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Lagavulin   2

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My 9 year old step-son has his interview in Bangkok for his CR-2 visa next month, and I have a nagging feeling I am missing something. I received the letter from the embassy saying they have all the paperwork they need, and I have paid the Affidavit of Support fee along with the Immigrant visa fee. Do I have to pay an adjustment of status fee at some point? My understanding is that he will be issued a green card at some point, but is there additional paperwork involved like I did for my wife (came over on a K-1).

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11/08/2011 K-1 Visa Issued

11/15/2011 Arrive USA

12/15/2011 Married

01/03/2012 Sent Package for I-485 and I-131

01/10/2012 Received Email receipt for I-485 and I-131

02/01/2012 Biometrics Appt.

02/03/2012 I-485 transferred to CSC

03/09/2012 AP approved

07/19/2012 Contacted congressman re: over 180 days/ Submitted service request with USCIS

07/24/2012 Congressional Inquiry submitted to USCIS

08/10/2012 Senator contacted

08/14/2012 Senator #2 contacted

08/27/2012 AOS Approved....finally!

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shayma   22

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Yes u still have to pay that but you wont pay that fee until after they approve his visa they give u a letter with the amount and the website where you have to pay .

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My 9 year old step-son has his interview in Bangkok for his CR-2 visa next month, and I have a nagging feeling I am missing something. I received the letter from the embassy saying they have all the paperwork they need, and I have paid the Affidavit of Support fee along with the Immigrant visa fee. Do I have to pay an adjustment of status fee at some point? My understanding is that he will be issued a green card at some point, but is there additional paperwork involved like I did for my wife (came over on a K-1).

Thanks!

Do you have the letter from the father granting permission to emigrate?

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Lagavulin   2

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Do you have the letter from the father granting permission to emigrate?

Yes, in Thai and translated to English.

11/08/2011 K-1 Visa Issued

11/15/2011 Arrive USA

12/15/2011 Married

01/03/2012 Sent Package for I-485 and I-131

01/10/2012 Received Email receipt for I-485 and I-131

02/01/2012 Biometrics Appt.

02/03/2012 I-485 transferred to CSC

03/09/2012 AP approved

07/19/2012 Contacted congressman re: over 180 days/ Submitted service request with USCIS

07/24/2012 Congressional Inquiry submitted to USCIS

08/10/2012 Senator contacted

08/14/2012 Senator #2 contacted

08/27/2012 AOS Approved....finally!

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Karee   4,189

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My 9 year old step-son has his interview in Bangkok for his CR-2 visa next month, and I have a nagging feeling I am missing something. I received the letter from the embassy saying they have all the paperwork they need, and I have paid the Affidavit of Support fee along with the Immigrant visa fee. Do I have to pay an adjustment of status fee at some point? My understanding is that he will be issued a green card at some point, but is there additional paperwork involved like I did for my wife (came over on a K-1).

Thanks!

No, there are no additional fees, paperwork, or AOS filing once he arrives to get the green card. He will get a green card in the mail in about a month.

Since the visa is CR-2 I'm not clear on whether he'll get a 2 year green card or 10 year green card, since CR-2 implies it will be a 2 year green card. IR-2 would be a 10 year green card.

How long have you and your wife been married?

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Lagavulin   2

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No, there are no additional fees, paperwork, or AOS filing once he arrives to get the green card. He will get a green card in the mail in about a month.

Since the visa is CR-2 I'm not clear on whether he'll get a 2 year green card or 10 year green card, since CR-2 implies it will be a 2 year green card. IR-2 would be a 10 year green card.

How long have you and your wife been married?

We have been married for a year and a half.

11/08/2011 K-1 Visa Issued

11/15/2011 Arrive USA

12/15/2011 Married

01/03/2012 Sent Package for I-485 and I-131

01/10/2012 Received Email receipt for I-485 and I-131

02/01/2012 Biometrics Appt.

02/03/2012 I-485 transferred to CSC

03/09/2012 AP approved

07/19/2012 Contacted congressman re: over 180 days/ Submitted service request with USCIS

07/24/2012 Congressional Inquiry submitted to USCIS

08/10/2012 Senator contacted

08/14/2012 Senator #2 contacted

08/27/2012 AOS Approved....finally!

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Karee Grand Master

Karee   4,189

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We have been married for a year and a half.

So yes it sounds like it will be a CR-2 visa which means it will result in a 2 year green card. When you file to lift conditions on your wife's 2 year card, it looks like you will have to file separately for the child, since the child is arriving more that 6 months after your wife.

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/364722-roc-of-wife-and-wifes-daughter/

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let-it-be   36

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No, there are no additional fees, paperwork, or AOS filing once he arrives to get the green card. He will get a green card in the mail in about a month.

Since the visa is CR-2 I'm not clear on whether he'll get a 2 year green card or 10 year green card, since CR-2 implies it will be a 2 year green card. IR-2 would be a 10 year green card.

How long have you and your wife been married?

There is still an additional fee, the Immigrant Fee which is $165. See link for more info: http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=3a2bb75e8109b310VgnVCM100000082ca60aRCRD&vgnextchannel=fe529c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

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Karee   4,189

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That sucks. When did they start that? I know we didn't have to pay that in 2009.

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Karee   4,189

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Started February of this year.

I guess they need to cover costs for all the deferred action petitions the are getting.

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I guess they need to cover costs for all the deferred action petitions the are getting.

Uh, no. DACA casefiles are prepaid, by the human signing the form.

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