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Hello everyone,

I'm the US citizen and I'm petitioning my father who lives in Colombia. Last week I received the NVC welcome letter informing me of the next steps to follow. they also included the document cover sheet and a list of required documents. for 1. photocopies of supporting documents: valid unexpired passport, birth certificate, court records, etc... (Are those documents required from the beneficiary , my dad? 2. signed affidavit of support = proof of US status, petitioner civil documents(what is that?) proof of relationship (only for 1-864A) is that the USCIS approved I-131 ???? please someone help me

Attached is the document list. 

Thank you

NCV.pdf

Hi all,

I'm about to start the process of petition my father, I am the USC and he lives in Colombia.

Just want to make sure I have all the documents and would appreciate if you guys can help me. Also, My father came with a visa back in 1999, and overstayed and left the country in 2004. Do I need to mention that in the cover letter??

This is the document check list

• Form l-130
• Citizenship certificate
• marriage certificate (proof of last name change)
• birth certificate
• birth certificate translation
• parents marriage certificate
• parents divorce certificate
• dad's birth certificate
• dad's birth certificate translation.

Is there anything else that I'm missing? do I need to file the affidavit of support as well? and lastly, do I need to send passport photos of myself and father?

Thank you

I'm petitioning my mother and I received a RFE for the medical examination which I have it ready to send it. But iI'm confused in the rfe there is no a green envelope (scratched) and I live in California. I don't know if I should send it to the address from the letter which is in New Jersey.. any advice?

I'm getting ready to petition for my father that lives in Colombia... My question is about the biometrics fee,Form 1- I30, I-864, and I-693...

Do I need to file I-864 and I-693 Forms along with the 1-I30 form? also, do I send to the biometrics fee with the 1-I30 form as well?

Thanks for any advice

I have a question I'm planning to petition my father, he lives in Colombia. so once I file I-130 and if he gets approve with a visa, what are the next procedures? does he need to do his medical exam in Colombia and when he comes to US, do I need to file form i-485 or will uscis send it once he is in US....... Please advice !

I have a question I'm planning to petition my father, he lives in Colombia. so once I file I-130 and if he gets approve with a visa, what are the next procedures? does he need to do his medical exam in Colombia and when he comes to US, do I need to file form i-485 or will uscis send it once he is in US....... Please advice !

Hi everyone,

I'm US Citizen and I want to bring my father from Colombia to the US. I want to know what are the stages? from what I read, I need to file form I-130 first and then wait for a visa interview for him in colombia? if he gets an interview what he should bring to the interview? and after that what would happen? once he is here Am i going to need to file I-485? My father came with a visa back in 1999 and he overstayed for 3-4 years then he went back to colombia and has lived there ever since 2003. Also, I live in California and he would be living in another state (NJ) where he has connections to start a new job . I need to know what are the stages, required documents and if the 2 factors I mentioned early will affect the case? Thanks in advance

I'm in the process of becoming a US citizen and I already passed the interview, now just waiting for the ceremony oath. Anyway, once I become a citizen I want to petition my mother. She already lives in US and came with a tourist visa and her visa is expired. From what I've read I will need to send I-130 and I-485 forms, however I'm not sure what option should i select for I-485 Part 2 (application type) I can't find the option that states that she is the parent of a US citizen.

Thank you

I'm in the process of becoming a US citizen and I already passed the interview, now just waiting for the ceremony oath. Anyway, once I become a citizen I want to petition my mother. She already lives in US and came with a tourist visa and her visa is expired. From what I've read I will need to send I-130 and I-485 forms, however I'm not sure what option should i select for I-485 Part 2 (application type) I can't find the option that states that she is the parent of a US citizen.

Thank you!

