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My husband had a hard time at first finding a job... we starting looking in late April after he got his ssn... he didn't find a job until maybe june at walmart... he had a stamp in his passport that was getting ready to expire so they let him quit until he got his ead... he got the stamp at jfk... he was so happy that they rehired him because they really didn't have to... he started as a cart pusher.. and after they rehired him, they let him work in the bakery... at least he's not out in the elements... it get pretty hot and humid in Birmingham

After reading all the post here, I am looking farword to working here, I was a customer service instructor/ IT specialist in my country, I now have my EAD and SSN with an upcoming aos interview in june 28, however am also pregnant and one month away from giving birth to our daughter. My thing is am in GA and its hard here, so my hubby and I have decided to relocate to CT or MA with me going first and him transitioning afterwords since he currently have a blue collar job but its taking too much time away from home because he works at night. What do u all think about the reloction.

Your AOS and the children CR1 request is not joined. They are at two different process centers, and they will be handled differently. They will not be on the same time schedule frame. What is stated above is correct, you could be denied AOS and the children's petition could be approved.

It would have been best to wait until your AOS had been approved, before you'll filed for the children, but since you'll didin't each case will follow it's own route.

Ok and thanks to all that responded to my post, I realy appreciate it andIi will keep everyone posted on my upcoming interview. If our daughter does not make a surprise entrance before her due date on july 16 I have been having lots of contractions my hubby keeps looking at me from the corner of hs eye, like he is saying you ready but realy everone I appreciate everyone response.

Sounds like yours was AOS and what your husband filed for them was for them to get their IR1/CR1. Correct me if I am wrong you are here in the States right? AOS moves a lot quicker than just filing for the IR1/CR1 check the time lines on this site to see what month they are working now.

Yes am here in the US ans adjusting status AOS, I think that what he did he field an I130 for each of them, they are in Jamaica

Congratulations God is on the job all the time

I need to get advice about the kids back home, so my hubby did two differernt petition for them i130s along with mine, I have interview on the 6/28/10 for the aos but heard nothing about the i130s. Also my kids paperwork were transfered to CA from the 3/10 /10 and we got recipt numbers, since our case started on the 2/28/10 I have received my EAD and my case has been touched so many times, but not the kids, the questions are why is there no tuches on the kids and do they have to approve mine before anything is done on the kids, how long will it take to immigrate them here. Also my hubby did not send his bc or a copy of the marriage certificate with theirs, he only sent it with mine. Will they eventually join the cases together, so far we have not receive any RFE on these cases so I am praying God let it remain that way. Any answer from everyone will be highly appreciated.

Hi to everyone! To anyone who happened to experience what I'm going through.. My aos was filed back in sept of 2009 and been transferred to CSC in January 2010. Up to this date whenever i check my case online, it still says "initial review". It's going to be 5months and still no changes. Has anyone here wrote their congressman for help? Did the really helped something? And as for writing, can somebody help me about what to tell them and do I have to indicate CSC or just USCIS for the agency the issue involves?

Is there anyone here who has been waiting as long as me? What's up with CSC?It's just so frustrating to hear others who applied later getting approval in a matter of 3 months. I guess they have loads of luck in them.I wish I have some too.. I can't help but wish my case wasn't transferred and just got an interview if I knew its going to take forever..Is my case still on timeline of aos processing? Everyone's answers will be much appreciated.. Thank you in advance.

I just want to first encourage you to have faith, God always work it out. I can hear the frustration in the tone of your letter, and to let you know that depends on what kind of aos you file it can take up to two years, your i130 is usually 6 month max. This is my thoughts to you stop checking the online status and either make an infopass appt, or call the customer service # when ask to enter your receipt bypass that option and hit 3 which will take you to a live rep ask to speak with a supervisor or to be transfered to the csc office, they are usually ok with it just express yourself like you did in your letter above. remember the 1800 # then 1 then 2 then 3 and have your receipt # ready and also be prepared to answer question. My aos was ready for interview in 3 months of submission and if it was me who was waiting that long I would be worried too. keep the faith God always make a way and I hope this bit of info help.

