Guides on USCIS, NVC, Visa Bulletin, CSPA and family categories for the global community.
Many people check USCIS and see the status “Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS”. Is this a sign that the application is about to be approved or is it just a step in the approval process?
Receiving a Request for Evidence (RFE) letter from USCIS makes many people very worried. However, an RFE does not mean the application has been rejected.
After the interview, many applicants repeatedly check CEAC but the status does not change for many days. Is this a normal phenomenon or a sign that the file is having problems?
Many applicants see that CEAC has moved to “Issued” status but have not yet received an email or passport pick-up notification. Is this an unusual sign?
Many applicants, after completing the interview, still see CEAC showing "Ready" status for several days. Is this a sign of a system failure or a problem with the profile?
After the interview, many documents move to Administrative Processing status, making applicants worried. Is this a sign of visa refusal or just a step in the approval process?
After the interview, many applicants check the CEAC and see a “Refused” status. This makes many people think that the application has been permanently rejected, but in reality this is not always the case.
After entering the United States with an immigrant visa, many people are worried because they have not received a Green Card. How long does it take to be issued and what should I do during the waiting period?
Many families, after receiving their immigrant visa, cannot immediately go to the US because of work or personal reasons. Does this affect visa validity?
Many applicants receive an interview appointment only to discover that their passports only have a few months of validity left. Is changing your passport before or after the interview the right choice?
Many applicants are worried because they have not received enough vaccines as required before the medical examination date to immigrate to the US. Will this affect the exam results or interview schedule?
Health examination is a mandatory step before the US visa interview. However, if examined too early, the results may expire before entry and incur additional costs.
Some people over 21 years old are still granted visas based on family records, while others have their records separated. The reason lies in the way age is calculated according to CSPA, not just based on date of birth.
Visa Bulletin has two important tables: Filing Date and Final Action Date. Many people who have followed records for many years still confuse these two concepts, leading to misunderstandings about when records are processed.
Many F3 families have additional members after their application has been Documentarily Qualified (DQ). Should this case be added to the file and what steps should be taken?
Birth certificate is one of the important documents when interviewing for a US immigration visa. If it is lost or damaged, what do you need to do to avoid affecting your records?
Many families worry when their child is about to turn 21 while the application is still waiting. Correct understanding of CSPA will help you know when you still have the opportunity to protect your age and what you need to prepare.
Visa Bulletin has advanced many months but many applications have not yet received interview schedules. This is a common situation recently and has many causes other than the priority date.
Many families have received Documentarily Qualified (DQ) notices but the Visa Bulletin has not yet appeared. Where are the documents now and what should I do in the meantime?
Changing your email but forgetting to update it with NVC is one of the reasons why many families miss the fee payment letter, DQ letter or interview invitation letter. Check immediately to avoid affecting your records.
