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Hi co-threaders! I called NVC about our concern, it seems that our visa number which was given by Manila consulate to us last January is not in their computer... I asked why this is so, when I told them about my case, that it's ftj, the rep told me that it is not in NVC but it will directly be sent from USCIS to our consulate, so kamrans is right, for those having PD current, you have to contact our consulate and ask about it from time to time.... It might be of help!

Pls update us here and post what will be the call center's response on it, thanks in advance! I will also update you, the moment I will call next week which I intend to do also even if my PD is still not current.. Will this be a wise move judex, bisdakdreamer? Hope it is... thanks Kamrans!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006

Hi Simala,
Did you call the visa specialist number I posted previously? I have already called them several times before even if my case was NOT current because of the error in my son's date of birth and the ambiguity of my priority date. They were able to retrieve the case number I gave them. I have also checked if they receive the Packet 3 that I have already mailed back last December and the specialist confirmed that a correspondence was received but the details was not inputted in the database yet and she assumes its because my PD is not current. Like Judex, we too are waiting for one more month :) Accdg to the visa specialist our PD is Sep2003 in the database even if the Packet 3 letter that I got from the MNL embassy shows Dec2004. She finds no problem with the ambiguity in priority dates as accdg to her the database shows Sep2003 and its the same database that MNL consulates access. So in case our PD gets current (fingers crossed!!!), next month we should call the consulate for our schedule.

Aside from Chay, I also know of one friend who was in a similar situation as ours (caught in retrogression after Sched A was moved to EB3). I know her PD is in the first half of 2003 (sorry, not sure of the exact month) and she too got a June 1, 2007 appointment date from the embassy.

It wouldn't hurt to call the visa specialist to check on your case even if your case is not current. After all, that's how I found out I had an earlier Priority Date than I thought I had :) They too can answer most queries that you may have with your case (paperwork, etc). However, you will still have to wait for your PD to be current to call the consulate for an appointment :). I suggest you call the visa specialist than the consulate cause its not a toll call. That is, you are not charged per minute like the calls you make to the consulate! Hope this info is of help. Do share any info you may get from your call. Good luck and God Bless!
 
Thanks for the advice Bisdakdreamer!

Yeah I called the no. of the visa specialist you gave me, thanks for that kababayan,,, I will call them back by Monday then to ask about the visa number for I only asked them regarding how the eb3 sched A will be processed, not our visa number update. It is NVC which I called to ask about it and they couldnt retrieve any info regarding the said number from their computer. The rep who answered me, told me maybe this is because ftj approval will be sent directly to consulate from USCIS who has approved it.. is this true? Hope it is..

I have another question, the approval of 1-824 for my husband bears my name and not my husband as beneficiary. It seems it got my name on it for both beneficiary and petitioner, how come? But the approval of my 1-824 for my kids got it right. What will I do to rectify this? Can I ask visa specialist to do it the changes for me then? Pls help, thanks in advance...

Any comment? Will we have to submit to manila consulate the copies of the approvals of 1-824 for my dependents? Are these needed for them to act on the papers too? Pls advice if this is what you did too.. thanks again!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006
 
Simala

Yeah I called the no. of the visa specialist you gave me, thanks for that kababayan,,, I will call them back by Monday then to ask about the visa number for I only asked them regarding how the eb3 sched A will be processed, not our visa number update. It is NVC which I called to ask about it and they couldnt retrieve any info regarding the said number from their computer. The rep who answered me, told me maybe this is because ftj approval will be sent directly to consulate from USCIS who has approved it.. is this true? Hope it is..

I have another question, the approval of 1-824 for my husband bears my name and not my husband as beneficiary. It seems it got my name on it for both beneficiary and petitioner, how come? But the approval of my 1-824 for my kids got it right. What will I do to rectify this? Can I ask visa specialist to do it the changes for me then? Pls help, thanks in advance...

