skysofialila

File for a fiance visa (K-1) and bring him to the US to get married. It's a lot faster. Otherwise it takes 12 - 16 months to bring over a spouse.

The only one who gave a correct answer is Saylin.

At the first stage (USCIS stage, initially filing I-130), the beneficiary does NOT need to submit a birth certificate. Only at the NVC stage which comes next.

At the USCIS stage when initially filing the I-130, the Petitioner could submit a photocopy as one method of proving US Citizenship... but I repeat, it is NOT necessary for the beneficiary at that stage.

UPDATE:

For all the interested minds. My husband and I called today to put in the request for the name correction for the I-485 and I-765. I was told to call back in two weeks if we haven't heard anything. I was also told to call back Monday regarding the service request for the I-130 since the 30 day mark isn't official until tomorrow....they get 15 to 30 days to do corrections.

I asked about the impact of the name of correction on the biometrics and was told there is NO impact....in other words no need to re-investigate his background. I was also given this information previously but decided to double check it.

A name correction isn't a difficult thing to correct, it simply can take a long time if the office where your file is located is backed up with service requests. NBC is currently running behind so I'll have to stay on top of this issue.

LESSON LEARNED:

I was told the first CSR I spoke with was probably new. I did notice when I spoke with her she was reading from a script and seemed afraid to deviate from it. If you call and get someone who is afraid to deviate from the script in front of them, it's better to hang up and call again to get someone more knowledgeable or ask for a Tier 2.

I also did a service request to fix the last name and it was easy... done in 30 days. Glad it worked out!

My case is also at Nebraska service center. I just checked the case n it's at initial reiview. How long will it take to get approve??

8 - 9 months. Check the USCIS site.

We keep telling you, NLZZLN but it's like you refuse to believe us.

I usually expect to see notices from USCIS first thing in the morning. However, it appears that today, a real human being picked up my petition.

I got the "Your Alien Registration Number has been changed...." notification!

Last Friday, a June filer got this message on Friday, and was approved the next Monday. Here's hoping the same thing happens.

I actually straddle the month - I applied on June 27, got notice of receipt on June 28, but my POA date is July 1st. So I am posting on both the June and July forums!

So...this is 30 days from transfer to TSC. And again, it just means a human picked up the file and assigned a number to it...

I could either get approval, or an RFE. We'll see!

Susan

Good luck Susan. I got an "Alien Registration Number" email on Jan 27th and haven't heard anything since. I also usually expect to see notices from USCIS first thing in the morning and keep checking my email all day. I even have a "special email account" for this and my heart skips a beat whenever I get something... and then I get depressed when it's only spam or unwanted mail. oh well...

I hope we get our notices, soon.

I also have everything ready to send off to the NVC as soon as I get my NOA2 and the NVC receives my petition, charges me for the bills, etc.

I believe that if they approve it, they'll adjudicate you in 30 days from filing the expedite from what I've seen on these forums and timelines.

Strange!! It's a little quiet on the approvals the last few days...

This is wrong. After I got my case number my file sat for a month because they changed the fees and couldn't invoice our ds260, even with the delay it was only 2 and a half months from case number until interview.

If you carefully reread what was written, the poster says usually it takes no more than 5 months. Why is that "wrong"? You're wrong in saying that it was wrong.

You're pretty aggressive to many posters on these forums. I've been reading some of your posts and you're not very nice.

I was transferred on the 22nd and the Alien registration number was changed on the 27th. Still no NOA2, yet.

I hope that the CSC is not another black hole like the NBC.

The "benefit" you'll get is faster processing and your I130 will be adjudicated sooner.

Yes you may.

The police records are issued via the internet in .PDF format with a barcode. Is this OK or do I have to get it notarized?

No, you're fine. It's OK that you met your husband through your best friend and got married 9 months later, etc.

I am the petitioner.

1) Do I need to send in my original birth certificate?

2) Do I need to send in my original divorce decree from my previous marriage?

3) I have all of the beneficiary's documents for the NVC translated and ready to go. Do I send that in together with my AOS packet (I-864, taxes, etc.?) Or do I send them to the NVC in two separate envelopes - one envelope with the beneficiary's stuff and the other envelope with the petitioner's stuff?

4) Is a "Tax Transcript" the entire printout of federal and state taxes (about 20 - 30 pages long)?

Thank you

Have you guys tried calling the NVC and seeing if they can give you the case # over the phone?

"On January 27, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN."

Just got this message from USCIS! Does this mean that we will be approved soon?

i have a quick question,

the DS-261 is ready to be filled out, I (petitioner) will be filling it out for my spouse. On page 2 (i looked at the screenshot's in post 1)

would that would be my spouse's information i am suppose to fill in there?

until it says do you wish to appoint an agent then i will put my information there on page 4 correct?

You would put yourself as the agent. If you have a lawyer then you'd put the lawyer's name.

@kaylara has put together a nice email that can be sent out.