The I-130 is a petition filed to begin a process that will end with a CR1 visa. Study that CR1 guide carefully but here's an overview of the process you're on. Unfortunately you slowed down your process by filing an I-129F for a spouse.

The Spouse Visa Process General Outline IR1 and CR1 Visas

Immigrant Visas

The CR1 or IR1 visa enables US Citizens to bring their foreign spouse to the USA in

The CR2 or IR2 visa allows unmarried children under the age of 21 to move to the US as well, provided the marriage to the natural parent occured before the 18th birthday.

CR1 and CR2 visas are issued to applicants when the visa is obtained prior to the two-year anniversary of the qualifying marriage to the US Citizen. IR1 and IR2 visas are issued to applicants when the visa is obtained after the two-year anniversary of the qualifying marriage. IR1 and IR2 visas result in Legal Permanent Resident Status upon entry to the USA and a "Green Card" expiring in 10 years. CR1 and CR2 visas result in Conditional Permanent Resident Status upon US entry (unless entry occurs after the two-year anniversary of marriage) and a "Green Card" expiring in 2 years. Conditional Residents must apply to remove the conditions between 21 and 24 months after entering the USA.

CR1/IR1 and CR2/IR2 Immigrant Visa Process Outline:

The Immigrant visa entitles the qualifying spouse or child to enter the USA with Legal Permanent Resident Status (a green card) based on a marriage to a US Citizen. The steps involved in immigrating to the US via an Immigrant Visa can be generally described as follows:

The US Citizen files the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative with a USCIS Service Center. Where you file depends on where you live. The petition phase is very straightforward. Approval timelines vary with each Service Center, with the processing times ranging anywhere from one to five or six months.

After the I-130 Petition has been approved, the petition is sent to the Department of State's National Visa Center (NVC) where it is processed and forwarded to the correct Embassy or Consulate. The process of sending the approved I-130 from the Service Center (through the NVC) and arriving at the Embassy or Consulate usually takes from six to 12 weeks. While at the NVC, an Affidavit of Support is provided by the US Citizen Petitioner and the foreign spouse submits an actual "Visa Application" and the visa fee is paid. Once NVC has completed their work, the case file is forwarded to the Embassy or Consulate in the foreign national's country of residence. The visa interview may be scheduled during the NVC stage for some stations abroad but some Embassies and Consulates wait to schedule the interview until the case file arrives on station. The actual visa interview process is generally similar in all countries, although each Embassy or Consulate will vary a bit in their requirements.

Once you have the Immigrant Visa it is good for only one entry into the United States within 6 months of the issue date. The passport stamp given at entry is temporary evidence of Legal Permanent Resident Status and the "Green Card" and Social Security Card arrive in the mail shortly thereafter, usually in two to six weeks.

If you were given a "conditional permanent residency", 21 to 24 months from the date you were granted this status, you will have to apply to have the "Conditional" status removed; if approved you will get a full 10 year green card. If you had a full permanent residency status without conditions then this step is not required.

In three to five years, depending on circumstances, you can apply to become a US citizen (naturalization).

Would this be the same if am adjusting my status bosed on marriage to a USC and he is also petitioning my minor children over seas? all i130's were file at the same time and we have interview on 6/28/10

The best policy would be to have an original of each I-864 and three sets of supporting documentation but they should actually have those originals in hand, unless you did electronic processing through Montreal or Guangzhou. Please update your profile, as there is no N/A visa.

So what if am here and my and adjusting my status and the kids are in another country who are 9 and 13 repectivly and my hubby send their i130 and received noa1 that they are in CA however he did not send the copies of all your above mention except for their BC what happens do i need to contact CA and submit them or wait until they send for them?

