Jim My
Mar 20, 2022
F21 at NVC
Good day guys, My file is already in NVC processing and i wanted to upgrade my Visa category from F21 to IR1. Will there be a problem of my PD and DQ? will it restart the time? Thank you in advance.
*F21 visa
*pd july 2019
*dq dec 2021
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Cilly MeMar 20, 2022
no it will not affect you. It will only change your processing time as your visa maybe current in the New category
Jim MyMar 20, 2022
@Cilly Me : thank you and do you know how long will it take to approve if you change to IR1?
Cilly MeMar 20, 2022
not entirely sure, but I do know it’s something you should do immediately. visas for ir1 are always current so you should be able to also send in an expedite request to NVC for an interview date at the consulate
Stephen KissiMar 20, 2022
congrats Jim, I have been DQ since Aug 2021 n no interview yet… d wait is really frustrating!
Cilly MeMar 20, 2022
@stephen Kissi? which consulate?
Cilly MeMar 20, 2022
you can also attempt to email the consulate for an update? most times the wait is on their end especially since you have been DQ-Ed for so long
Stephen KissiMar 20, 2022
@Cilly me, it’s Ghana consulate
Cilly MeMar 21, 2022
you should email the embassy and try to get an update because pds for the category is current.
Stephen KissiMar 21, 2022
my wife made our lawyer did that but they never responded. NVC keep sending a notification every two months (3x so far) to let me know they will call me for an interview whenever d consulate is available to take me in for my interview on first in, first out but d wait it’s frustrating! 7mths since DQ🤥
Jim MyMar 21, 2022
@cilly me: thank you for the quick response i really appreciate it. i should really upgrade my visa category.
@stephen kissi: thank you. i know its pain waiting forever.
Jim MyMar 21, 2022
@ Cilly Me: Im sorry to bother you, to upgrade my file i have to do it at the public inquiry(nvc.state.gov/inquiry) ?
Cilly MeMar 22, 2022
no. email the NVC at NVCexpedite@state.gov.
Jim MyMay 28, 2022
@cillyme they said that if i request to expedite make sure that my reason should be valid like medical, financial loss or any emergencies. :(
