Getting ready to file I-130

[MrsWhizz 0]

Hi and thanks for posting your journeys. It makes me feel comforted.

I'm getting ready to submit our I-130 this week along with the G-325's. I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer. I'm reading so much information that I'm confusing myself. Do I need to file the I-864 now or do I wait until later? Is it a good idea to do a letter of intent and a table of contents? Really...any advice anyone could pass my way would be greatly appreciated.

Edited February 14, 2006 by MrsWhizz

[MaryandMian 1]

Here is our story. Once you get to each phase in the process they will send you the paperwork to continue the next steps. You need not file the financials at this time. Good luck on your journey.

Mary

CR 1 ( I-130) Timeline

01/20/05 Mailed to TX transfered to CA 01/26/05.

01/31/2005 NOA 1

03/17/2005 NOA 2 Approved (56 days) transfered to NVC

K3 (I-129F) Mailed to Chicago transfered to MO

03/24/2005 Mailed to Chicago Lockbox

04/01/2005 Recieved by T. Burgthold, MO.

04/07/2005 NOA 1

06/22/2005 NOA 2 Approved (77 days) transfered to NVC

NVC CR 1 and K3 Timeline

03/17/2005 CR-1 Case assigned number

04/15/2005 Received I-864 Bill

04/18/2005 Paid I-864 Bill

04/30/2005 Husband receives DS-3023

05/02/2005 Husband returns signed froms to NH

05/28/2005 I-864 Forms & IV Bill received.

05/31/2005 I-864 forms to NVC

05/31/2005 IV payment to St Louis, MO.

06/02/2005 USPS confirmation for I-864 NVC

06/02/2005 USPS confirmation IV payment MO.

06/20/2005 DS-230 came forwarded to husband.

06/22/2005 I 129-F approved and will go to NVC

06/29/2005 DS-230 arrived at NVC from Pakistan

06/30/2005 Both cases are awaiting approval.

07/18/2005 CASE COMPLETED CR1 (124 days @ NVC) and forwarded to Isalamabad embassy on 07/27/05 and arrived 08/01/05.

07/20/2005 CASE COMPLETED on K3/I 129-F (32 days @ NVC) and will forward to embassy now within one week.Sent to Islamabad on 07/20/05 and received 07/25/05.

[MrsWhizz 0]

Thanks a million! That makes things a little clearer for me.

[pri 0]

It is always better to have a cover letter giving the contents of the petition and use tabs to seperate all topics you can also chk on the guides on VJ

[aussiewench 9]

MrsWhizz,

No you are not required to do a letter of intent, that is only a requirement for fiance's.

No you don't submit the I-864 until later....either at NVC if you go the CR-1 path or interview with the K-3

Just double checking that you do have the G-325A and not the G-325 that you stated in your post. There is a difference.

I agree that a cover letter indexing the contents and having things tabbed makes it easier for an adjudicator to find things.

Other then that just follow the I-130 guide as to what you need to submit. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

Lorelle

[MrsWhizz 0]

MrsWhizz,

No you are not required to do a letter of intent, that is only a requirement for fiance's.

No you don't submit the I-864 until later....either at NVC if you go the CR-1 path or interview with the K-3

Just double checking that you do have the G-325A and not the G-325 that you stated in your post. There is a difference.

I agree that a cover letter indexing the contents and having things tabbed makes it easier for an adjudicator to find things.

Other then that just follow the I-130 guide as to what you need to submit. Wishing you all the best on your journey.

Lorelle

Yes! I have the G-325a and other than the handcramps and waiting for my picture to be developed, I am ready to go. This forum is so helpful. What a great idea! Thank you for your help. I'm sure I'll have more questions soon!

Like...lol.....what if my hubby's address changes before all this is finished?

[dollface41601 0]

everyones advice seems pretty clear, just double check that u filled in EVERYTHING....an RFE would suck...best of luck

[Eva Malahova 0]

Pardon my ignorance, I am just starting to look through the required Docsa...what is NOA 1 , NOA 2?

[meauxna 15]

Pardon my ignorance, I am just starting to look through the required Docsa...what is NOA 1 , NOA 2?

The FAQ Appendix has all the definitions

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=definition

[Eva Malahova 0]

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[Euro 3]

Hi and thanks for posting your journeys. It makes me feel comforted.

I'm getting ready to submit our I-130 this week along with the G-325's. I would appreciate any advice anyone can offer. I'm reading so much information that I'm confusing myself. Do I need to file the I-864 now or do I wait until later? Is it a good idea to do a letter of intent and a table of contents? Really...any advice anyone could pass my way would be greatly appreciated.

Good Luck on your visa journey ..........are you also planning to file for the K3 visa??

take a look at my timeline, I also went through London!!

[wmhurd 0]

Mrs Whizz

Me and my bride filed the I130 last month, she is in London and will be relocating here with me to Atlanta GA. The advice I can give you especially onthe 325a's is to make sure that all your "I"'s are dotted and your "T"'s are crossed. Also the moment you send off your I-130 start working on your papers for the I-129F that way when you receive your first NOA (notice of action) from the I-130 which should be in about a week from the filing have your I-129F ready to go. PS when sending all your papers off make sure you have delivery confirmation....Good Luck....Wayne