When was the I-130 filed for the kids? I assume you are adjusting here in the US correct? We applied in May 07, and the boys were here in the US on 3/1/08. We ad one RFE for a permission letter and then had all the holidays in December to slow us done. NOW it is much faster being able to ge the payment done on line. More than likely they are already working on the kids case. Follow the NVC short cuts to get therough NVC ASAP, start getting all doc together now for the I-864 and the DS-230 for each child.

My hubby filed the I130 the same time he filed mine all the papers went off together mine went to one lockbox in chicago and theirs went to another, however we received all the noa1's back at the same time, theirs were transferd to California and mine to lee summit. I have my interview date for 6/28 and ive already received my EAD, I will start getting the affidavit ready and that other form you mention, thank you very much for your reply now I know who to ask when I need help

My hubby filed the I130 the same time he filed mine all the papers went off together mine went to one lockbox in chicago and theirs went to another, however we received all the noa1's back at the same time, theirs were transferd to California and mine to lee summit. I have my interview date for 6/28 and ive already received my EAD, I will start getting the affidavit ready and that other form you mention, thank you very much for your reply now I know who to ask when I need help

Yes I am adjusting here in the US

I am adjusting my status based on marriage to a usc he has also petition for my two young children back in jamaica, he received ther WAC receipt number and we have our interview on the 28 of june, how long after that do they sart working on my kids case. I did receive an email that the uscis will transfer the case to the NVC or dept of state, why do they do that and how long does all that process takes.

Terrible advice on the I-131 Advance Parole document. They have already overstayed so leaving for any reason will trigger a ban! AP (Advance Parole) doesn't override Overstay bans...

I do not know about your country but as for mine all my friends did it and came back, it only say there is no garantee but if she can provide a valid reason ie a death certificate or sickness she will be able to return. My girl dad just died and she overstayed 3yrs on b1/b2 was adjusting status and had to apply for the advance parole letter and got it went down to the funeral march 7 and return march 12 it happens I would not have given this advice if I did not know it could work.

Thanks though for the advice and like I said I do not know for your country but I have seen it done for mine.

you are right f1 is student, go ahead and do your sister paper work under your parents name, and her medical condition will not affect the process my friend son is a disable person two, and as you are saying you and your other sibling is willing and able to take care of her so I am not seeing a problem, however when she is ready to go for her interview to pick up her visa in your country make sure your parents are there. YOU OR YOUR SISTER DO NOT FILE THE PETITION LET YOUR PARENTS DO IT, OR SHE WILL NEVER GET HERE, but both of you can be the cosponser of the affidavit, just to reassure the government that she will not become publick charge.

It took one year from my country to immigrate someone to the us who is over 21 as long as its your parents who petition for her it will not be long, they will have to do an I130 fist then wait on nvc to process it and that took my friend 4 mths to here from them, then the process started rolling and her son was her in 11 mths 2wks

That is not true what he said, go online and uscis and read the i864 affidavit form, if you have not been married for five years the he is responsible for you until the 5 yrs complete and he cannot get you deported you have already compleated your obligations occording to immigration rule on obtaining your 10 yr GC and they wuld not have encourage you to stay in an abusive relationship with your spouse, there are many state in which you can file a divorce without him contesting it.

Good Luck

Stop worring he cant do you anything like everyone already told you, let him do what he wants to do he is blackmailing you because you found out his little secret. If he does the divorce now you can still file for citizen once you are eligable. REMEMBER IT DOES NOT MATTER WHAT HE DOES HE CANT HARM YOU.