Hello my vj friends, i havent write for a while.. ill take a break from this awesome community and ill be back in 2 years for my removal of conditions...but hey i will love to keep in contact with all of you here is my email lccluisa@gmail.com feel free to write me.. Wish the best ! and it feels so good no USCIS for the next two years God bless you all and thanks for all the help

I have my state id now i really dont want to carry my GC everywhere, and also i went to the SSA office to change the valid to work for DHS notification to a regular ssn card without it ... i learn two things: before my GC approval i went to SSA to apply for the number after they gave it to me i got my state id with my EAD as well, now my expiration date for my state id is the same one as the EAD (next year)i should have waited until my green card to apply for ssn and id . but anyway the important fact its no more USCIS Until 2013!!!!! OK my friends i wish all of u the best

HI everyone! I thought I'd post an update...

I received a text and email notification yesterday regarding an appointment of interview on Sept. 6. It took less than 4 months since the filing date and about 3 months from NOA date.

Wishing everyone success in this long stressful journey!

Awesome !!!! USCIS is movings fast, i got my green card within 2 months a half after i filed , you right its very stressful journey no more uscis for the next 2 years!

Hello my dear friends i got my Green card & welcome letter today!!!!!!!!!!! ayay now im celebrating ..wow one week after the interview and it says resident since the 7/20/11 that was the day of the interview...anyway im very very very HAPPY!!!! i also went to get my state id , i now i should but i dont want to carry my GC everywhere if i lost it the replacement is $$$ ... however i didnt get anything from Advance parole , do you guys think i can travel with the Gc or i have to get a stamp or something? Ok i want to thank you all of you .... Hope everybody is doing good and keep posting your progress

Thanks!!!.. i just received my Green card and welcome letter!!!!

after the interview last wednesday they sent me two emails like 3 hours after the interview about my I485: Card production ordered and I130 an immigration officer was doing a mandatory review, im still waiting for any letter or welcome letter in my mail, and yesterday got another email from uscis regards my I485 approval, that they have approved it and will send a notice to me. do you have the itinerary info of the times you flew , im not an attorney but i think that will help you proving uscis , or any infopass appointment, u know i cant believe like u said how come other people get away and are approved with no problem ugh.... i will keep you guys updated....!!

my best wishes for all of you,

ps: have u guys know about our friend greektrojan ? i hope she is doing ok

Hey everyone , congrats to those that are getting their EAD, i received another email today about my I485 approved. prep mac, im sorry to hear you need to submit that letter i really dont get it they should have it in the system, but your close to be over of this stressful process... you've done the hardest part, patience my friend! i had another job interview and i need to get a background check but does anybody know a website to do it? all right Guys im a bit tired and ill write more tomorrow, God bless you all

Hey Guys, how are you all doing? i got my SSN card today, it says for work authorization only do i have to change it when i get my GC? i had my interview last week and in the morning i received the same email from uscis I485 card production ordered again... i've been applying and have some job interviews this week. i know some of you have the AOS interview this week... prep mac how did it go??

wow im happy we are all getting there now , good luck kezia! prep mac i got a b1/2 visa but it was expired. i cant wait to get my welcoming letter when i get it i will celebrate ,until now im kind of confused but trying to focus in getting a job and applying with my EAD and ssn in hand.

Greektrojac how you doing?

wow prep mac, i hope you didnt have any lost. i experienced an earthquake and my place got fired my family and i had a total lost of material stuff... what it matters is that you and your spouse are ok.. i didnt get to sleep like 3 days before the interview but the day before i was so physically tired and took 2 pm pills , but you have more marriage evidence than me so im sure you will be fine. im getting ready to pick up my snn printout now is time for my job hunting. Ok my dear friends i hope to get approved or have a notice something confirming it.. Good luck to all

hey guys im a may filer, but i had my interview yesterday. the IO said that we will get an answer within 30 days. and 3 hours after our interview i received an email from USCIS:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 20, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

Your case is currently undergoing a required review by an immigration services officer.

we are very confused, did we get approved? has anyone experience this?

