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i think i-824 has no connection with i-130...
who is the beneficiary of 824? did you apply it for follow to join for you spouse?
who is the in the 130? you?
who is the beneficiary of 824? did you apply it for follow to join for you spouse?
who is the in the 130? you?
jattala said:if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outsides the united states based on this petition ,the petitioner should apply form i-824 Application for action on approved application or petition
Susan,
I need to know on what basis your husband filed his petition(Status). What was the original application approved for your son abroad?. What is the age of your son.
Yes I-824 information goes directly to consulate if you apply to inform the consulate through cable. Remeber I-824 form has several uses so depending on your need you have fill it.
In this situation have you talked to any good lawyer?. Please elaborate more so that we would be able to help.
Good Luck.
I need to know on what basis your husband filed his petition(Status). What was the original application approved for your son abroad?. What is the age of your son.
Yes I-824 information goes directly to consulate if you apply to inform the consulate through cable. Remeber I-824 form has several uses so depending on your need you have fill it.
In this situation have you talked to any good lawyer?. Please elaborate more so that we would be able to help.
Good Luck.
susan ward said:Hi Kamrans
I have a situation and worndered your views
Husband Filed I 485 for himself and youngest son and concurrently filed I 824 for minor son abroad who was to follow to join
The I 824, I am told once approved goes directly to the consulate for further action
My sons I 824 was pending at enacment of CSPA Child status protection act.
Attorney says son is protected but VO says aged out. Looks like I will have to go to court
I have e-mail saying it appears your I 824 became separated from file and Texas errored in working before husbands I 485 was approved
Any thoughts?
Sue
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Party time
See you got it. Its a celebration time now. Sooner or later everyone gets it but the current mess is going to take a little longer then the whole process will be smooth. I am sure both of you must be really happy. I sincerly congratulate both of you and pls dont forget to pray all of us who are still stuck in this mess.
Wish you good Luck and do come to forums from time to time and help others as well with your experience.
See you got it. Its a celebration time now. Sooner or later everyone gets it but the current mess is going to take a little longer then the whole process will be smooth. I am sure both of you must be really happy. I sincerly congratulate both of you and pls dont forget to pray all of us who are still stuck in this mess.
Wish you good Luck and do come to forums from time to time and help others as well with your experience.
gette said:first of all i would like to thank kamrans for all his help..patience and support. my husband just got approved for his ftj today in manila...they just wanted all the documents they were asking for in packet 4...he gave those to them in order....the question asked was what is your wife's job???still working for the same comp..blah blah balh...when did you get married??? how long have you lived together??? then they wanted our phone bills...we had a lot...hehehe...and then he was asked to wait for his name to ba called...visa will be delivered to you by mail.....thanks to this forum, was such a great help...im hoping everybody will be approved also...thanks again and goodnight.....
Dont worry. You will be OK too. As long as the marriage is legitimate nothing can harm you.
judex said:i'm very happy for you georgette... mabuhay!!!
this is another happy and success story of this thread, hope everybody will end like gette's case...
what do you mean by phone bills, calls from you and vice versa when you were in the states?
i got a problem, we were married 3 days before she left the states, but i proposed to her 1.5 years before we got married. we have lots of pics, lots of text, lots of calls etc. to support our relationship... hope it will support...
I dont know if you are asking for something or telling us something that we dont know.
jattala said:if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outsides the united states based on this petition ,the petitioner should apply form i-824 Application for action on approved application or petition
Well you should file as dependent of your wife and this will not harm your non immigrant status. As soon as you get your I-485 receipt notice you should apply for EAD and you have the category of C9. Check the whole 765 PDF doc for more description. I dont see any problem at all. Dont believe compeltely at the lawyer. If I would be you I change the lawyer right away as she dont know the simple things.
Good Luck.
Good Luck.
csjinna said:Hello Everyone,
I appreciate if someone can answer, if they 'been through or know of any similar situation that I am in.
I am in my 7th year of H1 and I got my labor approved 2 months ago. My wife was on H4 status when she landed in the US. She is a Physical Therapist and recently her employer applied for her AOS (I-485, I-765, I-131...). As her category is more promising than mine I am planning to apply for my AOS as her dependent. Is it OK to apply for my AOS under spouse category being on H1B which expires in July'2007? My lawyer said she is not sure if my current status will be valid if I apply for my AOS attaching myself to my wife's application. Somehow I felt she didn't have clear information on this. If I am applying as her dependent, is I-485 is the only application I send? Do I need to send an application for I-765 too? I am confused and my lawyer is confusing more and more... please help!!!
PS: My wife applied for AOS in first week of Sept, she is yet to get any Visa number, is this the right time for me to Join my application to hers? I guess once she gets her EAD it would take much longer for me to get my AOS.
