Quick Few Questions..

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

I'm still waiting on my I130 to get approved, but if it does get approved what are the next steps I need to get ready for? What forms am I going to be filling out etc..

can someone provide me a link ?

Thanks.

[payxibka 10,047]

Nothing you can do without an I-130 approval... No forms... you would contact your congtressional representative or hire a lawyer.

Just be patient... Most I-130's seem to get approved eventually.

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

Nothing you can do without an I-130 approval... No forms... you would contact your congtressional representative or hire a lawyer.

Just be patient... Most I-130's seem to get approved eventually.

I know that theres nothing I can do without an I-130 approval, I said what If I do get approved what are my next steps so I can get ready for them.

You understand?

[KIMF 0]

I'm still waiting on my I130 to get approved, but if it does get approved what are the next steps I need to get ready for? What forms am I going to be filling out etc..

can someone provide me a link ?

Thanks.

What Happens After You Mail the I-130 Out?

A few weeks after you have sent your petition to the USCIS you will receive a Notice of Action (aka NOA) letter indicating that they have begun processing your I-130 application. You can check the status of your application as well as other processing time information here.

When your I-130 petition is finally approved, the service center that processed your petition, will send you another Notice of Action letter indicating your approval, and the forwarding of your approved petition to the National Visa Processing Center in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, along with a phone number to contact the NVC with. Your case will now only be dealt with by the NVC. The service center that you filed with, will have no more knowledge on the status of your petition or case.

A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain an Of-169 form, and an Of-230 part one and two forms that must be filled out by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.

Forms that may be either sent back (or requested to be gathered and kept for the interview) to the NVC or the consulate abroad (depending upon which consulate you are going through) before an interview date with a consulate abroad can be scheduled are as follows:

Pre-Interview Forms / Items:

1. Completed and signed OF-169.

2. Completed and signed Of-230 Part 1 and 2 forms.

3. I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required.

4. A copy of intending immigrants biographic page of passport(s) including expiration date.

5. Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *

6. Original adoption decree. (if applicable)

7. Marriage certificate. (if applicable)

8. Divorce decree(s) or death certificate(s) (if applicable)

9. Police certificate(s) **

10. Court and prison records.(if applicable)

11. Custody records. (if applicable)

12. Military records (if applicable)

* Per the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), they may also be unavailable. Or certain countries don't have individual birth certificates as understood in the US, but the FAM will describe the suitable document. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

** On police clearances, as per the FAM, they may be unavailable. Or with some countries [Korea comes to mind], they will be sent directly to the consulate from the involved government. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

After the NVC or Consulate Abroad receives the above forms and supporting documents (which may not all be required to mail back at that time), an interview date will be scheduled for the intending immigrant at a consulate abroad. The NVC or the consulate abroad will send your relative a letter indicating at what time and day the interview is scheduled for, and of required forms that must be brought to the interview. Make two copies of each original document or piece of evidence below and bring them with you. Documents needed are:

Interview Forms / Items:

1. Valid Passport.

2. Original or certified "long" birth certificate. *

3. Original adoption decree. (if applicable)

4. Original or certified copy of the marriage certificate. (if applicable)

5. Original death certificate. (if applicable)

6. Original divorce decree. (if applicable)

7. Police certificate. **

8. Court record(s) (if applicable).

9. I-864 Affidavit of Support Form along with past 3 year U.S tax returns (or transcripts) and any other financial documents required. (see poverty limits here)

10. Court and prison records.(if applicable)

11. Medical examination information

12. Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the spouse or benefitiary

* You should have the originals on hand at this point for the Final Interview. Per the Foreign Affairs Manual (FAM), they may also be unavailable. Or certain countries don't have individual birth certificates as understood in the US, but the FAM will describe the suitable document. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

** On police clearances, as per the FAM, they may be unavailable. Or with some countries [Korea comes to mind], they will be sent directly to the consulate from the involved government. The consulate can explain the alternate requirements to the beneficiary in detail.

