What to expect after 1-130

[Desbaez 1]

Hello all,

 

It’s been only  a week since I sent in my I-130 for my husband and I just want to go ahead and prepare for my next steps and what other paperwork I should have ready. I know the tax returns, what other things would you suggest. Thanks in advance 

[Jeanne Adil 1,651]

chances are you are looking at an interview 12 to 14 months from now,  so you may "at that time"  need this year 2019 tax returns at interview time

no way to prepare them yet

but if needed get a tax transcript from IRS 

you can get the 2018 as soon as your taxes are completed by IRS as these may be needed at NVC stage

criminal report on him and his medical exam can not be done yet /they are dated and have an expiration date

[bird&bear 43]

Hi @Desbaez! I'm in the same boat--just sent the i-130 off last week.

 

We've both got a long wait ahead of us (as adil-rafa said, a year or more probably) so lots of time to prepare. I've been studying/prepping using the NVC guides here and here. They appear to pretty much list everything you will likely need, including tax transcripts for the past 3 years, info about the DS-260 and DS-261, and info about the i-864. They are super super comprehensive!

 

I would start by figuring out which version of the i-864 you will need, and review/pre-fill it out so you know what information and documents you will need at the NVC stage. Same goes for the DS-260, since the guide says it can take up to an hour to complete. At least look at them, so you can gather any info you will need later, now. Use the above guides to at least start making a list of what you need and when you should request for it.

 

I put together a spreadsheet for myself, so I know what I need, what I already have, and when I should request other things. I have a poor memory, so things like these help me stay organized over the looooong months ahead.

 

Good luck!

[Desbaez 1]

20 hours ago, adil-rafa said:

chances are you are looking at an interview 12 to 14 months from now,  so you may "at that time"  need this year 2019 tax returns at interview time

no way to prepare them yet

but if needed get a tax transcript from IRS 

you can get the 2018 as soon as your taxes are completed by IRS as these may be needed at NVC stage

criminal report on him and his medical exam can not be done yet /they are dated and have an expiration date

 

17 hours ago, bird&bear said:

Hi @Desbaez! I'm in the same boat--just sent the i-130 off last week.

 

We've both got a long wait ahead of us (as adil-rafa said, a year or more probably) so lots of time to prepare. I've been studying/prepping using the NVC guides here and here. They appear to pretty much list everything you will likely need, including tax transcripts for the past 3 years, info about the DS-260 and DS-261, and info about the i-864. They are super super comprehensive!

 

I would start by figuring out which version of the i-864 you will need, and review/pre-fill it out so you know what information and documents you will need at the NVC stage. Same goes for the DS-260, since the guide says it can take up to an hour to complete. At least look at them, so you can gather any info you will need later, now. Use the above guides to at least start making a list of what you need and when you should request for it.

 

I put together a spreadsheet for myself, so I know what I need, what I already have, and when I should request other things. I have a poor memory, so things like these help me stay organized over the looooong months ahead.

 

Good luck!

I just got my receipt number yesterday and it is being sent to Potomac. I had a co worker who went through Potomac last year..he said they are very fast and his wife was here in 6 months. I’m hoping for that result but I know everyone is different lol.

[Debzib88 85]

It's good to be organised. But honestly just be patient and prepare to wait for a while lol ours started at Potomac and then went to Texas, we waited 8 months to be approved and now we're waiting to hear from the NVC. I have been told waiting for the noa2 is longer then the NVC stage.but fingers crossed you don't have to wait as long.  We just continued to see each other in the time we were waiting so it didn't seem too long. 

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[Zaczon 62]

On 3/14/2019 at 3:42 PM, Desbaez said:

Hello all,

 

It’s been only  a week since I sent in my I-130 for my husband and I just want to go ahead and prepare for my next steps and what other paperwork I should have ready. I know the tax returns, what other things would you suggest. Thanks in advance 

Well I will advice that you take your mind of when you get your approval letter as its going to take about 6-8 months till you get an approval.

Also make sure you spend time together and take lots of pictures as you will need them as evidence at the interview.But for now,take your mind of the processing like you dont care till after your 6th month.

GoodLuck.