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Beginning I-130 process for husband.

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yankeeaussie   0

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Hi, I am jut starting the process. My husband and I married in November here in the USA. He is currently back in OZ to tie up work contracts and find renters for his home etc..

I was wondering how difficult/easy anything it is to go ahead and fill out the forms... can someone explain the "filing dates" I'm starting to read about? I want to send the I-130 right away but do I need to wait to send that along with the permanent residency/change of status applications?

I just need a very dumbed down explanation on the process and how to get started? Im sorry, Im sure this has been asked A MILLION times before, but Im looking for the easiest explanation with step by step processes.

And the worst question a newbie can ask: how long will this take? He and I have no kids, no previous marriages, no criminal backgrounds and pretty good careers... is there any way we could be lucky and get his visa to come here fast?

THANK YOU SO MUCH for any feedback!

Michelle

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RICARDO4EVA2 Mentor

RICARDO4EVA2   194

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Hi, I am jut starting the process. My husband and I married in November here in the USA. He is currently back in OZ to tie up work contracts and find renters for his home etc..

I was wondering how difficult/easy anything it is to go ahead and fill out the forms... can someone explain the "filing dates" I'm starting to read about? I want to send the I-130 right away but do I need to wait to send that along with the permanent residency/change of status applications?

I just need a very dumbed down explanation on the process and how to get started? Im sorry, Im sure this has been asked A MILLION times before, but Im looking for the easiest explanation with step by step processes.

And the worst question a newbie can ask: how long will this take? He and I have no kids, no previous marriages, no criminal backgrounds and pretty good careers... is there any way we could be lucky and get his visa to come here fast?

THANK YOU SO MUCH for any feedback!

Michelle

Welcome to Visa Journey

:secret::time: see the link below

http://www.visajourney.com/timeline/profile.php?id=98987

filing dates..? perhaps you're referring to the priority date? if yes, that is the date the application/case was accepted by uscis that's important to keep in mind more so for the family pref. category. You wanted to know how long it will take. Are you a us citzen or permanent resident (green card holder)..?

1st marriage, no kids, good careers plays no part in how quick he will be processed. the clean background help but a small part it just prevents any delays nothing more.

you can read up on the step by step instructions at the link below.

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

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Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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Penguin_ie   5,992

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You won't need a change of status application, as you are petitioning for a visa via the I-130; this will allow your husband to apply for a visa, which, once he enters the USA, will get him a greencard. The guides mentioned in the other post are excellent.

The whole process, with no problems along the way, should take 7-10 months.

Bye: Penguin

Me: Irish/ Swiss citizen, and now naturalised US citizen. Husband: USC; twin babies born Feb 08 in Ireland and a daughter in Feb 2010 in Arkansas who are all joint Irish/ USC. Did DCF (IR1) in 6 weeks via the Dublin, Ireland embassy and now living in Arkansas.

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RICARDO4EVA2 Mentor

RICARDO4EVA2   194

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hello

can you help me plz??

Can who help you? Whats the question...?

Current cut off date F2A - Current 

Brother's Journey (F2A) - PD Dec 30, 2010


Dec 30 2010 - Notice of Action 1 (NOA1)
May 12 2011 - Notice of Action 2 (NOA2)
May 23 2011 - NVC case # Assigned
Nov 17 2011 - COA / I-864 received
Nov 18 2011 - Sent COA
Apr 30 2012 - Pay AOS fee
Oct 15 2012 - Pay IV fee
Oct 25 2012 - Sent AOS/IV Package
Oct 29 2012 - Pkg Delivered
Dec 24 2012 - Case Complete
May 17 2013 - Interview-Approved

July 19 2013 - Enter the USA

"... Answer when you are called..."

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