divemaster19

I would stick to what can be proven on paper given what you have filed with the IRS. I would not deviate from giving them exactly what they are asking for. Once you are over the poverty guidelines even if its by a dollar, you have met that requirement and in my opinion pointing out something that fluctuates as much as commission or tips can bring unnecessary delays and uncomfortable questions.

I am no expert but we stuck to what my wife filed with the IRS and what she could back up with her IRS forms.

I included a copy of the i-130 NOA2 after the adjustment of status form, followed by Affidavit , EAD, Advanced Parole and other supporting documents.

Thank you for the response.

Hi guys,

We initially applied I-130 with the idea of consular filing. Our files went to TSC so we figured it would take 7 months. Anyway I came to visit my USC wife in July and 4.5 months after filing the i-130 it was approved while I was here in the USA. I had been here for two weeks when it was approved.

Since I was admitted and legally in the country with a B-2 I qualified to file for AOS which I did.

Today I received a letter from NVC letting me know what the next step for consular processing is. This is where I am confused....what do I do next? Or should I let USCIS figure it out and ask NVC for my initial I-130 packet? Or is there a way I could inform NVC that I am adjusting status and no longer using consular filing?

Before anyone comes with silly comments, read the laws and rules on the USCIS website and you will see that this is perfectly legal and legitimate.

Thank You

How about a different approach?

I did my TB testing and this is what happened.

They did the skin TB test and two days later they measured it and I tested positive. "of course I tested positive since I had the TB vaccine as a kid".

They then send me to do the CHEST Xray that same day and a day later my results were ready. A total of 4 days.

Of course each country is different and also there is the financial aspect to consider. Personally I do not believe in postponing if you can control the situation by going to the authorized doctor tomorrow and start the test.

Wish you and yours good luck in the visa process.

Hi guys,

Our petition was finally approved and out of Texas Service Center which was a total wait of 5 months exact.

BTW we were doing the I-130 and then were going to go through NVC and consular interview in my home country but it so happens that I am currently here in Arizona visiting on my B1-B2 visa. I arrived on the 13th of July and was admitted by CBP given up to 6 months to stay as a tourist as per normal though I usually stay for a max of a month and go back to work.

We have read that since I am currently here LEGALLY and was admitted by CBP, have an approved I-130 petition and there is no visa limit since I am the spouse of a US Citizen I can apply for Adjustment of Status.

The big question is, does anyone have experience doing this and how long does it usually take as well as, what forms do we need to submit and to who do we submit this forms in order to proceed.

Naturally our files would go to NVC next but we do not want that, what do we do to make sure that USCIS knows that we want to adjust status.

Thank You

I came with a B1/B2 ..I was married ..I fall in love and trust me my marriage to the USC wasn't for documentation purposes..It happen!! we fall in love.. I divorced my first abusive cheating husband and married the man i love with all my heart...

And now i'm waiting in Romania for my I-130 to be approved..and go further from there..

We also had tones of reasons to blame CBP but why make this a huge mess when it was our fault for not reading and searching more on our case.

They try to make a public case with it that is gonna take them no where!

I notice your file is stuck in Texas Service Center just like ours, hopefully we will get a notice soon since we have been waiting for 5 months already. Apparently after that NVC does not take as long and neither does the embassy part but I could be wrong, hence why I try to read something new everyday from a reputable site.

You say you came on a visitor visa and got married, what made you decide not to adjust status? For me it was my employees back home, I couldn't betray all the hard work that they had put in over the years and abandon them. She completely understood which proves marrying her was the right decision.

It is not illegal to come to a country with a B1-B2 visa at all, as long as you follow the rules of your visa. As a matter of fact I was admitted last week and am currently on a five week visit to my USC wife.

She was obviously circumventing the system, heck SHE DIDN'T EVEN HAVE A RETURN TICKET TO RUSSIA.

It upsets most people here because we all have long waiting periods to deal with while separated from our spouses. Our file has been stuck at TSC forever but I visit and am honest with CBP.

You have to be able to prove that you have strong ties to your home country and that you are in fact only visiting. I do not really feel sorry for them as in this day and age of the internet, information is readily available at your fingertips.

Did he stay the exact 6 months? Now I am concerned because I am scheduled to go visit my wife next week and plan to visit for 5 weeks.

I was last stateside in March and stayed for 8 days only due to work schedule.

Before that I was in the US for 3 weeks in September of 2014.

Before that I visited in 2013, 3 times staying one week at a time.

Hi guys,

I was just wondering as to the accuracy of the amount of time TSC is taking to process I -130's . It seems as if though they have picked up the pace lately and I see quite a few 5 month approvals. I am on my fourth month of waiting and it is pretty annoying to say the least.

Also what is the waiting time at NVC for marriage based immigration on an I 130?

Just looking for averages,

Thank You

The visa itself is valid for 10 years but keep in mind that the visa just allows you to reach a US point of entry. Once you are at the point of entry, the CBP officer then decides wether to allow you into the country or not depending on about 4 to 6 questions that he-she asks. At that point they stamp your passport and on that stamp they write down the date by when you should depart the country which is usually 6 months.

