Hi. Please can I update my record for express entry after it has been applied? For instance, can I update my record if I secure a Canadian job?

I am planning to send some documents to Canada but I was told that NIPOST registered mails go fast. Please is that true? If its not true, which courier is cheap?

VCTROKOYE:
Hi consular officer. I got a mail (DS 261) from NVC concerning my F2B application but surprisingly, my mother has been scheduled for citizenship interview next month being March, 2015. I understand the possibility of me or my petition (my mother) sending a reclassification letter to retain my F2B application. My question now is when should the revocation letter be sent? Is it after my mother's interview or her swearing in? If its after her swearing in, does it mean I'm still qualified under F2B? Again, to which address should the letter be sent? From my calculation, my case will become current in either April or May. So its an advantage to me that the process has already started. I live in Canada. Thanks.

VisaOfficer:
When your mother knows the date of her naturalization, she should contact NVC, inform them that she's about to naturalize on such-and-such a date, and put in a request on your behalf to opt out of the F2B to F1 conversion. The problem is that you may be caught in a (hopefully brief) tangle if the opt out request isn't granted before you come to your interview. Technically, you'll have to be treated as an F1 until the opt out request is granted -- which means that if it isn't granted at the time of your interview, you'll be told your case isn't current yet. But if that happens, just let the Embassy or Consulate know right away when the request is granted, and they'll schedule a new appointment for you. Good luck!

Hi. Please I just want to be sure of the address to send the revocation letter request to. We got the following addresses from the following website.
http://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/mexico-mexico-city-field-office
Because she live in US, and I live in Canada even though I come from Nigeria, the following address was used. I want to confirm if that is correct. Please, if it is not correct, can you give me the right contact? Thanks
Mailing Address from the US

Field Office Director
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Department of Homeland Security
American Embassy
Department of State
2020 Accra Place
Washington, D.C. 20521-2020

Hi consular officer. I got a mail (DS 261) from NVC concerning my F2B application but surprisingly, my mother has been scheduled for citizenship interview next month being March, 2015. I understand the possibility of me or my petition (my mother) sending a reclassification letter to retain my F2B application. My question now is when should the revocation letter be sent? Is it after my mother's interview or her swearing in? If its after her swearing in, does it mean I'm still qualified under F2B? Again, to which address should the letter be sent? From my calculation, my case will become current in either April or May. So its an advantage to me that the process has already started. I live in Canada. Thanks.

VisaOffer

No, no age limit. However, there's no guarantee that USCIS will approve your request to remain an F2B; and by the time your case becomes current, it's possible that the priority date for F1s may have shifted so that the F1 category is more advantageous after all. Here's the official response:

Under Section 6 of the Child Status Protection Act (CSPA), you can request the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to reclassify you back to the F2B category. You may contact USCIS to inform them that you wish to “opt out” of the automatic conversion to F1 and remain in the F2B category.

Unfortunately, the application of this opt-out provision is not automatic. USCIS would have to approve your request so you may be reclassified back to your F2B category. If your visa petition is still with the National Visa Center (NVC), you will have to provide a copy of the approval to NVC to update your records.

Thanks so much for your quick response and also for your advice. My priority date is 22 Sept. 2008. I feel it will be quicker if my application is processed under F2B rather under than F1. From Visa bulletin, I will be better my about a year.

Please is there any age limit for f2b to f1 revocation?

VisaOfficer,
If your mother is petitioning for you, she should be residing in the United States. If she lives most of the year in Nigeria and just a week or so every year in the U.S., there's no reason to grant you an immigrant visa, because the whole purpose of the immigrant visa is to reunite families.

She has lived in the US for the past two years without visiting Nigeria. So she wants to visit Nigeria for about 4-6 months. We just want to be careful so as to avoid any obstacle that could prevent me from having the immigrant visa. From our calculation, my priority date under F2B could become current in May. If she travels in January and returns in April, will I be alright, please? I'm sorry for asking too much question. I just want to make sure that her few months outside US do not ruin my chance. Thanks.

VisaOffer
Your mother should contact USCIS directly as soon as she naturalizes and let them know that you'll be opting out of the conversion. She can also ask them to transfer the case to Canada.

Your brother and sister can definitely act as co-sponsor. If they live with your mother, your mother will file the I-864 and your sibling will file the I-864a; if they live separately, they'll each file their own I-864. I know, it's very bureaucratic.

