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I-824 is an action on already approved petition. If your I-485 is not approved then chances are there that it will get denied if you file it before your approval.
But in my case and some others too I file it a year before my 485 approval and they both approved on the same day.
I would receommend that you file I-824 now before your approval and if it get approved then you will save your 7-8 months otherwise it will get denied and then you have to file it again after your approval.
Decision is yours.
Good Luck.
But in my case and some others too I file it a year before my 485 approval and they both approved on the same day.
I would receommend that you file I-824 now before your approval and if it get approved then you will save your 7-8 months otherwise it will get denied and then you have to file it again after your approval.
Decision is yours.
Good Luck.
prq20 said:Hi Kamrans, Judex and all,
One can file I-824 for FTJ only after I-485 approval or it can be filed with I-485 filing of principal applicant, before GC Approval?
Can it be filed after I-140 approval?
I checked the current date and it shows around 6-7 months for 824 approval alone.
Caution when filling I-824 for US Embassy in China
In order to add your wife's details, I added one piece of paper
for I-824 form for Follow-To-Join as advised by some folks here.
On the paper (called an addendum), I added information
like Wife's name, date of birth, place of birth and passport number.
When the I-824 was approved, the I-824 cable to the US Embassy Guangzhou was sent and received very quickly. My wife got an EMS envelope from
the US embassy in about 6 days about I-824 approval.
My lesson learnt is:
add a piece of paper containing information about the person(s) you
are applying GC for, along with your I-824 application and make sure the paper is typed and not hand-written.
Note:
The US embassy in Guangzhou is ** very heavily backlogged **
and it is the Top 5 busiest US Embassy in the world. All adoptions
and Immigration visas for China is issued from this embassy only.
In the meantime, read everything you can find:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1369881&highlight=guangzhou#post1369881
ttp://www.laogonglaopo.com/
God bless everybody and their loved ones.
zpyao_2000 said:thanks, kamrans.
just received the approve notice and real card yesterday, I am preparing the I-824 for my wife's FTJ now.
some questions:
according to I-824 instructions, it need following items to be filed together
1: I-824 signed and completed
2: Filling fee, for sure
3: evidence
a: A copy of original petition, is this the I-140 or I-485 receipt notice??
b: A copy of I-797, for sure, I will include them
c: A copy of my greencard
I found that there is no place to fill my wife's information, for part 3-3 of I-824: give the following information about the principal beneficiary of the original petition or application. I am little bit confused here. because I did not marry when I filed I-140 and I-485. Do I still need to fill my wife's information in this section??
any other document I need to file to prove my marrage with I-824 packet??such as marrage certificate???
looking forward to your reply
thanks
In order to add your wife's details, I added one piece of paper
for I-824 form for Follow-To-Join as advised by some folks here.
On the paper (called an addendum), I added information
like Wife's name, date of birth, place of birth and passport number.
When the I-824 was approved, the I-824 cable to the US Embassy Guangzhou was sent and received very quickly. My wife got an EMS envelope from
the US embassy in about 6 days about I-824 approval.
My lesson learnt is:
add a piece of paper containing information about the person(s) you
are applying GC for, along with your I-824 application and make sure the paper is typed and not hand-written.
Note:
The US embassy in Guangzhou is ** very heavily backlogged **
and it is the Top 5 busiest US Embassy in the world. All adoptions
and Immigration visas for China is issued from this embassy only.
In the meantime, read everything you can find:
http://boards.immigrationportal.com/showthread.php?p=1369881&highlight=guangzhou#post1369881
ttp://www.laogonglaopo.com/
God bless everybody and their loved ones.
Simala2006
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Just an update! Thanks God!
Got hold of an email from Immigration visa branch Manila US embassy and it stated the case number already of my family! At least I got it already and continue with this waiting thing... anyway,, I praise and thank God for the answer and confirmation!
Till now haven`t receive the packet 3 thru mail.
Peace!
Simala2006
Got hold of an email from Immigration visa branch Manila US embassy and it stated the case number already of my family! At least I got it already and continue with this waiting thing... anyway,, I praise and thank God for the answer and confirmation!
Till now haven`t receive the packet 3 thru mail.