Any comment? Will we have to submit to manila consulate the copies of the approvals of 1-824 for my dependents? Are these needed for them to act on the papers too? Pls advice if this is what you did too.. thanks again!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006

Hi Simala,
Im no expert here so I could be wrong but for my case, I got the Packet 3 documents from the consulate even before the I-824 approval. In fact I mailed back our documents last Dec2006 and we only got the approval for the I-824 in Jan2007. In the checklist for papers to prepare I did not see the I-824 requirement too. So I am inclined to assume it may not be as important as we thought it was. That is, consulate even start the paperwork even if your I-824 is pending. Again as Kamrans had said, different consulates have different procedures so this may not apply for others but for MNL consulate at least, that was what happened to our case.

My spouse only filed for 1form I-824 for us too. It too showed my spouse name as petitioner and beneficiary. Since I-824 is an Application for Action on an Approved Petition, I am assuming the I-824 is only the transfer/confirmation of your file as a legal alien to the local consulate so your FTJ beneficiaries may file for their visas. Since it is only your alien case that your family uses as basis, I am assuming one file with your name as Petitioner and beneficiary would suffice for all your family's FTJ. As I have initially said, Im no expert so maybe that should be one question you should ask the visa specialist. I suggest you write down all your questions before calling them so you do not forget anything and do everything one time. Good luck and do correct me if my assumptions are wrong :)

God Bless you, Simala! Take care!
 
Yeah I called the no. of the visa specialist you gave me, thanks for that kababayan,,, I will call them back by Monday then to ask about the visa number for I only asked them regarding how the eb3 sched A will be processed, not our visa number update. It is NVC which I called to ask about it and they couldnt retrieve any info regarding the said number from their computer. The rep who answered me, told me maybe this is because ftj approval will be sent directly to consulate from USCIS who has approved it.. is this true? Hope it is..

I have another question, the approval of 1-824 for my husband bears my name and not my husband as beneficiary. It seems it got my name on it for both beneficiary and petitioner, how come? But the approval of my 1-824 for my kids got it right. What will I do to rectify this? Can I ask visa specialist to do it the changes for me then? Pls help, thanks in advance...

Any comment? Will we have to submit to manila consulate the copies of the approvals of 1-824 for my dependents? Are these needed for them to act on the papers too? Pls advice if this is what you did too.. thanks again!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006


Hi Simala,

Its the same on my case, our lawyer submitted only one I-824 application for me and my daughter, and it has my husband's name. Prior to its approval, the service center asks for our details and our address for the cabling of the approval to Embassy manila. When we received the approval it only has my husbands name, and we received the packet3 a few days after. My daughters name was wrong, so when I submit to the embassy my reply to the packet3...I attached my daughters birth certificate and a letter requesting for a change of name.

Whew, I'm still can't believe that in a few weeks, we will have our long awaited interview. Pls pray that we pass the interview without glitch.

Thanks to everyone in this forum, and I want to say sorry for not being so active in this forum and yet everyone has been happy for me and supporting me.

chay
 
Chay

Whew, I'm still can't believe that in a few weeks, we will have our long awaited interview. Pls pray that we pass the interview without glitch.

/QUOTE]

We will definitely be praying for you, Chay! Your good news has been a source of hope this last few weeks. Im sure you know how a glimmer of hope brightens our outlook :)

God Bless you, Chay! Do share your experience and timelines once your journey is over...
 
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Me and my spouse need your advice

Edit: I failed to mention that my fiance and I are legally married in the US.

Hi there.

I just came across this forum today and have found it to be a wealth of information. I have read some of the discussion threads, but seems like this is the most relevant one.

My PD is going to be current in the beginning of May (tomorrow). It has been years since my 485 was filed. I am on my third EAD card currently.

I am getting married in Nepal on June 23rd with my fiance, who is a F1 student currently. She will be a F1 student until December. Yes, she is currently in the US. We will be travelling to Nepal for the wedding.

My paralegal was telling me that I can file for her 485 as a FTJ as soon as tomorrow. However, if we do so, we will have to wait for her travel documents before we can go to Nepal. Currently, she can go on F1 (she has a valid F1 visa), I can go on my AP and we should both be able to come back fine.

