US Immigration from Colombia

For income tax 2020, my marital status is married although my husband is in his country waiting for an interview? O single ?

Hello,

My wife is going through her Naturalization process now for Citizenship. In 5-11 months we anticipate her to have her citizenship, and she would like to bring her parents to the USA. The information for this process seems kinda of vague to me, so I had some questions:

1.) If both my wife's parents live and reside in Colombia, it means we file (2) I-130 forms, one for each parent. When does the I-485 come into play, does it ever come into play?

2.) I read that the I-130 gets the parent a passport stamp allowing them to work in the USA until they receive a greencard, so does that mean the I-485 gets submitted after they arrive in USA? Or does the I-130 take it's place entirely?

3.) When does the I-864 come into play? During the I-130 process? Or during a I-485 process for each parent?

4.) Can 1 US Citizen (my wife) petition for both parents at the same time?

The information on what happens after submitting the I-130 is a little scarce, so I had lots of open questions.

Last thing I'd like to add here is what I believe is the process, and was hoping someone can confirm or tell me what is wrong, or add in what I am missing:

1.) File I-130 for each parent ($535 x 2 = $1,070)

2.) Doctors Appt in Colombia for each parent using I-693 (cost up to the approved USCIS doctor)

3.) If I-130 approved, appointment at US Embassy in Colombia for Passport Stamp/Visa to enter USA.

4.) Travel to USA

5.) File I-485 for each parent ($1,225 for each parent = $2,450)

6.) Work in USA permitted with proof of stamp/visa in passport? (Parents can work while I-485 is in processing?)

7.) I-485 Biometrics Appt for each parent

8.) I-485 Interview and Approval for each parent

Is that the complete process? What am I missing? I'm okay with little details, I want to be as informed as possible.

Thank you!!

Hello all,

It's been quite a journey the past few years. From the K1 Visa all the way up to the N-400.

I am beginning to put the guides, information, checklists, etc... all together now to file the N-400 with (for) my wife.

I had a question. What has been the general thoughts (pro's / con's?) of mail filing and electronic filing? Has one been better than the other?

And is there anything I should know before beginning this N-400 process and putting together the application?

Thank you!!!!!!

Question from a friend: Can you request an I601 forgiveness from your country of origin without having had an interview, only I130 is approved, but do you know that when you leave the USA, active punishment for overstaying? Or should you expect the consul to declare you inadmissible in the interview?

They received the documents and cashed the check on July 5 of 2019. They sent me a paper April of 2020 saying I didn't send a proof of being a US citizen so I appeal and sent the proper paper plus a check for 145.00 that they asked. They cashed the check and said she was back in process and I haven't hear anything since then. Any idea how long is this taking? Anyone experiencing this? TIA