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My husband filed an I-130 for me on May 11, 2016 and I have gotten approved on August 24, 2016.

When did you file I-130?

I filled out the DS-260 once only and it showed incomplete. So I called NVC directly after that to select an agent, and that's how the IV fee was unlocked. When both of the fees showed as paid status, the DS-261 was still incomplete.

I just don't get it as I have received an email from the NVC in regards to me being my own agent.

you should bring a copy of everything just in case, because one the important thing for the interview is to be prepared for any questions they have.

first question: you should write down US even though you're not a registered citizen, because you should indicate where you've lived.

second question: you should answer No since you were never hospitalized, because hospitalized means you've at least spent one night at the hospital.

I have received an invoice for AOS fee and IV fee, which are both paid. I have also selected an Agent (DS-261), but the DS-261 on my CEAC said that it was incomplete, so I called the NVC and they have helped me select an agent over the phone. When I check back today, the CEAC still says that my DS-261 is incomplete. Has this happened to anyone??

The AOS fee and IV fee are both on the PAID status, I should be able to fill out the DS-260 by now?

For both your husband and your joint sponsor, it is only mandatory for them to send in the most recent year's tax return, the other 2 years' are optional, so they can choose to send it or not.

you can bring your birth certificate in any form it comes with, so don't worry about taking it out. I think that only the birth certificate of the beneficiary is required, unless the petitioner is using his birth certificate as a proof of US citizenship.

I would suggest to travel outside of US before entering. After you have relocated to New York, I believe you will have to change the address with the USCIS.

I believe that's the procedure.

I believe that your home in Phnom Penh would qualify as an asset. retirement, cash in bank account and stocks.

any of those combined equals to 3 times the poverty guidelines on I-864P would be good.

When you're filing I-864, you first need to look at both of your assets first before getting a joint sponsor. If your combined assets makes 3 times the poverty guideline for your household size on I-864P, then you don't need a joint sponsor. Assets could be such as cash in your bank accounts, stock, or properties. It seems like you, the petitioner, has been working in South Korea, so all you'll need is a written statement of why you haven't filed US tax if you haven't.

If your assets don't qualify, then your joint sponsor will have to make enough according to the household size to I-864P, meaning his household size plus you and your wife. It is mandatory for him/her to provide the tax return for 2015, and the tax returns for 2014 and 2013 are optional.

Still not in that stage I just want to have some info about it since it worries me that it can cause problems but I will make sure I pay extra attention to my form DS-260 thanks for the reply

you should establish a timeline, so if you have anymore questions, then it would be easier for all of us here on VisaJourney can help.

yes, completing a timeline would be good.

When you interview for the green card, I don't think age would make a difference. What matters is that your relationship is genuine.

If you are on the NVC stage, you should be honest while filing the DS-260 form. It will ask if you have overstayed a visa or not.

IF the NVC has approved your application, then I think you should bring the documents that you have stated, old visa on the previous passport to the interview just in case they bring it up.

I think that the US would know that he left and went back to Taiwan already, because they have flight records that he did board the flight. He will have to bring his current passport with him to the interview, so show the Consulate officer if the question arises.

ok thank you

I know it's a stupid question, but now that my case has been forwarded to the NVC, should I file I-485 for a Green Card or is the Green Card automatically issued to me?

Naturalization?? I can apply for it after date of entry, right?? What does it do??

When you finally do get your IR-1 Visa (which is the one you will get when the process is over, because you've been married to your U.S. spouse for more than 2 years), you will receive a 10-year green card, and you won't need to "Remove Conditions."

You'll have to renew the 10-year green card every 10 years.

Thank you! So that means I can apply for US Citizenship after 3 years if I'm still married to him, or 5 years if we divorce before the 3 years.

I meant the US visas that were issued to me. I had a F-1 visa.

I know that the DS-260 forms would ask about previous Visas that has been issued to me before, whether or not it is printed on my current or old passport. Will the NVC ask me to provide scan copy or should I bring it in during interview?

yes I guess. I'm sorry about scaring you.

hahaha, i'm not trying to scare people... I was just going by what was told before...

It is the immigration rules I guess. He has to stay in the states for 2 years before he could travel any where. It applies to everyone.

You should get back to the states ASAP before you file for anyone.

Normally, you filed the I-130, gotten approved, then it needs to be forwarded to the NVC. After the cases if forwarded to the NVC, you will have to pay the Immigrant Visa fee and AOS Fee. Then you file those documents which you mentioned before the interview.

It is also a good idea for the intending immigrants to have an original copy of all documents to bring to the interview with them.

I-129F, that's the form to fill out for any K visa.