hollowfloors

23 hours ago, MovingUSA said:

@hollowfloors Thank you, we appreciate this so much! Those are the timings we were expecting too and glad to know things are still moving quickly when the letter comes. Fingers crossed there is nothing wrong with ours as we brought every document with us and all seemed fine on the I-130 filing day. Could I ask did your letter come as a physical letter or email? And if you have used a lawyer did it go to you or them? Thanks again!

@MovingUSA We received a physical letter - I filled out the form for email communication but letter seems to be their process!

We didn’t use a lawyer - our situation is pretty straightforward, married for a long time, no children, no divorces or criminal record so I felt confident filling out the paperwork myself!  
 

The one thing that caught me off guard was the embassy told my husband they need IRS transcripts at his document check which I struggled to get online so had to request a paper copy to be mailed.  If you don’t have them already suggest requesting ASAP!

Hi - I can give an update based on my recent experience

31 March: Requested approval to go via DCF and approved same day

15 April: appointment to file I-130

26 April: Received letter with I-130 approval (letter was dated 17 April but I think it took longer to arrive due to Easter period)

20 May: Medical and documents brought to embassy 

13 June: Final interview scheduled! 
 

We already had all police certificates and supporting documents which I think helped the process go quickly - we could have probably gone even faster from I-130 to interview but took a few weeks to schedule it due to some travel.

let me know if any questions!