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Hello again. I last posted in June 2016 after going to China and being denied IV on I-601a at the interview. My wife remains in China while I am in US. Good news is 3 weeks ago we got I-601 approved. My lawyer says a second interview is not required but she has been wrong before. such as the 601a denial. We went to GUZ May5, 2016 for the original interview. approval of new 601 was 6/29/2017. that is more than one year. From what I read, on FB and Candle, a new interview is needed. Is that true? And #2 question: can I set up the date or must I wait for US Consulate to assign date? Furthermore I expect if an Interview is required then I also need: Medical, Police report, Biometrics, Photos. Affidavit of Support and also what? all supporting documents from first interview? My wife is nervous, ( like an alligator in a belt factory) to face another interview, after the dreaded denial last year.

I say, our case has been 'adjudicated' approved and inadmissibility Waived, there is nothing to worry about.

 

Background info: there was unlawful presence and entry. the I-601a apparently covered "unlawful presence" but not entry. it was a single entry by 'wave through' in 2003. It should have been included. That is in the past for us, however others may be helped to know it. the I-601A, must clearly address everything. My previous story, post, is: " Visa denied at interview with 601a"

 

I can tell others that I-601 approvals now take 1 year, it used to be 4-6 months, but they slowed way down. also "expedited processing" is a no go. they get so many requests that they do not even bother to say No. just assume you did not get it. it appears that only very extreme medical issues will get it.

in Sum my questions are

  1. interview required?
  2. can I set-up interview? medical?
  3. will I need whole file & docs, again?
  4. Is adjudication on I-601 final or are we at risk?
  5. Any idea if I-601 follows same typical timeline to complete?

 

thank you so much. This is a wonderful site and service, it is a blessing to us lost souls. God bless Carl.

Tom

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I don't think an interview is REQUIRED, but it's up to the consulate to make that determination.

 

You won't be able to set up an interview or re-take the medical until they have processed your case. You might try contacting them.

 

You should have copies of everything you have already submitted, plus any new supporting evidence you might have at hand.

 

You say your 601 is approved - NOW you need a visa.

 

They may want her to submit a new DS-260

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Since its been more than a year since the denial, a couple things will need to be redone, will have to redo the medical and get another PSB Police Report, also may request another DS-260 to be filed on line.

 

They probably will require another appointment to turn in the requested updated documents or they may simply require them to be sent in along with passport through CITIC drop box.

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Dan, I hope you are correct that we can simply mail in the docs. But the medical will involve travel since Yulian lives in NE China, close to N.Korea and Russia. However after working on this since 2013, I'll not quibble over where the Visa is, she will just go for it. Thank you much. Your insight is keen and practical, everyone here is so grateful. thanks for the time and compassion you share. Tom.

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Dan, I hope you are correct that we can simply mail in the docs. But the medical will involve travel since Yulian lives in NE China, close to N.Korea and Russia. However after working on this since 2013, I'll not quibble over where the Visa is, she will just go for it. Thank you much. Your insight is keen and practical, everyone here is so grateful. thanks for the time and compassion you share. Tom.

 

There is a medical center in Beijing, however I suspect will need an interview letter fro them to schedule a medical. Other medical location in Shanghai, and Fujian.

 

From the letter looks like they want to see a scheduled interview before they will do a medical exam.

 

http://www.ustraveldocs.com/cn/Immigrant%20Visa%20Instructions%20English%2020Jun2017.pdf

 

One other thought, is if the case was sent back to the states, and USCIS handled the I-601 process, you may need to go through the NVC and then the normal interview scheduling process.

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Dan, You point out another variable I did not think about. Our case was sent to USA, Lincoln Nebraska for i601 approval. Dated June 29, 2017

However the approval letter says "Approval Notice Consulate: Guangzhou " also

"if you are IV applicant USCIS has notified the Embassy or consulate above about the waiver approval.

"This completes all USCIS action. If you have questions about Visa contact Consulate directly"

It appears that we need to hear from Guangzhou with an interview letter/appointment .

Thanks for the link to Travel... it is a comprehensive checklist.

I appreciate your help, thanks

Tom

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Dan, You point out another variable I did not think about. Our case was sent to USA, Lincoln Nebraska for i601 approval. Dated June 29, 2017

However the approval letter says "Approval Notice Consulate: Guangzhou " also

"if you are IV applicant USCIS has notified the Embassy or consulate above about the waiver approval.

"This completes all USCIS action. If you have questions about Visa contact Consulate directly"

It appears that we need to hear from Guangzhou with an interview letter/appointment .

Thanks for the link to Travel... it is a comprehensive checklist.

I appreciate your help, thanks

Tom

 

 

Yes - you appear to have interpreted that correctly. Your case was NOT sent back as a denial, but for I-601 approval.

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One more note, you probably will need to prepare another I-864 due to the time since the denial.

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  • 3 weeks later...

Update to Yulian post. As of august 10, 2017. My wife is now is Guangzhou for the 2nd interview. Dan was correct that after 1 yr, a new interview is required. She seems to be well prepared. Police certs, a new passport due to less than 8 months expiration on old passport, medical was done yesterday in GUZ, it was easier the 2nd time, i864 complete with 3 yrs taxes attached. Assuming Visa is granted how long does it take to get it after the interview? The interview is scheduled for 1pm on Tuesday will we have it by Thurs? We are separated 16 months now. it is painful.

Thanks for all your counsel and caring. Tom

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