DCF London Processing
Jun 13th 2020, 9:54 pm
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Re: DCF London Processing
"Green card" is but a nickname for evidence of "admission to lawful permanent residence." It is a status known to immigration cognescenti as LPR.
If and when you are issued an immigrant visa and thereafter successfully navigate the admission process you will be an LPR. Practice these days is that the immigrant visa in the passport will be endorsed as one year evidence of LPR status.
Employment is authorized incident to status.
If and when you are issued an immigrant visa and thereafter successfully navigate the admission process you will be an LPR. Practice these days is that the immigrant visa in the passport will be endorsed as one year evidence of LPR status.
Employment is authorized incident to status.
Thanks for confirming.
Jun 14th 2020, 3:51 pm
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Re: DCF London Processing
BTW, the actual card is form “I-551.”
It should be emphasized that the green card is evidence of status. It is not the status itself.
(Also, I’ve heard gov’t types use “lapper” orally. Not relevant to this discussion, we all use the term “ee-wee” to describe a person who sneaked across the border.)
It should be emphasized that the green card is evidence of status. It is not the status itself.
(Also, I’ve heard gov’t types use “lapper” orally. Not relevant to this discussion, we all use the term “ee-wee” to describe a person who sneaked across the border.)
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Jun 18th 2020, 8:16 am
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Re: DCF London Processing
Just an update, I'm not sure how relevant it is but the DOS added this to their site yesterday https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/News/visas-news/Proclamation-Suspending-Entry-of-Immigrants-Who-Present-Risk-to-the-US-labor-market.html
Here's a snippet
"Routine visas services have been suspended at U.S. posts worldwide, but as resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services. Mission-critical immigrant visa categories may include applicants who may be eligible for an exception under this presidential proclamation, such as: IR/CR1, IR/CR2, IR/IH-3, IR/IH-4, SQ, SI, and certain employment-based medical professionals, as well as cases involving an applicant who may age out. While embassies and consulates may process these types of cases, their ability to do so may be limited by local government restrictions and available resources. In addition, an applicant’s ability to travel may be impacted by local laws, regulations, and travel restrictions."
It seems to be good news however I would not get too excited until the emabassy itself updates their site on this url https://uk.usembassy.gov/information...d-19-outbreak/ or similar
Here's a snippet
"Routine visas services have been suspended at U.S. posts worldwide, but as resources allow, embassies and consulates will continue to provide emergency and mission critical visa services. Mission-critical immigrant visa categories may include applicants who may be eligible for an exception under this presidential proclamation, such as: IR/CR1, IR/CR2, IR/IH-3, IR/IH-4, SQ, SI, and certain employment-based medical professionals, as well as cases involving an applicant who may age out. While embassies and consulates may process these types of cases, their ability to do so may be limited by local government restrictions and available resources. In addition, an applicant’s ability to travel may be impacted by local laws, regulations, and travel restrictions."
It seems to be good news however I would not get too excited until the emabassy itself updates their site on this url https://uk.usembassy.gov/information...d-19-outbreak/ or similar
Jun 18th 2020, 3:55 pm
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Re: DCF London Processing
Strange times indeed.
Another week gone by and no word. Bearing in mind the initial 90 days target, then deducting the 10 or so days before lockdown when we received our email, I marked up my calender showing not to expect any word till Mid July.......please let me be wrong..............
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Another week gone by and no word. Bearing in mind the initial 90 days target, then deducting the 10 or so days before lockdown when we received our email, I marked up my calender showing not to expect any word till Mid July.......please let me be wrong..............
Have a great weekend, everyone.
Jun 19th 2020, 11:19 am
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Re: DCF London Processing
Hi,
Yes but its not good. RFE to be returned by Friday June 16. 😳 The documents sought are not at hand so have to get them from Panama.....the land of mañana.....and translated too.
I guess the boat has sailed and if not then right now it is pulling up the gang plank.😂
Good luck to you and yours.
Yes but its not good. RFE to be returned by Friday June 16. 😳 The documents sought are not at hand so have to get them from Panama.....the land of mañana.....and translated too.
I guess the boat has sailed and if not then right now it is pulling up the gang plank.😂
Good luck to you and yours.
Jun 19th 2020, 11:22 am
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Re: DCF London Processing
Hi,
Yes but its not good. RFE to be returned by Friday June 16. 😳 The documents sought are not at hand so have to get them from Panama.....the land of mañana.....and translated too.
I guess the boat has sailed and if not then right now it is pulling up the gang plank.😂
Good luck to you and yours.
Yes but its not good. RFE to be returned by Friday June 16. 😳 The documents sought are not at hand so have to get them from Panama.....the land of mañana.....and translated too.
I guess the boat has sailed and if not then right now it is pulling up the gang plank.😂
Good luck to you and yours.
Sorry to hear about the RFE, friend, and wishing you the best of luck in terms of getting those documents. Out of interest, what is the nature of the documents they are asking for? Also, how did they contact you about the RFE? Was it a letter in today's mail?
