Approved after RFE (split topic)

[kynight 1]

I sent evidence for the RFE on May 24th (passport sytle photos of my spouse, and of myself, and proof that I'm a US citizen). Now as of June 12th my I130 petition is APPROVED. We've only been married 9 months, so she will get a conditional visa, which I don't think we will need to do an interview for until our 2 year anniversary approaches.

 

This is what I included in the packet:

2 passport photos of myself, 2 of my spouse

color printed copy of my passport

copy of my birth certificate

copy of my vaccines dating back to when I was a baby (probably not needed)

copy of joint married tax return

copy of approval of her ITIN to work

12 color printed photos of her and I together smiling in different settings over the course of 9 months

 

 

Edited June 14, 2017 by kynight
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[kynight 1]

On 6/8/2017 at 1:07 AM, UsSwedlover said:

Yes, Feb 22 my application was approved by the USCIS.

Congrats on the approval. I viewed your timeline, which seems similar to mine as I also married last year and filed a 130. I wonder why your interview is scheduled months from your approval, any particular reason besides the slow process? I hope my wife's doesn't take that long. We're expecting to be issued a conditional green card and to have an interview for permanent resident next year. 

[MalachiPDX 111]

1 hour ago, kynight said:

Congrats on the approval. I viewed your timeline, which seems similar to mine as I also married last year and filed a 130. I wonder why your interview is scheduled months from your approval, any particular reason besides the slow process? I hope my wife's doesn't take that long. We're expecting to be issued a conditional green card and to have an interview for permanent resident next year. 

For my visa type USCIS approved applications are sent to the NVC which is a whole new process which took 3 months to get a case complete.

[kynight 1]

16 hours ago, UsSwedlover said:

For my visa type USCIS approved applications are sent to the NVC which is a whole new process which took 3 months to get a case complete.

It seems the Adjustment of Status also made it longer. I'm not sure if we'll have to do AOS as we haven't been married 2 years. Was your spouse already in the US? Mine isn't here yet.

[MalachiPDX 111]

2 hours ago, kynight said:

It seems the Adjustment of Status also made it longer. I'm not sure if we'll have to do AOS as we haven't been married 2 years. Was your spouse already in the US? Mine isn't here yet.

My wife is not here. IR/CR (i-130) visa does not have an adjustment of status, they are a permanent resident on POE.  I was also unaware that k3 visas are still being processed, did you file on your own?

Edited June 15, 2017 by UsSwedlover

[MalachiPDX 111]

3 hours ago, kynight said:

It seems the Adjustment of Status also made it longer. I'm not sure if we'll have to do AOS as we haven't been married 2 years. Was your spouse already in the US? Mine isn't here yet.

Affidavit of support is the "AOS" listed in my timeline.  If you would like to further discuss the process I went through please send me a personal message and I'd be glad to discuss. 

Edited June 15, 2017 by UsSwedlover

[Ryan H 3,834]

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[J&O 20]

kynight My congratulations!

We got RFE too. And the RFE letter says "please use the enclosed envelope to mail the evidence requested back to Potomac Service Center...." But we didn't get any enclosed envelope!!! Did you get the envelope from them or you used your own one?

[Bendite 26]

We had to file two petitions we filed the I-130 and 212. The I-130 we received an RFE saying they didn't get a copy of our marriage certificate and divorce decrees. We sent them off right away and in April 12 they received them. It's now been 65 days!!! Should I call? My attorney says to just wait but it's so frustrating! For the I-130 aren't we beyond normal processing time? What do you all think? Thank you!

Edited June 16, 2017 by Bendite