Precious

At NVC you will need to submit custody papers and possibly a permission letter to move your son here.

Yes, I assumed that there would be something like this. I guess I just have to wait until they ask for it. I have a good relationship with my ex and the father of my boy, so this won't be a problem. Thanks for your quick reply!

I would think so.

Just as an update for you guys. I have not forgotten to update the table.

I just yet to receive the invitation for bios.

Waiting patiently but...

Yes, they count the 30 days as per received date on the NOA1.

I have one more day left on my waiting and then I will have to call them to find out what is going on.

Hope you get your soon

Yes, it will be requested later after the I-130 is petition, and it has been transferred to the National Visa Center for processing.

You can refer to the EZ Guide for Spouses; the steps are similar for children/dependents of US citizens. Am assuming your husband is filing as the petitioner (based on stepparent-stepchild relationship)?

You also need to include a copy of your marriage certificate (to show marriage to your current husband).

Thanks, yes, my husband is filing for him and marriage certificate is included. I guess we are good to go, then!

Hello,

We are ready to file a I-130 for step-child. My husband is the USC and I'm the mother of the 15 old boy. I've completed the I-130 and have all the documents, proof of USD citizenship, BC for the child, divorce decrees for both of us etc.

Do we need a I-864 (affidavit of support) at this time? I've read on the forums that this form is filed later.

I don't want to miss anything as we want my son to come to the US ASAP.

Thanks for your help!

You need to speak with an actual person so they can put in a service request for you

Rosie, thanks. I did speak to a human being. But she told me to give them a call tomorrow, as I'm still in the 30 days time frame.

If I don't get anything in the mail today or tomorrow, I shall call them again on Monday.

Thanks for the tips!

I believe that if it has been over 30 days you can call USCIS with your receipt number and tell them you haven't received to bio letter yet, they may be able to look into it and see if it's a delay from the ASC where you are scheduled for BIO, or if they sent it and you just haven't received it, in which case they may be able to fax you a copy of it.

I did call the number today, but "they cannot find my case by the receipt number I have". This was an automated message.

My case number starts with EAC...... Thing is, I'm starting to think that they haven't even insert my case in the data base yet.

No Bio letter so far. It has been almost a month now. Should I be worried? I heard that VSC is kind of slow, but, really?!

Somehow it looks like people under VSC cannot say the same

Same here. No Bio letter so far. It has been almost 3 weeks.

Has anyone have been able to check the case on line with the NOA1 receipt number? Somehow I cannot do it, I get a message that the case does not exist.

Should I wait for the Biometrics appt letter to be able to check the case on line?

Thanks!

Take a deep breath, think good and happy thoughts for those people entrusted with your future. Wish upon them glad and happy tidings during this Holiday Season and hope they come back to work rested, content and with a positive and loving outlook on the world.

Try to find enjoyment in your circumstances whatever they may be this time of year, and it is my prayer going out for you all that your case might come to a quick and positive resolution, and you are all speedily reunited with your loved ones and family.

Peace and Joy, a minarture sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.

Lovely thought. Thanks for such a good and blessed message.

Best!

NOA received today 12/21, dated 12/14/2010

Now, does your NOA have the paragraph "If you have not already done so, provide supporting documents to assist USCIS in processing your petition, blah, blah, blah' ?

We've sent all the supporting documents. I was just wondering if this is a standard text. Thanks!

California Service Center (9 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

ANN 26.............12/01/10..........12/06/10.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

ANDRES AND DIANA...12/01/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

SLIGHTLYBONKERS....12/01/10..........12/13/10.......01/03/11........--/--/11....

HAWKEYE52..........12/02/10..........12/02/10.......01/10/11........--/--/11....

MRSD...............12/03/10..........12/06/10.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

ROSIE74............12/03/10..........12/06/10.......--/--/11........--/--/11....

MAAD...............12/09/10..........12/10/10.......--/--/--........--/--/11....

JON & JESS.........12/16/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/11....

JOANNA & BOBBY ....12/16/10..........--/--/--.......--/--/--........--/--/11....

Vermont Service Center (10 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MARKANDLADA........12/01/10..........12/03/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

FAITHFUL...........12/02/10..........12/06/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

FUZZYMISS..........12/04/10..........12/08/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

PRECIOUS...........12/07/10..........12/14/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

BEANTOWNBABE.......12/08/10..........12/13/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

NHIDO..............12/09/10..........12/10/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

CARY...............12/09/10..........12/15/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

JMILLIEN1..........12/10/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

CESCFAB............12/11/10..........12/14/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

SIMEL1110..........12/15/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

IMPORTANT!

* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.

* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.

* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.

* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.

* Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA.

Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application

NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter

Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment

Approved = The Date your case was approved

* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list

* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly*

* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

Our check cleared. Vermont is going slowly, folks... :whistle:

Our package was delivered today at the Vermont Offices

Now, waiting for the NOA1.

