May 2013 I-130 Filers

[Merrily 14]

Hello May 2013 Filers!

I am a bit behind in joining the thread - filed our I-130 in early May, and received our NOA with a priority date of May 21 2013. Today is 21 June (for me in Australia) so it's been a month! My husband (who is the US Citizen) and I have lived in Australia since 2004 and we're relocating back to the US to be closer to his family. We have one daughter who is 18 months old and have been married since 2010. Obviously hoping to receive the NOA2 as soon as possible but also very nervous about the next stage! We feel we are going to have some difficulty with the I-864 since my huisband has lived in Australia so long and hasn't earned a salary/filed taxes in the US for almost 9 years! So we'll be doing lots of research about the Affidavit of Support and looking for any tips from anyone else who is in the same situation as us (both petitioner and beneficiary living abroad)! Also, any info on how we can check how the NBC timeframes are going (if ours is to stay at the NBC for processing)?

Thanks everyone!

Ange

I am right there with you as far as the Affidavit of Support go. I am a recent graduate and I will only start working (a full time job - for the first time in my life) next week. I have been in school for so long, and finally it has all paid off. I haven't filed any tax returns in over 4 years because of my graduate schooling. Hopefully we can all be of help here..to each other.

Good luck!!

[Ellinora 72]

Hello May 2013 Filers!

I am a bit behind in joining the thread - filed our I-130 in early May, and received our NOA with a priority date of May 21 2013. Today is 21 June (for me in Australia) so it's been a month! My husband (who is the US Citizen) and I have lived in Australia since 2004 and we're relocating back to the US to be closer to his family. We have one daughter who is 18 months old and have been married since 2010. Obviously hoping to receive the NOA2 as soon as possible but also very nervous about the next stage! We feel we are going to have some difficulty with the I-864 since my huisband has lived in Australia so long and hasn't earned a salary/filed taxes in the US for almost 9 years! So we'll be doing lots of research about the Affidavit of Support and looking for any tips from anyone else who is in the same situation as us (both petitioner and beneficiary living abroad)! Also, any info on how we can check how the NBC timeframes are going (if ours is to stay at the NBC for processing)?

Thanks everyone!

Ange

Welcome!

We are also filing from abroad (IR1) with a priority date of May 13th and will have a similar issue with the I-864, since the only income from the past few years is from Finland. Husband just filed U.S taxes for 2012, in order to show that we plan on establishing domicile in the U.S. As for the support issue, mother-in-law will co-sponsor since otherwise we won't be able to show that we have enough income.

By the way, do you guys know if the beneficiary has to explain what they plan on doing in the U.S? Like if they plan to work/study/be a homemaker? Or is this just a question they ask, if they ask, and don't expect any proof? I'm not yet sure what I want to do, whether I will pursue a doctorate or just stay home with our child and was wondering if I need to make up my mind so to speak before moving If this is part of establishing domicile, I will probably start applying for PhD programs just in case.

Good luck everyone! Anxious to hear who gets NOA2 first!

[katieflossom 54]

Welcome!

We are also filing from abroad (IR1) with a priority date of May 13th and will have a similar issue with the I-864, since the only income from the past few years is from Finland. Husband just filed U.S taxes for 2012, in order to show that we plan on establishing domicile in the U.S. As for the support issue, mother-in-law will co-sponsor since otherwise we won't be able to show that we have enough income.

By the way, do you guys know if the beneficiary has to explain what they plan on doing in the U.S? Like if they plan to work/study/be a homemaker? Or is this just a question they ask, if they ask, and don't expect any proof? I'm not yet sure what I want to do, whether I will pursue a doctorate or just stay home with our child and was wondering if I need to make up my mind so to speak before moving If this is part of establishing domicile, I will probably start applying for PhD programs just in case.

Good luck everyone! Anxious to hear who gets NOA2 first!

As far as I've seen, there is just one box on the DS-230 where you list your employment (as the beneficiary) for the last 10 years, and then what occupation you plan on having in the USA.

[CBCB 8]

Hi there!

We are May 2013 CR1 applicants too! Posted on May 10th, first NOA set on May 15th!

Fingers crossed for a fast process!

Good luck to everyone and warm thoughts to those who, like us, are apart during the process!..

[Ellinora 72]

As far as I've seen, there is just one box on the DS-230 where you list your employment (as the beneficiary) for the last 10 years, and then what occupation you plan on having in the USA.

Thank you! Do you know if it makes any difference, if I write my planned occupation as homemaker instead of an actual profession? I mean will it be considered establishing domicile just like any other occupation?

[lonelywithouthim1 36]

Good Morning All, I was so happy to see the number of our page change from 6 to 7 today :-). I'm on this site so much that I have read everything multiple times. My friends think I'm crazy but for now this site is the only thing that keeps me some what sane. Thank you all for sharing your journey and keeping the hope alive.

Good Luck to us all!

[Nona 1]

Good Morning All, I was so happy to see the number of our page change from 6 to 7 today :-). I'm on this site so much that I have read everything multiple times. My friends think I'm crazy but for now this site is the only thing that keeps me some what sane. Thank you all for sharing your journey and keeping the hope alive.

Good Luck to us all!

I understand completely how you feel!

I'm completely addicted to this website, and have been reading as much as I can.

Besides that everything that can prevent us from going insane is allowed!

We have filed in the beginning of June, so I keep my eye on this thread to....

Good luck everyone and hopefully the NOA2's won't take too long!

[MrsParker 13]

Hello my May filer VJ fam glad to see everyone in great spirits today. I am addicted to this site also. I read this forum hoping that someone will post that they received the noa2. Good luck to everyone.

[oklai125 4]

Mailed I-130 on May 1, NOI1 priority date May 3!

I was confused when it said our application was sent to Overland Park, KS, but it seems like a lot of people here had that too and it's been cleared up!

Good luck!

[Mo007 3]

April aprovals are starting to come in. We should start to see the same here in month or sooner.

[Natsukiii 35]

April aprovals are starting to come in. We should start to see the same here in month or sooner.

Glad to read this. Hopefully we will see some approvals for May filers soon.

Justin

Edited June 23, 2013 by Ema ♥ Jin

[rylamor 0]

Hello Everyone, I am also from May. My priority date is May 17. Good luck to everyone.

[Npeeps 0]

I got NOA1 on 3nd, May.

So stressful ><

[lonelywithouthim1 36]

Almost 2 months and still waiting :-( I know it's early but the waiting is killing me. My conversations, my thoughts and everything in my life is about this process. God help us.....

By the way, I counted 4 April filers that have been approved :-)

[MrsParker 13]

Hello Everyone, I am also from May. My priority date is May 17. Good luck to everyone.

We have the same date...