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FTJ From Islamabad
Hello Brother:
Would you please tell me if you have any updates about FTJ for your wife from Islamabad. My case is almost similar to yours. My green card was approved in August 2007 and then I filed for FTJ for my wife in Oct 2007. I was thinking of strating FTJ process for my wfie from US embassy in Islamabad, but not sure if they will do FTJ on the basis of I824 receipt.
Thank you
Rashid
Hello Brother:
Would you please tell me if you have any updates about FTJ for your wife from Islamabad. My case is almost similar to yours. My green card was approved in August 2007 and then I filed for FTJ for my wife in Oct 2007. I was thinking of strating FTJ process for my wfie from US embassy in Islamabad, but not sure if they will do FTJ on the basis of I824 receipt.
Thank you
Rashid
I received the 824 approval notice today and my spouse got packet 3(i guess), which includes case number,instructions for immigrant visa applicants, notification of applicant readiness and ds230 part 1. Is this called packet 3??? ok now, need to fill both 864 and 134 or just 134 is sufficient?? And reg police certificate, should just go to local police station and ask for clearance certificate showing passport?? And the other from passport office in hyd?? Please help me out with this.... If I know this, I can help my spouse so that she can fill and send it to chennai consulate.
I didn't understand where I should send this 824 approval notice. In "nstructions for immigrant visa applicants", they didn't mention abt 824 approval notice, all they asked to send was DS 230 part 1, notification of applicant's readiness, passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificates, evidence of support(864 and 134), photographs, fee and tranlations if not in english.
I think once we send the above requested they will schedule an appointment??? Is that right???? PLEASE please please help me out here.waiting eagerly
I didn't understand where I should send this 824 approval notice. In "nstructions for immigrant visa applicants", they didn't mention abt 824 approval notice, all they asked to send was DS 230 part 1, notification of applicant's readiness, passport, birth certificate, marriage certificate, police certificates, evidence of support(864 and 134), photographs, fee and tranlations if not in english.
I think once we send the above requested they will schedule an appointment??? Is that right???? PLEASE please please help me out here.waiting eagerly
Hi,
1)We should send only 1134 only (That is needed when she go for interview and not now)
2) She need police clearence from both Passport office (Go to passport office and fill the form for police clearnce for USA)and local commisionar office (In hyderabad old city (If she is resident of hyderabad)
3) There is no need to send ur 1824 approval notice to any one as you case has already been initaited.Take when she goes for interview.
*****4)VERY IMP (WE SHOULD NOT SEND ANY DOCS WITH DS 230 PART 1
WE SHOULD KEEP THOSE DOCS READY (BIRTH,POLICE ,MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE ETC FOR INTERVIEW) JUST SIGN DS 230 PART 1 CHECK THE BOXES AND INTERVIEW READINESS FORM AND SEND TO CHENNAI CONSULATE.READ THE DOC CAREFULLY.
AGAIN.COLLECT THE ABOVE DOCS AND KEEP READY FOR INTERVIEW.DO NOT SEND ANY ORIGINAL DOCS WITH DS 230 PART1.
JUST SEND SIGNED DS230 PART 1 AND INTERVIEW READINESS FORM ONLY.
5) Once you send the signed DS 230 part 1 and interview readiness form
then you are allset from Ur side.When ur date PD become current they will send u the interview letter (Packet 4) mean while collect the police,marriage,birth certificates etc .. (In not there)
Also ready the previuos pages on forums for any questions.We sailed in this boat for 2 an d half years and we know the pain.
Good luck brother ....Hoep this helps ....
RM
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Thank you so much RM, u really helped me a lot. I will send the following to Chennai consulate, meanwhile I will ask my spouse to get ready for police certificate. When will be the medical exam??
Thanks again....
Medical exams needed only after getting the interview letter.It's not needed at this time.
question about form 824
Hello,
I got my 485 approved in 2005 on EB2 employment based, and now I plan to file FTJ 824 for my son. For item 3 of Part 3 of 824. "Give the following information about the principal beneficiary of the original petition or application" , should I fill my information or my son's? Seem like should be mine, but then there is no information about my son, how the CIS knows why/who I am filling this for?
Also, I didn't fill out my son's information in my original 485 application, because I couldn't get his birth certificate then, will this cause some problem now if I file 824 for him?
Thanks!!
lgq2929
Hello,
I got my 485 approved in 2005 on EB2 employment based, and now I plan to file FTJ 824 for my son. For item 3 of Part 3 of 824. "Give the following information about the principal beneficiary of the original petition or application" , should I fill my information or my son's? Seem like should be mine, but then there is no information about my son, how the CIS knows why/who I am filling this for?
Also, I didn't fill out my son's information in my original 485 application, because I couldn't get his birth certificate then, will this cause some problem now if I file 824 for him?
