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When does my husband file the I485

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Vbreezy   19

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I have already filed the I130 and my husband and I are waiting but the I485 instructions state the person must be in the states to file this form and my husband is in Nigeria.  Will he be able to come to the states once our petition is approved and file?

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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1 minute ago, Vbreezy said:

and my husband is in Nigeria.

I-485 does not apply in your case.........Read the CR-1/IR-1 guides at https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1/

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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***Topic moved to IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa Process and Procedures****

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Ben&Zian Experienced

Ben&Zian   4,398

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Yea like above, you're doing I-130 for a spouse. Definitely read up on the guides here and time lines. 

08/15/2014 : Met Online

06/30/2016 : I-129F Packet Sent

11/08/2016 : Interview - APPROVED!

11/23/2016 : POE - Dallas, Texas

From sending of I-129F petiton to POE - 146 days.

 

02/03/2017 - Married 

02/24/2017 - AOS packet sent

06/01/2017 - EAD/AP Combo Card Received in mail

12/06/2017 - I-485 Approved

12/14/2017 - Green Card Received in mail - No Interview

 

   

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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9 minutes ago, Vbreezy said:

I have already filed the I130

By the way, your timeline is incorrectly configured.....It shows a "NVC Received" date but no "I-130 NOA2"  date.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

Vbreezy Explorer

Vbreezy   19

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Thank you so much. I know I must have read this before.  I am just trying to be proactive and make sure we are not caught off guard with anything.  Thank God!  I will look at my timeline and try to fix it.  I am still learning this Visa Journey.  

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mac_skendy   128

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11 hours ago, Vbreezy said:

Thank you so much. I know I must have read this before.  I am just trying to be proactive and make sure we are not caught off guard with anything.  Thank God!  I will look at my timeline and try to fix it.  I am still learning this Visa Journey.  

you are welcome. the more you keep up with this thread the more informed you'll be 

 

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VisaExperts   0

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12 hours ago, Vbreezy said: I have already filed the I130 and my husband and I are waiting but the I485 instructions state the person must be in the states to file this form and my husband is in Nigeria.  Will he be able to come to the states once our petition is approved and file?   In order to file the I485 visa, you and your spouse should be present in US. This is one of the mandate for the visa. 

Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,981

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46 minutes ago, VisaExperts said:

12 hours ago, Vbreezy said: I have already filed the I130 and my husband and I are waiting but the I485 instructions state the person must be in the states to file this form and my husband is in Nigeria.  Will he be able to come to the states once our petition is approved and file?   In order to file the I485 visa, you and your spouse should be present in US. This is one of the mandate for the visa. 

There is no I-485 visa.........the I-485 is a form used for adjustment of status for people already inside the US.  

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

 
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