US Immigration from Germany

We were document qualified 2 weeks ago. Does anyone have a guess as to how much time it takes the NVC to make an appointment and the time after that to the actual appointment? We have the med exam scheduled for next week, but that would be wasted if the process takes > 6 months.

Hello everyone,

I have been navigating this site for over a year and haven't submitted even my petition yet. I am a US citizen living in Germany with my wife who is a German citizen. We would like to begin the process to petition for an immigrant visa for her but am just not sure when everything needs to be ready.

Is there a timeline for not just the entire process but also when to have the documentation ready to submit? For example, after I submit the I-130 petition, when will the I-864 need to be completed? I am still completing my 2021 tax return and will that delay impact the overall process?

Thanks for your help!

Mailed N-400 Form with Fingerprints, Photo, and Fees. USPS says the package was delivered on August 6, 2022.

So, with this said, how long will it take for USCIS to even acknowledge receipt? I have also been monitoring my credit card charges, and I don't see where they charged me yet for the fee.

FYI, we are a little bit different since we are applying under 319(b) from overseas with an APO address.

Hey guys,

I have a question to those of you who entered the United States with an immigrant visa. Did you have to fill out the APIs form that airlines usually require ?

it says on the website of the airline that US citizens and greencard holders should NOT complete the form.

How about immigrants entering with their visa for the first time ?

Hey folks,

A family friend has this anxiety inducing problem:

Timeline:

03/2011: Became 10-year Green card holder

10/2020: Filed Form I-90, Application to replace Green card

03/2021: Received I-797 notice, extends her Green Card for 12 Months

04/2021: Original Green card expired, but is extended by 12 months with the I-797 notice

07/2021: Received I-797C, biometrics appointment request

08/2021: Due to being locked down abroad and hospital stay, rescheduled biometrics appointment multiple times

01/2022: Biometrics appointment done in the US

Nothing happened since then. When can she expect to receive the green card? Also, she has no documents now for her legal stay since 04/2022 when the 12 month extension was up.

Her husband has the exact same timeline except he was not requested to do a biometrics appointment and he received his Green Card in 06/2021, 14 months ago for the same process.

Thank you all!