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Quickest Way to get Spouse to the US?

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MarLTorr   0

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Filed: Country: Spain
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Hello everyone. I just sent out the I-130 and I'm waiting approval. My husband is from Ecuador but has residency in Spain. We would like to know what is the quickest way for him to come here. Is it worth the time/money getting a CR-1 visa or does it take just as long as the green card? Basically, what is the quickest way? I would really appreciate the help!

-Marlena

12/09/2006 - Met in Madrid, Spain

02/10/2010 - Married in Guayaquil, Ecuador

USCIS

03/27/10: I-130 mailed to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

03/29/10: Delivered & Signed by J. Chyba

04/07/10: Check cashed ($355)

04/10/10: Received NOA1 Receipt Notice

09/17/10: Received NOA2 - Petition Approved!

I-130 was approved in 174 days

NVC

10/08/10: NVC Received/ Case # assigned

10/08/10: AOS Bill Generated - Paid AOS Bill Online ($88)

10/08/10: E-mailed DS-3032

10/13/10: AOS Bill Shows as PAID. Printed Cover Sheet.

10/18/10: DS-3032 delivered to NVC NH

10/19/10: IV Bill Generated - Received e-mail from NVC

10/25/10: Paid IV Bill ($404)

10/27/10: IV Bill Shows as PAID. Printed Cover Sheet.

11/20/10: I-864 (with I-864A) and DS-230 mailed to NVC via USPS

12/03/10: Paperwork received at NVC (wait 6-8 weeks)

12/10/10: Sign In FAILED!! Case completed at NVC!!

02/15/11: Medical exam

02/23/11: Interview Scheduled - APPROVED

03/24/11: POE - EWR Newark

I-751 Currently in process

sachinky Mentor

sachinky   465

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: India
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Wait for the I-130 to be approved. In the meantime, read up on the NVC stage and get prepared so you can zoom through it when your time comes.

03/27/2009: Engaged in Ithaca, New York.
08/17/2009: Wedding in Calcutta, India.
09/29/2009: I-130 NOA1
01/25/2010: I-130 NOA2
03/23/2010: Case completed.
05/12/2010: CR-1 interview at Mumbai, India.
05/20/2010: US Entry, Chicago.
03/01/2012: ROC NOA1.
03/26/2012: Biometrics completed.
12/07/2012: 10 year card production ordered.

09/25/2013: N-400 NOA1

10/16/2013: Biometrics completed

12/03/2013: Interview

12/20/2013: Oath ceremony

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trailmix Grand Master

trailmix   77

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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Hi Marlena,

You are confusing the green card/CR1 visa. The I-130 is the petition to apply for a visa. The CR1 application is an application for the actual visa - if approved - it will result in the CR1 applicant getting a 2 year conditional greencard.

You need to read the guides, just click on the Guides link at the top of this page.

Good luck!

Bernie C Proficient

Bernie C   24

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (pnd) Country: Vietnam
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Marlena,

Read the CR-1 guide here on VJ. You need to follow those steps. The I-130 is one form included as part of filing CR-1 for your foreign spouse. There is a list of forms and evidence that you will need to provide in the guide and what steps to follow.

You say you filed an I-130 but don't provide any additional information so its not clear if you provided enough info.

If you and your spouse were married and both residing in the US its a different process.

What have you actually done so far. I suggest you read up on the guides so you have a solid understanding of the process.

Best Wishes!

6/15/2009 Filed I-129F

12/15/2009 Interview (HCMC, VN)

1/16/2010 POE Detroit

3/31/2010 MARRIED !!!

11/20/2010 Filed I-485

12/23/2010 Biometrics (Buffalo, NY)

12/31/2010 I-485 Transfered to CSC

2/4/2011 Green Card received

1/7/2013 Mailed I-751 package

1/14/2013 I-751 NOA (VSC)

2/07/2013 Biometrics (Buffalo, NY)

MarLTorr Rookie

MarLTorr   0

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Filed: Country: Spain
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Thanks guys for the advice. Sorry for being so vague.

I recently got married in February. I am a US citizen and my husband is from Ecuador but has temporary residence in Spain. He currently is Ecuador and I am back in the States. I sent out the I-130 about a week ago. This whole process is a little confusing and I just wanted to get a feel for how long everything takes.

I read that the actual green card can take anywhere from 6 to 12 months. I just wanted to know if there is a quicker way for him to come while we await the conditional permanent residence. For example, by visa or whatever? Is it possible for him to come within 2 or 3 months on a visa?

I just want to know the quickest way for him to get here and start our lives together.

Thank you!

12/09/2006 - Met in Madrid, Spain

02/10/2010 - Married in Guayaquil, Ecuador

USCIS

03/27/10: I-130 mailed to Chicago Lockbox via FedEx

03/29/10: Delivered & Signed by J. Chyba

04/07/10: Check cashed ($355)

04/10/10: Received NOA1 Receipt Notice

09/17/10: Received NOA2 - Petition Approved!

I-130 was approved in 174 days

NVC

10/08/10: NVC Received/ Case # assigned

10/08/10: AOS Bill Generated - Paid AOS Bill Online ($88)

10/08/10: E-mailed DS-3032

10/13/10: AOS Bill Shows as PAID. Printed Cover Sheet.

10/18/10: DS-3032 delivered to NVC NH

10/19/10: IV Bill Generated - Received e-mail from NVC

10/25/10: Paid IV Bill ($404)

10/27/10: IV Bill Shows as PAID. Printed Cover Sheet.

11/20/10: I-864 (with I-864A) and DS-230 mailed to NVC via USPS

12/03/10: Paperwork received at NVC (wait 6-8 weeks)

12/10/10: Sign In FAILED!! Case completed at NVC!!

02/15/11: Medical exam

02/23/11: Interview Scheduled - APPROVED

03/24/11: POE - EWR Newark

I-751 Currently in process

Deputy Purple Experienced

Deputy Purple   1,294

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The path you are on will get him a CR-1 Visa which is a single entry Visa. Upon using it to enter the US he will become a Conditional LPR.

As he is in the process of trying to immigrate his ability to enter the US on the Visa Waiver Program or using a Visitor's Visa is iffy.

6 to 12 months is a decent wait but not the end of the world...


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