Peace!
Simala2006
Simala2006
Simala,
When did you email them asking for the case nos.? and when did they reply?
I am tracking their email reponses...
I got a 12 days reponse time...
Simala,
When did you email them asking for the case nos.? and when did they reply?
I am tracking their email reponses...
I got a 12 days reponse time...
Simala2006 said:Got hold of an email from Immigration visa branch Manila US embassy and it stated the case number already of my family! At least I got it already and continue with this waiting thing... anyway,, I praise and thank God for the answer and confirmation!
Till now haven`t receive the packet 3 thru mail.
Peace!
Simala2006
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Yeah, more or less its the same as your 12 days response time!
Hi Judex! I have asked for the case number after that email of theirs regarding the packet 3 that we haven`t received yet. That was the time also that I asked if they will permit me to send downloaded packet 3 but they have not mentioned about that in the email they sent me today, it only stated there that the case has been forwarded to the team processing our case.
Hope something good will be coming soon! I would like to ask if anyone has read or heard about some news that retrogression will be lifted up by April this year? Got it from an agency of one of my friends.. I haven`t read anything about this...
Keep on praying for good news!
Simala2006
Hi Judex! I have asked for the case number after that email of theirs regarding the packet 3 that we haven`t received yet. That was the time also that I asked if they will permit me to send downloaded packet 3 but they have not mentioned about that in the email they sent me today, it only stated there that the case has been forwarded to the team processing our case.
Hope something good will be coming soon! I would like to ask if anyone has read or heard about some news that retrogression will be lifted up by April this year? Got it from an agency of one of my friends.. I haven`t read anything about this...
Keep on praying for good news!
Simala2006
Simala2006
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Another thing!
Just asking if this is the usual thing.. the case number is only one for the whole family of mine.. we got three kids. Is this same as yours? I expected one case number for each applicant, but its only one case number for us.. I`m confused!
Can you share your experience here Bisdakdreamer? Is it one case number for you and kids? thanks in advance!
God bless us all!
Simala2006
Just asking if this is the usual thing.. the case number is only one for the whole family of mine.. we got three kids. Is this same as yours? I expected one case number for each applicant, but its only one case number for us.. I`m confused!
Can you share your experience here Bisdakdreamer? Is it one case number for you and kids? thanks in advance!
God bless us all!
Simala2006
Simala
i have asked them regarding our case, but their reply didn't say anything about it. my next email is, i'm asking them if they have already created a case for me.
god bless...
judex
i have asked them regarding our case, but their reply didn't say anything about it. my next email is, i'm asking them if they have already created a case for me.
god bless...
judex
Simala2006 said:Hi Judex! I have asked for the case number after that email of theirs regarding the packet 3 that we haven`t received yet. That was the time also that I asked if they will permit me to send downloaded packet 3 but they have not mentioned about that in the email they sent me today, it only stated there that the case has been forwarded to the team processing our case.
Hope something good will be coming soon! I would like to ask if anyone has read or heard about some news that retrogression will be lifted up by April this year? Got it from an agency of one of my friends.. I haven`t read anything about this...
Keep on praying for good news!
Simala2006
BISDAKDREAMER
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To Simala
...Just asking if this is the usual thing.. the case number is only one for the whole family of mine.. we got three kids. Is this same as yours? I expected one case number for each applicant, but its only one case number for us.. I`m confused!
Can you share your experience here Bisdakdreamer? Is it one case number for you and kids? thanks in advance!
God bless us all!
Simala2006
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Congratulations! That's great news! Yup, there is only one case number for the entire family. You need not wait for your Packet 3 cause all forms are downloadable from the website. I got only one DS-230 form which we are supposed to fill up for all applicants so I actually downloaded the forms for the others.
Since you already have the case number, which is one information you would have gotten from Packet3, I suggest you go ahead and mail back the US Embassy. A sample Pacekt 4 cover letter is in this link: http://www.immihelp.com/docs/packet3consulatecoverletter.html
You just need to send back form DS-2001 "Notification of Applicant Readiness" (I can not seem to find a copy in the website at the moment. Will try to attach a scanned copy to you tomorrow). It is only this 1-page Notification together with DS-230 Part I (pages 1 & 2 only) (http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/visa/ds0230.pdf) . Only 1 DS-2001 for all members of the family but one each for DS-230.