On The day of your relatives (or spouses) interview, he/she must bring EVERY document listed above that applies to your case, and should be prepared for a long wait. There may be additional forms required. The interview appointment sheet will contain a list of everything you must bring. It will also tell you the payment amount due and the forms of payment accepted.

The interview can last for as littles as 10 minutes or up to an hour depending upon your specific case. You relative will take an oath under US law to tell the truth, and it is very important that your relative answer every question as truthfully as possible. In general, it is a good idea that your relative bring documentation to prove strong ties and a relationship with you, the petitioner. (i.e. phone bills, letters etc.) If the consulate officer approves your relative's immigrant visa application, your relative will be issued an immigrant visa that allows your relative to become a US permanent resident. Your relative will become a U.S permanent resident only when he/she enters the U.S at a port of entry, until this time, he/she only has an immigrant visa that is valid up to 6 months from the interview date. If your relative cannot immigrate to the U.S within the 6 month allotted time, then his/her immigrant visa will expire, and the I-130 process must start all over again. Also, if your relative is your wife or husband and you have been married for less then 2 years at the time of his/her arrival at a port of entry, then he/she will receive a temporary I-551 Stamp and then later a Green Card by mail good for only 2 years. Ninety days before the green card expires you will have to file an I-751 form to remove it's conditional status.

As a general note, please see the I-130 FAQs here.

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

Thanks KIMF,

will it be a big problem if i already sent out the I-864 Affidavit of Support with my I130?

[t0+ 1]

You should actually, be spending this time getting ready for the NVC stage of the process. These are the forms you should have already filled out and signed before your approval:

DS-3032 signed by the benificiary

I-864 or I-864EZ, order your tax transcripts now, so you don't have to wait for them later.

DS-230 filled out and signed by the beneficiary, ONLY sign Part 1, but you should double check the requirements for your embassy

Start gathering all the civil documents that you will need for NVC, again check the requirements for your embassy.

Read Loto's guide ( http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=136822 ). This will prove to be the most valauble in anwering your question. The tips in the guide, will help you get through the process quicker. After your I-130 is approved, you will have some control (for a while) in how fast things go.

Good luck!

[payxibka 10,047]

No problem but you will be asked to provide it again

[KIMF 0]

Thanks KIMF,

will it be a big problem if i already sent out the I-864 Affidavit of Support with my I130?

I have heard that some people send it in with the petition like you did. I think its ok as long as you kept a copy of this. Maybe they will ask you for more current information since so much time has passed.

Kimf

[ROZA 0]

I Filed my petition on 7 NOV 07 I was so annoyed from waiting.... but when i got approved i thank God but i was shocked..coz some of october filer were waiting for approval which was unfair.

But some of them are waiting for the approval till now which is really insane.

I pray for guys who are waiting for approval.

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

Thanks KIMF,

will it be a big problem if i already sent out the I-864 Affidavit of Support with my I130?

I have heard that some people send it in with the petition like you did. I think its ok as long as you kept a copy of this. Maybe they will ask you for more current information since so much time has passed.

Kimf

Ah i'm f1uckedd

man...this is going to be one HELL of a long PROCESS FOR me.............

i might just move back there and live with her...#### the states..

[payxibka 10,047]

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Ah i'm f1uckedd

Why? You don't have a copy? or if not, you can simply prepare a new one....

Edited August 13, 2008 by fwaguy

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

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Ah i'm f1uckedd

Why? You don't have a copy? or if not, you can simply prepare a new one....

I mean preparing a new copy, thats easy..but theres other stuff..

......i knew i should've gotten a lawyer in the first ###### place man.

[payxibka 10,047]

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Ah i'm f1uckedd

Why? You don't have a copy? or if not, you can simply prepare a new one....

I mean preparing a new copy, thats easy..but theres other stuff..

......i knew i should've gotten a lawyer in the first ###### place man.

other stuff? Maybe I am confused but copies of this other stuff is probable OK... There are only a few documentst in this entire process that need to be original and some you will get back....

[Shpat_Argjira 0]

check ur PM..