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corrycorina   6

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Hi everyone.

My husband is a US citizen and he is planning to apply the green card for me (from Hong Kong). I am currently in U.S. with Tourists Visa. I wonder what is the procedure and what documents should I prepare?

Thank you so much.

4/15/2016 : Mailed I-130

4/21/2016 : Received text and email from USCIS assigned Receipt Number [Day 1 I-130]

4/25/2016 : Received NOA I-797C Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 5 I-130]

5/6/2016 : Visit Doctor for TB Test, X-Ray, Blood Works & Fill in I-693

5/9/2016 : Visit Doctor again to check result, X-Ray & Blood work all passed but reacted to TB Skin Test (Doctor said it is normal as many ppl had BCG before...not sure why.) :huh2:

5/10/2016 : Doctor sent form to TB Clinic for TB Clearance :clock::clock::clock:

5/18/2016 : Still no words from Doctor, decided to send I-485 to Chicago Lockbox first

5/19/2016 : I-485 package picked up and sent [Day 29 I-130]

5/24/2016 : I-485 package delivered and received by USCIS [Day 34 I-130] [Day 1 I-485]

5/27/2016 : Received 3 texts and emails from USCIS assigned MSC Receipt Number [Day 37 I-130] [Day 4 I-485]

5/31/2016 : Received 3 x NOA I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 41 I-130] [Day 8 I-485]

6/15/2016 : I-130 was approved! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 57 I-130] [Day 23 I-485]

6/18/2016 : Received biometric appointment letter [Day 60 I-130] [Day 26 I-485]

6/20/2016 : Received NOA2 for I-130 Approval Letter, case was sent to NVC. [Day 62 I-130] [Day 27 I-485]

6/21/2016 : Sent email to NVC and request transfer of the visa petition to National Benefit Center. [Day 63 I-130] [Day 29 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Biometric Walk in Successful at Tukwila Office WA [Day 65 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Email sent to NVC request transfer of I-130 to NBC. Response from NVC, still haven't received my I-130 file. Wait 8 weeks.

6/24/2016 : I-130 visa petition was sent to the Department of State. [Day 66 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/30/2016 : Original Biometric appointment [Day 72 I-130] [Day 37 I-485]

7/11/2016 : Called NVC. Approved I-130 received by NVC on July 6. [Day 83 i-130] [Day 48 I-485]

7/14/2016 : Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview :content: :content: :content: :content: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 86 i-130] [Day 51 I-485]

7/21/2016 : NVC sent Case Number by email, Email sent to NVC request a transfer of approved petition to MSC for interview. [Day 93 I-130] [Day 60 I-485]

8/8/2016 : Submitted Service Request online [Day 78 I-485]

8/11/2016 : EAD Card is being produced. [Day 81 I-485]

8/12/2016 : EAD & AP approved. [Day 82 I-485]

8/15/2016 : Status changed to Card Was Mailed to Me. [Day 85 I-485]

8/18/2016 : EAD & AP Combo Card Received. [Day 88]

11/3/2016 : Interview Date scheduled on Dec 2, 2016

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Some will choose to hire lawyer doing this since the paperwork can get a little too much. But if you're thinking of doing this by yourself, there is some homework. There are two main forms you need to know first: I-130 & I-485

Usually the U.S citizen needs to file I-130 Petition for Alien Relative, if that gets approved then the spouse can file for I-485 to adjust his/her status (if get approved). Since you are here in the U.S with a still valid visa (I assume), both of you can concurrently file both forms I-130 and I-485 at the same time with the supporting documents. USCIS has the electronic forms online that you can download and fill them out.

You can google both of these form to get link from USCIS website, and I recommend you reading all the instructions of these two form before filing. They should include clearly the type of supporting documents you need plus the filing fees and where to file these forms.

Here is the link to the instructions

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-485instr.pdf

Besides, there are two other optional forms can be filed too, it's I-131 Application for Travel Document and I-765 Application for Work Authorization

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-131instr.pdf

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-765instr.pdf

While your I-485 is pending, you shouldn't travel outside of the U.S or it'll be considered as you abandon your I-485 application. So with an approved I-131 before your travel means it's not considered as you abandon your application. An approved I-765 grants work authorization to work in the U.S while your i-485 is pending.

Hope this helps.

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Ryan H   3,834

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Moved from IR-1/CR-1 Process & Procedures to Adjustment of Status from Work, Student, & Tourist Visas forum.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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corrycorina   6

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My husband just sent out the I-130 Petition to Phoenix. We are not filing concurrently due to financial problem. We will file I-485 along with others forms in probably 2 weeks. Anyone have experience filing separately? We are nervous.

4/15/2016 : Mailed I-130

4/21/2016 : Received text and email from USCIS assigned Receipt Number [Day 1 I-130]

4/25/2016 : Received NOA I-797C Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 5 I-130]

5/6/2016 : Visit Doctor for TB Test, X-Ray, Blood Works & Fill in I-693

5/9/2016 : Visit Doctor again to check result, X-Ray & Blood work all passed but reacted to TB Skin Test (Doctor said it is normal as many ppl had BCG before...not sure why.) :huh2:

5/10/2016 : Doctor sent form to TB Clinic for TB Clearance :clock::clock::clock:

5/18/2016 : Still no words from Doctor, decided to send I-485 to Chicago Lockbox first

5/19/2016 : I-485 package picked up and sent [Day 29 I-130]

5/24/2016 : I-485 package delivered and received by USCIS [Day 34 I-130] [Day 1 I-485]

5/27/2016 : Received 3 texts and emails from USCIS assigned MSC Receipt Number [Day 37 I-130] [Day 4 I-485]

5/31/2016 : Received 3 x NOA I-797C for I-485, I-131, I-765 Priority Date : April 18, 2016 [Day 41 I-130] [Day 8 I-485]

6/15/2016 : I-130 was approved! :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 57 I-130] [Day 23 I-485]

6/18/2016 : Received biometric appointment letter [Day 60 I-130] [Day 26 I-485]

6/20/2016 : Received NOA2 for I-130 Approval Letter, case was sent to NVC. [Day 62 I-130] [Day 27 I-485]

6/21/2016 : Sent email to NVC and request transfer of the visa petition to National Benefit Center. [Day 63 I-130] [Day 29 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Biometric Walk in Successful at Tukwila Office WA [Day 65 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/23/2016 : Email sent to NVC request transfer of I-130 to NBC. Response from NVC, still haven't received my I-130 file. Wait 8 weeks.

6/24/2016 : I-130 visa petition was sent to the Department of State. [Day 66 I-130] [Day 31 I-485]

6/30/2016 : Original Biometric appointment [Day 72 I-130] [Day 37 I-485]

7/11/2016 : Called NVC. Approved I-130 received by NVC on July 6. [Day 83 i-130] [Day 48 I-485]

7/14/2016 : Case is Ready to be Scheduled for Interview :content: :content: :content: :content: :dancing: :dancing: :dancing: [Day 86 i-130] [Day 51 I-485]

7/21/2016 : NVC sent Case Number by email, Email sent to NVC request a transfer of approved petition to MSC for interview. [Day 93 I-130] [Day 60 I-485]

8/8/2016 : Submitted Service Request online [Day 78 I-485]

8/11/2016 : EAD Card is being produced. [Day 81 I-485]

8/12/2016 : EAD & AP approved. [Day 82 I-485]

8/15/2016 : Status changed to Card Was Mailed to Me. [Day 85 I-485]

8/18/2016 : EAD & AP Combo Card Received. [Day 88]

11/3/2016 : Interview Date scheduled on Dec 2, 2016

 
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