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Hello everybody.

 

so, we are getting a marriage visa for me..we have already submitted the I-130.. did the online questions.. submitted everything all the way to the step with the tax returns (I-864 was before that) and the proof of residence. Can someone tell me whats next? I‘m sure it‘s not the interview haha. I just want to be prepared 🤪

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The immigration process is a very complex process and it is best to understand EVERY step of the process from beginning to end. The best approach is to know everything before you start. We have seen cases get absolutely ruined because people did not plan ahead.

 

Everything you need to know can be found online or here. Here is info on all the steps of the spousal visa.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1/

 

Here is the full list of guides for future reference for things like getting a SSN and what to do after you arrive in the US.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/

 

Please take some time research. You have submitted your case so fortunately you have some time to catch on knowledge. Do NOT practice the learn as you go method on this. It can be costly if mistakes can made. 

 

Remember, law number 29 of the 48 Laws of Power is to plan all the way to the end. The last thing you want to happen is to be scrambling for something you need that you did not know about.

 

best of luck to you.

“When starting an immigration journey, the best advice is to understand that sacrifices have to be made... whether it is time, money, or separation; or a combination of all.” - Unlockable

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4 minutes ago, Unlockable said:

The immigration process is a very complex process and it is best to understand EVERY step of the process from beginning to end. The best approach is to know everything before you start. We have seen cases get absolutely ruined because people did not plan ahead.

 

Everything you need to know can be found online or here. Here is info on all the steps of the spousal visa.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1/

 

Here is the full list of guides for future reference for things like getting a SSN and what to do after you arrive in the US.

https://www.visajourney.com/content/guides/

 

Please take some time research. You have submitted your case so fortunately you have some time to catch on knowledge. Do NOT practice the learn as you go method on this. It can be costly if mistakes can made. 

 

Remember, law number 29 of the 48 Laws of Power is to plan all the way to the end. The last thing you want to happen is to be scrambling for something you need that you did not know about.

 

best of luck to you.

It said on the paperwork to send the original birth certificate and other stuff.. i don‘t think i can bring it again when they already have the originals? Is that normal?

 

well we just send in what they request. They send an email what they want, and we send it. I just want to know how many steps we still have to go before the interview

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50 minutes ago, Karry said:

Hello everybody.

 

so, we are getting a marriage visa for me..we have already submitted the I-130.. did the online questions.. submitted everything all the way to the step with the tax returns (I-864 was before that) and the proof of residence. Can someone tell me whats next? I‘m sure it‘s not the interview haha. I just want to be prepared 🤪

It would help us a lot if your time line was filled in with the steps you have done.......It is difficult to know exactly where you are in the process.

"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 

 

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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3 minutes ago, missileman said:

It would help us a lot if your time line was filled in with the steps you have done.......It is difficult to know exactly where you are in the process.

 

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

It would help us a lot if your time line was filled in with the steps you have done.......It is difficult to know exactly where you are in the process.

 

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

It would help us a lot if your time line was filled in with the steps you have done.......It is difficult to know exactly where you are in the process.

You‘re right! Well, we filed the petition and got approved. After that i had to login to the website where you answer all the quetions about previous employment, adresses, my parents information and The criminal history. We submitted that along with the paperwork (marriage/birth certificate, passport copy, passport photos  ..) after that we did the i-864 (but we will ave a joint sponsor if needed at the end) then we got an email saying we need to submit poove of domicile and the last 3 tax transcripts. We did that now.

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8 minutes ago, Karry said:

It said on the paperwork to send the original birth certificate and other stuff.. i don‘t think i can bring it again when they already have the originals? Is that normal?

 

well we just send in what they request. They send an email what they want, and we send it. I just want to know how many steps we still have to go before the interview

Are you doing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) or CR-1?  To whom did you send original documents?  NVC or the consulate?

"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.

______________________________________

August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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6 minutes ago, missileman said:

Are you doing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) or CR-1?  To whom did you send original documents?  NVC or the consulate?

 

6 minutes ago, missileman said:

Are you doing DCF (Direct Consular Filing) or CR-1?  To whom did you send original documents?  NVC or the consulate?

To the Consulate in frankfurt Germany

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From your description of where you are at in the process, now you just wait for the Frankfurt Consulate to notify you of the interview date and time.

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1 hour ago, Karry said:

Don‘t they wanna see some bank statements?

Why?

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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1 hour ago, Karry said:

Don‘t they wanna see some bank statements?

Did the consulate ask for them?

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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It depends on context.  Every case is different.

 

You would only have to take statements if your I864 is asset based.

 

Bank statements can also be used to show co-mingling of funds or proof of income or domicile.

March 2, 2018  Married In Hong Kong

April 30, 2018  Mary moves from the Philippines to Mexico, Husband has MX Permanent Residency

June 13, 2018 Mary receives Mexican Residency Card

June 15, 2018  I-130 DCF Appointment in Juarez  -  June 18, 2018  Approval E-Mail

August 2, 2018 Case Complete At Consulate

September 25, 2018 Interview in CDJ and Approved!

October 7, 2018 In the USA

October 27, 2018 Green Card received 

October 29, 2018 Applied for Social Security Card - November 5, 2018 Social Security Card received

November 6th, 2018 State ID Card Received, Applied for Global Entry - Feb 8,2019 Approved.

July 14, 2020 Removal of Conditions submitted by mail  July 12, 2021 Biometrics Completed

August 6, 2021 N-400 submitted by mail

September 7, 2021 I-751 Interview, Sept 8 Approved and Card Being Produced

October 21, 2021 N-400 Biometrics Completed  

November 30,2021  Interview, Approval and Oath

December 10, 2021 US Passport Issued

August 12, 2022 PHL Dual Nationality Re-established & Passport Approved 

April 6,2023 Legally Separated - Oh well

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Just now, Paul & Mary said:

It depends on context.  Every case is different.

 

You would only have to take statements if your I864 is asset based.

 

Bank statements can also be used to show co-mingling of funds or proof of income or domicile.

Ss far as i know were his parents her sponsors. But the consulate still told my aunt they had to show 40000$ in a savings account (the sponsor has alot of money) .. weird.. i guess i just wait if they want someone else after now

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So you are now living apart? In your previous thread you refused to, even though there is no other way for the USC to establish domicile. Or did you find a joint sponsor? 

 

You will both need medicals. Do you have permission from your son’s father to remove him from the country? 

Timeline in brief:

Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

Oath: March 22, 2021 COVID-style same-day oath

 

Now a US citizen!

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