Thanks!!
lgq2929
susan ward
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not sure how old your son is but if he is reaching 21 years he may age out if visa number not available, search aging out thread on www.expatsvoice.org
Thanks Susan.
He is only 12, so should be qualify for the FTJ benefit. But I didn't fill out his name in my original 485 application, will this cause a problem if I apply for 824 for him now?
Also, I am not sure about the item 3 or Part 3 of 824, should that be information about me or about my son?
Thanks!
lgq2929
He is only 12, so should be qualify for the FTJ benefit. But I didn't fill out his name in my original 485 application, will this cause a problem if I apply for 824 for him now?
Also, I am not sure about the item 3 or Part 3 of 824, should that be information about me or about my son?
Thanks!
lgq2929
Hi,
I am new to this forum. Please help me solve my situation. I filed I485 based on granted asylum in Feb 2007. Biometics/Fingerprint is done in March. I just received the request for evidence I693/medical. I want to marry my fiance who is in F1 student status. Can she get any benefits from my 485 application? If everything goes well, i hope to get GC in 2008. Is there anyway I can file the change of status for my Fiance.
thanks
I am new to this forum. Please help me solve my situation. I filed I485 based on granted asylum in Feb 2007. Biometics/Fingerprint is done in March. I just received the request for evidence I693/medical. I want to marry my fiance who is in F1 student status. Can she get any benefits from my 485 application? If everything goes well, i hope to get GC in 2008. Is there anyway I can file the change of status for my Fiance.
thanks
Tough Question
I have a tough question for "Gurus" here.
Myself and my wife are physicians. I received my green card through EB2 (Priority date
ct 2002) and my wife was on J1 waiver -she has completed her J1 waiver and on h1. She has an adjustment of status pending through her own work but would have taken a long time.
So we got all the papers together for her -follow to join. Now the attorney is saying priorty date is Jan 2000.
My wife is pregnant and doesnt want to work. Is there any thing we can do?
Can you aquire EAD/Advance parole without filing adjustment of status on my behalf?
Can she change her previous adjustment of status filed through NIW to (follow to join)
Any suggestions are welcome. Please help.
I have a tough question for "Gurus" here.
Myself and my wife are physicians. I received my green card through EB2 (Priority date
ct 2002) and my wife was on J1 waiver -she has completed her J1 waiver and on h1. She has an adjustment of status pending through her own work but would have taken a long time.So we got all the papers together for her -follow to join. Now the attorney is saying priorty date is Jan 2000.
My wife is pregnant and doesnt want to work. Is there any thing we can do?
Can you aquire EAD/Advance parole without filing adjustment of status on my behalf?
Can she change her previous adjustment of status filed through NIW to (follow to join)
Any suggestions are welcome. Please help.
I need some information on FTJ process. During my recent visit to Pakistan, I got married and have come the US using AP as my I-485 is pending.
1) I have a Nikah Nama (Marriage Certificate) signed by the Nikah Registrar, and local Nazim (Mayor). I have an original in English language as well. Does US embassy require any other formalities to be completed for the Nikah Nama such as attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
2) As my I-485 is pending, can I apply I-824? If yes, what documents are required to be submitted with I-824? I assume the copies of Marriage Certificate (Nikah Nama), my and spouse's birth certificates, I-140 approval notice and I-485 receipt notice should be sufficient.
3) Where in I-824 I should provide my spouse's information? Per my understanding, it only refers to my information being the principal applicant and beneficiary of I-485?
Please provide your inputs.
1) I have a Nikah Nama (Marriage Certificate) signed by the Nikah Registrar, and local Nazim (Mayor). I have an original in English language as well. Does US embassy require any other formalities to be completed for the Nikah Nama such as attestation from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs?
2) As my I-485 is pending, can I apply I-824? If yes, what documents are required to be submitted with I-824? I assume the copies of Marriage Certificate (Nikah Nama), my and spouse's birth certificates, I-140 approval notice and I-485 receipt notice should be sufficient.
3) Where in I-824 I should provide my spouse's information? Per my understanding, it only refers to my information being the principal applicant and beneficiary of I-485?
Please provide your inputs.
When is best getting married to have FTJ? My case
Hello everyone. A few days ago, my fianceé received her Packet 4 based on a F1 visa application (Applicant is unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen). Is there any chance for me to be elegible for Follow-to-join benefits if I get married to her in the time between today an before she gets her GC? Should we remain unmarried until she is a permanent resident? I would like to know what is your advice about the best way to proceed. Thanks in advance!!!
Hello everyone. A few days ago, my fianceé received her Packet 4 based on a F1 visa application (Applicant is unmarried son or daughter of a U.S. citizen). Is there any chance for me to be elegible for Follow-to-join benefits if I get married to her in the time between today an before she gets her GC? Should we remain unmarried until she is a permanent resident? I would like to know what is your advice about the best way to proceed. Thanks in advance!!!
