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Hi, you only need to bring the confirmation page of your DS-160 application to the interview, not the entire completed form. So, she can email you in PDF format a copy of the DS-160 confirmation page. It should be in pdf format so that the barcode on top of the page is viewable.

@@Marriedtotheculture thanks

Hi, thank you. I’m glad my videos have been helpful. It’s very hard to say as varies on a case by case basis and all depends on the workload of your particular embassy.

@Marriedtotheculture thank you for the explanation🙏🏽

Hi, here’s USCIS poverty guideline : www.uscis.gov/i-864p Use the one for the Contiguous 48 states (unless you reside in Alaska or Hawaii) and check numbers under the 125% of HHS Poverty guideline list. For a household of 6 the sponsor will need to make at least $52,450. And remember you need to include the immigrant/beneficiary as a household member as well. So, if sponsor has a family of 5 then he’ll need to add the immigrant making it a family of 6. Therefore, he/she must meet at minimum $52,450. Hope this helps.

@Marriedtotheculture I appreciate that. In the taxe return, Do they look at annual wages/ gross income or at the AGI( Adjusted Gross Income) ? It helps to do more research and i found out why I was denied the visa at that interview on November 7th: my original household size was 7 in 2020 when i was approved, the interview took place in 2024. The poverty guidelines minimum income for size 7 is 59,175$ and I + my household member have 56,364$ adjusted gross income. But in 2024 my dependents under 21 of ages dropped down, that's why in ceac account after interview they asked me to file a I-864EZ which shows my current household size (5) and my W2. I should be good now. The consular asked me a joint sponsor but in my Ceac account I have only I-864EZ and w2 asked, no joint sponsor portal, I still added a joint sponsor. Thank you

Hi, keeping your passport oftentimes is a good sign. After further review of your case a final decision will be made. Keep checking for correspondence for possible requests of additional information from you.

Hi, yes this can happen. Something popped up that required additional review.

Hi, I’m sure you have reached out to the embassy for updates, if not, be sure to do so. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney as well.

Hi, per NVC’s website, civil documents, which includes police certificates, are a must. I’ve linked website below. However, please read the section under the subheading: “Important Notice For Missing Documents” it gives directions on what to do if you aren’t able to get a civil document. It’s country specific, so be sure to click links, read thoroughly and pay attention to evidence and other requirements needed. See the link here: travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/step-5-collect-financial-evidence-and-other-supporting-documents/step-7-collect-civil-documents.html

Hi, that’s an extended period. You may want to consult with an immigration attorney to help you strategize. You can search for an AILA member lawyer here: www.ailalawyer.com

Per USCIS website, www.uscis.gov/forms/filing-guidance/expedite-requests this may fall under humanitarian reasons for expedite request.

@@Marriedtotheculture Thank you for your reply.

Hi, iR2 are for children under 21. But if you age out during the adjudicating process the Child Status Protection Act may be possibly useful for those older than 21. Here’s the USCIS link to find it more: www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-processes-and-procedures/child-status-protection-act-cspa

@Marriedtotheculture I started applying when I was 17 buh they just scheduled my interview for 2025. How will the the child status protection act help? My step-mom is the one petitioning for me, I just want to meet her. Pls any idea of possible questions I'd be asked?

Hi, at the medical exam prior to your visa interview if you have immunization records you can bring them to the exam. But at medical exam there are specific vaccinations you’ll need and receive for entry to US. Also, when approved for visa you’ll want to make sure to bring immunization records for your child’s U.S.A. school enrollment as well.

Hi, yes, so administrative processing is basically further review of your case. The consular officer had additional questions that he/she sent of to request further investigation. Do, he/she has received that information back to help decide to approve your case.

Was your case status saying refused or in administrative processing? Did they request for additional documents

Hi, oh my! You may need to re-do a full medical exam here in U.S. with a civil surgeon. Here’s a link to locate one in your area: www.uscis.gov/tools/find-a-civil-surgeon Or you could try contacting the previous medical examiner to see if they have a copy of the DS 3024 that they can send to you. (DS 3024 is based on having completed chest X-rays.)But that may take too much time. So it’s probably best to just re-do the full medicals here by an approved civil surgeon. I know that sucks having to re-pay fees. So sorry this happened to you. You can email me here: marriedtotheculture@gmail.com

I believe we spoken about this, but if not, here’s my email: marriedtotheculture@gmail.com

Hi, thank you! I’m glad you found it helpful. There’s wording written in blue that says “ additional documents” you click on that sentence and it pops up to allow you to add documents. You’re able to select the document type as well. Here’s my NVC playlist th-cam.com/play/PLjBWX4GStLrmw_pgzRT71LWNHqfcODu35.html&si=Cn5vzS1Lg3-AV4NI where I go over how I submitted my documents. I mentioned adding additional documents in the second video I believe.

Hi, if your date of return is the only issue causing concern and what you provide is sufficient enough to prove your eligibility for the visa, it’s a possibility.

Hi, what did the consular officer say to you at the end of the interview?

Hi, I will soon be offering services with filing out immigration forms. More updates to come soon! But in the meantime, please check out this video: th-cam.com/video/EcS7KY2Txyk/w-d-xo.htmlsi=26Q01jMeN6HYjMKh

Which country?

@@mar3053 pakistan

Hi, perhaps some type of verification for screening checks. Does this sticker have anything written on it?

@ Written my name surname,application number and type of visa. What’s meaning of this? Kind of approved?

@@yusufnergizzit’s ok they put that sticker on all passports. That’s for the identification of passports. They don’t need to open every passport to know the name again and again

Did you get issued now?

