oliver22

Hello, I am new here, what new rules would these be? Any news on where abouts in real time the embassy are with applications, mine was filed mid January so I think I still have a month or so to hear

joannabanana

Check out the nov/dec/jan timeline thread, it will give you an idea of timelines. I would imagine it would be longer than another month for you to hear anything - judging by how slowly things are moving I filed dec 9th, and it certainly doesn't look like I will hear anything before May.

wareagle

to those of you getting ready for interview in London and preparing the necessary documents.

V quick question. I notice we need proof of sponsors US citizenship. Will a copy of passports (un notarised) be acceptable? I cant see anywhere on the USCIS websote that says it needs to be notarised

My sponsors will be in the US at the time of interview and I wont be able to actually have their passports with me.

Thanks

C_C

Yes, that's all they need.

wareagle

great stuff

katq

Hi, do we still need to supply proof of the sponsor's US citizenship if he is the one who files the I-130 petition. I read in the I-864 instructions that this is unnecessary if you the sponsor has filed the petition and supplied this proof with the petition already:

"Proof of U.S. citizen, national, or permanent resident status is required for joint and substitute sponsors and for relatives of employment-based immigrants who file this form. Petitioning relatives who have already filed proof of their citizenship or immigration status with Forms I-130, Form I-129F, I-600 and I-600A do not need to submit proof of their status with this form."

C_C

True. I also had a co-sponsor though, for whom proof of citizenship was requested at the interview

wareagle

this just in - interview on may 13th 8am. Assuming I get my Visa the following week (20th) It will have taken 7 months and 1 week for the whole process

harrini1

When was your i-130 recieved by USCIS?

wareagle

I just had a quick look back through this thread for you as I couldnt remember.

I-130 was approved on the 25th Feb, it was received on the 14th October.

So, 4 and a half months to process the I-130.

I have seen some of your other posts and I hate to say it but I dont think you'll be able to take up your offer of employment for end of May.

Not sure if it's possible but you call your new employer and try to explain the situation and see if they'll keep your job open for you?

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that something happens and you make it through on time.

oliver22

Do they send email confirmation you have been approved before written with the case number?

Oli

wareagle

from hearing others on this forum my belief is they very rarely communicate via email. I have only ever had post from them

oliver22

Thanks for the help, just wondering how people know they have approval and then have to wait around 2 weeks it seems before they receive their case number

Oli

harrini1

Thanks for all the info- i will speak to the US monday and see if anything can be done, but i agree, its not looking too hopeful!

shortperson

I got my interview date today april 26th im so excited. congrats on your date