Kamrans and other Gurus! Does anyone know how long will it take to get the priority date current for EB3(India). Currently it is May 2001 and my priority date is June 2003. I really need to know. Please let me know the approximate estimated time how long will it take to get the my date to be current with all your experience. Waiting for the response.
How long to be scheduled for an FTJ interview?
Hi everybody! How's it going?
Anyway, to those who are already at least done with the FTJ interview, especially to my "kabayans"... How long did it take for your case to be scheduled for an interview upon embassy's receipt of packet 3?
Because it has been well over a month already since the Manila embassy has received our accomplished Packet 3 (around Dec 5) and up to now, when I call the Visa Specialist, they say that I don't have an interview schedule yet. Although they say that nothing is wrong, my wife's case is qualified for FTJ, it's just that I am still in in the queue for an interview schedule. Well, I guess I just want to have a rough idea as to when her schedule will be out
Hi everybody!
How's it going? Anyway, to those who are already at least done with the FTJ interview, especially to my "kabayans"... How long did it take for your case to be scheduled for an interview upon embassy's receipt of packet 3?
Because it has been well over a month already since the Manila embassy has received our accomplished Packet 3 (around Dec 5) and up to now, when I call the Visa Specialist, they say that I don't have an interview schedule yet. Although they say that nothing is wrong, my wife's case is qualified for FTJ, it's just that I am still in in the queue for an interview schedule. Well, I guess I just want to have a rough idea as to when her schedule will be out
Hi,
There is no way we can predict the movement of dates.It can move next month it self or may take few months.What we thought it would take few months for us it took almost 2 years.All we can do is complete all the required paper work and wait for the numbers to move.
Mean while make sure your spouse is busy doing job or taking any training so that they are engaged and busy.It is very important that you are your spouse understand this situation and should not loose the hope.
We all went thru this and we can practically understand the pressure from home and here.
Be cool and confident and good days are not too far ....
Good Luck
Thanks,
RM
crazygal
like what RM said, no one can predict it, what u do now is wait, you're not that far from the finish line...
let your spouse get certifications that is recognized here in the US, he/she will need it here, IT or health care is a good field...
God Bless,
UdeX
like what RM said, no one can predict it, what u do now is wait, you're not that far from the finish line...
let your spouse get certifications that is recognized here in the US, he/she will need it here, IT or health care is a good field...
God Bless,
UdeX
kidd636
happy new year kababayan
we can't predict it, i think you just have to wait for the packet 4/interview... in my case, i did not received packet 3 coz i submitted all the requirements for packet 3 when i informed them about my case, it saved me a 2-5 months. if i did not send the docs for packet 3, i might still be waiting for my interview or the packet 4, because of the retrogression... is your PD current? PM me your contact no., i'll call you...
UdeX
Hi everybody!
Anyway, to those who are already at least done with the FTJ interview, especially to my "kabayans"... How long did it take for your case to be scheduled for an interview upon embassy's receipt of packet 3?
Because it has been well over a month already since the Manila embassy has received our accomplished Packet 3 (around Dec 5) and up to now, when I call the Visa Specialist, they say that I don't have an interview schedule yet. Although they say that nothing is wrong, my wife's case is qualified for FTJ, it's just that I am still in in the queue for an interview schedule. Well, I guess I just want to have a rough idea as to when her schedule will be out
happy new year kababayan
we can't predict it, i think you just have to wait for the packet 4/interview... in my case, i did not received packet 3 coz i submitted all the requirements for packet 3 when i informed them about my case, it saved me a 2-5 months. if i did not send the docs for packet 3, i might still be waiting for my interview or the packet 4, because of the retrogression... is your PD current? PM me your contact no., i'll call you...
UdeX
Kabayang Judex! Musta?
Coincidentally, just a day after posting my previous reply, when I checked last night, I was so surprised to see that she now has an interview schedule! I immediately recalled your experience when you were surprised to see your wife's schedule too when you were doing a demo for her
Her interview schedule is on March 10, and her medical exam is a week before that
So I guess all we have to do now is wait for Packet 4 and the interview day itself. I hope everything will go smoothly.
Thank you once again Judex, and to all those who have been patiently helping me out. Your experiences have really helped us a lot in making our FTJ journey easier. I really do hope my wife's interview will be smooth and quick. Wish us luck and please pray for us.
Coincidentally, just a day after posting my previous reply, when I checked last night, I was so surprised to see that she now has an interview schedule!
I immediately recalled your experience when you were surprised to see your wife's schedule too when you were doing a demo for her Her interview schedule is on March 10, and her medical exam is a week before that
So I guess all we have to do now is wait for Packet 4 and the interview day itself. I hope everything will go smoothly.
Thank you once again Judex, and to all those who have been patiently helping me out. Your experiences have really helped us a lot in making our FTJ journey easier. I really do hope my wife's interview will be smooth and quick. Wish us luck and please pray for us.
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