Supporting Rabea Kruegel's invaluable help

How lucky are many of us that we can ask an immigration expert for advice and get extremely helpful answers for free? Not to mention the fact that said expert is extremely patient and tolerant. To any of you who've ever asked Rabea Kruegel a question, or i...

Updating the DS-260 Confirmation Letter after case transfer

Hi Rabea Kruegel,
can you please guide us on how to update the DS-260 Confirmation Letter after getting a case transferred (CR-1) from the Islamabad embassy to the Riyadh Embassy?
Is it required or will carrying the transfer email received be sufficien...

Question about affidavit of support for visa interview

I have a question.
We are expecting visa interview in coming few months. My USC husband sponsored me and our 3 minors ,(all kids under 6). At nvc stage we submitted I 864W for kids. And i864 for me (wife).
Now I want to ask in new affidavit of support what...

Visa procedures for in-laws after arrival

In April, my in-laws will arrive with a visa secured through an I-130. What procedures must be followed after their arrival, and how long does it typically take to obtain the green card via mail? We are preparing to book their ticket but are uncertain abou...

Received il today from embassy islamabad

Hello
Anybody has received IL today?
Embassy Islamabad
DQ 17 nov’23
Category IR1...

Question about AP status after visa interview

Posting on behalf of a friend
DQ March 2023 Abu Dhabi Embassy
Interview date was December 10th,2024
At the time of interview everything went well and the officer took his passport and told him he should receive his visa within 1-2 weeks.
Yesterday ...

Texas Service Center IR5 approval timeline

Hello everyone!

I would like to know how long it takes for the Texas Service Center ( USCIS ) to approve the IR5?

Thanks....

Waiting for visa processing updates

Hi Rabea Kruegel

I’ve been in AP since April 2024 (IR1). I recently got an email from the embassy in Muscat to redo my medical to conclude processing my case. I’m assuming this means that they are done with the security checks. I did my medical on the 24t...

Help needed with rescheduling biometrics appointment

Hi Rabea Kruegel and everyone

So I filed for my mom’s I130 and 1485 and got the biometrics appointment letter in mail today on January 16 but the biometrics date was of January 14 which is already passed. I called the USCIS call center to reschedule the...

Traveling to Canada on an IR1 Visa

Hello Rabea Kruegel,
My wife is entering USA tomorrow iA on IR1.
Can she travel to Canada via Rainbow Bridge on her IR1 visa stamp?
Because I have heard admission stamp is a temporary Green Card.
Last month my son crossed the border with me on IR2 stamp....