'appreciate it!!!
Visit visa is pure luck. They can give you visa without seeing anything or they can reject your visa without seeing anything. The law is "Every applicant of visit visa is a potential immigrant so they have to overcome this by presenting some strong evidences or ties to home country".
I asked the senator to help me and he give me support letter stating that US embassy should consider my case. The officer in home country didnt even look at it.
The good web site is www.path2usa.com. Check the requirements there and apply for the visa though there are no guarantees. If you get it thats great otherwise just wait and see and if its taking longer then reapply. There is no harm in applying... at least you tried.
Let me know if I would be of further help.
Good Luck.
I asked the senator to help me and he give me support letter stating that US embassy should consider my case. The officer in home country didnt even look at it.
The good web site is www.path2usa.com. Check the requirements there and apply for the visa though there are no guarantees. If you get it thats great otherwise just wait and see and if its taking longer then reapply. There is no harm in applying... at least you tried.
Let me know if I would be of further help.
Good Luck.
nikhilji said:kamrans,
Is there anything to consider while applying for visitor visa when on F2J other than following the usual paperwork for the B1/B2 visa requirements ? You also mentioned you had got a senator's letter - what was the letter about and what was the purpose ?
Anyone else have experience getting a visitor visa while spouse is on F2J ? Please share.
I am contemplating applying for a visitor visa for my wife and need to weigh my options before taking any decision. My PD is 8/15/01 and have been painfully watching the progress (or lack thereof) for the past 4 months. I-824 approved and Case# has been assigned.
Thanks !
Like I said there are multiple uses of this form. You should know what you are applying for and what are the basis. Since we dont know your whole story its hard to help you out. Here is something in a nut shell.
People from outisde US comes here either through Employment base or though family base.
In EB they file I-824 for the dependent and it goes directly to the embassy throught cable and then the beneficiary needs to contact the US consulate for further processing.
In FB you need to file I-130. As soon as its approved it goes to the national visa center. Over there they hold it until your PD gets current. you need to check yoru PD in the VB to get it current. Then they send the packet 3.5 to the beneficiary to further process it and get it done.
This all information is the best to my knowledge. Check with a good lawyer for your case to pursue. I try to help others but obviously I am not a lawyer.
Good Luck.
People from outisde US comes here either through Employment base or though family base.
In EB they file I-824 for the dependent and it goes directly to the embassy throught cable and then the beneficiary needs to contact the US consulate for further processing.
In FB you need to file I-130. As soon as its approved it goes to the national visa center. Over there they hold it until your PD gets current. you need to check yoru PD in the VB to get it current. Then they send the packet 3.5 to the beneficiary to further process it and get it done.
This all information is the best to my knowledge. Check with a good lawyer for your case to pursue. I try to help others but obviously I am not a lawyer.
Good Luck.
jattala said:if the person for whom you are petitioning decides to apply for an immigrant visa outsides the united states based on this petition ,the petitioner should apply form i-824 Application for action on approved application or petition
susan ward
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kamrans said:Susan,
I need to know on what basis your husband filed his petition(Status). What was the original application approved for your son abroad?. What is the age of your son.
Yes I-824 information goes directly to consulate if you apply to inform the consulate through cable. Remeber I-824 form has several uses so depending on your need you have fill it.
In this situation have you talked to any good lawyer?. Please elaborate more so that we would be able to help.
Good Luck.
Hi
Husband employer filed I 140 in 2000 and approved May 2001 pending 8.5 months. Emplyment based from L 1 , visa numbers current
Within one year of I 140 approval sent I 485 for himself and I 824 for son who was to follow to join, per I 485 instruction
I 824 for son was submitted before son was 21years and pending at CSPA
It appears I 824 became separated from husbands file so worked and denied in Oct 2002
The denial letter did not say aged out but to send another I 824 for son once husband had green card
The second I 824 was approved in Aug 04 but only found out Oct 05 that son aged out
Have sought and paid for various good immigration attorneys all say son should be protected under cspa as husband correctly filed I 824 before son was 21 and within one year of I 140 approval
So looks like court is only option
To complicate
Husband passed away May 06 before we could get to court
I am LPR and to sponcer son I 130 Texas is taking 10 years
FTJ packet 3.5 requirements
Hi all,
Some fellows want to know about the requirements that needs to be fulfilled. I put it together so that everybody can benefit it. Please remember that this is based on my experience and whatever I know. Feel free to add something if I missed it.
1) Form DS-230 Part I and II. Only DS230 part I needs to be signed. Do not sign on DS230 part II as the officer will get it signed from you when u go for the interview. You need to write your name in native language in both part I and II by hand.
2) Your original birth certificate and a copy.
3) Your original marriage certificate and a copy.
