

kamrans,

the operator from NVC said that I will use my wife's case no., is this true? or there will be a new case no. for me?