Hi, I am green card holder and I filed petition I-130 for my wife before 14th of January 1998. She is Candian citizen and lives with me in USA. What we should do in order to get V-Visa ?

Dear Raman:

Your wife is eligible for the V visa. However, the Immigration Service has not yet issued instructions on how it will process these types of applications. These should come out in the not too distant future. As soon as we have the information it will be posted to our web site. Best wishes.

Hi, I went to internet web site http://travel.state.gov/vvisas/index.html and I saw a form for V Visa and also they said to go to local INS office in "How to apply section". Can you please tell me that, is DS-3052 this the only form I need to apply or I also need something else ? Should I go to local INS tomorrow after filling the form or I should wait little more or is INS is going to send any type of information to this who is eligible to apply ?

Any suggestion in this approach would be appreciated.

Dear Anonymous:

You will need the DS-3052 and the OF-156 if you are applying at a US consul outside of the US. If you will be applying at INS, you need to wait to see what they will require. As of yet, they have not issued any instructions on how, when, or where to file. It is expected that regulations will be published by 5/1/01.

If you go to INS now, they will not be able to tell you anything more than this, so just wait until you see the regulations published. We will post them to this site as soon as they are released. Good luck.

Hi, I am green card holder and I filed petition I-130 for my wife before 14th of January 1998. She is Candian citizen and lives with me in USA. What we should we do in order to get V-Visa ? Do I need to fill FORM I-539 ? Any suggestions in this approach will be appreciated.

Dear Anonymous:

There is nothing to do yet. The INS still has not published instructions on how to file for the visa. They say that these should be out by the end of next month.

Please keep checking back with our web site as we will post all of the information as soon as it is released. Good luck.

Hi, as I mentioned in the above messages, I am green card holder and I filed petition I-130 for my wife before 14th of January 1998. She is Candian citizen and lives with me in USA. I talk with one of the attorney and he said that the INS has already released the guidelines to apply for V Visa in USA and for this we need medical certificate, a copy of filed petition I-130 and a passport for my wife. But I read on your web site and also on INS, that they didnot release any guidelines and may be released sometimes in May 2001. I request you to please tell me whether I am true or attorney. Also, please tell me which form I need to fill in order to get V Visa for my wife.

Any suggestion in this approach would be appreciated.

Dear Anonymous:

INS has released some general information on what they will require for the V visa. However, they have not yet issued any definitive rules or regulations on what will be needed, or the procedures that must be followed.

It is expected that these will be released by the end of May. (Therefore, at this time, there is no form to fill out or send in). Good luck.

hi can you tell me what else is needed to be sent in with the ds-3052 and of-156 i know the approval notice or some reciept has to be sent in also two pictures of the person applying.I would also like to know which # form has to be filled out for the affidavit of support is it the i864

Dear Anonymous:

Since the application for the V visa is not an application for an immigrant visa, you do not need to submit form I-864. The consul may require that you submit form I-134, or other evidence that the alien is not likely to become a public charge.

You have correctly stated the other documents that must be sent in with the application. Good luck.

HELLO SIR, MY MOM IS A GREEN CARD HOLDER AND SHE WAS APPLIED FOR ME , MY PRIORTY DATE IS 27 APRIL 1998.MY QUESTION IS THAT MY MOM IS NOT REALLY LIVE IN AMERICA BUT HER GREEN CARD IS VALID, SHE MAINTAINS HER CARD TO GO USA EVERY YEAR AND LIVE THERE FOR 4 OR 5 MONTH, DO YOU TELL ME IN THIS CASE CAN I GET THE V VISA. THANKS

Dear Rafiq83:

As long as your mother is still a permanent resident, and she maintains a residence in the US that she has no intention of abandoning, you can still qualify for the V visa.

Of course, she will have to file an Affidavit of Support on your behalf when you are ready to file for adjustment of status. If she is not living in the US, and/or does not earn enough income, you will need someone else to co-sponsor you, so keep that in mind. Good luck.

Hi, one quick question, as I mentioned earlier that I am green card holder and I filed petition I-130 for my wife before 14th of January 1998. She is Candian citizen and lives with me in USA. Do I need to fill any form before April 30, 01 ?

Hello. I was told that V visa procedure is still under review at the US Embassy in Russia. Why is it taking so long? What else is there to review? We have forms (DS-3052 and OF-156, right?), we have all possible and impossible documents they might require.
Although, my husband hasn't received an informational letter from NVC yet, but I know the letter is not a requirement.
Thank you for your help.

Dear Anonymous:

No. Your wife is grandfathered under section 245(i) based on the petition you filed for her prior to 1/14/98. Good luck.

Dear Alisa:

We also don't know what else there is to review. If you, as a lay person, know all the requirements, why don't the consular officials who are supposed to be knowledgeable in these areas? Let's hope, at least, that once they start processing these cases, that they do them quickly. Good luck.

HELLO EVERYONE I JUST WANTED TO FIND OUT IF ANYONE ALREADY FILLED OUT THESE APPLICATIONS YET FOR THE V-VISA AND BROUGHT THEM INTO THE POSTAND IF SO HOW LONG AFTER DO THEY AHAVE TO GO BACK FOR THE INTERVIEW AND ALL THE OTHER STUFF. THANK YOU VERY MUCH

Dear Immigration help and friends
I am requesting for your help to solve the v visa problem of my daughter. I give hereunder details of the case for your kind perusal and good advice.

