USCIS F2A to CR1 transfer delay after citizenship - no notification for months. Help!
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle here. I became a US citizen back in February, but I still haven't gotten any notification about changing my visa category from F2A to CR1. My case should have been approved ages ago, but I'm still waiting. Has anyone else experienced this kind of delay? It's been months and I'm starting to get worried. Any advice on what I should do next?
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Tom Maxon
I found a way to solve F2A to CR1 visa transfer delays, watch this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ej4rsofitaQ
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Nalani Liu
Congrats on becoming a citizen! 🎉 But man, that wait time sucks. Have you tried calling USCIS directly? Sometimes you gotta be persistent to get answers.
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Thais Soares
•Thanks! Yeah, I've tried calling but its impossible to get through. I've been on hold for hours and then get disconnected. It's so frustrating 😤
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Axel Bourke
•Pro tip: call first thing in the morning when they open. You might have better luck getting through!
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Thais Soares
•Good idea, I'll give that a shot. Fingers crossed 🤞
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Aidan Percy
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's a video about it: https://youtu.be/eSz742AOvHc
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Fernanda Marquez
•Sounds too good to be true. Is this legit? Anyone else tried it?
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Aidan Percy
•Totally legit! I was skeptical at first too, but it saved me hours of frustration. Worth every penny imo
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Norman Fraser
•How long did you have to wait before they connected you?
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Aidan Percy
•It took about 2 hours, but I didn't have to sit there listening to hold music. They just called me when an agent was ready.
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Kendrick Webb
Ugh, USCIS and their delays 🙄 I swear they operate on a different timeline than the rest of us. Have you considered reaching out to your local congressperson's office? They can sometimes help expedite things.
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Hattie Carson
I'm in the same boat, OP. Been waiting for my category change for 5 months now. The system is so broken, it's not even funny anymore. Hang in there!
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Thais Soares
•5 months?! That's insane. I hope we both get some answers soon. This limbo is killing me.
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Hattie Carson
•Tell me about it. I've started dreaming about USCIS forms 😂 We'll get through this eventually!
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Destiny Bryant
Here's what you need to know about F2A to CR1 transfers after naturalization: 1. The transfer isn't automatic. You need to file Form I-485 Supplement A. 2. Processing times vary wildly depending on your service center. 3. Make sure all your documents are up to date. 4. Consider filing an e-request if it's been more than the posted processing time. 5. Keep an eye on your case status online. Remember, patience is key here. The system is backlogged, but they will get to your case. If you're really concerned, an immigration lawyer might be able to help speed things up.
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Thais Soares
•Wow, thank you so much for this detailed info! I had no idea about the Supplement A form. Looks like I've got some paperwork to do 😅
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Dyllan Nantx
•This is gold 💯 Saving this for future reference!
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TillyCombatwarrior
have u checked ur spam folder? sometimes uscis emails end up there lol
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Thais Soares
•Haha, I wish it was that simple! But yeah, I've checked everywhere. No luck 😔
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Anna Xian
Plot twist: what if USCIS is actually run by sloths? 🦥 That would explain the speed of their processes!
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Jungleboo Soletrain
•LOL 🤣 That actually makes so much sense. Mystery solved!
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Rajan Walker
•Nah, sloths would be faster 💀
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Dmitry Popov
I went through a similar situation last year! The F2A to CR1 transfer took forever for me too. What helped was submitting a case inquiry online through the USCIS website after my case went beyond normal processing times. Also, make sure you have your naturalization certificate number handy when you call - that seemed to help the agents locate my case faster. Don't lose hope, it will eventually get processed! The automatic upgrade should happen once they review your file, but sometimes you need to give them a little nudge.
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