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I appliedd I-130 for my wife in November 2023. Now it is alsmost 14.5 months since they receiced it. I applied online. No document were missing or additional document was not required.

I know one person's I-130 was a[proved in 6 months. How can I contact them or how do I know here my allication is sitting at? I applied from Alabama online.

She is currently here on an ESTA and we're certain we want to get married and live together here. While she is in the UK we can work together remotely, but when she is in the US she can't work with me without a green card. Towards that end, our aim is to not only live together but be able to work together as soon as possible.

From what I've read so far, K-1 would get her here faster (8-12 months(?)) but without a green card. And IR-1 Spouse Visa would get her here slower (12-18 months(?)) but with a green card in hand. I'm not sure if I'm understanding the process correctly but it seems the IR-1 is the way to go. I'm completely new to this world and would really appreciate some insight and/or advice from you all. Thanks! :)

Hello....last year I filed the I-130 petition which is the F2A . I just realized that instead of my husband(the petitioner), I(the beneficiary) have signed in on the pages. Is there a way I could rectify the mistake? Does it mean my application will not be considered by the USCIS? I haven't been sleeping well for the past few months since I filed. Any advice is appreciated. Thanks!

Hi,

I have recently submitted my i131 form to USCIS by mail. My next step is Biometrics appointment.

Since i need to book my flight ticket in advance, wanted to check by when can i expect the biometrics appointment post receipt of the i131 application to USCIS?

As in how much time it takes to get the biometrics appointment after USCIS has received the i131 form?

Thanks in advance!

So, in 2020 I was sharing an apartment with a friend. His sister came to US through Mexico and was at the immigration. The immigration officers could not allow her until she proof that she knows someone in the US who has document...at lease a green card. This friend of mind stole my green card...of course without my concern, make a copy and send to immigration and the sister was granted access to US. I only discovered it now...2025. I'm about to report both of them to the immigration authority but I want to know the implication.

Thanks