September 2013 I-130 Filers

[baime22 9]

I also read someone speculating on AOS instead of waiting for IR-1 from overseas.

Is it really achievable? do we get same Greencard? I would like to see all benefits (and downside as well) AOS gives over IR-1 processing other than the fact that you could stay with spouse in the states.

It has the same result, but you can't work while waiting for an AOS. Well, you can but the paperwork for it is an additional like $600 and it takes about 6 months to process. Plus you do have to get into the country to be able to file for it. Plus it costs about $1500.

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[AJMUK 37]

As far as I can tell, AOS takes longer and is more expensive - but for us, it would be much easier than having to deal with the embassy in London, plus it means we can be in the US rather than the UK, which is obviously what we want, hence applying for the visa in the first place. I'm lucky, I'm a UK citizen as well as a US citizen, so it's possible for us to do this either way without having to be apart, but as nice as the UK can be, I've been there for over 40 years, and for me, it's enough already

[aka9 7]

It has the same result, but you can't work while waiting for an AOS. Well, you can but the paperwork for it is an additional like $600 and it takes about 6 months to process. Plus you do have to get into the country to be able to file for it. Plus it costs about $1500.

Thank you for clarification, for us who's living overseas together there's no benefit unless AOS expedites the whole process, and it seems it does NOT.

[AJMUK 37]

It has the same result, but you can't work while waiting for an AOS. Well, you can but the paperwork for it is an additional like $600 and it takes about 6 months to process. Plus you do have to get into the country to be able to file for it. Plus it costs about $1500.

Yeah it's around $1000 for the i485 then you have the fees for the medical and the fingerprints and the affidavit of support and basically anything else they think they can charge some money for. Not a cheap process at all.

[baime22 9]

Thank you for clarification, for us who's living overseas together there's no benefit unless AOS expedites the whole process, and it seems it does NOT.

I don't believe it does, it sounds like it actually takes a lot longer. We went for consular processing because it would drive my partner nuts not being able to work for 6-9 months

[chrissyb 27]

Come on TSC, lets get back to the Approvals, pronto!

[Smiley!! 2]

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On March 13, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance..

Can someone help. What does this mean??. Thats the update i get when i try to check my case online status.

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[s.ansari89 0]

Just joined.

PD 9/24/13

Transfer: 03/06/14

Local Office: NSC :/

Please add me to the spread sheet.

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[ana y marcos 20]

First, congrats!!! Second, yogur timeline states that you received an RFE on 3/3/2014. Was that an error?

sorry it was an error,,, and what is an RFE????? I pray for all you, we're together in this journey, i know at the end of this we'll smile and remenber this as a big NIGHTMARE,,,, HAHAHAHAHA,, GOOD LUCK AND KEEP THE FAITH UP,,,

[zawa9 0]

On March 5, 2014, your address was changed relating to the I130, IMMIGRANT PETITION FOR RELATIVE, FIANCE(E), OR ORPHAN that you filed. Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates

on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance. what that means i am confused ?

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Did you or your partner change address??. Do you work with an attorney?, and what service center were you transfered to?. All that can give you a hint.

[zawa9 0]

yes my wife changed the address

we were transfered to VSC

[bdrew612 1,071]

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On March 13, 2014, your Alien Registration Number was changed relating to your I129F, PETITION FOR FIANCE(E). Please check our website at www.uscis.gov for further updates on your case. Please wait until the end of normal processing time before calling customer service at 1-800-375-5283 for live assistance..

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Did you file for a K-1 visa or did you file for a K-3 after filing the I-130? If so, you'll want to head over to that forum as this one is for people who filed I-130 petitions for their spouse.

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I filed for both and received same notification for both of them!

I filed for both and received same notification for both of them!

[bdrew612 1,071]

I filed for both and received same notification for both of them!

I filed for both and received same notification for both of them!

Ahhh ok. I do recommend setting up your timeline on this site, though