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[sandyanddavid 0]

Hi

We are hoping to file for my green card near the end of the year. In the mean time just trying to get my head around the process. My husband is in America,  I am in UK, we have been married for 8 years. My husband did have ILR in UK, but went back home as his Mum has health issues, so he returned, while I stayed in UK.. 

So learning about the process, could someone let me know if I have the correct forms for what we need.

My husband files I-130, along with I-130A, 

When approved (hopefully)

I file with form  I-485, my husband fills in form I-864A  (does he send that to me , so I send that with my  I-485 form).

Then I fill in form I-693, for the medical.

Have I got everything in the correct order?

I know there are long waits in between filing, and waiting for Visa immigration numbers etc.

Would be very grateful for any help. thank you Sandy.

[Roel 7,192]

1. Your spouse file I-130.

2. There is no I-485. Your husband files I-864 (no "A" on that form), you need it for the interview.

3. Well you don't file it. The doctor approved by your embassy will when you go do your medical exam.

 

Just follow the I-130 guide from VJ. So far you have whole bunch of things wrong.

[aaron2020 11,651]

Hi.

 

USC files I-130 and you file I-130a.  Then you wait.  

 

After the I-130 is approved and sent to the NVC, the USC will get a bill.  USC files I-864 Affidavit of Support.  You file DS-260 visa application.  Afterwards interview scheduled.  With interview letter, you go and get your medical.  Then interview.

 

No I-485.  No I-864a. 

 

VJ has a Guide, so you can check there as well.  

 

You are unlikely to get your immigration visa in 8 1/2 months.  The current wait is 12-18 months.  

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

IR-1 visa.  You have much to learn.  I would start here:  https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

The sooner you file, the sooner you will have an IR-1 visa in hand.  Current processing time is 12-15 months...good luck!!

[sandyanddavid 0]

17 minutes ago, aaron2020 said:

Hi.

 

USC files I-130 and you file I-130a.  Then you wait.  

 

After the I-130 is approved and sent to the NVC, the USC will get a bill.  USC files I-864 Affidavit of Support.  You file DS-260 visa application.  Afterwards interview scheduled.  With interview letter, you go and get your medical.  Then interview.

 

No I-485.  No I-864a. 

 

VJ has a Guide, so you can check there as well.  

 

You are unlikely to get your immigration visa in 8 1/2 months.  The current wait is 12-18 months.  

Hi, Thanks for your reply,  I know I'm confused, I-864 form, my husband files that, does he do that online, or send it to me in the UK, (sorry to be dumb), Obvioulsy I dont get the DS-260 until I-130  is filed. And  I understand about the time, what i meant was we will file the I-130 form  either the end of the year, or beginning of the year, and then wait. (Although wish it was  8 1/2 months lol) Thanks again.

 

[Crazy Cat 41,981]

31 minutes ago, sandyanddavid said:

Hi, Thanks for your reply,  I know I'm confused, I-864 form, my husband files that, does he do that online, or send it to me in the UK, (sorry to be dumb), Obvioulsy I dont get the DS-260 until I-130  is filed. And  I understand about the time, what i meant was we will file the I-130 form  either the end of the year, or beginning of the year, and then wait. (Although wish it was  8 1/2 months lol) Thanks again.

 

You have a great deal to learn....as we all did in the beginning......this process requires a GREAT deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience...and money.......Visa Journey is the very best place to learn and discuss......good luck.....

[JFH 12,190]

You got great advice in your post on Saturday. Not sure why you started another thread asking the same question. Nothing has changed since Saturday. 

 

You will be applying for (and hopefully receiving) an immigrant visa, not a green card. Although you become a permanent resident (aka green card holder) the moment you get here, it helps to know what you are applying for so that you are researching using the correct terminology. 

 

You still have a lot to learn. Please read the information in the links provided to you on Saturday and again today. They will answer a lot of the questions you have. 

 

There is no waiting time for a visa number for spouses of USCs. The processing time is purely due to the volume of petitions and applications received. 

Edited April 11, 2019 by JFH

[Lil bear 4,252]

5 minutes ago, JFH said:

You got great advice in your post on Saturday. Not sure why you started another thread asking the same question. Nothing has changed since Saturday. 

 

You will be applying for (and hopefully receiving) an immigrant visa, not a green card. Although you become a permanent resident (aka green card holder) the moment you get here, it helps to know what you are applying for so that you are researching using the correct terminology. 

 

You still I’ll have s lit yo learn. Please read the information in the links provided to you on Saturday and again today. They will answer a lot of the questions you have. 

 

There is no waiying time for a visa number for spouses of USCs. The processing time is purely due to the volume of petitions and spllucationd received. 

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