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IR1 for spouse oversea/ Will my passport be hold during the process?

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Hi everyone,

 

We are about to submit our paper work to get green card IR1 visa for me.

I just wonder whether my passport will be hold by USCIS or embassy during the process.

If they keep my passport for months, how can I travel to visit him during that time.

 

Background information:

My husband is US citizen. I am German citizen, live now in UK. We're marriaged over 5 years, and live the whole time in Europe. We are moving back to the USA, as he first had found new job. I'll join him hopefully soon, after I receive my green card.

He will submit the forms and documents from the US very soon.

 

Is there anyone in the same situation?

Thanks

NNLeiker Newbie

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1 minute ago, Dee elle said:

Your passport will only be taken by the Consulate at the end of a successful interview, in order to place the visa paperwork in it.. usually 1 to 2 weeks... occasionally they request the passport then and there is an unexpected delay for processing... my understanding is that you can request it back if you have to travel, and then take it back to them after.. others may help here... 

Thanks for your quick reply.

If we submit the visa paperwork next week, how long does it usually take until the interview?

truelove29 Community Regular

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As mentioned above, they will only take your passport at the interview...if you're filing now, the interview will be in about 10-12 months, possibly longer. Do you have a tourist visa to the U.S.? If not, I suggest applying for that first before you file for the spousal visa. It might be harder to get once you're in the system.

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NNLeiker Newbie

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2 minutes ago, truelove29 said:

As mentioned above, they will only take your passport at the interview...if you're filing now, the interview will be in about 10-12 months, possibly longer. Do you have a tourist visa to the U.S.? If not, I suggest applying for that first before you file for the spousal visa. It might be harder to get once you're in the system.

Thanks. I don't need a visa to travel to the USA, as I am German citizen.

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truelove29   218

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Just now, NNLeiker said:

Thanks. I don't need a visa to travel to the USA, as I am German citizen.

That's great! You shouldn't have a problem visiting during the process. Good luck! 😊

4-24-17 I-130 sent to Chicago Lock Box

4-25-17 NOA 1 & sent to TSC

11-15-17 NOA 2

12-26-17 Case sent to Dept. of State

1-08-18 NVC Received case

3-12-18 Case Number Assigned / AOS & IV Fees Paid

3-14-18 DS-260 Completed

3-16-18 Uploaded Civil Documents

3-21-18 Uploaded AOS Documents 

3-26-18 Checklist to reupload docs

3-29-18 Finished uploading docs

4-4-18 Case Complete

4-13-18 Received interview email

5-18-18 Interview date 

5-24-18 Visa Issued

 

 
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