badmash007

download the forms and fill them out.

after the bills are paid print out your cover sheets. follow the online instructions provided in the payment portal and you should be good!

check out the items lists for IV and AOS in the guides sections!

Thank you! I guess that now I can go ahead and submit I-864. Still waiting for police certificate so DS-230 has to wait.

Which country and which embassy?

I can provide you more info for India.

Hi Deep2009,

I'm looking for info about the Islamabad embassy

Hi,

My petition for my wife is in NVC stage as our I-130 has been approved.

I received the AOS Fee notice, paid it and now it appears paid. I also sent in DS-2032, which generated the IV Fee bill, which I've paid and its processing is pending.

My question is what is the next step? The unofficial online instructions are a bit confusing to me. Do I wait for them to send me the I-864 form or do I download one from their site and submit it? Similarly, once IV Fee bill is paid, do I wait for them to send me the DS-230 form or do I download one from their site and submit it?

Thank you for your help!

Just got electronic confirmation that I-130 is approved. Now, on to NVC.

I just checked my status and got this message...

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* Case Status Retrieval Failed

* Multiple duplicate SRs already exist for the customer

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What is this supposed to mean? I only filed for I-130 so far.

i think they hired more people in CA so perhaps it just so it processes faster? All i can find is that the Chicago people will reroute it to where it's supposed to be.. and you'd hope theyk now what they're doing

Vanessa,

Thank you for your reply! That explains a lot. It takes a couple of days for regular mail to go from coast to coast.

Hi,

I just received my NOA1 for the I-130 I'd filed for my spouse, who lives outside the USA. Though, I'm a bit surprised that the service center was California. I'm based in NJ. Anyone know what is going on? I thought my petition would go to Vermont Service Center.

Thank you in advance for your help!

OOOh we got NOA1!!!

Maybe you'll get it this week aswell.

Notice Date was the 25th.

Hi MSD,

Congrats on the NOA1! I also got mine today. Notice date was 2/24/2010.

Though, I'm a bit surprised that the service center was California. I'm based in NJ. Anyone know what is going on? I thought my petition would go to Vermont Service Center.

I'm happy for the women who found their partner. However, I'd be concerned if I were in their shoes to see if the marriage would last. You do not see a Pakistani man get married to an American woman who is 20 years younger than him. The large age difference cases always involve an American/Westerner being the older partner. While I don't want to rain on anyone's parade, it would be foolish to ignore the possibility that the younger person from the 3rd world country is only marrying for the opportunity to come to America. If that is the case, he/she (the younger person) will not stick around after he/she is here.

We all know numerous cases from 3rd world countries where sports teams went to developed countries for Olympics or Asian Games and, right after the games, half of the team failed to return, as they slipped to earn living as an illegal immigrant and send money back home.

I sincerely hope that both parties have honest intentions and that their marriage last forever and successfully.

Best of luck!!! Let's hope for great things to happen, and fast!

Thx! Same to you.

I filed on the 18th and it said it was received last night (Feb. 21st)...How that is possible since post is supposed to be delivered on a Sunday, I have no idea. I'm just waiting for a NOA which I'm hoping won't take a long time to arrive. I'm terrible at waiting and even more so for this. I has taken me wayyyyy tooooo long to file these papers. Looking at some of the other people's filing times, I'm beginning to feel (probably) foolishly optimistic. I know I will get hit with at least 1 RFE so more waiting is in my future.

Good luck to everyone else in February. Hopefully we will all be able to join the league of "lucky ones who can be with their loved ones".

Also waiting for the NOA1. Sent my app on Feb 16

Packet finally delivered to the Chicago lockbox. Now awaiting receipt. I'm guessing that it'll take a week.

Sent I-130 package on 2/16/2010 and am now waiting for the package to arrive. Expected arrival date is 2/18/2010

This is quite helpful. Thank you very much! I'll stay put, as per your advise and wait for my I-130 to be approved

Hi,

I'm a naturalized US Citizen who is trying to bring his spouse, living outside US, to America. I noticed that there has been some recent changes (as shown in bold on this page http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...ypes_2993.html) in the immigration process to I'd like to get your input of my understanding.

1) I just mailed the I-130 form along with necessary documents today.

2) I'll wait for NOA (I-797) to be sent to me.

3) Now, do I still file for I-129F (K-3 visa), which includes sending a copy of NOA? It seems that, effective Feb 1, 2010, the application process has changed.

I've copied the relevant text here

Page: http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/ty...types_2993.html

Text:

"Important Notice: Effective February 1st, 2010, when both the I-129F petition for a nonimmigrant K visa and the I-130 petition for an IR-1 (or CR-1) spouse of a U.S. citizen visa have been approved by USCIS and sent to the National Visa Center (NVC), the availability as well as the need for a nonimmigrant K-3 visa ends. If the NVC receives both petitions:

* The nonimmigrant K visa will be administratively closed.

* The application process explained below will not be applicable and cannot be used.

* The NVC will contact the petitioner and you with instructions for processing your IR-1 (or CR-1) immigrant visa. For more information on the immigrant visa process review the Immigrant Visa for a Spouse webpage."

Please advise. Thank you very much in advance for your help!