Thanks for your quick response. But once more, where must my mum be at the time of my interview because she wants to visit Nigeria once she is granted citizenship. She asked if she must come to Canada. If she travels to Nigeria, whats the maximum number of months she is supposed to stay outside US for my case to be still strong? Thanks

If you are traveling to Bulgaria think twice. Many of them from that country are also struggling to leave too

Please house, I discovered that some of the places I worked do not exist anymore. Do you think that not including them will cause problem for me? I'm afraid that the embassy may find it difficult to verify my claims. Those of you that are already successful, please, do they verify all the places of employment. I have no problem with the last two places I worked. Thanks

Hi. I am presently studying in Canada. Sometime last year when my visa was about 6 months to expire, I went to US embassy here in Canada for b1/b2 visa, but I was denied. The consular officer only asked me few questions and drew a conclusion that I was not qualified. He asked if I had someone in Canada and I replied no. He also asked about my parents residence. But my dad is late while my mum stays presently in US as a permanent resident. Anyway I gave him the right answer. He typed for a while and he told me that I was not qualified. He told me that he did not have anything against me and that I could re-apply. But he advised me to allow my situation to change before doing so.
I know my mum had applied for my f2b visa. My brother and my sisters are living in US as citizens. But then, I have traveled to UK on three different occasions although it was even before I traveled to Canada for my education. Right now, I have extended my study permit by two years. Please, I don't know if my situation has changed. Thanks for your good work.

Hi. I am presently studying in Canada. Sometime last year when my visa was about 6 months to expire, I went to US embassy here in Canada for b1/b2 visa, but I was denied. The consular officer only asked me few questions and drew a conclusion that I was not qualified. He asked if I had someone in Canada and I replied no. He also asked about my parents residence. But my dad is late while my mum stays presently in US as a permanent resident. Anyway I gave him the right answer. He typed for a while and he told me that I was not qualified. He told me that he did not have anything against me and that I could re-apply. But he advised me to allow my situation to change before doing so.
I know my mum had applied for my f2b visa which is for green card. My brother and my sisters are living in US as citizens. But then, I have traveled to UK on three different occasions although it was even before I traveled to Canada for my education. Right now, I have extended my study permit by two years and I'm about to extend my visa too. Please, do you think that my situation has changed? How to I convince the VO that I will come back. I showed him my transcript although the program was approaching the end. The VOs don't allow applicants to defend themselves. They only ask few questions and base their decisions on them.

please at what time do I have to show the money. I have some money now but I need to pay my fee any day in next week

Please I'm presently studying in Canada but I am interested in Canadian federal skilled stuff. My question is that do I have to have the $11,000 in my account too.

VCTROKOYE:
Thanks for the quick response. But my question is not on priority date. Both my mum and brother petitioned for my green card in 2008 and 2006 respectively. We got a notification approval for my mum application and none for my brother. My brother's application status has not changed since then. We don't even know if it was approved or denied
I just checked the status now and it still gives the following information...

VisaOfficer:
Sounds like a question for USCIS.

Please, how do I seek for the solution from USCIS? Thanks

VCTROKOYE:

My brother applied for my green card since 2006 and since ever then my case has been pending. Please when exactly will I know the status of the application. Thanks.

VisaOfficer
The wait time for sibling petitions is currently 12 or 13 years. You can track the priority date at http://travel.state.gov/visa/bulletin/bulletin_1360.html .

Thanks for the quick response. But my question is not on priority date. Both my mum and brother petitioned for my green card in 2008 and 2006 respectively. We got a notification approval for my mum application and none for my brother. My brother's application status has not changed since then. We don't even know if it was approved or denied
I just checked the status now and it still gives the following information

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283.

During this step, USCIS initiates the background checks of the applicant/petitioner and identifies issues that may need to be addressed either during an interview or by asking the applicant/petitioner to submit additional information or documentation. USCIS reviews the applicant's/petitioner's criminal history, determines if there are national security concerns that need to be addressed, and reviews the application/petition for fraud indicators.

My brother applied for my green card since 2006 and since ever then my case has been pending. Please when exactly will I know the status of the application. Thanks.

Hi. Please can someone email me the current police clearance certificate form. I study in Canada.my email is emekachibuzo@yahoo.com

Hi house. I am presently studying in Canada but I am also interested in Federal Skilled stuff. My greatest challenge is how to get police report. Please is it possible to request for it from abroad?

Hi. I am still on conversion of F2B (family sponsored) to F1. Please I want to find out the following
1. If I need to retain F2B, who between the petitioner and beneficiary should write the letter?
2. I have relocated legally to another country and would want to be interviewed in my current country of residence. Please how would I accompanied that.
3. Must the petitioner be in US at the time of my visa interview.
Thanks.