Good luck to you and do post your update for our information. Pit Senyor to you!
...Just asking if this is the usual thing.. the case number is only one for the whole family of mine.. we got three kids. Is this same as yours? I expected one case number for each applicant, but its only one case number for us.. I`m confused!
Can you share your experience here Bisdakdreamer? Is it one case number for you and kids? thanks in advance!
God bless us all!
Simala2006
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Congratulations! That's great news! Yup, there is only one case number for the entire family. You need not wait for your Packet 3 cause all forms are downloadable from the website. I got only one DS-230 form which we are supposed to fill up for all applicants so I actually downloaded the forms for the others.
Since you already have the case number, which is one information you would have gotten from Packet3, I suggest you go ahead and mail back the US Embassy. A sample Pacekt 4 cover letter is in this link: http://www.immihelp.com/docs/packet3consulatecoverletter.html
You just need to send back form DS-2001 "Notification of Applicant Readiness" (I can not seem to find a copy in the website at the moment. Will try to attach a scanned copy to you tomorrow). It is only this 1-page Notification together with DS-230 Part I (pages 1 & 2 only) (http://foia.state.gov/FORMS/visa/ds0230.pdf) . Only 1 DS-2001 for all members of the family but one each for DS-230.
Good luck to you and do post your update for our information. Pit Senyor to you!
BISDAKDREAMER and SIMALA
BISDAKDREAMER,
please check if this is the DS-2001 "Notification of applicant readiness".
Download link: http://sansalvador.usembassy.gov/consular/docs/DS-2001.pdf
SIMALA,
Download it if this is the DS-2001. Don't wait for your Packet 3.
BISDAKDREAMER,
please check if this is the DS-2001 "Notification of applicant readiness".
Download link: http://sansalvador.usembassy.gov/consular/docs/DS-2001.pdf
SIMALA,
Download it if this is the DS-2001. Don't wait for your Packet 3.
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Thanks kababayans: Bisdakdreamer and Judex!
Viva Pit Senor to all of you! Thank you so much for the help and info! Yeah, I have downloaded packet 3 in preparation for sending but I don`t have this DS 2001? Please comment on whether this link that Judex has posted is the same document I need to download for I will be doing these things before I`ll leave this Monday and send it thru DHL.
You have been part of my answered prayers, I praise and thank God for you all!
Sure, I will be posting updates as soon as I will receive it!
God bless!
Simala2006
Viva Pit Senor to all of you! Thank you so much for the help and info! Yeah, I have downloaded packet 3 in preparation for sending but I don`t have this DS 2001? Please comment on whether this link that Judex has posted is the same document I need to download for I will be doing these things before I`ll leave this Monday and send it thru DHL.
You have been part of my answered prayers, I praise and thank God for you all!
Sure, I will be posting updates as soon as I will receive it!
God bless!
Simala2006
I've asked the lawyer that previously handled our I-824, he said that the NVC is the central immigrant processing facility. NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions after they are received from Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (CIS) and retains them until the cases are ready for adjudication by a consular officer abroad. Meaning even FTJ cases are handled by NVC until such petition becomes current. I'm really confused about all conflicting information, anyway I emailed both the local consulate and the NVC. Hope to get a response soon and I'll give you feedback on it.
kamrans said:I feel the pain of all the FTJ beneficiaries specially when they have kids. Laws here in USA dont have any feeling for anyone. These laws needs a complete overhaul.
Anyway just wanted to tell you that FTJ has nothing to do with the NVC. After the I-824 approval the USCIS sends the cable to the local consulate mentioned in the I-824. I am not sure about your case. If its in NVC then its something new for me. Make sure who is dealing with your case........
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Simala2006
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Hi Chay!
I believe your case is handled by US embassy Manila now, you have to email them about your case and direct your concern to them. After the 1-824 approval, it is our own consular embassy doing the processing already. They will answer your enquiries though its for about 12-30days, its still an answer to your question, that way you will not be speculating over things...
