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mjme001   0

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Greetings all!,

I've been reading over some of the topics here and the WIKIs and guides, and I've gotten a little confused. My wife also is lost and I am posting here hopefully so you all can give your advice.

My wife is a Japanese national. We have been married less than a year. I am in the states, she is in Japan. I have filed an I-130 and received a I-797c, and I-797 notice of action and approval of said I-130. I'm in the military (how I met my wife). I have a few questions, maybe you guys could answer.

1. Is the IR-1 visa the proverbial "green card" that my wife keeps talking about? Is that the visa I should be perusing?

2. Can I fill out an I-864EZ vice an I-864?

3. My wife is pregnant and will have our child in about 2 months, will the baby be able to accompany her when she finally gets her visa?

Actually the baby is my biggest concern as of course I would like to see my child ASAP. We are aware of all the paperwork we need to file for the baby's birth abroad and hopefully we can get it all done, but if the VISA comes before that time will she be able to bring the baby with her to the states? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

Arigatou Gozimasu!

Divs Rising Star

Divs   35

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Greetings all!,

I've been reading over some of the topics here and the WIKIs and guides, and I've gotten a little confused. My wife also is lost and I am posting here hopefully so you all can give your advice.

My wife is a Japanese national. We have been married less than a year. I am in the states, she is in Japan. I have filed an I-130 and received a I-797c, and I-797 notice of action and approval of said I-130. I'm in the military (how I met my wife). I have a few questions, maybe you guys could answer.

1. Is the IR-1 visa the proverbial "green card" that my wife keeps talking about? Is that the visa I should be perusing?

Since you've been married less than a year, the visa type will be CR-1. At her port of entry, your wife will get a two-year temporary green card stamped.

2. Can I fill out an I-864EZ vice an I-864?

I'm not qualified to answer this bit.

3. My wife is pregnant and will have our child in about 2 months, will the baby be able to accompany her when she finally gets her visa?

Yes. If you look at travel.state.gov, this is what they say. The birth of a child abroad to U.S. citizen parent(s) should be reported as soon as possible so that a Consular Report of Birth Abroad can be issued as an official record of the child’s claim to U.S. citizenship. Report the birth of your child abroad at the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.

Actually the baby is my biggest concern as of course I would like to see my child ASAP. We are aware of all the paperwork we need to file for the baby's birth abroad and hopefully we can get it all done, but if the VISA comes before that time will she be able to bring the baby with her to the states? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

Arigatou Gozimasu!

07/14/2011 Wedding

USCIS (187 days)

08/16/2011 I-130 filed

08/19/2011 NOA1
02/22/2012 NOA2

NVC (14 days)
03/08/2012 NVC case #, IIN, emailed DS-3032
03/13/2012 AOS invoiced & paid
03/14/2012 AOS package mailed
03/16/2012 DS-3032 acceptance
03/19/2012 IV bill invoiced and paid
03/20/2012 DS-230 package sent
03/22/2012 Case Complete
04/10/2012 Interview date assigned; packet IV received
MEDICALS/US CONSULATE/POE
05/02/2012 Medicals
05/09/2012 Interview APPROVED
05/11/2012 Visa in hand
05/24/2012 POE TORONTO
06/28/2012 Got SSN and Green Card

ROC

02/27/2014 Package sent

02/28/2014 NOA1

03/28/2014 Biometrics

06/20/2014 Approved

06/22/2014 Got the 10-yr GC
N-400

03/03/2015 Package sent

03/10/2015 Check encashed

03/13/2015 NOA

03/26/2015 Fingerprints

04/27/2015 In line

06/19/2015 Interview letter

07/23/2015 Interview

08/19/2015 Oath ceremony

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,815

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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2. Can I fill out an I-864EZ vice an I-864?

At the start of the I-864EZ, there are 3 questions, if you are able to answer yes to ALL three of those questions, you can use the I-864EZ.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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approval = NOA-2 .

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

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Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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More Jargon (and process) for ya -

Loto's Wiki Pages- http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_to_bring_your_foreign_spouse_to_live_in_the_US

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

Sometimes my language usage seems confusing - please feel free to 'read it twice', just in case !
Ya know, you can find the answer to your question with the advanced search tool, when using a PC? Ditch the handphone, come back later on a PC, and try again.

-=-=-=-=-=R E A D ! ! !=-=-=-=-=-

Whoa Nelly ! Want NVC Info? see http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/NVC_Process

Congratulations on your approval ! We All Applaud your accomplishment with Most Wonderful Kissies !

 

grrrrreat Rising Star

grrrrreat   109

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Greetings all!,

I've been reading over some of the topics here and the WIKIs and guides, and I've gotten a little confused. My wife also is lost and I am posting here hopefully so you all can give your advice.

My wife is a Japanese national. We have been married less than a year. I am in the states, she is in Japan. I have filed an I-130 and received a I-797c, and I-797 notice of action and approval of said I-130. I'm in the military (how I met my wife). I have a few questions, maybe you guys could answer.

1. Is the IR-1 visa the proverbial "green card" that my wife keeps talking about? Is that the visa I should be perusing?

2. Can I fill out an I-864EZ vice an I-864?

3. My wife is pregnant and will have our child in about 2 months, will the baby be able to accompany her when she finally gets her visa?

Actually the baby is my biggest concern as of course I would like to see my child ASAP. We are aware of all the paperwork we need to file for the baby's birth abroad and hopefully we can get it all done, but if the VISA comes before that time will she be able to bring the baby with her to the states? Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.

Arigatou Gozimasu!

On 3: if the baby is a U.S. citizen from birth, you can apply for the report of birth abroad and his U.S. passport at the same time by making an appointment at the embassy. Check the embassy's website for all the information you need to bring with you. If you do not accompany the baby, you may have to send documentation and consent along for the mother to bring to the embassy.

 
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