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Q: How can I proceed with USCIS for my F3 visa case from 2013, missing I-797 approval after the visa bulletin update?
I am a Sri Lankan national, and my mother, a U.S. citizen, filed an I-130 petition for my family and me under the F3 visa category in January 2013. My family includes my husband, who is now 60, and my son, who is 22 years and 9 months old. Despite the August visa bulletin becoming current recently,... View More 
Henry George Haddad
answered on Jul 22, 2026
answered on Jul 22, 2026
Something does not sound right. You should have received an approval notice a while back. Generally, you would have to make a service request by contacting USCIS if there are delays or issues with a petition/application. Once the petition is approved, it is sent to the State Department (NVC) for... View More
Q: How can I proceed with USCIS for my F3 visa case from 2013, missing I-797 approval after the visa bulletin update?
I am a Sri Lankan national, and my mother, a U.S. citizen, filed an I-130 petition for my family and me under the F3 visa category in January 2013. My family includes my husband, who is now 60, and my son, who is 22 years and 9 months old. Despite the August visa bulletin becoming current recently,... View More
Remzi Guvenc Kulen
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answered on Jul 24, 2026
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The first issue is to determine whether the I-130 was ever approved. An I-797C receipt notice only confirms that USCIS accepted the petition. It does not establish approval. If USCIS has not approved the I-130, the National Visa Center cannot create the immigrant visa case or issue a Welcome... View More
Q: How can I proceed with USCIS for my F3 visa case from 2013, missing I-797 approval after the visa bulletin update?
I am a Sri Lankan national, and my mother, a U.S. citizen, filed an I-130 petition for my family and me under the F3 visa category in January 2013. My family includes my husband, who is now 60, and my son, who is 22 years and 9 months old. Despite the August visa bulletin becoming current recently,... View More
Marc Anthony Santamaria
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answered on Jul 28, 2026
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Your case may still be eligible to move forward, but the missing Form I-797 Approval Notice should be resolved before immigrant visa processing continues. If the Form I-130 was approved but the notice was never received, USCIS or the National Visa Center (NVC) may be able to confirm the approval... View More
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Q: What can I do about false accusations of exposure and inappropriate touching in Illinois?
I have been accused of exposing myself to kids in a parking lot and in the candy aisle of a store in my hometown in Illinois. Additionally, a woman accused me of inappropriate touching inside the store. These accusations are false, and I was not arrested, but had to visit the county jail for an... View More
Charles Candiano
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
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answered on Jul 22, 2026
Though I appreciate your embarrassment, if you were misidentified and exonerated by surveillance video, what more do you want? Surely you understand that police are required to investigate these extremely serious allegations. It is what you would demand if your child were involved. It may help... View More
Q: How can I access my daughter's medical records if the CA nursing home is ignoring the POA?
I have a legal issue with a nursing home in California that is not honoring the Power of Attorney (POA) for my daughter, who has developed bed sores and other health issues while there. I traveled from Nebraska to California last week because I was assured her medical records would be ready, but... View More
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The nursing home is required by law recognize your POA and release your daughter's medical records. If you have already shown them a valid POA, cite California Health & Safety Code §123110, which legally entitles "authorized patient representatives" to inspect records within 5... View More
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