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Jose Luis + Carol   0

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Hello Everyone:

I am a US citizen who is married to a Spaniard. At the moment, we both live in Spain. We had a civil marriage ceremony last year and we are thinking of starting the paperwork so that we are able to move to the US in the near future.

Can someone please tell me what we need to file and how long this process takes?

All the information provided would be great!

Thanks so much!

The Mean Lady Mentor

The Mean Lady   604

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You will be filing for an IR1/CR1 I-130 with the guide here.

I don't know if spain allows for direct consular filing, but that will be something you need to look into.

Process typically takes 8-12 months but if DCF is allowed in spain, that may expedite the process, HOWEVER, i think I read somewhere that that isn't necessarily the case so much anymore.

In the past, I've seen DCF Filings taking 2-3 months.

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pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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You will be filing for an IR1/CR1 I-130 with the guide here.

I don't know if spain allows for direct consular filing, but that will be something you need to look into.

Process typically takes 8-12 months but if DCF is allowed in spain, that may expedite the process, HOWEVER, i think I read somewhere that that isn't necessarily the case so much anymore.

In the past, I've seen DCF Filings taking 2-3 months.

This is a DO IT YOURSELF site. Start here, http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 and we'll be here to help with remaining questions.

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bsd058   296

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Hello Everyone:

I am a US citizen who is married to a Spaniard. At the moment, we both live in Spain. We had a civil marriage ceremony last year and we are thinking of starting the paperwork so that we are able to move to the US in the near future.

Can someone please tell me what we need to file and how long this process takes?

All the information provided would be great!

Thanks so much!

Use the "Guides" located at the top of the website in the blue bars just under the site's logo.

They were the most helpful starting tools for me. Then when I had questions I would ask those in the forums.

 

IR-1 Visa Timeline (Service Center: Vermont)

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N-400 Timeline (Field Office: Orlando, FL) & Voter Registration (Online)

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Passport Timeline (Submitted at USPS, Standard Processing, Standard Delivery, Locator number: 51) & SSA Update & Naturalization Certificate Receipt

 

03/23/2022: Application for passport submitted at USPS facility under standard processing.

04/04/2022: Status changed to “The U.S. Department of State has received your application for your passport book on 04/04/2022. We're now reviewing your application and supporting documents...Your application locator number is 51*******.”

04/04/2022: Check for passport cashed.

05/03/2022: Status changed to "The U.S. Department of State approved your application for your passport book. We're now printing your passport book and preparing to give it to you. You should receive your passport book on or around 05/09/2022."

05/05/2022: Passport Received.

05/09/2022: SSA Citizenship Status Updated.

05/25/2022: Naturalization Certificate received in mail.

 

The Mean Lady Mentor

The Mean Lady   604

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What do you mean by direct consultar filing? Does that mean that if its allowed I can go to a USA embassy or consulate and hand in all the documentation?

Please explain! Thanks so much

https://www.google.com/search?q=what+is+direct+consular+filing&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

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Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,813

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What do you mean by direct consultar filing? Does that mean that if its allowed I can go to a USA embassy or consulate and hand in all the documentation?

Please explain! Thanks so much

Direct Consulate Filing is not available in Spain. Any references to it are not relevant to you.

Our journey:

Spoiler

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

 

pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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Do the documents that have to be translated have a validation for a certain amount of time? For example are they valid for 6 months or they do not have a due date?

Translations are translations. They don't expire.

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pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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YES they do expire. In Spain they do. That is why I asked. Every country is different!!

The US Government agencies involved in the immigration process will not care about any expiration dates on "translations" of documents.

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Jose Luis + Carol Newbie

Jose Luis + Carol   0

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The US Government agencies involved in the immigration process will not care about any expiration dates on "translations" of documents.

OK! I have been living in Spain for 3 years now and didnt file my taxes (should have done so). Will this affect the visa process for my husband or cause a delay ? I guess I can always file if its necessary

thanks!

canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,823

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You need to file, part of this process is submitting tax trancripts

good luck

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

pushbrk Grand Master

pushbrk   12,979

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OK! I have been living in Spain for 3 years now and didnt file my taxes (should have done so). Will this affect the visa process for my husband or cause a delay ? I guess I can always file if its necessary

thanks!

Yes, it is necessary. Study the I-864 instructions.

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Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

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