Hey everyone, don't throw rocks at me for asking this question. I tried to look the thread with this info, but had no luck.

I wonder what exact steps must happen between filing for I-129F and I-130 and the receipt of the green card. I need some education and relief from predicting what happens when.

1. Ok. We get married, then we file for I-129F and or I-130 and get NOA 1
2. case might be touched once or few times, REF may happen
3. but eventually case gets approved, i.e. NOA2
---- we chose which route to take --- is that true? and if yes,
4. what happens after NOA2 on I-129F?
5. what happens after NOA2 on I-130?
6. how long does it takes between NOA 2 and interview notice?
7. medical exam happens. is the fee still 200 dollars???, police report
8. interview at the consulate
9. K-3 visa issued (on the spot?)

10. spouse arrives (YIPPEEEE)
11. now what?
12. we file for EAD, SS - are we subjects to new fees, or we will be honored the old fees
13. When do we file for AOS?

Very grateful for your expert answers
sleepless in LA

I do believe that if your wife enters as a K-3, she applies for Adjust of Status upon the approval of the I-130

Actualy I have seen many apply before I-130 approval, get interviewed, but end up "Approved" Pending I-130 Approval.

Apply also for EAD with AOS and there is no additional fee.

Apply for EAD before applying for AOS and you pay $340

Start with the AOS Guide. Yes, you'll pay the new AOS fee of $1010. It includes EAD if you want to apply for that too.

thank you guys!

btw it's my husband, not a wife, that we applied for K-3 kkkkkkkkkkkkk

The steps are as follows:
1. Send in I-130 and any additional docs they require
2. When you receive NOA1 - receipt letter, send in I-129F forms
3. Wait for approval... for us, it took a couple months
4. Approved I-130 on hold (kinda), I-129F approval/docs sent to embassy abroad.
5. When notice that case is being transferred to embassy, contact embassy or go to their website and get all the forms ready, send them approx. 2-3 weeks after transfer notice (this gives time for embassy to receive)
6. A couple weeks later, you should receive K-3 interview letter
7. Get medical exam done a month or few weeks before interview
8. Go to interview, bring copies of everything from I-130 and I-129F and any additional docs they request in interview letter (proof of relationship)
9. If approved, should receive visa and a sealed packet (do not open) in mail a few days later
10. Come to USA, at POE (point of entry) give sealed packet to passport control officer and have I-194 stamped, stapled into passport
11. Send in AOS/EAD forms - with copy of approved I-130 letter
12. Start preparing proof of relationship and common residence in USA (ID card or drivers license, add to medical benefits, bank account together, add to car insurance, photos with family/friends)
13. Receive biometrics appointment letter, approx 1 month after receipt of AOS/EAD forms
14. biometrics appointment
15. have another medical exam (use supplemental form)
16. within 90 days of filing EAD, receive employment authorization card
17. depending on location (check USCIS website for processing times), anywhere from 3-6 months for AOS interview maybe longer... it varies.

Good luck!

From the I-130 AOS guide here;
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide2

Item 15 has me worried. Do you have evidence of a bonified marriage? As newlyweds there is a lower threshold but it's not clear what's rquired.

Dayna, you rock!!! thank you so much

yes, i did not know that there is another med exam in usa? i did not have to do it when i immigrated. but that was 10 years ago

do you know how long it takes between notice of transfer to the actual interview?



thanks again!


anxious in Los Angeles

Once they send you notice that the case is being transferred to the embassy abroad... wait 2 weeks and email or call the embassy to confirm if your case has arrived. If it has, ask if you can send in all the K-3 forms... since every embassy is different (Ankara said we didn't have to wait for the packet of forms from them, to download the forms from their website and send in)... once they receive the forms, it can take a few weeks to a few months to have interview date scheduled (depending on embassy)... but ask them how long it'll take. As long as you have all your forms and required documents in order, it should go smooth.