@@MarwaQasim51 Yes elhamdulillah, I bought my fly to USA 2 weeks after. Thanks to Allah🙏🏽

Hi, unfortunately these background checks can be prolonged. Please follow up with the embassy or consulate to see if they can give you any additional information. Also check your email to ensure you haven’t missed any communication.

Hi!! Aww thank you so much!! 😊 ❤️

Hi, it sounds promising. Give it a few days for them to review and update the system.

@Marriedtotheculture thank you for your response. They did another updated November 15 but still refused. I'm hoping in God that this week we have any good news.

Hi..May how many years of transcript did you have to submit?

@@yanic.1018 only my 2023 year. Thanks

Did your case get resolved? My wife was given 221g for L2 visa dec 2nd. Consular agent gave passport back and asked to upload resume and transcript of her masters degree (even though she had both during the interview). There has been a single update on dec 5th so far.

Hi, unfortunately the timeframe can vary when in administrative processing. They prefer that you wait 180 days before following up, but you continue to follow up on your case as you see fit. And keep checking your email for any communication from them in the meantime.

When was your interview?

Hi, so they are going to do further investigation on your case but unfortunately you won’t know for sure how long this will take. The timeline varies on a case by case basis. It can be a few weeks or months. They may ask you for additional information if necessary. If so make sure to respond promptly.

I am on same boat

@@dreamcarcher1987 I am on the same boat. had my interview on Oct 8th for L1A. Ask for the documents and they were submitted.

😊❤🥰🤗

Hi, yes, sure! I did a video on that a while ago. But I can definitely do another updated one for you. In the meantime, here’s the previous one I did: Tips To Help Immigrant Spouse Find First Job in America th-cam.com/video/qt5lhS3j408/w-d-xo.html

@Marriedtotheculture Ok thank you

Thank you!😊

Thanks cuz 🙈❤️

Hi, this will depend on Ghana’s embassy availability. We just got approved for our daughter’s visa March of this year. We got DQ’d by NVC in Dec 2022 and didn’t get her interview date until Feb 2024. Hopefully, your wait time is much shorter.

@Marriedtotheculture i pray so thanks alot

Hi, unfortunately the wait time can vary on a case by case basis. However, you can try reaching out to the embassy or consulate to see if they can give you any updates.

Hi, they’ve received your documents and are reviewing it. If something additional is needed to make a final decision they will let you know. Or if nothing additional is needed then they can make a decision to approve your case or not, they will let you know the answer.

Hi, them keeping your passport is often a good sign.They requested the death certificate because it’s a document needed to complete the process of your case. Once they review it, if nothing additional is needed and everything else is good, most likely you’ll get your approval. Keep checking your email and online visa status for any case updates. Wishing you the best!

@ thanck you so much i really appreciate it

Hi, thanks for pointing this out. Although ustraveldocs is NVC/Dept of state’s official visa service provider, some embassies and consulates may use different visa service providers for scheduling interviews and visa pickup. It appears several are switching providers this year. There are a few switching from ustraveldocs to a new system called U.S. visa scheduling. But, if an embassy is changing all this information can be found on that specific embassy’s website with instructions on how they will go about that transition specifically for those that have already created accounts in the old system.

Hi, you should be able to pay for him under your account. You’ll need his A number and Dept of State ID number.

@ yes I have the information thank you so much!!

Hi, it typically doesn’t take NVC long to review uploaded documents. Maybe up to 2 weeks. But it can vary on a case by case basis.

@Marriedtotheculture thank you very much for the explanation i really appreciate, I'm in a category of i130 petition for spouse. We've been approved and we are now in the stage of nvc and we upload all of the requirements they asked

@@bashosoro10 ok awesome, hopefully, you hear back from them soon. Just hang in there. Wishing you both all the best!!!

@@Marriedtotheculture Aameen thank you soo much

You are so welcome!! Glad it was helpful. Thank you! 😊 ❤️

Hi, are you completing this for an immediate relative? What do you see when you login? What options are available to you?

Awww 🥰 thank you so much!! (girl you got me a little teary eyed🥹) Your comment means the world to me because this is my why for this channel. I’m just so happy to know I’m helping others in some way. I pray you and your husband get your interview in due time and that you both are reunited soon!! ❤️ Yes, both the immigration process and an intercultural marriage are challenging but as you said with dedication and commitment from both parties it’s achievable. Wishing you and your hubby all the best!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ Please keep me posted so we can celebrate when y’all get that visa!!! 😊☺️

NB: There’s no instructions on the 221g form

Hi, you mentioned for the second time? Were you approved or denied the first time? I can say them keeping your passport can be seen as a good sign. Their focus with this type visa is to ensure you do not have immigrant intent. Meaning you need to show that you have strong ties to your home country and reasons to return home when your visa expires. They want to make sure you’re not just trying to get to the U.S. to stay indefinitely. And then calling you back means they saw things that they needed further answers to determine if you should be approved. Think about the questions they were asking you that should give you an idea of what there concerns are.

Hi, thank you! 😊

Aww thank you 😊 🤗❤️

Hi, is your husband a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident (green card holder)?

@@Marriedtotheculture he became a us citizen last October which was few months after child birth. As of the time F2a was filed, he was LPR.

@@shansvibe1642ok, I suggest contacting USCIS about the I-130 because I’m getting conflicting feedback on this one. Here’s the number: 1-800-375-5283 Just let them know you updated baby but you just want to confirm if a separate I-130 needs to be completed in your situation. (Hopefully, not because that will come with more fees.) However, with NVC it does appear that two DS-260s will need to be completed for you and the little one. So sorry I couldn’t be more precise, but immigration is definitely complex & often times confusing.

Hi, I filed for green card.

@@Marriedtotheculture Mam it will take faster processing with US citizenship right ? I mean to get interview

Thank you! Will do! 🥰❤️