4) Your original english translation of marriage certificate and a copy.
5) Your passport.
6) Your medical Exam report. Only designated places can do your medical. Check for your local embassy to find one.
7) You need to provide two pics of the FTJ beneficiary. The requirements are below.
8) I-134 affidavit or support. This should accompany all tax returns, bank letter, pay stub and employment letter. Check in I-134 about all the requirements. This document is available on USCIS website and can be easily filled and then you need to notorize it with any notary.
9) Copy of Green card.
10) Copy of ADIT stamp on passport.
11) Copies all all receipt and approval notices of principal and beneficiary. Though this not required but you never know.
12) Police certificate from all the places where your wife lived earlier. If its the same city then one is enough. If its different city then you need to get one from there as well. This will take little more time so get it done before time. However this document expires after certain period around six months.
13) Letter from principal that you are applying for FTJ for your spouse and will bear all the expenses. This letter should show the addresses in USA and in home country.
Requirements for the medical:
1) Bring Original Passport along with two copies of the first two pages.
2) Two pictures with your sign on front and your name at back in Block letters.
3) copy of cover letter of first page of packet 3.5.
4) Any medical history surgical or medicines you are taking.
Picture Requirements:
1) Your Visa Picture must be clear, Front Face view in which the applicant is facing the camera with both ears and hairs exposed.
2) The pictures must be printed on unglazed paper base with a matte finish taken against a white or an off white background. Should not be more than six months old and should not have any borders in it.
3) Picture should measure 2 inches square with head in center.
4) The picture must be take in normal street attire without a hat and your hairline is showable.
5) Do not wear any glasses.
6) pcitures taken in front of busy, patterened or dark background will not be accepted.
Thats all I remember and Good Luck to all.
Hi all,
Some fellows want to know about the requirements that needs to be fulfilled. I put it together so that everybody can benefit it. Please remember that this is based on my experience and whatever I know. Feel free to add something if I missed it.
1) Form DS-230 Part I and II. Only DS230 part I needs to be signed. Do not sign on DS230 part II as the officer will get it signed from you when u go for the interview. You need to write your name in native language in both part I and II by hand.
2) Your original birth certificate and a copy.
3) Your original marriage certificate and a copy.
4) Your original english translation of marriage certificate and a copy.
5) Your passport.
6) Your medical Exam report. Only designated places can do your medical. Check for your local embassy to find one.
7) You need to provide two pics of the FTJ beneficiary. The requirements are below.
8) I-134 affidavit or support. This should accompany all tax returns, bank letter, pay stub and employment letter. Check in I-134 about all the requirements. This document is available on USCIS website and can be easily filled and then you need to notorize it with any notary.
9) Copy of Green card.
10) Copy of ADIT stamp on passport.
11) Copies all all receipt and approval notices of principal and beneficiary. Though this not required but you never know.
12) Police certificate from all the places where your wife lived earlier. If its the same city then one is enough. If its different city then you need to get one from there as well. This will take little more time so get it done before time. However this document expires after certain period around six months.
13) Letter from principal that you are applying for FTJ for your spouse and will bear all the expenses. This letter should show the addresses in USA and in home country.
Requirements for the medical:
1) Bring Original Passport along with two copies of the first two pages.
2) Two pictures with your sign on front and your name at back in Block letters.
3) copy of cover letter of first page of packet 3.5.
4) Any medical history surgical or medicines you are taking.
Picture Requirements:
1) Your Visa Picture must be clear, Front Face view in which the applicant is facing the camera with both ears and hairs exposed.
2) The pictures must be printed on unglazed paper base with a matte finish taken against a white or an off white background. Should not be more than six months old and should not have any borders in it.
3) Picture should measure 2 inches square with head in center.
4) The picture must be take in normal street attire without a hat and your hairline is showable.
5) Do not wear any glasses.
6) pcitures taken in front of busy, patterened or dark background will not be accepted.
Thats all I remember and Good Luck to all.
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Susan,
I am extremely sorry to hear this. This is really saddening. Anyway the first I-824 got denied because your husband I-485 was in process. I heard this from several cases but mine and some others got approved on the same day when I-485 got approved. This is USCIS and nothing is certain.
Did you talk to any representative?. They can help you out. You can also write letter to Rice as she is head of State department and she can intervene.
Keep the law suit as last option. To be on safe side why dont you apply for I-130 now and keep on struggling with the IALA lawyers and with the senators and congressman. If you get an appointment with them that would be great.
I would suggest you the following:
1) File I-130 right away. At least you will get something later on if there is no hope. Your time will not be wasted. Also if I remember right then son of citizens dont come under any visa number limitation. So if you become a citizen you can get him here in no time.
