Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
#2221
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Excellent... Did the email from embassy go to your normal inbox or junk mail etc? I'm worrying incase we have missed it? Husbands interview was 17th Feb in London. B2 holiday visa application. we now into 32nd week. Checked the Online system and still shows Refused (but I think others said it shows this until email sent).Just hoping for email soon. Had 5 before and all come back within a few days of interview. Thanks
#2222
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Yes just checked again on the site and just has same info.... 😔
#2223
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
That's a shame.. I had an email from them the other week as I emailed when it got to 6 months & they said they're taking at least 6 months & some up to 8 months but again this is only a guideline!
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
#2225
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
I filled out the contact form on their website - the US embassy London one.
I just said it's 6 months today (when it was) and I was advised at the time of interview that the waiver of ineligibility would be about 6 months, we hadn't heard anything & just wanted to check we hadn't missed the email ( I being my husband )
They emailed back & said the waivers are taking at least 6 months to process & some up to 8 months, your application is in Washington & you'll be notified as soon as we can continue or something along those lines.
I just said it's 6 months today (when it was) and I was advised at the time of interview that the waiver of ineligibility would be about 6 months, we hadn't heard anything & just wanted to check we hadn't missed the email ( I being my husband )
They emailed back & said the waivers are taking at least 6 months to process & some up to 8 months, your application is in Washington & you'll be notified as soon as we can continue or something along those lines.
#2227
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
WTF does this have to do with anything in this thread? Answer = it doesn't.
As you were warned by the moderator in another thread: "... there is no point in posting in threads that are unconnected to your situation."
Ian
As you were warned by the moderator in another thread: "... there is no point in posting in threads that are unconnected to your situation."
Ian
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
British expats
Hello everyone. This is my first post. I've been reading with interest over the last few months.
My story as brief as possible. Was granted a multiple entry 1 year B2 with a 212 waiver in 2012. After a last I94 entry I reapplied to come back to renew (reapply from scratch) on May 18 this year with all relevant documentation
Interview was straight forward. Took all documents except this time they didn't take passport. He said he'd recommend an expedite but was unable to guarantee as they had changed policies since last application.
2012 application was an 8 day start to finish turnaround.
Never assuming anything and having written a million times (9) we've basically been told to stop writing and visa will take at least 6 months to process.
My scenario. My now fiancé was transferred from London to New York on E1 visa (valid thru 2018). Our twin babies also have e1 visa (same validity). As we were not married I applied for B2. At the time clearly had no idea of having to return to England for a new visa and interview. Yes I thought could renew following misleading info at CBP.
I understand we are not an urgent humanitarian need to enter (death in family or urgent medical treatment required) and I also am aware that no travel plans should be made until visa is processed and approved.
My gripe. I was there already a year and a half (thankfully granted) and now we are split apart whilst I await a decision. I came with a small suitcase for 3 weeks (as mentioned last one took 8 days) with no idea the process would take so long
I'm fully sponsored by my fiancés company.
Relative points.
Full aware that we don't take for granted approvals but now desperate to know if will take longer than 6 months.
Question. Is it a hindrance or help if we at this stage (5 months) hire a lawyer to assist my application or would the embassy get annoyed
Would we annoy them further by writing again (last letter June) to see if the current processing time changed.
I couldn't bear to think I'd be denied on basis of hounding them too much.
Is it better to stay on the b2 application at this stage or isn't possible to change to a fiancé visa without extending any further our separation ?!
I assume I still need a waiver regardless of visa type ?!
We've this week allowed the company to ask their lawyer these questions but I felt as this thread is so popular and with so many scenarios from people that I may find my information first hand by myself instead of relying on someone else if that makes sense.
I say one more time. I know no one should assume anything after needing a waiver in the first place but every one deserves clean slates in life and no one can judge how someone was led to an arrest in the first place. It's just so hard to have been there and then have it all taken away only to have to wait months and months separated with new babies.
Thank you for your time. I know this is a long post.
Hello everyone. This is my first post. I've been reading with interest over the last few months.
My story as brief as possible. Was granted a multiple entry 1 year B2 with a 212 waiver in 2012. After a last I94 entry I reapplied to come back to renew (reapply from scratch) on May 18 this year with all relevant documentation
Interview was straight forward. Took all documents except this time they didn't take passport. He said he'd recommend an expedite but was unable to guarantee as they had changed policies since last application.
2012 application was an 8 day start to finish turnaround.
Never assuming anything and having written a million times (9) we've basically been told to stop writing and visa will take at least 6 months to process.
My scenario. My now fiancé was transferred from London to New York on E1 visa (valid thru 2018). Our twin babies also have e1 visa (same validity). As we were not married I applied for B2. At the time clearly had no idea of having to return to England for a new visa and interview. Yes I thought could renew following misleading info at CBP.
I understand we are not an urgent humanitarian need to enter (death in family or urgent medical treatment required) and I also am aware that no travel plans should be made until visa is processed and approved.
