TucsonBill

Thanks so much Redro!

The Forum here seems to have changed - not seeing how to reply to individuals - but she does have one son... Her husband passed away and now she and her son are having a hard time financially and that's why we want her to come to the US. Why her having a son make the I-130 process faster? Regarding the time line, I have read over and over and over again that it takes many years - I am TRYING to learn the steps in the process. ie x-date: 130 - filed x-date: - Notice that UCIS is reviewing the case x-date: - interview x-date: - biometreics x-date: - blah blah blah I realize my wife's timeline has nothing to do with her sister, I am just trying to fined a timeline "LIKE" my wifes for someone who has ever brought a sibling (and son) to the US before Sorry if I am not being clear...

I go to Immigration Timelines above, and I don't even SEE the I-130 listed. We submitted the I-130 for my wife's sister (my wife is a naturalized citizen) June of 2021 and USCIS website says the processing time for 80% of applications is 49 months at the California Service Center, but as I read it can take 10-15 years to actually bring her sister here. What I am trying to figure out, is what is the step-by-step process after that and how long for each step can I expect? I posted my wife's timeline here listing every single step of the way but I cannot find a sample timeline for an I-130 for her to bring her sister. Can anyone point me to some sample timelines?

Thanks I need to be able to make and receive calls to my regular phone so maybe another solution would be a cheap burner phone, or maybe some phone rental option, I could use while I am there. I'll do some more research. Thanks again.

I have a question about "Grab" - I did download the app. My problem would be that if I am not near "Wi-Fi" I will have to use "data roaming" on my phone and Verizon will charge me $10 each day I use data, (I have international "voice" for just $10 a month). In the tourist areas like Pub Street, how prevelant is Wi-Fi at businesses? Would I be able to access Wi-Fi without having to use my data roaming? Do the places that have it normally require a password? Thanks for your help!

Thanks for your help!

Since there is not a section on Cambodia here on VJ - I thought I'd try asking here. If anyone can help, it would be much appreciated. I have a lot of questions, so maybe I can give someone with extra time on their hands something to do 😃 Visiting the anciet temple in Angor Wat has been something I've wanted to do for years. My wife has never been to Cambodia and has some reservations about safety when going there. I've been doing some research and I am convinced one can visit, have a pleasant time with proper planning. We're going to thialand next month and will be spending a little over two weeks. I've bookd flights from Bangkok to Siem Reap and I've found a hotel and arranged transportation from the airport to the hotel once we arrive. We are on a budget, but there seems to be many fun things to do there that don't cost much. To visit the temple(s), Angkor Wat and maybe Ta Prohm... (could use some advice there), I understand all the hotels there have tour companies and can hook us up with a guided tour, I'm just wondering if there are any to avoid or particular ones I might try to book with. Of course it would be nice to have an English speaking guide... I am also wondering about transportation in general - I have read that there are plenty of Tuk-Tuk divers arould the city that continuously ask of you need a ride and that virtually anywhere you go, any time of day or night, we can just ask any driver to take is back to our hotel - how true is this? I have also heard that the price is about $2 per ride, is that still true and is that $2 per person? What if one of us is traveling alone, for a single what is the normal fare within the city? What about tipping, what is normal? Regarding currency, I have read that they take US dollars everywhere and to take fresh, crisp US $1 bills. I have also been told that I don't need to take a lot of cash becauese ATM's are plentiful and dispense both Cambodian and US currency. I'd just like to verify this. Regarding communication - do many people understand English there? Will I need to uses an ap or something like Google Translate often? (We will have i-phones with international roaming but it will cost me $10 a day if I use data). I have read it is best to use bottled water, what about water in a restaurant - and ice in restaurants? Is it safe? I also want to address my wife's concerns about safety there - are there any particular risks we should be aware of, such as scams or pickpockets? How are the police there? Are there many police and are they friendly? I want to attend one of the Aspara dance shows that include dinner or a buffet, is there a recomendation? These are the other attractions we are considering, if anyone has any comments on these: Siem Reap Food Tours - day and evening Old Market - souveneers cloths Noon Night Market, Angkor Night Market Siem Reap Art Centre Kulen Mountain - swimming waterfalls? Kampong Phluk floating village (thinking of using Asean Angkor Guide) Cambodian Landmine Museum ??? Made in Cambodia Market – King’s Road Cooking Classes Phare, the Cambodian Circus Thanks for any help! Bill & Pao

I realize it tales a long time, but I thought that after a year there would be "some action" 😕We filed the petition in June of 2021 - is it normal for it to go this long without any action at all? What is the normal amount of time to get some sort of reply?

My wife filed an i130 June of 2021 to bring her sister here form Thailand and all it says is " September 27, 2021 Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS Is this normal? What happens next and when?