Proceeding with immigration

[martinbr 1]

Hello everyone, I have been away for awhile due to some health problems. I started my I-130 petition back in 03/2008. But ran into some difficulties due to a ex-wife and having to be in the hospital for 4 months. I really wasn't in a hurry to get this done because I am waiting for a buyout from my job in June of this year. So I will be unemployed unless I find another job by June.

I am at the I-864 bill phase and am ready to send this in so hopefully I can get this wrapped up by June and I can just go over and meet my wife and bring her back together instead of separately.

I am really struggling with the economy and my with my job, my ex is getting child support and alimony from me, so it doesn't leave a lot to live on. But with this buyout, this might be the only time for a long time to get my wife to the U.S.

So, I know that that after I pay the I-864 bill, how much time am I looking at to get this wrapped up? By looking at the time lines, it looks like another 6 to 7 months. From the NVC to the interview dated. Does this sound about right?

Also, what about my tax forms? Do they need to be from the IRS, or can I use the copies that I printed off Turbo Tax? Do I need to get a letter head from my employer verifying my employment?

I know it's a lot of questions, but I want to get thing going before my job ends. I qualify for the past 3 years of my employment.

thanks,

martinbr

[MMW 2]

if you are at the NVC use the shortcuts on the wiki it will help you get thru NVC fast. i just used the tax form i mailed to IRS(copy) and NVC accepted that. the letter from your employer is optional but if you can get it send it. If you follow the WIKI and get prepared you can finish by june but you have to get busy. We used the shortcuts and we did the whole NVC process in 15 days. The biggest thing is to have your wife do the DS 3032 right away that will speed things up on her side of it. Do it by email dont wait for the form.

[AddyG 0]

If your wife has all the supporting documents for the DS-230 you should be able to zoom through it! As said already, follow the Wiki guides and get her working on the DS-230 ASAP!!!