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daroum   0

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Hi everyone. I'm an Algerian woman that lives in Algeria. My husband live in the USA for about 6 months now. He obtained the green card via lottery (in 2010).

He consulted a lawyer there who explained to him that the procedure to bring me there could take up to 2 years. This is rather long for me and I know I have to be patient but it's hard, I'd like to know if I could ask for a Student visa while he's filing for me.

In other words, what is the fastest/best way for me to go to him? please help me i am lost Thanks in advance

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Anh map Grand Master

Anh map   2,098

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Vietnam
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Have you been accepted for admission at school in the US?

I-864 Affidavit of Support FAQ -->> https://travel.state.gov/content/visas/en/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-frequently-asked-questions.html

FOREIGN INCOME REPORTING & TAX FILING -->> https://www.irs.gov/publications/p54/ch01.html#en_US_2015_publink100047318

CALL THIS NUMBER TO ORDER IRS TAX TRANSCRIPTS >> 800-908-9946

PLEASE READ THE GUIDES -->> Link to Visa Journey Guides

MULTI ENTRY SPOUSE VISA TO VN -->>Link to Visa Exemption for Vietnamese Residents Overseas & Their Spouses

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Cesar & Cata Community Regular

Cesar & Cata   35

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Colombia
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Also, probably not gonna make you feel any better, but the wait for an I-130 for an LPR spouse is more from 2 to 3 years, last I've seen on the site.

Good Luck.

USCIS:

06/06/2012: Sent I-130 to VSC (as LPR)

06/08/2012: NOA1 (Priority Date)

06/12/2012: Touched

08/20/2012: Mailed VSC request for Upgrade to CR1

08/23/2012: Opened Request with USCIS for Upgrade to CR1

08/27/2012: Got Email confirming upgrade to IR1/CR1

11/13/2012: NOA2

NVC:

11/16/2012: NVC Received (NVC # not ready)

11/19/2012: BOG number/IIN - Gave emails

11/19/2012: Choice of Agent email sent

11/20/2012: AOS bill invoiced

11/20/2012: AOS bill paid shows in process

11/21/2012: AOS package sent

11/21/2012: AOS bill shows PAID

11/21/2012: Choice of Agent email sent (again)

11/21/2012: Choice of Agent email accepted

11/23/2012: IV bill invoiced

11/23/2012: IV bill paid

11/26/2012: IV package sent

11/26/2012: IV bill shows PAID

12/07/2012: AOS accepted

12/10/2012: IV Accepted

12/10/2012: Case complete

12/13/2012: Interview scheduled

US Embassy Bogota:

01/25/2013: Lab Visit

01/28/2013: Medical

01/30/2013: Interview

02/05/2013: Email Waybill (5PM)

02/06/2013: Visa in hand

02/08/2013: POE JFK, NY

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momof1   205

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As a green card holder, he is entitled to file an I-130 to bring you to the US. However, the wait for a visa number to become available can be long. Your spouse will not be able to naturalize and become a US citizen for approx 5 years. We know many Algerians who came to the US with the lottery. Some married after they became citizens but most married after they were notified of winning but before visa processing so they were able to bring their spouse with them.

You will never(almost never) be able to get a student visa if you're married to a USC and have an I-130 pending because you clearly have immigrant intent. I hate to say it but you'll likely be waiting it out. He can come and visit which will make the time go faster.

I'm curious though, when did you get married in relation to him winning the lottery and coming to the US?

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