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16 minutes ago, Lilmo said:

Hello guys,

I am starting the process  to bring my spouse here.  What are the steps? What form should I file? How much are the filling fees?

Regards,

You can start by reading and learning about the process using this guide, and then asking questions.  The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, PLANNING, time, patience, and money.  Good luck.

 

 

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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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7 minutes ago, Lucky Cat said:

You can start by reading and learning about the process using this guide, and then asking questions.  The immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, PLANNING, time, patience, and money.  Good luck.

 

 

Thanks for your reply.. the thing is that I went to see an organization that is supposed to help me file. They ask $535 for the i130  $750 for uscis and another $750 for NVC.

And of course they will charge to file on my behalf. Are they right?

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35 minutes ago, Lilmo said:

Thanks for your reply.. the thing is that I went to see an organization that is supposed to help me file. They ask $535 for the i130  $750 for uscis and another $750 for NVC.

And of course they will charge to file on my behalf. Are they right?

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YMMV

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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1 hour ago, Lilmo said:

Thanks for your reply.. the thing is that I went to see an organization that is supposed to help me file. They ask $535 for the i130  $750 for uscis and another $750 for NVC.

And of course they will charge to file on my behalf. Are they right?

My husband and I used Rapid Visa, they only asked us to pay them for their services, all other fees were paid on USCIS/NVC websites. I can't speak for whatever organization you're looking at, but I would assume it would be the same way

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1 hour ago, Lilmo said:

Thanks for your reply.. the thing is that I went to see an organization that is supposed to help me file. They ask $535 for the i130  $750 for uscis and another $750 for NVC.

And of course they will charge to file on my behalf. Are they right?

Looks like the two $750 fees are for the organization's services.  You are not required to hire any organization to help you.  If you don't feel confident doing it yourself, start here.  https://www.visajourney.com/partners/

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Hiring anyone isn't a necessary step if you can follow the USCIS directions for each form.  In fact there is much evidence and cases here that showing cases being slowed down and even mis filed from 3rd parties. There are plenty of resources for DIY on this forum and others.  Even some cases involving deportation can be done yourself.  Start by reading the guides and asking questions.

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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Seconding what both @pushbrk and @Paul & Mary said, unless you are confident that you can not do this on your own, there is no need to hire a 3rd party to file for you. The process (while slow at some points) is fairly straight forward. 

 

This forum is full of DIY applicants, and it's almost certain any question you might have has come up before and answered here. It's a wealth of knowledge if you are willing to take the time and read it.

 

Best of luck on your new journey.

USCIS

29 Apr 2020: I-130 filed online

11 Dec 2020: I-130 approved

 

NVC

17 Dec 2020: NVC Received

25 Jan 2021: Paid AOS and IV fees

14 Apr 2021: Submitted I-864, I-864A and DS-260

14 Apr 2021: Expedite request

04 May 2021: Expedite approved, case sent to Consulate in Naples, Italy

 

US Consulate Naples, Italy

04 May 2021: Consulate received

18 May 2021: Requested expedited interview

20 May 2021: Expedited interview approved and scheduled for 8th June

07 Jun 2021: Medical at Istituto Varelli (Naples, Italy) - Very friendly staff, spoke English

08 Jun 2021: Interview - APPROVED

09 Jun 2021: Picked up passport with Visa in person from Consulate 

 

USA

17 June 2021: Entered New York (JFK) as Point of Entry

17 June 2021: Landed in Arizona and reunited with my wife :) 

28 June 2021: Received Social Security Number

10 July 2021: Form I-551 (Green Card) marked as in production

15 July 2021: Form I-551 (Green Card) received in the post

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Wait... you had your naturalization interview in October, and asked here if you needed to bring your spouse to the interview. And now you want to petition for your spouse? Is this a different spouse? That was quick...

Make sure that you are financially able to sponsor 3 immigrants: spouse, mother and sibling.

 

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8 minutes ago, Marieke H said:

Wait... you had your naturalization interview in October, and asked here if you needed to bring your spouse to the interview. And now you want to petition for your spouse? Is this a different spouse? That was quick...

Probably asking for a "friend"

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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58 minutes ago, Paul & Mary said:

Probably asking for a "friend

1 hour ago, Marieke H said:

Wait... you had your naturalization interview in October, and asked here if you needed to bring your spouse to the interview. And now you want to petition for your spouse? Is this a different spouse? That was quick...

Make sure that you are financially able to sponsor 3 immigrants: spouse, mother and sibling.

 

Thanks for your concern but I am asking for a friend who is not familiar with this forum and I don’t want to give him false information.

thanks,

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Your "friend(s)" can get a free account here and ask directly.  No one here wants to play the "telephone" game ;)

 

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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