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My husband won't need a passport until later in the process correct?

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BreadandRoses   0

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He doesn't have a passport right now, I was planning on mailing the i-130 soon. He doesn't actually need a passport until later in the process right? When they ask for a copy of the biographic page in the intending immigrant's passport. Just making sure, thanks.

Married in 2010

2/4-Mailed I-130

2/9- NOA1

jm06 Apprentice

jm06   26

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He doesn't have a passport right now, I was planning on mailing the i-130 soon. He doesn't actually need a passport until later in the process right? When they ask for a copy of the biographic page in the intending immigrant's passport. Just making sure, thanks.

You dont need one for I-130. If he doesnt live in the US follow this guide I-130.

Good luck!!!

evelyn1140 Proficient

evelyn1140   18

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He doesn't have a passport right now, I was planning on mailing the i-130 soon. He doesn't actually need a passport until later in the process right? When they ask for a copy of the biographic page in the intending immigrant's passport. Just making sure, thanks.

Yes you are right but the faster you get it the better. Good luck

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,860

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Caley, you are correct, your husband will not need a Mexican passport in order for you to file the I-130. Send the I-130 when it's ready.

The time that your husband will need his passport is when you have to send (or email if the NVC assigns a case number that starts with MEP) the biographic page to the NVC. You will not be dealing with the NVC until after you receive your NOA2.

Good luck and best wishes!

Our journey:

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September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Laure&Colin Proficient

Laure&Colin   560

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Thank you Ryan H.! I really appreciate the reply. Thanks for clearing this up for me.

He'll only need a passport far into NVC stage when he sends his civil documents together with the actual visa application.

Timeframe for most people nowadays is 6 months or more, but some people get lucky and go through USCIS faster. It happened to me so I had to hurry to apply for a new passport with my marital name on it.

So now is a good time for him to apply for one!

CR1 Visa

USCIS STAGE: 16 days No expedite request but USC residing abroad
NVC STAGE: 19 days from case # to case complete
03/27/12: interview at Paris embassy - APPROVED
04/12/12: POE San Diego

ROC
01/15/14: sent I-751 application

05/14/14: received card production notification by e-mail, approval date 05/13

Naturalization

02/01/24: N-400 submitted online; Biometrics reuse notice received immediately online; "case being actively reviewed" after a couple hours

02/09/24: received NOA1 by mail

02/10/24: received biometrics reuse notice by mail

04/08/24: interview scheduled for 05/14. Received "We have taken an action in your case" email.

05/14/24: approved at interview, same-day oath ceremony in San Francisco 🥳 🇺🇸

 

Passport

06/10/24: application submitted at post office for passport book and card, paid for expedited processing and shipping

06/24/24: received email notification that passport was approved, then shipped with tracking number

06/25/24: passport received

 
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