Now I know they will assist us but maybe because of the bulk of work they are doing right now, they cannot attend to our emails right away,, we have to initiate the search for info so we do have to email or mail them..
I suggest you email embassy in Manila for this, God bless you Chay! Lets continue to pray for one another here!
Simala2006
I believe your case is handled by US embassy Manila now, you have to email them about your case and direct your concern to them. After the 1-824 approval, it is our own consular embassy doing the processing already. They will answer your enquiries though its for about 12-30days, its still an answer to your question, that way you will not be speculating over things...
Now I know they will assist us but maybe because of the bulk of work they are doing right now, they cannot attend to our emails right away,, we have to initiate the search for info so we do have to email or mail them..
I suggest you email embassy in Manila for this, God bless you Chay! Lets continue to pray for one another here!
Simala2006
Your lawyer is wrong. FTJ cases never goes to the NVC. I was under the same impression two years back and keep on calling USCIS and NVC to get the status. Later on USCIS told me that they inform the embassy directly and these type of cases dont go to NVC. Then I contacted the embassy and they created the case for my wife.
Yes all the family based cases go to NVC and process there. I know some lawyers who still dont know what is FTJ and how it works.
Good Luck.
Yes all the family based cases go to NVC and process there. I know some lawyers who still dont know what is FTJ and how it works.
Good Luck.
chay said:I've asked the lawyer that previously handled our I-824, he said that the NVC is the central immigrant processing facility. NVC processes all approved immigrant visa petitions after they are received from Citizenship and Immigration Services in the Department of Homeland Security (CIS) and retains them until the cases are ready for adjudication by a consular officer abroad. Meaning even FTJ cases are handled by NVC until such petition becomes current. I'm really confused about all conflicting information, anyway I emailed both the local consulate and the NVC. Hope to get a response soon and I'll give you feedback on it.
Simala,
Check my old posts and you will get all the documentation that needs to go with packet 3.5. I've listed each and everything in that post. If you dont find it then let me know I will send it to you.If your case is created then they must be waiting for the documents that you need to send them and then they will assign you the interview date if the PD is current.
We all are in the same boat and going through this painful process. Sooner or later everybody gets it but I know that this time is painful. Patience and prayers will work for all of us.
Good Luck.
Check my old posts and you will get all the documentation that needs to go with packet 3.5. I've listed each and everything in that post. If you dont find it then let me know I will send it to you.If your case is created then they must be waiting for the documents that you need to send them and then they will assign you the interview date if the PD is current.
We all are in the same boat and going through this painful process. Sooner or later everybody gets it but I know that this time is painful. Patience and prayers will work for all of us.
Good Luck.
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Thanks so much Kamrans! I will check it! Godbless!
kamrans said:Simala,
Check my old posts and you will get all the documentation that needs to go with packet 3.5. I've listed each and everything in that post. If you dont find it then let me know I will send it to you.If your case is created then they must be waiting for the documents that you need to send them and then they will assign you the interview date if the PD is current.
We all are in the same boat and going through this painful process. Sooner or later everybody gets it but I know that this time is painful. Patience and prayers will work for all of us.
Good Luck.
Simala2006
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Just asking!
Hi Judex! Is this for your case number? What happened then? Your packet 3 got lost, too? If I remember it right, you are a ftj via consular processing ( not adjustment of status).. maybe you have to contact NVC, as what they told you, for the number for consular processing is coming from NVC, I think.
But the packet 3 comes from the embassy Manila... its getting vague now, which is which?
How about emailing our consulate for this, ask it from them, just what I did and they gave me the case number. Hope it will go thru!
Peace!
Simala2006
Hi Judex! Is this for your case number? What happened then? Your packet 3 got lost, too? If I remember it right, you are a ftj via consular processing ( not adjustment of status).. maybe you have to contact NVC, as what they told you, for the number for consular processing is coming from NVC, I think.
But the packet 3 comes from the embassy Manila... its getting vague now, which is which?
How about emailing our consulate for this, ask it from them, just what I did and they gave me the case number. Hope it will go thru!
Peace!
Simala2006
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One thing about DS-2001, Judex!
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
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
Add Spouse before I-485 Approval
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.
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.
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