Travel while I-130 is processing

[JackInDBox 0]

hello friends,

I am wondering whether would it be a problem if i, the petitioner travel outside US for a couple of months while the I-130 is processing(not approved yet)? does CSC either call or mail in order to ask for the extra supporting documents? Mail wouldn't be a problem for me. Has anyone gone through this situation ? Please share your experience. Thanks in advance.

[Athena June 37]

I don't think it would be a problem - I've never heard of a service center calling the petitioner, they always send an RFE in writing.

What is your priority date?

[JackInDBox 0]

I don't think it would be a problem - I've never heard of a service center calling the petitioner, they always send an RFE in writing.

What is your priority date?

Thanks for your quick response Athena. my PD is Feb 2012 and according to uscis status check, it would take about 13.1 months to get decision.

[Athena June 37]

Thanks for your quick response Athena. my PD is Feb 2012 and according to uscis status check, it would take about 13.1 months to get decision.

If you travel within the next few months, you have nothing to worry about as it will take a while before the CSC starts looking at petitions from February. Have a nice trip and good luck with your visa journey!

[JackInDBox 0]

If you travel within the next few months, you have nothing to worry about as it will take a while before the CSC starts looking at petitions from February. Have a nice trip and good luck with your visa journey!

Thanks again Athena, one quick question should i worry if in case i am still out of US while my i-130 is approved here? Actually i am thinking to travel for 3 months starting from January. what would u suggest?

[I-130 2]

well my PD is Aug 2011 and I w'll travel next march and I'll stay with my husband at least 5 months, I lost hope from waiting this loooooooong process, in your case I think it is save to go

good luck

Edited October 31, 2012 by I-130

[Athena June 37]

Thanks again Athena, one quick question should i worry if in case i am still out of US while my i-130 is approved here? Actually i am thinking to travel for 3 months starting from January. what would u suggest?

I don't think it matters if you are out of the country when you get your NOA2 as in any case it is likely that the NVC will not start processing your case right away. If you were to get an RFE instead and you didn't respond to it immediately, your NOA2 would be delayed, but you'd still have plenty of time to complete the processing before your priority date becomes current. Besides, if you can have someone collecting and forwarding your mail, then I don't see why you couldn't be away for three months. Just make sure that despite your absence you will make enough money in 2013 to be able to sponsor your beneficiary (or if you don't, have a co-sponsor lined up).

[JackInDBox 0]

I don't think it matters if you are out of the country when you get your NOA2 as in any case it is likely that the NVC will not start processing your case right away. If you were to get an RFE instead and you didn't respond to it immediately, your NOA2 would be delayed, but you'd still have plenty of time to complete the processing before your priority date becomes current. Besides, if you can have someone collecting and forwarding your mail, then I don't see why you couldn't be away for three months. Just make sure that despite your absence you will make enough money in 2013 to be able to sponsor your beneficiary (or if you don't, have a co-sponsor lined up).

Really appreciated for your valuable suggestion. I'll keep in mind and all the very best for your visa journey. Thanks Athena

[JackInDBox 0]

well my PD is Aug 2011 and I w'll travel next march and I'll stay with my husband at least 5 months, I lost hope from waiting this loooooooong process, in your case I think it is save to go

good luck

Don't give up hope. Yeah i know the pain living being separated from spouse. We are in same boat and we can do nothing except hope n wait. Good luck

[RICARDO4EVA2 194]

hello friends,

I am wondering whether would it be a problem if i, the petitioner travel outside US for a couple of months while the I-130 is processing(not approved yet)? does CSC either call or mail in order to ask for the extra supporting documents? Mail wouldn't be a problem for me. Has anyone gone through this situation ? Please share your experience. Thanks in advance.

No, It will not be a problem with the petition - At All.

[JackInDBox 0]

No, It will not be a problem with the petition - At All.

Thanks for the input. Good luck with your visa journey