Below is the link

http://www.uscis.gov...service-centers

What you are telling me is that the press release that I got, as well as the supplemental letter stating my case would be processed within 60 days were all lies? This certainly constitutes a further delay in my case, if I'm expected to wait a further 5 months. 5 months is the target processing time of the USCIS for a stand-alone I130 case for a spouse. You are telling me that I'm actually expected to wait close to 15 months for you to process my case? The National Average processing time is now 8.9 months, which I am past, and the Processing date at your service center is now March 20. My priority date is March 19. I am therefore outside of normal processing times. You have had my case for 310 days. If my case needed additional processing, you have already had ample time to complete it.

Claiming that my case is under extended review because you have failed to process it in the 10 months you as an agency have had it is unconscionable. I can see in my case update that my case has not even been looked at since ____________. I will be contacting my Congressman and Senators and the Ombudsman, as well as Service Center HQ regarding this. And I will continue to escalate this matter as necessary until you process my case, as you should have done months ago.

I hope that you understand my position on this matter. This is my Husband/Wife and our future life together. You must understand that any further delays are entirely unacceptable, and I will do whatever I have to do to get you to finish processing my case. My Husband/Wife is important. Our lives are important. And I will continue to fight for that.

Sincerely,

Whateveryourname is

Case # MSCnotliketheygoinorderanyway

CC: SCOPSSCATA@dhs.gov

OLUInquiries@dhs.gov

cisombudsman@hq.dhs.gov

Maria Odom

Director USCIS: Alejandro Mayorkas

Deputy Director USCIS: Lori Scialabba

Brandi Blackburn, Assistant Center Director for NBC Division 8 in Overland Park, KS

Office of Administration-USCIS; Director: Nancy W. Guilliams

Secretary DHS: Randy Beers

Carrie Meadows: Carrie.meadows@mail.house.gov

Kathryn Rexrode: KathrynRexrode@mail.house.gov

John Manning: john.manning@mail.house.gov

pete.larkin@mail.house.gov

Bob.Goodlatte@mail.house.gov

talk2bob@mail.house.gov

Probably everyone on this list: https://docs.google....GiQXzc_QEk/edit Also your Congress people and Senators, President, Vice President, First lady,

And if you want, every single email I can pull out of the Judicial Watch FOIA press releases. Screw this bullshit. I'm so pissed for you guys I could spit nails.

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I would not send that letter out without editing it. "What you are telling me is that the press release that I got, as well as the supplemental letter stating my case would be processed within 60 days were all lies?" <-- take this out. Don't use the word "lies"

If I were the person reading this, I would probably send your application to the back of the line.

Great idea! I will post mine, too, as soon as my husband arrives... hopefully by May 2014!!

I have dual citizenship, (brazil and USA), my fiancé is in Brasil right now and i was going to file the fiance visa etc but it just seems so much easier to move in with her in brazil for 7 months (just to cover my bases) and then DCF, wait the 4-5 or however long it takes to get the visa, and then move back with her, instead of filing the K1 or K3 even and waiting the year essentially it takes for the visa, while living far away from her.

Is there something I'm missing here? Are they generally tougher on DCF filers than outside filers? I have enough money saved up to pay for a years worth of bills, as well as a job in brazil waiting for me, so it wouldn't be a huge hassle, just want to make sure this is the right step before moving over.

Thanks in advanced.

The best way for you would be to bring her on a K-1 Fiance/Fiancee visa for several reasons.

1) it is MUCH faster than CR-1

2) You won't have to find another I-864 sponsor. Your income in the US would most likely be enough and you could be the sole I-864 sponsor. You could not count your income in Brazil to help you.

I just got a third "transferred" email from USCIS (just now, 6:35 PM local time) saying this:

The I130 IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN was transferred and is now being processed at a USCIS office. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. 

Is this a "touch"?

Since you are married you must file as married. You can 'file jointly' if your wife currently has a SSN or ITIN; and you must include her income in Bangladesh, converted to US dollars. If she does not have a SSN/ITIN - infered, since she has never been to the US - you can file as married filing separately. The former gives you a better tax break.

Filing as 'single' would be imprudent. Once your wife is in the US and obtains a SSN you can amend your returns, if that should prove to be of financial advantage to you.

Good luck

According to my accountant, you do not have to include worldwide income if it is less than $96000 USD.

I file jointly with my husband even though he is abroad.

HOWEVER

Your wife has never been in the US and has no SS#... I would ask an accountant what to do. Consultations / questions are free. You can even email an accountant. If you'd like, I can refer you to mine.

Thanks.. wasn't aware of that.

Hi everyone,

For those of you who've been transferred and received your NOA2, how long did you have to wait between the time you were transferred to the NOA2?

(Officially, it's 60 days... I'm wondering what the VJ avg is)

I opened one at Wells Fargo and my husband emailed the banker his approval. He already had a SS# from when he was here as a student a long time ago.

So, yes, if the spouse has a SS# it's possible.

(This was at Wells Fargo in Phoenix)