If my green card petitioner becomes a citizen and the F2B becomes F1, will the reclassification affect the time I will go for interview? If it will affect, is it possible to request that the conversion should be revoked. Thanks

famolino: Happy sunday everyone. Planning to upload and submit my application dis week (online) and dis r the documents I have:
Admission Letter (Humber (Lakeshore), Global Business Management. Winter 2015)
Intl Passport
Ordinary passport
Degree result (notification of result)
NYSC certificate
Birth certificate
Statement of account of sponsor (with abt 7m, gud inflow and outflow of cash),
Letter of sponsorship (Is there any format to d writing?)
ID card of sponsor
Investment certificate of sponsor
Sponsor (my brother, works in a bank)
Land documents of parent
SOP
Please advise on missing documents or things needed to work on. I know SOP is crucial. Thanks
I need more corrections

You haven't proved that the sponsor is your brother. You can do that by including the birth certificates of both of you since they will show you share the same parents with him. You can as well include pictures that both of you have taken together in the past.

cman4good:
please house,,, have u witness any successful Visa applicant who have succeeded with an uncle or distant family member as sponsor without same family surname.,,,, plz i need urgent answer,,,,, GOD BLESS U ALL,,,,,

It is possible to use a distant family member as a sponsor, however you have to prove that there is a tie between you and the person. Tie can be inform of a statement of account showing where you have been assisted by the person in the past (I asterisked the transactions with short notes of explanation of transactions stapled to the documents), pictures you have taken with the person in the past. previously email conversations that show closeness between two of you etc. I did all these to establish that I had a reliable sponsor. The documents shouldn't be the recent ones.

VisaOfficer:
Let me be sure I understand. Your mother, who was an LPR, filed a petition for you, but has passed away. Is that correct? If so, yes, one of your brothers will need to file a new petition on your behalf. The waiting time for petitions filed by siblings is currently around 12 or 13 years.

There are a very few exceptional circumstances in which USCIS will allow a family member to substitute for a deceased petitioner without filing a new petition, but it doesn't sound like your situation will meet their criteria. See http://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-through-family/basic-eligibility-section-204l-relief-surviving-relatives for more information.

She was a citizen and the priority date is Feb 2008

VCTROKOYE:
Hi visa officer. Please what happens if the US green card petitioner dies? In this case, mother is the petitioner. Thanks

VisaOfficer:
Unfortunately, in most circumstances, when a petitioner dies, the underlying petition is rendered invalid. With luck there is another relative in the U.S. who can file a new petition for the beneficiary.

Thanks for your quick response. I have two brothers who are citizens and have good jobs. Does that change the situation of the beneficiary? Does the new petition mean that I have to have for another 7 or 8 years?

Hi visa officer. Please what happens if the US green card petitioner dies? In this case, mother is the petitioner. Thanks

yommynoble<br>
@ChriGo and other ogas in the house: I am new to this forum. I applied for ACCA in london school of business and finance- lsbf, Toronto campus and I have paid my full tuition since July 2013. I was told to submit my documents to their visa review officer before submitting to CIC in Nigeria which I did but along the line, I was informed that I should hold on with my processing that they are waiting for PCC status from their ministry. Since then, my application has been put on-hold. I mail them every now $ then but their reply is always the same that they are in the final stage of their application. Pls I want to know whether lsbf canada is genuine or I have been duped. Is their any info u guys can give me abt this school? Urgent plS. Thanks

I just checked the website and noticed its a private school. My guy your admission may not come soon. I went to a private school to make an inquiry about a program because I needed a 100% practical program but the Councillor explained to me that their MD refused to fulfill certain requirements from the government so that their students can qualify for PGWP. He told me that some private institutions are trying to meet the conditions so that they can attract international students. I think that is the situation your school has found itself. Without that permission from the government, you can't qualify for PGWP after the program. I have forgotten how the man explained that to me. But I think its a long process. I will never advice any person to seek for an admission in a private school. The school I visited only occupied a floor but have a powerful website that gives an impression that it is a big school. It is at Yong too but its not a business school. I don't think I saw a big school in that area. Unfortunately, my school has resumed and I can't go there now because its very far. I will advice you give them a call.

shabbey09
Send me ur e-mail

please send it to me
Thanks.

shabbey09
Send me ur e-mail

Thanks. I have sent an email.

shabbey09
@ VCTROKOYE; I used an agent oh.

please, I'm sorry for asking too much. My friend needs an agent but he is afraid of the fake ones. Please, can you let me know which agent you used and how reliable he is.
I tried to talk to some people but no positive response. They are only after huge money.
Thanks

shabbey09
No sir, ofcourse I got an acknowledgement letter and when I track online its saying "undergoing processing" I wonder why its taking so long since I already have a canadian job offer and LMO. Even when I call their customer care they say the same thing, undergoing processing. Its very very valid. Though it was paper application

Please shabbey09 how did you get the job from Nigeria? I have a friend who wants to follow that route to Canada. Thanks

Please I live in Toronto and go to Humber North Campus. I want to know if there is any Nigerian church around. I will also be glad to know any Nigerian association one can belong. Thanks.