MonkeyTurtle

My I-130 took 2 months to be approved. Follow Kiran n Suds advice, read that link and prepare yourself. The government, the post office, the mailman...they will all take their time, so its on you to be proactive and push, just keep researching and you will be fine. Get all the documents, fill out all the forms, that way, when they notify you, you just have to send them.

Good luck

Then you may need to ask your family members to be your co-sponsor and have them fill out I-864A and include their income and asset evidences.

Don't worry too much for the NOA2 since it doesnt mean that the NVC has your case yet. The NVC will send you a Welcome Letter with the instructions you need to follow. I had terrible problems with the letters, each one taking a month to make it to my home (my husband in the U.S had his letters on time).

I did not wait for any hard copies, I worked with the electronic versions. Example: as soon as I received the email from the NVC that my papers were sent to the Embassy in my country I created my profile at ustravel.docs, as soon as the system showed I was able to make an appointment I did, that appointment confirmation is what you need for your medical and then consulate. Long story short, my letter indicating me to schedule my appointment made it home 1 week after I had my interview at the consulate. That letter took almost a month to make it to my home.

Good luck

T

Hello! I would advice you to verify further, I once traveled to the States and in immigrations a guy was stopped by an immigrations officer; he was told he could not enter the US while the process was in progress. I don't know if he made it but its better for you to recheck, so you don't harm the process.

Thanks guys. I swear I've read everything available...the guides are great but need update!

Sorry Ryan, Im desperate for information and I go and post my question without the proper information.

We are getting married next March and will initiate the process for the CR-1 Visa.

Thanks,

T

Hello to all,

My bf and I are putting together everything we need in advance. I've been reading and I'm supposed to receive a packet of forms that we need to fill out before the interview. It will include forms OF-169 and OF-230.

I CANT FIND THOSE ANYWHERE! Some people say it is an old version, someone said it can't be find at the USCIS website because its a Department of State form but I can't find it there neither. I'm lost. I need help from someone with current info.

Please, anyone? Thanks!

TurtleP