We sent the I-751 package off on December 4th with tracking number and this is what the website shows:

Expected Delivery Date: December 7, 2010

Class: First-Class Mail®

Service(s): Certified Mail™

Status: Acceptance

Your item was accepted at 10:06 am on December 04, 2010 in LIBERTY, MO 64068.

Information, if available, is updated periodically throughout the day. Please check again later.

Has anyone else experienced anything like this?

I have the same thing! I sent out our package on Dec 7th and so far, the USPS status hasn't changed. I'm going to check again tomorrow. Frustrating.

California Service Center (6 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

ANN 26.............12/01/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

ANDRES AND DIANA...12/01/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

SLIGHTLYBONKERS....12/01/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

HAWKEYE52..........12/02/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

MRSD...............12/03/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

ROSIE74............12/03/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

Vermont Service Center (4 applicants)

VJName.............Date of I-751.....NOA1 Date......Biometrics......Approved....

MARKANDLADA........12/01/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

FUZZYMISS..........12/04/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

BEANTOWNBABE.......12/08/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

PRECIOUS...........12/07/10..........--/--/10.......--/--/10........--/--/11....

IMPORTANT!

* Make sure that your VJ Text Editor setting is set to Rich Text Editor.

* Go to the MOST RECENTLY POSTED VERSION of this list (go to the last post and scroll UP) and "Reply" to it, deleting the "quote" tags in your reply.

* Please DO NOT change the font, font size, add colors, stuff like that.

* Please PREVIEW before posting to make sure it is properly formatted.

* Please check that you have not deleted anyones NAME & DATA.

Date of I-751 = The Date you sent your application

NOA Date = The Receipt Date on your original NOA letter

Biometrics = The Date of your biometrics appointment

Approved = The Date your case was approved

* Please Capitalize your VJ Name when adding it to the list

* When you're on this list, please come back to update your information accordingly*

* If you cannot add your information yourself, please ask another VJ member to help you do so.

Please add us to the list of December filers? We just sent out the application today.

I wish a good journey for all of us!

entering, legally, with a tourist visa is not something you can do IF you intend to adjust status. In other words, when he present himself at the POE and they say "What is the purpose of your visit/" He would have to answer (I intend to adjust status and become a legal permanent resident" At which point they will say "Entry denied...go home" If he is here on a toureist visa, that is it...tourist visa. If he falsifies his intent at the POE and then adjusts status...it is fraud.

What about what you read? Well, if you enter on a K-1, for example, with the expressed intent to get married within 90 days and file for AOS BUT you do not get married within 90 days...you STILL entered legally and CAN file for AOS but must also file an I-130.

If the 12 months since your K-1 was issued has expirec, so therefore ruling out a K-2 to follow, then your husband can file an I-130 and do a CR-2 visa for your son PROVIDED he is under age 21, never married AND was under age 18 when you got married.

Thanks for your reply. I will look into the CR-2. We've been married now for 2 years and I'm in the process of removing conditions. We never intended to commit any fraud, I was just a bit confused with the wording.

Thanks again, this was very helpful!

He isn't.

Oh thanks.

We are not trying to do anything illegal, or commit any kind of fraud, as I guess you got it.

This would be considered immigration fraud.

You can't come as a visitor with intent to stay and adjust status.

Thanks. We understand that. But even on the instruction of the I-130 is not all clear. It only states

" if your relative is already in the United States and entered legally, then they may be able to file an I-485 application to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident at the same time as you file the I-130 relative petition."

That's why I asked.

I guess if your wife wants to work in the US, she will need the papers - EAD, Green Card and so forth. The only way to get these is through AOS.

Also the GC would be handy if she wants to travel abroad

Hello folks,

We are in the process of filing for my 15 year-old son, who will be coming to US to live with us next year (so we hope). We had initially included him on the K1 petition, but at the time he wanted to stay back in Brazil with his dad. My husband (US citizen) and I then wrote to the embassy and asked them to cancel his interview, as he was supposed to follow-to-join me (K1). I remember we got a letter saying that we could file an I-130 in case he wanted to come to the US at a later date.

My question is: if he comes as a visitor, can he adjust status in the US, if my husband (US citizen) files the I-130 and I-485?

Right now, we are taking the route of filing the I-130 and wait for an approval and the consulate to notify him when a visa becomes available. We don't know how long this can take.

We don't want to do anything illegal or wrong, but we do want to see what would be our best options, so my son can come and start school by Sept 2011 without problems.

Thanks!

I'm not sure if this has been posted before, but USCIS have raised the fees for all applications, as from Nov 23, 2010.

I-751= $505

Biometrics = $85

Total = $590

Ouch

It looks like we are not filing in November after all. Everything is ready to go, but we are waiting for the affidavits. I wish the November filers good luck and a smooth journey to naturalization!

Best, Precious

We are hopefully sending out the package next week. I have most of the evidence ready, just missing the 2 affidavits. So, I guess we are a november filer!