Spouse Visa Process Question

[Andy4243 0]

Hi, 

 

I am new to this site and just beginning the process of applying to get my wife to the states.

 

I have a few questions:

 

1) I am a U.S. Citizen working for the US Government, contractally overseas. Is there anything different we need to do, outside of completing and mailing the I-130 and I-130A forms/packet?

 

2) I'm confused...Can I send a money order in with my wife's application, or do I need to use the G-1450, Credit Card Authorization Form?

 

3) From what I read, the only initial application fees for I-130 and I-130A are $535.00, correct? Do I need to pay for anything else, initially?

 

4) My wife is and has been gainfully employed (15 years) as a Flight Attendant for a non US, foreign air carrier in the Middle East, where she resides. Can she remain employed with her air carrier throughout the entire Alien Relative petition and Green Card process? 

 

Any other helpful tips?

 

Thank you kindly,

Andrew

[Hank_ 9,174]

 

From the USCIS website for the I-130:

 

$535. You may pay the fee with a money order, personal check, or cashier’s check. When filing at a USCIS Lockbox facility, you may also pay by credit card using Form G-1450, Authorization for Credit Card Transactions. If you pay by check, you must make your check payable to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Service centers are not able to process credit card payments.

When you send a payment, you agree to pay for a government service. Filing and biometric service fees are final and non-refundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request. Use our Fee Calculator to help determine your fee.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/i-130   < do read through the drop down menu 

 

For your other question, do follow the Instructions sheet for the I-130

 

https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-130instr.pdf?download=1     < do read this

 

Lastly, there is no reason for your wife to stop working, in fact at the embassy phase they state to NOT quit working until you have visa in hand ...

[Andy4243 0]

Thank you!