What is the next step after the I 130 is approved?

[MissStacey 1]

I am now in Canada. My husband has just filed an 1 824 so my case will be sent to a US Consulate here in Canada. Do we file anything else right now or just wait to hear from them?

[MrsWhizz 0]

I have kept a very detailed signature. Take a look.

Good luck to you!

[aussiewench 9]

I am now in Canada. My husband has just filed an 1 824 so my case will be sent to a US Consulate here in Canada. Do we file anything else right now or just wait to hear from them?

Wilhelmina

Has your petition been through the NVC process and the I-824 was filed to change consulates, or was the I-824 filed to USCIS after your I-130 was approved? Can you tell me also just for informational sake, did your husband also file an I-129F petition for the K-3?

Edited December 3, 2006 by aussiewench

[MissStacey 1]

The I 824 was filed after. I came to Canada for what I thought a quick visit. We had only just sent in the I 130, and because we didn't know anyhting about the Process (still don't really) I didn't realize what a huge mistake that would be. I was denied going back. When he got the approved I 130 in the mail, they said I had 30 days to take it to the closest Consulate in the US. We had to file the I 824 because I am no longer in the US. We didn't do a Fiancee Visa, we just didn't know about it when we got married. He got notice that they recieved the I 824 and that is where we are at now.

Edited December 3, 2006 by Wilhelmina

[aussiewench 9]

The I 824 was filed after. I came to Canada for what I thought a quick visit. We had only just sent in the I 130, and because we didn't know anyhting about the Process (still don't really) I didn't realize what a huge mistake that would be. I was denied going back. When he got the approved I 130 in the mail, they said I had 30 days to take it to the closest Consulate in the US. We had to file the I 824 because I am no longer in the US. We didn't do a Fiancee Visa, we just didn't know about it when we got married. He got notice that they recieved the I 824 and that is where we are at now.

Now the penny drops. I remember you now from another board I think and steered you to us??? I use a different ID though Welcome aboard VJ. You will find us a lot friendlier bunch here.

What will happen now is that the I-130 will be forwarded to NVC. Have a read of the NVC Flowchart to see the forms & bills that are used and the order in which they will be sent out. Any questions or if there is something you don't understand, just ask.

You might also like to take a look at the NVC Timesavers thread which also contains James Shortcuts. You can find it HERE. In the first post it explains how you can find out your case number assigned to you by NVC once it arrives there. I'm not sure how long it is going to take USCIS to forward your case after receiving the I-824 but hopefully you are not waiting too long. You can also call the NVC using your USCIS reciept number on the NOA that your husband received when the I-130 was approved. You will also find the info on using the NVC automated phone service in the Timesavers Thread. You can also speak to an NVC operator directly about your case. Just follow the prompts when you call.

Any other time you are looking for the Timesaver Thread will find it pinned in the NVC Forum. It is also linked in my signature.

Just so you know the I-129F is not only used for fiance. It is also used for a spouse. When approved and forwarded to the consulate via NVC it allows the foreign spouse to apply for a K-3 visa. Often quicker but not always, but you still have to adjust status in the US. As you didn't file the I-129F it doesn't apply as you will apply and be granted an immigrant visa....CR-1 or IR-1. Conditional immigrant status will be granted on entry if you have been married less than 2 years. Immigrant status if married more than 2 years.

Hope this helps.

Edited December 3, 2006 by aussiewench