HELP!

[Julie & Danko 0]

Hi.

I am just starting to fill out the I-130 form. But i realized that i don't even know what will happen if it is approved... Can my husband come to the states after that?

Does he get a visa? Or does it just mean he can file I-485?

We both live outside of the US. Is that a problem? Ahhh. This process is terrifying.

Thanks...this was the only place that looked helpful.

[canadian_wife 1,795]

Welcome, it is more than just filling out a form. And since youb oth live outside of the US the I485 isn't for you

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Read the guides.

The problem with both living outside the US is the income issue, if your foreign income won't transfer to the US you may need a cosponsor. Read up on the I864 instructions and qualifications

Good luck

Edit - this guide is good too, for what happens after the I130

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

Edited January 28, 2012 by canadian_wife

[Julie & Danko 0]

So if it is approved he still cannot move/work in the US?

thanks

Edited January 28, 2012 by Julie & Danko

[canadian_wife 1,795]

Nope, not until he gets the visa

Good luck

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

The I-130 is a petition that establishes a spousal relationship between you two. That is the first step. Once the petition is approved, then your husband applies for a visa. Once he gets the visa, he moves to the US, which will trigger his Permanent Resident Status, which means he can live there, work there, and travel freely upon entry.

[Caribbean Pirate 9]

Hi.

I am just starting to fill out the I-130 form. But i realized that i don't even know what will happen if it is approved... Can my husband come to the states after that?

Does he get a visa? Or does it just mean he can file I-485?

We both live outside of the US. Is that a problem? Ahhh. This process is terrifying.

Thanks...this was the only place that looked helpful.

Hi Julie & Danko,

Where are you? My husband and I also live outside the US and will be filing the I-130 soon too. I just complained in another post that this systems is geared toward USCs who live in the US. I've learned a bit from reading here. Feel free to message me. Maybe we can share info!

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[GeraldT 0]

jeez... they really need to fix this system man.. its so complicated and... torturous! (is that even a word?)

I can understand skepticism about residents trying to get visas for their families, but citizens should be given the benefit of the doubt, and a quicker more straight-foward process.

anyway, sorry for rambling on your thread

good luck!!!

[canadian_wife 1,795]

jeez... they really need to fix this system man.. its so complicated and... torturous! (is that even a word?)

I can understand skepticism about residents trying to get visas for their families, but citizens should be given the benefit of the doubt, and a quicker more straight-foward process.

anyway, sorry for rambling on your thread

good luck!!!

Oh yes, absolutly! Since there are NEVER any fraud marriages to US citizens!