My gripe. I was there already a year and a half (thankfully granted) and now we are split apart whilst I await a decision. I came with a small suitcase for 3 weeks (as mentioned last one took 8 days) with no idea the process would take so long
I'm fully sponsored by my fiancés company.
Relative points.
Full aware that we don't take for granted approvals but now desperate to know if will take longer than 6 months.
Question. Is it a hindrance or help if we at this stage (5 months) hire a lawyer to assist my application or would the embassy get annoyed
Would we annoy them further by writing again (last letter June) to see if the current processing time changed.
I couldn't bear to think I'd be denied on basis of hounding them too much.
Is it better to stay on the b2 application at this stage or isn't possible to change to a fiancé visa without extending any further our separation ?!
I assume I still need a waiver regardless of visa type ?!
We've this week allowed the company to ask their lawyer these questions but I felt as this thread is so popular and with so many scenarios from people that I may find my information first hand by myself instead of relying on someone else if that makes sense.
I say one more time. I know no one should assume anything after needing a waiver in the first place but every one deserves clean slates in life and no one can judge how someone was led to an arrest in the first place. It's just so hard to have been there and then have it all taken away only to have to wait months and months separated with new babies.
Thank you for your time. I know this is a long post.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Is it a hindrance or help if we at this stage (5 months) hire a lawyer to assist my application or would the embassy get annoyed
Would we annoy them further by writing again (last letter June) to see if the current processing time changed.
I couldn't bear to think I'd be denied on basis of hounding them too much.
Is it better to stay on the b2 application at this stage or isn't possible to change to a fiancé visa without extending any further our separation ?!
I assume I still need a waiver regardless of visa type ?!
It's just so hard to have been there and then have it all taken away only to have to wait months and months separated with new babies.
Ian
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi all
Would just like to update you on my situation.
I had my interview in Auckland on April 2nd this year. I received my acceptance email on Oct 6th.
So pretty much bang on 6 months.
Good luck to all who are still waiting
Your posts have been a good resource over the last six months - my thanks! Happy travels.
Would just like to update you on my situation.
I had my interview in Auckland on April 2nd this year. I received my acceptance email on Oct 6th.
So pretty much bang on 6 months.
Good luck to all who are still waiting
Your posts have been a good resource over the last six months - my thanks! Happy travels.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Hi ,
I just had my interview at the embassy in london and the consular stated that She is referring my case for a waiver,
I have a booked holiday in march (only paid small deposits) the consular stated to me that i should be ok for my travel in march
the problem is what should I do? I have until January to settle the balances on my holiday however posts here are showing it will take 6-8months is the consular hinting at anything or purely guessing??
I am thinking that I will just cancel it all but With a slight hope It is decided before January what does anyone on here think??
thank you
I just had my interview at the embassy in london and the consular stated that She is referring my case for a waiver,
I have a booked holiday in march (only paid small deposits) the consular stated to me that i should be ok for my travel in march
the problem is what should I do? I have until January to settle the balances on my holiday however posts here are showing it will take 6-8months is the consular hinting at anything or purely guessing??
I am thinking that I will just cancel it all but With a slight hope It is decided before January what does anyone on here think??
thank you
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
the problem is what should I do? I have until January to settle the balances on my holiday however posts here are showing it will take 6-8months is the consular hinting at anything or purely guessing??
Ian
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Dear Ian
Thank you so much for replying. I was hoping you may have seen my thread as I like your no nonsense honesty.
Thank you for clarifying the main points
As shocking (upsetting) as it is to read the words 7-8 months, it gives perspective on how one has to manage handling their life's logistics until such time a decision arrives.
Re. fiancé. He will not become a citizen. He has another 3 years on transfer which of course now is pending our decision outcome. As is our pending wedding location. Would you happen to also know if I will need a waiver for a Spouse visa. If accepted this year, of course I am happy to stay on a B2 visa, but an instinct tells me I would not be allowed to remain on a B2 visa once married?!
Thanks again for your time. You are very knowledgable.
Thank you so much for replying. I was hoping you may have seen my thread as I like your no nonsense honesty.
Thank you for clarifying the main points
As shocking (upsetting) as it is to read the words 7-8 months, it gives perspective on how one has to manage handling their life's logistics until such time a decision arrives.
Re. fiancé. He will not become a citizen. He has another 3 years on transfer which of course now is pending our decision outcome. As is our pending wedding location. Would you happen to also know if I will need a waiver for a Spouse visa. If accepted this year, of course I am happy to stay on a B2 visa, but an instinct tells me I would not be allowed to remain on a B2 visa once married?!
Thanks again for your time. You are very knowledgable.
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Re: Nonimmigrant Visa Waiver of Ineligibility Application
Yes i thought as much just amazes me that she would say it with confidence when everyone seems to be waiting 6-8 months for it
In any case i have decided I will cancel my plans and if a visa is granted then make the plans just glad i have not paid up in full lile others have