Hi there its not hard to do I am in this process right now as are many of my friends who have gone through it. Here is a list of the things you need to do to make it right, get married, file form I130 thats you petition her to stay here do the same form for the child, she should do form I485 thats AOS I765 for her work permit her I130 for permission to travel if there is an emergency back home before here green card is ready, do the same I485 for the child, send all of these with the i864 one for each, the last three yers W2, marriage lincene both the application and the actual lincenese, form G325s for both of you two pp photo sign by both of you, your 1099 last 3 yrs or 1040 which ever you did, a copy of all 3 birth certificate, and the medical done by a civil surgeon for both her and the child and a job letter telling how long and how much your potential earning will be by year end. It might seem like a lot but its not the i485 for wife tik box 1 in parograph two. I did it all by myself along with my hubby and i have not gotten any request for evidence so for. do not worry about the affidavit if you do not meet it just get a cosponser and Fl is not that much for two people I think its between 27 and 31k. if you need anymore info just ask and Ill be happy to be of any assistance.

The affidavit comes when the person is invited to apply for the visa in ja or when the paperwork is sent to the nvc office, however if you work say 22 to 25k per year and its only the two of you, then you r good to go. good luck as for that line I do not know because my hubby is the one who did my kids and he works. good luck and dont worry because if you are not at the levelyou should be then get a cosponser simple.

Please tell him to carry his married papers too as I had the same problem but the officer was kind and I am also pregnant so he gave me the green light, but told me my married paper and any picture ID was valid for identification with ins

Am sure by now you know what might happen, so here is my questian, were u guys apart while you were engaged, as sometimes we make stupid mistakes and have to pay the price for it, and am happy you still love this woman enough to still want to be with her, or could be the other way around who knows. However for those of us who are acting as if long distance relationship sometimes does not cause us to seek pleasure some where else,like the bible said he who is without sin, cast the first brick, we might not have done it but lonliness certainly let us think twice.

I take my hats off to you for wanting a family by this woman even if the hild is not yours, so do the proper thing adapt the child which will make it legally yours, forget the f1 visa go and marry her in that country then file the i130 to take her here, by the time they approve it the adaption papers will be ready and no fraud will be commited simple. Please people this person knows what happen why there is a child in his life that is not his, he did not ask about paternity, he ask whats right from whats wrong, so lets just try to help without judging the situation.

Hi WilliamGuy,

Eventhough I filed my AOS late March...I did came on a B2, met my husband got married a year later n file to adjust my status...if you check out my signature you can have an understanding of the timeline n how long it takes.I've received my Interview Letter exactly 4 months after we filed n I estimated another 1 month if approved to recieve my GC so all together the average filing is 6-9 months,some less, some more, as I said all cases are different! my thoughts to you is gather all the imperative documents to prove to USCIS that ur wife had no intent to immigrate on a visitors visa as her intent may or may not be question at the interview so always be prepared.....My interview in on the 29th so I will keep you abreast!!

P.S you mentioned that u hired a Lawyer.. We did our paperwork all by ourselves...no lawyer!

Hope this helps...n good luck to you on ur journey !!

I have a questian did y have to file for anyone back home, i put my kids on mine and am adjusting from a b1/ b2 however my last entry was b1, do you think this will pose a problem, I have been here over six years bfore changing mine.

I recently had to call them to change the date on my biometrics and this is what I did, I call the 800 # I chose option 3 for address change when the come on I get honest with them and tell them I was not getting through with option 2 so if i can be tranfered to the dept to change my bio date, they ask me to verify my info and then ask if there were anything else they could do, then they ask for my local office or state and city then they tranfered me, it was that easy. I was told by the lady who came on that I could walk in if I knew I was not going to make it for that date, but if I miss it then I would have to reschdule. She did my reschedule and I was on my way a week after.

yep its working now but no changes to my case. but there is still hope, think about it I did not have to get this far and then again am 7 mths preggo and they said she would never make it inutro this far so am greatful for everything

I feel a million times better now that I know it could be a technical problem, becaause I was like I dont look that often I do check my email though, but I am feeling much better now that it happens to majority of us.

Helllo this happens to someone i know and when he check it out someone using his name under a c8 catugory and this card was just now approve for use, please check it out especially if your husbond is from a country that givs asylum or tps.

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