On completion of three years mandatory period and enclosing copy of approval letter my daughter applied for v visa 0n 4th June 2001 to US Embassy, Islamabad. The Embassy replied on 27th June that they were unable to locate in their system that she is eligible to apply for v visa. They further advised that her sponsor shoud have contacted INS in USA about the case. I written a letter to NVC enclosing a copy of the Embassy letter. The NVC replied on 1st August 2001 that the immigation visa petition was already been entered in their computer and given full details.The NVC further stated that (date of birth 14th August 1980) they changed the visa symbol of the petition because the beneficiary is over 21 years of age. On 11 August 2001 she again applied for visa explaining the clauses of 23&24 of the State Department cable(dated 30th January 2001)on V&K visa processing, to all Diplomatic andf Counsular posts, she still eligible for V visa. The Embassy replied that she is 21 years of age and therefore they are unable to process her v visa application.

The US Department of State, Washingtorn DC has written a letter on 28th July 2001 which received by her on 30th September 2001 that being a minor childern of LPR you may be eligible to apply for v visa. On 6th October she again applied for visa enclosing a copy of Department of State letter.On 6th November the Embassy returned the case stating that you had already age-out therefore we are unable to process her v visa application.

The extract of clauses 23&24 of U.S. Department of State dated Januay 30, 2001, is reproduced hereunder for your kind perusal.

AGING OUT CASES.

23.F2A applicants who aged out prior to the enactment to the LIFE Act are not eligible for V issuancde. The V visa provision of the Life Act refers only to those who are beneficiaries of petitions to accord status under Section 203(a)(2)(A) of the INA. Eligible for V status requires that the petition filed on or before December21, 2000, but alsi that three years have elapsed since the filing of the petition and an immigrant visa is not available immediately because of a waiting list of the petition and an immigrant visa is not available immediately because of a waiting list of applicants for visas under INA Section 203(a)(2)(A).
24. Applicants whose petitions were filed before December 21,2000 but who age out while waiting for the mandatory three years waiting period since petition filing date, do not qualify for V visa issuance. Their cases will authomatically revert to F2B status under INA Section 203(a(2)(B).
Under the circumstance and in the light of the clauses 23&24 above my daughter neither age out on or before 21 December 2000 nor age out while waiting for the mandatory three years waiting period since filing of petitiion date. The mnadatory period was completed on 2nd June 2001 and she attains the age of 21 on 14th August 2001.Kindly advise in the matter and oblidge.

DEAR BASHIR A. SALEEMI.

HI UR DAUGHTER IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR A V- VISA BECAUSE SHE IS NOW 21 YEARS OF AGE .

SEE I GOT MY V VISA 0N 20 NOVEMBER FROM ISLAMABD CONSULATE .

SEE WHEN I WAS APPLIED FOR MY V VISA IN APRIL THEY ALSO REPLIED ME THAT WE R UNABLE TO LOCATE UR NAME THAT U R ELIGIBLE BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT NVC SENDS NAME THROUGH SERIAL VISE NOW IN SEPTEMBER I GOT MY VISA LETTER FROM NVC AND NOW MY NAME IS IN THE COMPUTER OF ISLAMABD CONSULATE.

Dear Immigration Help,
Recently, there are a lot of US consulates of some conutries have processed the V visa. But in my country, why don't they process this V visa? My country is VietNam. Do they have the right to pending this V visa? I send them email mention about this, they don't say when they will start to process, and how long does it take. What should I do? Thanks

Quoc

Dear Mr. Saleemi:

We believe that you are incorrectly reading the two provisions that you refer to. The law provides that the consul cannot issue a V visa to someone who is over the age of 21. Unfortunately, since your daughter is now over 21, she is automatically converted to the family based 2B category and must wait until her priority date becomes current. Good luck.

Dear Quoc:

We are not familiar with whether Viet Nam is processing V visa applications, although there is no reason that they should not be. We will see if we can get more information on this matter and let you know. Good luck.

Hi my name is Mrs ramakrishan I live in New york for 14years but no one has seem to help me in getting my Green Card. I have spend thousand of dollars on lawyers and yet nothing has been done. My parents file for me when i was 11 years old and now I am 23yrs. My parents still haven't received anything adn now I have to file seperately becuse I am 23. However my husband sister live in canda and she is a citizen of canada. Is there anything you can help me with or any suggestions. I really don't want to go back to india. The status of my family is not good because i send money to my grandparents from here and my parents are old so I take care of them. Can you please help or submitt anykind of petition since I have been here for so long.

Dear Sir

I would be obliged if you could advise details regarding residence in Canada. I am a British subject and financially independent.

Thanking you in anticipation.

hi. My family are in the united states now, theyve been staying there for four years now. They filed a petition for me, its under unmarried sons and daughters over 21 yeras of age. Im waiting for my priority date but its non moving. I want to apply for this, V-Visa, am I allowed and possible to get visa so I can visit my family?

Dear Sir/Madam,

My name is Shakeel.
My wife is green card holder and She filed petition I-130 for myself on September 06, 2002.
Could you please tell me how much time will take to settle my case.?

Can I apply for visit visa for USA.? If yes please
guide me about procedure and required
documents ets.

Thanks & regards

i need to know method of applying for immigration to canada