F3 case rejected because of travel ban - what can we do?

[08OCT04]

After waiting 15 years, today my sister and her kids had an interview. My mom (US citizen) petitioned for them. They didn’t get visa and they were rejected because of USA visa ban. Can we do something about the embassy’s decision? The letter says: … ineligible under 212(f). It also says that “Today’s...

[flabbyshins]

Hello guys
I am a US citizen and my wife recently received her IR1. I have 3 sons. The youngest one has a US passport since he was born after I became a citizen.
I had filed my wifes petition while on a green card and had my first 2 kids on her petition as derivatives. But since I became...

[dwboulware]

Hi! My spouse was granted a Green Card in August 2024. We then applied for his naturalization in October 2024 on the basis that I am his US citizen spouse working for a US company stations abroad. (note: this situation means that we don't have a waiting period or need to live in the US before applying...

[kurialla_joseph]

I am preparing for my H1B visa renewal in India around December 2025 and would like to understand if even if I qualify for the USCIS dropbox (waived interview), it is still possible to be required for an interview in my specific situation.

Here is my situation:

In 2023, I was...

[alvinokafor]

I need some help determining if I would be eligible as a beneficiary of the F3 visa filed by my grandmother for my mum. Apologies in advance for the lengthy post.

Some information about my case:

Date of Birth: 21st April 1999

Priority Date: 28th May 2008
...

[rising_thunder1]

Hello All. Any/All advice would be greatly appreciated.

I had travelled to India 2 weeks back for the purpose of marriage and got our marriage solemnized by our parents and our immediate family members at my wife's place. We then got our marriage registered the next day at a sub-registrar's...

[anonymous89]

Hi,
Is there anyone who was eligible for an interview waiver but picked for an in-person H1B visa appointment ?
I want to travel in September '24 & don't see slots opening for an interview waiver in sept. However I see dates available for an in-person interview at HYD consulate in Sept-Oct....

[srf2024]

I have read many forums and websites and they do not mention about the visa waiver program for B2 visa holders from India. Is there a website/page where I can enter the visa details and see if the visa renewal is applicable for drop-box? Any additional information about renewing the Visit Visa will...

[as.dmg]

Hi,

I had a question regarding interview waiver/ drop box for H1B visa stamping renewal.

I have previously gotten my visa stamped in India for H1B and it expired in Sep 2021.
I have been renewing visa in the same category a valid 797, but did not get my visa stamped in...

[Pradeepc34]

Hello,
Could you please provide a comprehensive list of potential interview questions and a document checklist for an L1A EB1C GC I-485 interview? We received an update last Friday that the interview was scheduled, and we want to ensure we are well-prepared.

Thank you.

[pradeepcc34]

Hello,
Could you please advise if there are specific reasons for being called for an interview regarding the I-485 application? None of my colleagues who have had their green cards approved mentioned undergoing interviews. I'd like to know if there are specific triggers prompting USCIS to request...

[garcia001115]

Has anyone done the L1B to L1A conversion in a consulate of a foreign country?
How was the experience and what questions did they ask?

[CPTStudentH1]

Hi fellow hustlers. I am in my second MS with day 1 CPT. My H1b was picked in October 2023 and received approval by January 2024. When my employer checked, it was in fact approved with i797-B. USCIS automatically terminated my SEVIS and for that my university had to rise a ticket to get my student status...

[nani557722]

Hi,

I have scheduled B2 Visa interview for my In-laws few months back and I have to travel to India. so, I will be in India on vacation on the date of my In-laws B2 Visa interview. Is it fine. Please advise.

thanks.

[Huski6703]

Hello!, I'm applying B2 visa for my parents, they will be going to the interview separately. For proof of funds, the documents will be on my father's name. Can the same be used for my mother as well? Should they both create an affidavit stating that my father will be responsible for paying for both...