Jun 19th 2020, 12:30 pm
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Due to C-19 an email was received.
Good luck
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Jun 19th 2020, 12:45 pm
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Re: DCF London Processing
Good luck to you too. It seems like the London Office are moving pretty quickly to clear their backlog of pending I-130 petitions, since someone else on the VisaJourney forums received a letter yesterday.
Jun 19th 2020, 3:56 pm
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I didnt expect this. My wifes background has been researched by all sorts including the military when her Ex was a Ranger or something. Hey. It is what it is. (although I have to say I am somewhat pi$$ed at it) No point in arguing with USCIS or any other official immigration department. They say "Jump" the only response is "How high" lol
Enjoy the weekend
Jun 29th 2020, 11:02 am
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We have had 2 x RFE. Looking for personal papers from 40 years ago😳
On responding to The 2nd RFE this auto email was received which seems to suggest July 2nd is a cut off. If this is accurate then it may be worthwhile contacting USCIS before that date?
Good luck.
"Thank you for your email.
The USCIS London Field Office will be permanently closing on July 31, 2020.
The last day the office is providing services to the public and responding to inquiries sent to this mailbox is June 19, 2020. The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy London will assume responsibility for certain limited services previously provided by USCIS to individuals residing in the UK. Please refer to our office webpage for additional information on the handling of various USCIS applications and petitions previously processed by this office in order to determine where to file your application or petition.
The USCIS London Field Office will continue to work on pending cases through July 2, 2020. If you have a case that is pending with the USCIS London Field Office, you may continue to communicate with us at this mailbox through July 2, 2020. If your case is still pending when our office closes, we will send you a transfer notice to inform you which office will continue working on your case.
If you have a reentry permit to collect from the USCIS London Field Office and you have an urgent need to collect it, please review the information at our reentry permit webpage on requesting an emergency appointment.
General information about U.S. Embassy London, including information about visas, is available on the Embassy website. You may also contact the Embassy by calling 44 (0) 20 7499 9000. Below are websites for other sections at U.S. Embassy London:
· Family Immigration: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/
· Nonimmigrant Visas: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/
· ESTA and travel to the United States: https://uk.usembassy.gov/embassy-con...authorization/
· American Citizenship Services (ACS): https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
For information on USCIS immigration benefits, please visit uscis.gov. For assistance with an immigration inquiry, you may contact the USCIS Contact Center via one of the methods listed at https://www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. We suggest you use Ask Emma for more details about what you want to accomplish. Many times, you may be able to complete your task online.
Have a question about a pending application or petition? Send USCIS a secure message through your USCIS online account. Opening an account is easy. You may also send USCIS a message though your USCIS online account if you need help.
Thank you,
USCIS London
On responding to The 2nd RFE this auto email was received which seems to suggest July 2nd is a cut off. If this is accurate then it may be worthwhile contacting USCIS before that date?
Good luck.
"Thank you for your email.
The USCIS London Field Office will be permanently closing on July 31, 2020.
The last day the office is providing services to the public and responding to inquiries sent to this mailbox is June 19, 2020. The Consular Section at the U.S. Embassy London will assume responsibility for certain limited services previously provided by USCIS to individuals residing in the UK. Please refer to our office webpage for additional information on the handling of various USCIS applications and petitions previously processed by this office in order to determine where to file your application or petition.
The USCIS London Field Office will continue to work on pending cases through July 2, 2020. If you have a case that is pending with the USCIS London Field Office, you may continue to communicate with us at this mailbox through July 2, 2020. If your case is still pending when our office closes, we will send you a transfer notice to inform you which office will continue working on your case.
If you have a reentry permit to collect from the USCIS London Field Office and you have an urgent need to collect it, please review the information at our reentry permit webpage on requesting an emergency appointment.
General information about U.S. Embassy London, including information about visas, is available on the Embassy website. You may also contact the Embassy by calling 44 (0) 20 7499 9000. Below are websites for other sections at U.S. Embassy London:
· Family Immigration: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/family-immigration/
· Nonimmigrant Visas: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/nonimmigrant-visas/
· ESTA and travel to the United States: https://uk.usembassy.gov/embassy-con...authorization/
· American Citizenship Services (ACS): https://uk.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
For information on USCIS immigration benefits, please visit uscis.gov. For assistance with an immigration inquiry, you may contact the USCIS Contact Center via one of the methods listed at https://www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. We suggest you use Ask Emma for more details about what you want to accomplish. Many times, you may be able to complete your task online.
Have a question about a pending application or petition? Send USCIS a secure message through your USCIS online account. Opening an account is easy. You may also send USCIS a message though your USCIS online account if you need help.
Thank you,
USCIS London
Jun 30th 2020, 10:55 am
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Re: DCF London Processing
We contacted them yesterday and were told this morning that our I-130 has been approved and the confirmation will be posted today! 5-8 week wait now for our LND number.
Jul 1st 2020, 9:58 am
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Such a relief!
Good luck everyone.
Jul 1st 2020, 4:53 pm
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Got the approval letter in the post today! had an approval date of June 29 on it!