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jsonm8   0

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need some advice.

i am an immigrant here in guam, my greencard was released last dec 2010. i went back to the PI to get married last january 2011. i started working last march. question is, can i file for a petition to my wife now? or do i have to wait for certain time to file it? what are the initial documents i need?

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JimVaPhuong   4,863

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  On 5/7/2011 at 10:22 AM, jsonm8 said:

need some advice.

i am an immigrant here in guam, my greencard was released last dec 2010. i went back to the PI to get married last january 2011. i started working last march. question is, can i file for a petition to my wife now? or do i have to wait for certain time to file it? what are the initial documents i need?

What sort of visa did you arrive with? The answer to your questions may be relevant to this. Assuming there is nothing preventing you from sponsoring your wife, you can file an I-130 for her now. The current wait for an F2A from the Philippines is about 4 years.

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RICARDO4EVA2   195

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  On 5/7/2011 at 10:22 AM, jsonm8 said:

need some advice.

i am an immigrant here in guam, my greencard was released last dec 2010. i went back to the PI to get married last january 2011. i started working last march. question is, can i file for a petition to my wife now? or do i have to wait for certain time to file it? what are the initial documents i need?

yes you can file a petition for your wife NOW... intital documents will be marriage cert. for you too... any divorce cert. from previous marriages if necessary... the I130 form, supporting documents to the marriage.

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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  On 5/7/2011 at 2:49 PM, JimVaPhuong said:

What sort of visa did you arrive with? The answer to your questions may be relevant to this. Assuming there is nothing preventing you from sponsoring your wife, you can file an I-130 for her now. The current wait for an F2A from the Philippines is about 4 years.

permanent resident visa sir..

tnx everyone..

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It is not true. Once you fill in the Affidavit of Support (not at initial filing), you will need to show that you having filed taxes.

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   195

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  On 5/9/2011 at 10:06 AM, jsonm8 said:

so you mean guys that i don't have to complete 1 year of work here? there is a heresay that i should have a 1 year of income tax payments... is this true? tnx again...

no you do not have to complete 1 year of work.

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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JimVaPhuong   4,863

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  On 5/9/2011 at 10:06 AM, jsonm8 said:

so you mean guys that i don't have to complete 1 year of work here? there is a heresay that i should have a 1 year of income tax payments... is this true? tnx again...

That has to do with the affidavit of support. If you intend to be the sole sponsor then you must prove you have sufficient income for your household size - 125% of the poverty guidelines. The prior year's tax return is required evidence. If you plan on having a joint sponsor then it won't matter.

12/15/2009 - K1 Visa Interview - APPROVED!

12/29/2009 - Married in Oakland, CA!

08/18/2010 - AOS Interview - APPROVED!

05/01/2013 - Removal of Conditions - APPROVED!

 
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