My question is on how to proceed regarding her FTJ application. I am considering two scenarios:

1. Say -my 485 is still current when we come back in July. In that case, we can simply file for her FTJ, right? Can she legally work here in this case once the application is in?

2. Say - my 485 is already approved when we come back in July. It is possible because my 485 has been in for years. In that case, can we file for her FTJ jsut like in case number one? Can she legally work in this case once the application is in?

Is there any other option that will help expedite her would-be application in a way that she can receive her GC sooner than the previous two scenarios? If there is such a thing, we can even postpone our wedding.

One thing to note is that she will not be seeking employment until the end of December.

I will appreciate your suggestions and comments.

Best Regards.
 
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Confused

i am trying to find out how to get started on filing papers for my husband we have been together for 3 years and just got married in August of last year and i have never dealted with Immigration before other than traveling to a forien country so i am lost he came to the us illegal but we want to get him started on getting his papers can anyone help me :confused:
 
No Problem. Let me know if I would be of further help.

Good Luck

Hi co-threaders! I called NVC about our concern, it seems that our visa number which was given by Manila consulate to us last January is not in their computer... I asked why this is so, when I told them about my case, that it's ftj, the rep told me that it is not in NVC but it will directly be sent from USCIS to our consulate, so kamrans is right, for those having PD current, you have to contact our consulate and ask about it from time to time.... It might be of help!

Pls update us here and post what will be the call center's response on it, thanks in advance! I will also update you, the moment I will call next week which I intend to do also even if my PD is still not current.. Will this be a wise move judex, bisdakdreamer? Hope it is... thanks Kamrans!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006
 
The best thing is to call the consulate and ask them. Visa specialist cannot tell the local procedures followed by the embassy.


Yeah I called the no. of the visa specialist you gave me, thanks for that kababayan,,, I will call them back by Monday then to ask about the visa number for I only asked them regarding how the eb3 sched A will be processed, not our visa number update. It is NVC which I called to ask about it and they couldnt retrieve any info regarding the said number from their computer. The rep who answered me, told me maybe this is because ftj approval will be sent directly to consulate from USCIS who has approved it.. is this true? Hope it is..

I have another question, the approval of 1-824 for my husband bears my name and not my husband as beneficiary. It seems it got my name on it for both beneficiary and petitioner, how come? But the approval of my 1-824 for my kids got it right. What will I do to rectify this? Can I ask visa specialist to do it the changes for me then? Pls help, thanks in advance...

Any comment? Will we have to submit to manila consulate the copies of the approvals of 1-824 for my dependents? Are these needed for them to act on the papers too? Pls advice if this is what you did too.. thanks again!

Godbless us all,
Simala2006
 
See the answers below

Edit: I failed to mention that my fiance and I are legally married in the US.

Hi there.

I just came across this forum today and have found it to be a wealth of information. I have read some of the discussion threads, but seems like this is the most relevant one.

My PD is going to be current in the beginning of May (tomorrow). It has been years since my 485 was filed. I am on my third EAD card currently.

I am getting married in Nepal on June 23rd with my fiance, who is a F1 student currently. She will be a F1 student until December. Yes, she is currently in the US. We will be travelling to Nepal for the wedding.

My paralegal was telling me that I can file for her 485 as a FTJ as soon as tomorrow. However, if we do so, we will have to wait for her travel documents before we can go to Nepal. Currently, she can go on F1 (she has a valid F1 visa), I can go on my AP and we should both be able to come back fine.

My question is on how to proceed regarding her FTJ application. I am considering two scenarios:

1. Say -my 485 is still current when we come back in July. In that case, we can simply file for her FTJ, right? Can she legally work here in this case once the application is in?
No. I-824 or FTJ is for spouses who are outside USA. If you get married after your 485 approval then you have follow I-130 route.
2. Say - my 485 is already approved when we come back in July. It is possible because my 485 has been in for years. In that case, can we file for her FTJ jsut like in case number one? Can she legally work in this case once the application is in?
No as I said that 824 is for spouses outside USA and they join you after your approval.Is there any other option that will help expedite her would-be application in a way that she can receive her GC sooner than the previous two scenarios? If there is such a thing, we can even postpone our wedding.