2) Get appointment with senator and congressman and meet them with all evidences. You need to put together family conditions, humanitarian reasons and the hardships you both are facing.
3) Contact IALA and send them the case history. They might help you out.
4) Contact lawyers who are experts in suing. Get their inputs. If they see something they can get from it they will get your case and then you dont have to pay anything.
5) See other options like H1 or student. Ask your son to get some technical skills like computers or someting else.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I would be of further help.
I am extremely sorry to hear this. This is really saddening. Anyway the first I-824 got denied because your husband I-485 was in process. I heard this from several cases but mine and some others got approved on the same day when I-485 got approved. This is USCIS and nothing is certain.
Did you talk to any representative?. They can help you out. You can also write letter to Rice as she is head of State department and she can intervene.
Keep the law suit as last option. To be on safe side why dont you apply for I-130 now and keep on struggling with the IALA lawyers and with the senators and congressman. If you get an appointment with them that would be great.
I would suggest you the following:
1) File I-130 right away. At least you will get something later on if there is no hope. Your time will not be wasted. Also if I remember right then son of citizens dont come under any visa number limitation. So if you become a citizen you can get him here in no time.
2) Get appointment with senator and congressman and meet them with all evidences. You need to put together family conditions, humanitarian reasons and the hardships you both are facing.
3) Contact IALA and send them the case history. They might help you out.
4) Contact lawyers who are experts in suing. Get their inputs. If they see something they can get from it they will get your case and then you dont have to pay anything.
5) See other options like H1 or student. Ask your son to get some technical skills like computers or someting else.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I would be of further help.
susan ward said:Hi
Husband employer filed I 140 in 2000 and approved May 2001 pending 8.5 months. Emplyment based from L 1 , visa numbers current
Within one year of I 140 approval sent I 485 for himself and I 824 for son who was to follow to join, per I 485 instruction
I 824 for son was submitted before son was 21years and pending at CSPA
It appears I 824 became separated from husbands file so worked and denied in Oct 2002
The denial letter did not say aged out but to send another I 824 for son once husband had green card
The second I 824 was approved in Aug 04 but only found out Oct 05 that son aged out
Have sought and paid for various good immigration attorneys all say son should be protected under cspa as husband correctly filed I 824 before son was 21 and within one year of I 140 approval
So looks like court is only option
To complicate
Husband passed away May 06 before we could get to court
I am LPR and to sponcer son I 130 Texas is taking 10 years
about i-824
hellooo
My i-824 form is received on June 12th 2006, my question is that when will my case reach the embassy so then my family and I have to go for there an interview. and how long will it take for this to approved. How long will it take for my family and I to get our immigrant visa so my family and I can goto america.
Thank u
hellooo
My i-824 form is received on June 12th 2006, my question is that when will my case reach the embassy so then my family and I have to go for there an interview. and how long will it take for this to approved. How long will it take for my family and I to get our immigrant visa so my family and I can goto america.
Thank u
call embassy
sometimes when you have approval already, you can the local embassy to expedite everything. call them, ask them how to go about it..with me when i called, they wanted me to fax them the approval and a copy of my green card.. so i did that, they will then create a case no. for your family. hope this helps
sometimes when you have approval already, you can the local embassy to expedite everything. call them, ask them how to go about it..with me when i called, they wanted me to fax them the approval and a copy of my green card.. so i did that, they will then create a case no. for your family. hope this helps
you cant understand coz gette is pertaining to "approval receipt of the i824".
you got only the receipt not the approval receipt of i824...
"How long will it take for my family and I to get our immigrant visa so my family and I can goto america?" huh??? we/i cant understand your case...
please answer this:
who is the beneficiary of the i-824? i-130?
please read from page 30-120 of this forum, you will get all of the answer you want about FTJ...
you got only the receipt not the approval receipt of i824...
"How long will it take for my family and I to get our immigrant visa so my family and I can goto america?" huh??? we/i cant understand your case...
please answer this:
who is the beneficiary of the i-824? i-130?
please read from page 30-120 of this forum, you will get all of the answer you want about FTJ...
jattala said:i cant understand
Thanks for sharing your experience, Kamran. Will keep the group posted on the developments.
nikhil
nikhil
kamrans said:Visit visa is pure luck. They can give you visa without seeing anything or they can reject your visa without seeing anything. The law is "Every applicant of visit visa is a potential immigrant so they have to overcome this by presenting some strong evidences or ties to home country".
I asked the senator to help me and he give me support letter stating that US embassy should consider my case. The officer in home country didnt even look at it.
The good web site is www.path2usa.com. Check the requirements there and apply for the visa though there are no guarantees. If you get it thats great otherwise just wait and see and if its taking longer then reapply. There is no harm in applying... at least you tried.
Let me know if I would be of further help.
Good Luck.
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