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Married a U.S. citizen, both living out the U.S.

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N-o-l-a Grand Master

N-o-l-a   7,167

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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Denmark
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Ok, and can the immigrant spouse be in the United States with his family while this application with I-129F and I-130 are being processed?

It depends a lot on the country or origin, but the beneficiary can visit the US in a tourist capacity while the I-130 is being processed. Filing only the I-130 is recommended as the I-129F can slow down the process.

However, there is no reason that the US citizen needs to move back first. We and other couples have been approved with both spouses residing in a foreign country.

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3/2/18  E-filed N-400 under 5 year rule

3/26/18 Biometrics

7/2019-12/2019 (Yes, 16- 21 months) Estimated time to interview MSP office.

 

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LizaG Apprentice

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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Sweden
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It depends a lot on the country or origin, but the beneficiary can visit the US in a tourist capacity while the I-130 is being processed. Filing only the I-130 is recommended as the I-129F can slow down the process.

However, there is no reason that the US citizen needs to move back first. We and other couples have been approved with both spouses residing in a foreign country.

Interesting, I got the advice to absolutely stay in the US while waiting for the approval (I-130 + AOS process)? (my student visa expires in June - getting married in May)

Keep the dream alive...

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ValerieA Experienced

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: Canada
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Interesting, I got the advice to absolutely stay in the US while waiting for the approval (I-130 + AOS process)? (my student visa expires in June - getting married in May)

In your case, that is correct, because you are already in the US and can AOS from your student visa. The OP is addressing a situation where both spouses are outside of the US, so the husband will need a visa to enter the US to immigrate.

OP, here is the guide for Direct Consular Filing

Post on Adjudicators's Field Manual re: AOS and Intent: My link
Wedding Date: 06/14/2009
POE at Pearson Airport - for a visit, did not intend to stay - 10/09/2009
Found VisaJourney and created an account - 10/19/2009

I-130 (approved as part of the CR-1 process):
Sent 10/01/2009
NOA1 10/07/2009
NOA2 02/10/2010

AOS:
NOA 05/14/2010
Interview - approved! 07/29/10 need to send in completed I-693 (doctor missed answering a couple of questions) - sent back same day
Green card received 08/20/10

ROC:
Sent 06/01/2012
Approved 02/27/2013

Green card received 05/08/2013

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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: China
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Interesting, I got the advice to absolutely stay in the US while waiting for the approval (I-130 + AOS process)? (my student visa expires in June - getting married in May)

i know, right ?

different thingies !

Yer thingie is/was AOS,

Their thingie was consular processing for chasing a visa.

NOT THE SAME THING, aye?

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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Darnell Grand Master

Darnell   8,478

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Sorry for hogging the thread :whistle::ot2:

That's ok - go chase yer thingie, la.

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 !

 

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