Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 737510)

Well... here's the update I was hoping not to give. She was denied at the consular office by and agent who thought she wasn't telling the truth about how I got here.

The agent told her that she can apply for the I-601 waiver and hope for the best. Others who got denied who were there did not get a told that and were denied outright. As of now, I think processing the waiver takes close to a year? So I won't be seeing her for that long, and that's if it gets approved. Obviously I cannot leave to go see her.

I am horrified and heartbroken. I got so dizzy hearing the news that I almost fainted.

Originally Posted by DACA-IR-DA (Post 737301)

Double EWI is a Permanent Bar and you have to outside of USA for 10 years beofre you can apply to be reconsidered. So why would anyone go this route without a lawyer? Public charge is not common but that can determined from the Affidavit form.

Originally Posted by justgreened (Post 737530)

I'm sorry about the bad news. So the lawyer did not mention about the smuggling possibility may came up during the interview? Coz there were a lot of stories about these on the Fb group.

From what i read, applicants were able to request an expedite on the 601waiver due to medical emergency and was able to come back earlier in the US. Please check with your lawyer. Also join Fb groups on 601 waiver since they have more experiences and can give more tips.

Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 737534)

I will find out more info about the smuggling question soon.

I’m not active on Facebook but will look into it. Are there successful cases of the I-601 being expedited and/or approved?

Originally Posted by justgreened (Post 737539)

I've attached a screenshot of 2 cases that were succesful of the expedite.

Originally Posted by NotADreamerPerSe (Post 737558)

I wish I would have seen this earlier. I'm a nobody, but I would have told you to not let her go because I keep hearing about people being denied for this very reason. They're ramping up denials for people like your mom right now.

Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 737522)

She did not leave and come back, she has been here since initial entry. A family friend decided to bring me over to surprise her because she had made it. She never got caught or anything. Yes, we have lawyers.





It is such a painful experience but don't let our situation sway you. Every case is different, as are the agents.

Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 737522)

She did not leave and come back, she has been here since initial entry. A family friend decided to bring me over to surprise her because she had made it. She never got caught or anything. Yes, we have lawyers.





It is such a painful experience but don't let our situation sway you. Every case is different, as are the agents.

Originally Posted by MIdreamer (Post 737521)

This make me not want to leave the country for the interview, so much is at stake. I’m so sorry for you and your family.

Originally Posted by justgreened (Post 737532)

Well when they asked for the Foia, it only showed 1 entry. (In reality they know they made 2 entries so they thought they were safe.) But when they were interviewed at the consulate, somehow it showed the 2 entries so they got denied. And some people who did not get a lawyer didn't know that they get banned for double entries, probably they were ill advised by friends.

Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 737534)

I will find out more info about the smuggling question soon.

I’m not active on Facebook but will look into it. Are there successful cases of the I-601 being expedited and/or approved?