Thank you

i really hope so!!!!! i even have hair loss because of this stressful waiting period..ok guys i will continue with my interview: the IO have an accent and i got confused a few times i wasnt able to understand him 100% . First he made us swore that we are telling the truth and bla bla. and after that he opened my AOS package and asked all the questions, where i was born, DOB, the yes/no questions. my hubby is a full time student and his paid intern with NASA ended last month and since i just got my EAD 2 days ago im not employed and he made a comment about it, how come are living with bein unemployed. but trust me he was very very sarcastic with that and the rest of his questions. but my hubby and i were calm and had a natural attitude. after we was finished with my AOS package he asked us why is our attorney not present? we cant afford to pay his fee to be with us now, we answered. Next he asked us about how we met, and he interrupted me every 2 mins . we show him our lease agreement, bank statements and he added "oh anyone can go to a bank to add a person, and it doesnt mean thats joint account" he had comments and questions to everything we said and showed him.. and after that i gave him our photo album, and we do have our pics of the two of us, our marriage was at city hall with my mom,sister and best friend coming from NJ. he asked who was each person and ended up with this comment" Anybody can take photos saying they have a bonafide marriage, and fake it" when he said that i was oh Good lord you know our love is truth and thats all it matters. in other words my friends , he made us feel like we were not telling the truth, he asked lots of tricky questions and did not stop being sarcastic i know thats his job, he took my 1-94 and i told him i have a few job interviews for this week and he said back" you can have it, i wasnt planning to take it" i dont know he was expected us to get nervious because of his attitude but we were very natural. and the IO finished saying that if im approved i must file remove conditions after 2 years. and that we will get an answer within 30 days i think. the interview was stressful , we are a young couple which means we dont have a lot of money and are trying to get our BS degree.we only have one bank account, well my friends that was my day , it wasnt easy, the IO didnt made it easy, of course thats his job and i trust God has everything under control. as i wrote before my interview was at 1:30 ( it was 40 mins long) and a hour ago we received two emails from uscis:

I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

Your case is currently undergoing a required review by an immigration services officer

and this one too:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 20, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.

we still confused, i hope the GC was approved.... i will keep u guys updated.

prep mac, and to all of you really THANKS!!!!!! for the prayers and to share your stories as well.

Hello guys today i had my interview, (7/20/11) the IO was a bit sarcasting but my hubby and i did our best to answer all questions... he took my 1-94 , and i told him i have some job interviews if it was possible to keep my EAD he answered: yes i wasnt planning to keep it. he explained that if we are approved i have to file Remove conditions in 2 years. and hi finally said that we will get an answer in the mail witihin 30 days..ok 15 mins ago i received 2 emails from USCIS:

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 20, 2011, we ordered production of your new card.

AND THIS ONE:

Application Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

Your case is currently undergoing a required review by an immigration services officer

Are we approved? is the i-485 the green card??? my lord we are con confused

ok guys today was my AOS interview i wish i can say it was approved right away... but it wasnt my hubby and i are feeling a bit frustrated all this wait is killing us ugh! the interviewer was an Asian man in his 50s sometimes it was hard to understand him..ok guys i will continue to write more but i just got an email 30 seconds ago (2 emails) from uscis

pplication Type: I130 , IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN

Your Case Status: Initial Review

Your case is currently undergoing a required review by an immigration services officer.

Application Type: I485 , APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

On July 20, 2011, we ordered production of your new card

guys before i celebrate what does that mean? we are going crazy with those two emailsHELP HELP

Thanks i really need to get some sleep,. i didnt sleep at all last nite thank God my hubby helped me to organized all the paperwork for tomorrow i didnt have the energy to do it... Do you guys know how long does it take to get a printout of SSN? i know the card comes within 2 weeks.. but like a printout?

Hey guys, this morning i went to the SSA office to apply for my ssn, and i explained to the lady that im going to apply for jobs this week, so she told me to call back in 3 days or so and ask if the number has been issued. if by then its issued i can go and pick up the printout, it was very easy m with my EAD and birth ceritifcate.. and im getting ready for my aos interview TOMORROW!! please pray for me ...Thanks to everyone