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LondonWelsh   0

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Hi all!

I'm currently completing the DS-260 and it's asked if my husband and child (on separate 'pages') are 'immigrating' with me to the US.

Well, yes they are as my husband was born and raised in America and will be returning and bringing us as his family with him, and my son although London-born, already has his American passport, social security number, certificate of American born abroad etc.

I know I don't have to fill in any forms for my kid, so do I just tick the 'yes' they will be immigrating with me box and leave it at that?

Thanks for any help!

LW x

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lost_at_sea   995

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The Americans can't immigrate - they will never have the status of "immigrant" in the USA. You have no family immigrating with you.

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LondonWelsh   0

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The Americans can't immigrate - they will never have the status of "immigrant" in the USA. You have no family immigrating with you.

Thank you- that's why I put the word 'immigrate' like that in my original post! It confused me as yes they are moving with me (obviously!) but there's no space to differentiate this.

So where I put in my husband's details, I tick the 'no he won't be immigrating with me' box? Just feels wrong!

Thanks :)

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LondonWelsh   0

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Hi again!

OK, now I'm really confused...

The DS 260 wants me to:

Please provide the address in the United States where you want your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) mailed.

But, I won't be in the US to pick up the Green Card before we move there...the Green Card is the visa I'm applying for, right? Not the thing that comes later after you've been living there years?

I'm confused as this is the first time the term Green Card has been used on this form!

(Am applying for spouse visa)

I do have a house waiting for us to move to in the US and post can be sent there...

Thanks in advance!

LW x

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lost_at_sea   995

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Yeah, it feels wrong but you're right. :) It's just in case you WERE bringing in another non-USC kid or something.

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* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
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7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
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LondonWelsh   0

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I've found some info here:

http://hammondlawgroup.com/healthcareblog/2014/03/17/avoiding-errors-on-ds-230-immigrant-visa-application/

• Is this address where you want your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) mailed?

The green card is usually mailed at least 1 to 4 months after arriving in the U.S. Thus, the card might be mailed to the wrong location if you state that you want the card mailed to the address of a relative and that relative is no longer living at that address after you enter the U.S. Thus, it is better to have the green card mailed to a location that will remain, such as the petitioner/employer address or the attorney’s address.

Assuming that's correct all should be OK!

Hi again!

OK, now I'm really confused...

The DS 260 wants me to:

Please provide the address in the United States where you want your Permanent Residence Card (Green Card) mailed.

But, I won't be in the US to pick up the Green Card before we move there...the Green Card is the visa I'm applying for, right? Not the thing that comes later after you've been living there years?

I'm confused as this is the first time the term Green Card has been used on this form!

(Am applying for spouse visa)

I do have a house waiting for us to move to in the US and post can be sent there...

Thanks in advance!

LW x

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lost_at_sea   995

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You're applying for the IR-1 - that's the visa you get in your passport.

Once you enter the USA, you'll fill out a form at the border and then you'll be sent your green card (assuming you also have paid the IV fee - this information is supplied with your returned passport and visa). You'll get that about a month after you enter the USA.

They want to know where to send the green card once you've entered the USA and used your visa. You'll have the opportunity at the border to double check the address you've put and change it if necessary. Put the address of your new house. :)

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* I-130/CR-1 visa by Direct Consular Filing in London
3rd May 2013 - Married in London
7th May 2013 - I-130 filed
4th June 2013 - NOA2 (approved)
16th July 2013 - Interview (approved)
30th July 2013 - POE San Francisco
29th August 2013 - 2 year green card arrived

 

* How? Read my DCF London I-130 for CR1/IR1 Spouse Guide

* Removal of Conditions (RoC) via California Service Centre
1st May 2015 - 90 day RoC window opened
6th May 2015 - I-751 filed (delivered 8th May, cheque cashed 18th May)
7th August 2015 - Approved / GC production
27th August 2015 - 10 year green card arrived

* Naturalisation (Citizenship) via Phoenix Lockbox

* San Francisco Field Office:
1st May 2016 - N-400 window opened
20th August 2016 - N-400 filed
26th August 2016 - NOA1
13th September 2016 - Biometrics

12th January 2017 - Biometrics (again)
30th May 2017 - Interview (approved)
7th June 2017 - Oath

LondonWelsh Explorer

LondonWelsh   0

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Fab thanks!

:D

You're applying for the IR-1 - that's the visa you get in your passport.

Once you enter the USA, you'll fill out a form at the border and then you'll be sent your green card (assuming you also have paid the IV fee - this information is supplied with your returned passport and visa). You'll get that about a month after you enter the USA.

They want to know where to send the green card once you've entered the USA and used your visa. You'll have the opportunity at the border to double check the address you've put and change it if necessary. Put the address of your new house. :)

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,812

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Similar topics merged.

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

 

 
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