Need help- no receipt number (merged)

[nyokie 572]

No

[nyokie 572]

I realize this is what our lawyer file for us between July 11-15,2016. I am wondering how long do it take to receive a receipt number and how long those forms take?

My husband called the lawyer to find out details but She was busy.

She filled I-130 and -I-485.

How does this process work since I am new with the I-485?

How does the I-485 proves work?

[NikLR 13,220]

~moved to AOS from w,t,s visas from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

What visa are you adjusting from?

Did the lawyer also file for AP and EAD?

The process can take up to a year, but the AP (travel permit) and EAD (work permit) usually come after about 3 months.

[nyokie 572]

~moved to AOS from w,t,s visas from IR1/CR1 process and procedures~~

I am lost here. What is w.t.s??? I have been Marius 2 years now

[nyokie 572]

What visa are you adjusting from?

Did the lawyer also file for AP and EAD?

The process can take up to a year, but the AP (travel permit) and EAD (work permit) usually come after about 3 months.

IR1/CR1. I think she did but I never know there is a travel permits. Am outside the US and my husband is inside the US. It was file inside the US.

So if travel permits comes after 3 months I still will not be able to travel back and forwards specially how I don't have B2?

Edited August 5, 2016 by nyokie

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

I am lost here. What is w.t.s??? I have been Marius 2 years now

Work, tourist, student visas.

[nyokie 572]

Work, tourist, student visas.

Ok can you break the whole thing down and explain it if u don't mind?

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

IR1/CR1. I think she did but I never know there is a travel permits. Am outside the US and my husband is inside the US. It was file inside the US.

So if travel permits comes after 3 months I still will not be able to travel back and forwards specially how I don't have B2?

You are outside the US then your husband is filing for a spousal visa for you. I-485 will not be used.

The process takes about a year. Ignore the bits about work/travel permit. It only applies to Adjustment of Status cases, yours isn't one of those.

Once you get the visa and enter the US you'll become a LPR right away.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

~ Moved back to "IR-1/CR-1 Visa Process and Procedures" as this seems to be the process OP is going through. (OP is abroad, USC spouse is in the US, petition was filed in the US.) ~

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

As mentioned, the process for a spousal visa takes a bit longer than a year, and I-485 is NOT used; because you mentioned it, we thought you were inside the USA and Adjusting Status, but you are actually looking for a spousal visa.

Do check with the lawyer what documents exactly they filed. If they indeed used the I-485, it may confuse USCIS and cause delays; it would also mean you should probably fire your lawyer, as they clearly know nothing about the visa process.

[EM_Vandaveer 2,370]

Ok can you break the whole thing down and explain it if u don't mind?

In your first post you stated I-485 was filed. I'm assuming you are mistaken about this. But because of this, it was assumed that you are going through Adjustment of Status from Work or Student or Tourist Visa, so the thread was moved to that forum.

I moved it back to the spousal visa forum because you stated you are abroad and your USC spouse, who is in the US, is filing a petition for you.

[Penguin_ie 5,986]

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[nyokie 572]

You are outside the US then your husband is filing for a spousal visa for you. I-485 will not be used.

The process takes about a year. Ignore the bits about work/travel permit. It only applies to Adjustment of Status cases, yours isn't one of those.

Once you get the visa and enter the US you'll become a LPR right away.

Ok thanks

~ Moved back to "IR-1/CR-1 Visa Process and Procedures" as this seems to be the process OP is going through. (OP is abroad, USC spouse is in the US, petition was filed in the US.) ~

Ok I believe I understand what uubare saying. Am in the group? If so is there a link?

[nyokie 572]

In your first post you stated I-485 was filed. I'm assuming you are mistaken about this. But because of this, it was assumed that you are going through Adjustment of Status from Work or Student or Tourist Visa, so the thread was moved to that forum.

I moved it back to the spousal visa forum because you stated you are abroad and your USC spouse, who is in the US, is filing a petition for you.

I said that because that what the form said I wish there is a picture that can be post. I guess don't understand how the process work and filing work.

Thank you