r/i130_75CountryPause

I don’t even know my purpose of this post. I guess it’s to maybe just vent but also seek guidance. My lawyer filed my lawsuit 75 days ago and there has been no word from the US government my whole entire hope of the lawsuit and why I paid so much money was because I thought I would have a resolution within 60 days now my lawyer is talking about it would have to move towards default judgment path of which I would have to pay another $2000 after already paying $10,000 for the lawsuit. I’m just completely frustrated and exhausted like after paying $10,000 now I need to pay another $2000 just to get a response from the government like wtf is this system.

Has anyone here successfully contacted the attorneys representing the plaintiffs in the 75-country visa suspension case?
If so, did they respond to your email or message?
I’ve already tried reaching out but haven’t received a reply yet. I’m wondering if anyone has had better luck or knows whether they usually respond to applicants.
Any information or experience would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!

Trump and Rubio may not understand the real pressure they are putting on every day people but I hope the scope of my title captures it. My wife and baby should be here, they are good people. We shouldn’t be deprived of living our lives.

Anyone with hopes for this upcoming week for a rulling? Or what is time frame we’re thinking ?

Nowadays its become so hard waitong for your i140 to be approved especially regular processing for Eb3, many people become current but unapproved i140, its so much freaking lazy for guys dealing with these cases,
Any leads to any maybe improvements fast approaching ?
Anyone

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Translation:

Good afternoon, I have some news that my lawyer gave me today: Of the last few people going to their consular appointments at the embassy, the officers are keeping their passports. This may mean that the pause could soon be lifted.

This is from the same WhatsApp group that I talked about here: https://www.reddit.com/r/i130_75CountryPause/comments/1uewdgk/recent_eb3_consular_appointment_in_bogot%C3%A1_colombia/

I put it under Speculation, because I can't confirm this information first hand, but I trust the source, as the group has been level-headed and truthful so far.

Question, my wife had her interview in Colombia in April, but she’s staying in Mexico with me at this time.

If the pause is lifted, will she have to physically go back to Colombia to ship her passport to the US Embassy, or can she ship her passport internationally to her mom in Colombia and have her do it on her behalf?

So can Judge Vargas release a verdict during the weekend? Thats basically my question.So I can stop refreshing the sub. I did not know I was in such a bad place until I wrote this.

Anyways, can we hear news about the CLINIC or STORIE case during the weekend?

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I am writing to seek help regarding my EB-3 immigrant visa application, which is currently under administrative processing.

I would like to provide a brief of my case for context. The application process began in 2022, and my priority date is September 2022. I was initially scheduled for an interview in 2024; however, my employer at the time rescinded the job offer, which effectively reset my case. Fortunately, my agency was able to secure a new position with a different employer, and my priority date was recaptured and retained from 2022. ( I am a registered nurse)

Subsequently, retrogression occurred in the visa bulletin. In 2024, I married and added my husband and stepchildren to my application. In 2025, I gave birth to triplets, who were also added to the case. As my husband and children reside in Germany, I requested, with my employer’s consent, to transfer my case from the U.S. Embassy in London to the U.S. Embassy in Germany. This request was approved, and I was offered an interview date in March.

On March 13, 2026, all eight of us—myself, my husband, three stepchildren, and my triplets—attended the interview. I am originally from Nigeria but presented my British passport during the interview. My husband and stepchildren presented their German passports, while my triplets presented their Saint Lucian passports at that time. The consular officer was courteous, she gave a verbal approval, but issued a Form 221g requesting the submission of either British or German passports for the triplets, as Saint Lucia is currently subject to a visa pause. Additionally, it was noted that my medical results had not yet been transmitted to the consulate, and this was also requested in 221g.

In May 2026, we submitted German passports for the triplets and received confirmation from the embassy on May 26th that both the medical results and passports had been received.

In June 2026, I received another 221g notice indicating that the passport photo I had submitted was older than six months. I promptly retook the photos and sent them to the embassy the following day. On June 15, I received confirmation of receipt of the new photos.

However, on June 22, I received an additional email stating that my case had been placed in administrative processing and that this cannot be expedited.

Given the above, I seek guidance on the following concerns:

1. What could have triggered the administrative processing at this stage, given that all requested documentation has been submitted and acknowledged?

2. Is it likely that my visa will be issued before the expiration of my medical examination results on September 4, 2026?

3. Are there any further steps I can take to facilitate the timely resolution of my case?

This prolonged uncertainty has caused significant stress for my family and me, and I would be most grateful for any advice or assistance you can offer.

I have no clue why I am saying this but it's my amazing theory. Please don't ask me reasoning behind it.

Is the judge waiting for Portugal to beat Croatia for France to finally face of Portugal in the final and defeat Portugal so that France wins another worldcup. Then mbappe gets so happy he gets married and moves to United States but his wife is also paused cuse she is from Thailand. Watching this breaks the judges heart so she gives the verdict in our favor finally as Vargas is a french fan!

Surely this is what she is waiting for!

Some laywers are saying in their lives that the pause will be lifted after the World Cup. Due the number of visitors of the World Cup the DOJ are holding the pause and Judge Vargas is waiting. Is this make sense? Thoughts?

There is an update regarding Ivanov V.trump which is against the Diversity visa pause on courtlistener.

It appears to be addition of change in data - if someone has access please share it.

Thank yoi.

Hello everyone.
I have been seeing post visa being approved from 39 ban countries and 75 paused countries on case to case basis. Just wondering, will there be any restrictions during travel or in immigration once the visa has been issued to the applicants from 39/75 countries??