If she is here then dont go back. Marry here and get the case adjusted. You dont know what you are doing and what can be the consequences.

One thing to note is that she will not be seeking employment until the end of December.

I will appreciate your suggestions and comments.

Best Regards.
 
It depends on your status. If you are citizen then you can do something for him even if he was illegal otherwise you are not in a position to do anything for him.
I would suggest consulting with a good lawyer who can help you out.

Good Luck.

i am trying to find out how to get started on filing papers for my husband we have been together for 3 years and just got married in August of last year and i have never dealted with Immigration before other than traveling to a forien country so i am lost he came to the us illegal but we want to get him started on getting his papers can anyone help me :confused:
 
Thanks for the advice Kamrans!

Noted! Yeah, I will ask my husband to call embassy next week then! Thanks again brother! I might as well ask some questions here with the visa specialist!

Godbless us you and family! Hope your parents are ok now! Amen!

Simala2006
 
Immigration procedures

Can some one share their experience of Immigration procedures in US when you enter for the first time with FTJ case approved at local consulate?

Some of the things that I am aware are:

You are taken into a separate room at Immigration
Handover the sealed envelop that was given by the local consulate

What else? Do they take fingerprints? What question they ask? Etc…
 
See the answers below

Hi Kamrans,

I have received an email notification from CRIS saying that the status of my case has been changed to "Ordered Card Production". I should be receiving my green card within a month now.

Since then, I have talked to my lawyer. We are going to go home in June and will come back in July. I should have my card by then and she will still be in a valid F1. So we see no problems coming back to the US for either of us.

Once here, we will immediately file for her AOS. My lawyer told me that while applying for her AOS, we will apply for the EAD and AP as well.
 
Sounds good to me. Congratulations. Make sure your lawyer is doing the right thing for you and if possible get opinion from some other lawyer too. AOS has too many options. I dont know what route your lawyer is going to follow.

Good Luck.


Hi Kamrans,

I have received an email notification from CRIS saying that the status of my case has been changed to "Ordered Card Production". I should be receiving my green card within a month now.

Since then, I have talked to my lawyer. We are going to go home in June and will come back in July. I should have my card by then and she will still be in a valid F1. So we see no problems coming back to the US for either of us.

Once here, we will immediately file for her AOS. My lawyer told me that while applying for her AOS, we will apply for the EAD and AP as well.
 
Thanks a lot. My parents are OK now. She is getting better and I am praying for both of them.
I thank all who prayed for my parents. My wife's process is still not done and I am still waiting. I will post as soon as I get any update.

Good Luck.


Noted! Yeah, I will ask my husband to call embassy next week then! Thanks again brother! I might as well ask some questions here with the visa specialist!

Godbless us you and family! Hope your parents are ok now! Amen!

Simala2006
 
Taking in to separate room is not new. It happened to people from time to time so dont worry about it. They just want to have more answers from you. The only thing that counts is that everytime you have to tell them the same information. If there is any difference in information this will throw the red flag.
Normally the process is very simple. If the marriage is legitimate and all the documents are proper then the beneficiary can answer all the questions. Normally they dont take everyone in separate room.

Good Luck.


Can some one share their experience of Immigration procedures in US when you enter for the first time with FTJ case approved at local consulate?

Some of the things that I am aware are:

You are taken into a separate room at Immigration
Handover the sealed envelop that was given by the local consulate

What else? Do they take fingerprints? What question they ask? Etc…
 
Congratulations to all

Congratulations to all who have the PD current now. Now it time to RUSH.....

Good Luck.
 
thanks kamrans.

i'm actually writing the letter for the embassy.

is there a possibility that the PD will retrogress again in the near future? what possible month?

thanks,

judex


Congratulations to all who have the PD current now. Now it time to RUSH.....

Good Luck.
 
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