I-130 December 2016 Filers

[arsalk 22]

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55 minutes ago, vince_mags said:

just got approve PD 12/14/16 ...noa2 8/29/17 260days nebraska

yeeeess!

so..whats next?anyone can give advise what to prepare what to do . .. 

 

Congrats!!!!!!!

 

 

Next will be the case will be shipped off to the NVC. You can look at th below link.

 

 

[MrHanky 1,377]

1 hour ago, vince_mags said:

just got approve PD 12/14/16 ...noa2 8/29/17 260days nebraska

yeeeess!

so..whats next?anyone can give advise what to prepare what to do . .. 

 

It's a good 2 weeks before NVC will have your case, then another 1-2 till you'll be able to get your case number.

 

 

[NikC 2]

Hey guys ! 

 

Everyone who is getting approved or waiting.... have you guys filed as a US Citizen or Green Card holder ? I am trying get a timeline...

[Sundee 270]

1 hour ago, NikC said:

Hey guys ! 

 

Everyone who is getting approved or waiting.... have you guys filed as a US Citizen or Green Card holder ? I am trying get a timeline...

I filed a US Citizen Nov 30 2016 for spouse .. Yep Nebraska 

[vince_mags 6]

8 hours ago, arsalk said:

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Congrats!!!!!!!

 

 

Next will be the case will be shipped off to the NVC. You can look at th below link.

 

 

thank you . . .

7 hours ago, MrHanky said:

It's a good 2 weeks before NVC will have your case, then another 1-2 till you'll be able to get your case number.

 

 

oh more or less 1month for case number . .. thank you . .

[vince_mags 6]

9 hours ago, From Tx said:

How did you receive the great news do you mind telling us..and congratulations!!

on the website. . i have not yet receive email/mail/text . .

7 hours ago, MrHanky said:

It's a good 2 weeks before NVC will have your case, then another 1-2 till you'll be able to get your case number.

 

 

oh ok2x . .more or less 1month waiting . .thank you

[stephanie918 46]

21 hours ago, Alexis9294 said:

Thanks so much for the information and congratulations on being able to go to the U.S.! My husband is British and he can enter under the visa waiver program so I'm sure it's a bit different. Instead of having to get a visa approved he just needs to apply for an ESTA online (and be approved) prior to flying to the U.S. but the problem is that we've been told it's up to the officers discretion...

 

Has anyone had their spouse enter the U.S. on an ESTA with a pending I-130? If so, can you please share your experience? My husband will have documents from his job, lease (rental agreement), return ticket, etc., to show that he doesn't intend to stay. Is this sufficient? 

yep, we applied for an I-130 from Australia dec 2016 and my husband applied and got an ESTA for travel in Jan 2017, and there were no issues, not even a question about our visa application- I think just have a return ticket

[Alexis9294 11]

1 hour ago, stephanie918 said:

yep, we applied for an I-130 from Australia dec 2016 and my husband applied and got an ESTA for travel in Jan 2017, and there were no issues, not even a question about our visa application- I think just have a return ticket

Thanks for sharing! So it was a "don't ask, don't tell" situation? As in your husband didn't mention the pending I-130 and the officer didn't ask? 

[stephanie918 46]

11 hours ago, Alexis9294 said:

Thanks for sharing! So it was a "don't ask, don't tell" situation? As in your husband didn't mention the pending I-130 and the officer didn't ask? 

yeah, in fact I didn't even think twice and neither did he! so if they would've asked we would've mentioned it, but it was never mentioned nor did we say

[Alexis9294 11]

11 hours ago, stephanie918 said:

yeah, in fact I didn't even think twice and neither did he! so if they would've asked we would've mentioned it, but it was never mentioned nor did we say

That's great! Did the officer ask for any proof of ties to his home country, return ticket, etc.? Sorry for all the questions but we are preparing to have my husband come for a visit and I want to be fully prepared. Also what was the point of entry? Thanks in advance!!

[Alexis9294 11]

On 8/30/2017 at 7:30 PM, martin bk said:

Just answer the question truthfully, I said I was visiting family and friends, both true statements if he'd asked what family I had here I would have answered my husband. The key is always be truthful but never volunteer information that could lead to all sorts of questions and if the officer isn't happy with the response you could find yourself on your way back. 

It probably helps I've visited a few times - and never overstayed. 

 

As for withholding information, you don't have to tell the officer your doing the I-130 but if he asks you must answer all questions honestly. As long as you don't out right lie nothing will come of it. 

 

Your husband should be fine, remember you're not doing anything illegal - you are allowed to visit your spouse. 

This is so true, it is not illegal so why does it feel that way? Lol. It's so nerve wracking that there is always a possibility that an officer can deny your entry and make you pay for your way back. But this is great advice Martin bk. Thank you so much! That's the route we're going to take, don't ask-don't tell. We won't mention the I-130 unless they ask. Thanks again.

[stephanie918 46]

10 minutes ago, Alexis9294 said:

That's great! Did the officer ask for any proof of ties to his home country, return ticket, etc.? Sorry for all the questions but we are preparing to have my husband come for a visit and I want to be fully prepared. Also what was the point of entry? Thanks in advance!!

No, no questions asked.  They may have asked when he was returning - possibly had to show ticket, but we went through the customs line together as we're married, so I think that probably led to less scrutiny.  We entered in LA. I'd say as long as you have a return ticket and genuinely intend to return it's fine.  

 

[stephanie918 46]

4 minutes ago, Alexis9294 said:

This is so true, it is not illegal so why does it feel that way? Lol. It's so nerve wracking that there is always a possibility that an officer can deny your entry and make you pay for your way back. But this is great advice Martin bk. Thank you so much! That's the route we're going to take, don't ask-don't tell. We won't mention the I-130 unless they ask. Thanks again.

I agree, if they ask, tell them.  but I had completely forgot we applied and didn't even think it'd be an issue as we were there visiting family, so as long as you're honest it's fine

[S and A 5]

On 30/08/2017 at 9:22 PM, Sundee said:

Yes I do my share of crying also. I to miss my husband so much that every night I wake up in the night with all this immigration slowness on my mind and then can't sleep. Some days I'm so down that I can't even eat well. Yes this is the most painful process that we have to endure but when it's said and done, we will have a closeness to our husbands that others can never experience unless they've gone through this very painful process... I will keep u in prayer and remember this is all in Gods hands 🙏

Your words are very comforting always! You give me hope every time i feel down. I always talk to my husband about your case. We both pray for you and your husband. And you are right, this is all in Gods hands. By God's will, we will soon be with our loved ones.

[Sundee 270]

4 hours ago, S and A said:

Your words are very comforting always! You give me hope every time i feel down. I always talk to my husband about your case. We both pray for you and your husband. And you are right, this is all in Gods hands. By God's will, we will soon be with our loved ones.

Hi S and A,

 

Always keep up your faith as you must keep strong. Any time you need to be cheered up, pls reach out as we stand united against this painful process. It's our purpose to give support to each other as God knows this is not easy. 

Have a good day and remember that every day that passes it brings us 1 day closer to our loved one.... 🙂🙂