I travel up to 3 times per year to the US and I have yet to be stamped for less than 6 months.

It is natural to fear him not receiving his visa but he will only find out if he applies. I would highly encourage him to apply, if he has job stability it is a big plus. Having worked for the same company for a long period of time will go a long way.

Judging from the 3 hours I was sitting at the embassy listening to interviews and seeing how many persons were in there vs how many were denied I would say his chances are good. There were about 45 persons that day and I know for sure 3 were denied. 2 for criminal convictions and 1 for not having strong ties.

If he is shy he will need to get over it because your interview can be seen and heard by everyone in the room

I went for my second 10 year B1-B2 visa interview in 2013 because my previous one was about to expire. On both occasions that I have applied, I was granted a 10 year visa.

As someone already said keep the answer to the questions on point and straight forward. Be honest lying won't get you anywhere.

I am fully aware that there is a common myth in many latin american countries saying that tourist visa's are hard to impossible to get which is not true.

Of the people I know who were denied visas usually they fell in two categories... The main one was because they had a criminal record.

Case in point when I was at the embassy for my interview the Vise Consul asked a lady if she had ever been arrested - convicted and she lied about it saying no. The officer was able to bring up her criminal records and refresh her memory on the spot, naturally her visa was denied.

The other group of people that are denied visas usually are considered immigration risks. They do not prove that they have enough ties to their home country.

Case in point during that same interview at the embassy a young college student was denied because they deemed her not having strong ties to the country.

You have to go in there confident and answer calmly and relaxed. On both my interviews when I was 20 and 30 respectively I was asked a total of 5 questions. The second time around the Vise Consul asked me twice if I had kids as not having kids at thirty in Belize is an anomaly but other than that it went smooth.

I am so sorry to say this brother but reading all your posts one after the next I believe that you are still "unwell" and should perhaps focus your energies into getting the help you need and postpone your travel plans to the US.

I am very familiar with the B1-B2 VISA process and can say without a doubt that your interview with the Vise Consul at the Embassy will go in the same direction as the interview with the CBP officer.

The way you answer questions and tell your story speaks to your mental state. I hope you take this as respectful advice from an honest but blunt person.

This is the first time I hear about them going to someone's house to take pictures. Were you as a couple perhaps very nervous at the interview or something?

Australia has a constitutional monarchy - parliamentary democracy with a Prime Minister not a president.

I would probably prepare for the interview since they might think you are marrying her just to bring her to the US and get her citizenship.

Or maybe this is just me thinking from the perspective of my culture and the way I was raised and it will be a non issue at the interview.

We are all in this TSC hellhole together. Me and my wife filed our I-130 and got our NOA 1 in early March, and just like you later found out that people who filed after us were getting approvals or at least RFE's, heck I would take an RFE or two right this moment over waiting five more months but it is the reality of the situation and we cannot do anything but sit back and keep planning our next steps etc.

I'll go visit the wife in July though I doubt we will be anywhere near having our paperwork looked at and we need to be realistic about it so we do not disappoint ourselves.

I manage a dive center during the day, go to crossfit at night and on the weekends I do fashion photography. People think it is an insane schedule to keep but it keeps me sane from this process. DO NOT SPEND TOO MUCH TIME ON VJ, I love this place but it can be hurtful to read approvals for people who just filed.

Edited to point out that my wife is the USC and I am the foreigner

Consider it a blessing that you found out sooner than later. Big hug.

Yes the targeted time is 5 months but it is well documented here that Texas Service Center is taking about 7 months to adjudicate petitions while California Service Center takes about 1 month.

I wonder if the difference in political ideologies in those two states has an effect on how much importance employees put to their job.

Hate to mention politics but it has crossed my mind more than once.

Indeed. I noticed that my one moved from a predicted late July to a predicted early May.

This is a bit of a bummer .

Hi Guys,

I am confused as to the timeline for the Texas Service Center as a lot of people complain that it is taking about 7 to 8 months in order for their applications to be adjudicated.

According to VJ's timeline "Based on timeline data, your I130 may be adjudicated between May 5, 2015 and June 13, 2015*"

How close or how off is this? Thanks, yes I have only been waiting for 2 months and I am already annoyed hahahahahaha

Damn, if I knew how this really works instead of sending pictures of our wedding etc I should have just send the picture of me sky diving above her! NEXT TIME THOUGH, Next time lol

I was not aware that you can get naturalized right after enlisting in the military despite just being on a conditional green card.

For whatever reason i assumed that you had to wait 3 years before getting citizenship. I am looking at joining the army, naturally I would like to go airborne, go through RASP if possible but know it is not a possibility without citizenship.

I am confused.

My brother Catholic married a Jewish girl and there were no questions about religious difference or any RFE. The process was very smooth for them.

They had lived together for about 4 years, traveled all over central america. Had tons of photos together, going on adventures, doing sports, making out, being goofy etc etc etc.

He had previously been issued a B2 visa and was in good standing, meaning that when he visited he always came back long before his 6month allowance per inspection was over.

LMFAO I hand't had a good laugh like this in a while.