Deb k
Jul 19, 2026
F2a Approved
Hi everyone! Just wanted to share an update on my case.
I just received a soft approval on my I-130! đ
I want to wish everyone whoâs still waiting the very bestâI truly hope you all receive your approvals soon.
Timeline:
* Priority Date: February 10, 2023
* I am from a country currently affected by the travel ban/pause.
* Everything started moving after I contacted my congressional representative and they submitted an inquiry on my behalf.
* July 1: Received my interview notice.
* July 9: Attended the interview at my local USCIS field office as the petitioner. I know this is not common for a consular case, I was surprised too
* July 18: I-130 approved (soft approval).
Donât lose hope. I know how difficult the wait can be, but cases can still move forward. Wishing everyone the best, and I hope you all get good news very soon!
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Hamza QayyumJul 19, 2026
hi, congratulations, I just wanted to ask are you in USA or outside.
Hamza QayyumJul 19, 2026
and also pls let us know what they ask in the interview. thank you
Deb kJul 19, 2026
I am in the USA petitioning for my wife outside of the USA
they asked me basic questions, how did we meet, whenâŠ
after that I was asked to provide birth certificates for both of us and affidavit of support from friends and family who know about the relationship
ZUMRETA BEHADAREVICJul 19, 2026
congrast im so happy for you and you wife im still witnig 26.march 2025 đđ
Deb kJul 19, 2026
thank you, hopefully you get approval soon đ
September 2023Jul 19, 2026
hi, did you provide original birth certificate of your wife ?? or copy?
B BJul 19, 2026
Congratulations! Iâm in a very similar F2A consular case and was also scheduled for a petitioner-only interview while my spouse remains abroad. What questions did they ask, how long did it last, and what documents did you bring? Did the officer give you any indication at the end that approval was likely? did they ask anything about your time spent outside the United States or your ties to the U.S., or was the interview focused only on your marriage and relationship?
sab labJul 19, 2026
@B B did you get the interview after contacting your congressman/ senator or after a mandamus ?? thank you for answering in advance
B BJul 19, 2026
@sab lab after mandamus, congressman inquiry did not work for us
Vanou DzaliJul 20, 2026
congratulations
I am happy for you!
I am in a similar situation and your pd gives me hope!
kim pJul 20, 2026
congrats! I would like to know what do you mean with soft approval?
Deb kJul 20, 2026
soft approval when you get the approval notice in your documents but your status did not change yet
Hamza QayyumJul 20, 2026
Deb K , did you defined your case in Senator inquiry on the explicit conditions and situation . thatâs why you get appointment on local field office. Guide us honestly ? Sab lab get local field interview after mandamus
B BJul 20, 2026
@Deb k could you look my message on the top I would really appreciate it.
Deb kJul 20, 2026
thatâs good news hopefully you will be approved soon
what they asked me was birth certificates and affidavits of support from friends and family
they ask how long we know each other, when did we get married, who was there,
I brought pictures, messages, call logs, ticket trips, money transferts,
the interview was focused on my relationship even thought she asked about my background when did I came to the us
the interview was also quick maybe 30 min after that she told me to upload the requested documents and that was it
Deb kJul 20, 2026
@Hamza Qayyum yes I defined my case and explain my situation in the inquiry and insisted in the fact that itâs over 3 years already and that I did not have any update since
Hamza QayyumJul 21, 2026
DebK , but everyone define their situation and explain their long wait over 3 years in the senate inquiry but mostly say their response is cut copy paste. In my opinion I think you used any medical excuse other wise itâs impossible that Senator can do anything in now days
B BJul 22, 2026
@Deb k thanks for your response. Did they say to upload birth certificates and affidavits online or you presented at the interview?
Deb kJul 22, 2026
@B B they asked me to upload them because I did not have them during the interview
B BJul 22, 2026
@Deb k thank you so much
joy mwendwaJul 25, 2026
@B B how much did the mandamus cost you?
B BJul 27, 2026
@joy mwendwa 5k
