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So I married my wife who is on student visa and need help understanding which forms to file

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So I found a list of them but am so overwhelmed and unsure whether they're correct? Can someone verify this information?

• I-130

• I-130a

• I-765 (for spouse only)

• I-131

• I-485 (file only after I-130 is approved)

   > send with form I-765 and I-131

   > requires form G-1145

   > requires form I-693

   > requires form I-20   

   > requires form I-797 (approval notice from form I-130)

• I-864

• G-325a

• I-693 (for spouse only)

 

If these are correct, what are the corresponding orders I should be sending these forms? Thanks in advanced.

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no,

 

the i130 is filed concurrently with the i485, the i130 goes first, second the i485 and then the rest of the forms

 

no need for the G325A, the i130A replaced the G325A

 

 

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MrHanky   1,377

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20 minutes ago, vvl228 said:

So I found a list of them but am so overwhelmed and unsure whether they're correct? Can someone verify this information?

• I-130

• I-130a

• I-765 (for spouse only)

• I-131

• I-485 (file only after I-130 is approved)

   > send with form I-765 and I-131

   > requires form G-1145

   > requires form I-693

   > requires form I-20   

   > requires form I-797 (approval notice from form I-130)

• I-864

• G-325a

• I-693 (for spouse only)

 

If these are correct, what are the corresponding orders I should be sending these forms? Thanks in advanced.

Where are you getting your information? G-325a has been outdated for a while

Have you looked at the actual official instructions?

21 minutes ago, vvl228 said:

So I found a list of them but am so overwhelmed and unsure whether they're correct? Can someone verify this information?

• I-130

• I-130a

• I-765 (for spouse only)

• I-131

• I-485 (file only after I-130 is approved)

   > send with form I-765 and I-131

   > requires form G-1145

   > requires form I-693

   > requires form I-20   

   > requires form I-797 (approval notice from form I-130)

• I-864

• G-325a

• I-693 (for spouse only)

 

If these are correct, what are the corresponding orders I should be sending these forms? Thanks in advanced.

Btw, has she been in the country for more than 3 months before marrying? that's required now.

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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MrHanky   1,377

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2 minutes ago, vvl228 said:

I got these information a while back so they may be outdated, sorry. Just recently gotten the motivation to go at these forms again. Yes she has been in the US for over 3 years. So I must file I-130 along with the I-485 with the rest of the forms even though I-130 isn't approved yet?

Check out the guides section, they should be more up to date then come and ask what you need clarification on.

 

Thanks always change so its important to always check on that.

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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MrHanky   1,377

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I believe you need adjustment of status

 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

CR-1 Visa

Service Center: Nebraska    Consulate: Mexico

Marriage: 12/9/2016    I-130 Sent: 12/10/2016    I-130 NOA1: 12/13/2016

Notice from USCIS: 8/23/2017

USCIS Approval Date: 8/21/2017

NOA2 issued date: 8/18/2017   NOA2 hardcopy received: 8/25/2017

Notice from USCIS Sent to NVC: 9/1/2017    NVC received: 9/8/2017

Received case and invoice numbers: 9/12/2017

Choice of Agent DS-261: 9/12/2017

Welcome Letter: 9/15/2017

Received and Paid AOS: 9/15/2017    AOS payment cleared my bank: 9/19/2017 (still shows In Process on CEAC)

Received and paid IV bill: 9/19/2017    IV bill cleared bank: 9/21/2017

Requested Expedite: 9/20/2017

AOS and IV show as paid: 9/23/2017

DS260 unlocked: 9/23/2017

Partial Expedite Approved at Counselor Level: 9/25/2017 (Must still wait out NVC)

Scan Date: 10/2/2017    Case Complete: 11/15/2017 (6 weeks 2 days!)

Case sent to consulate: 11/20/2017     Received by consulate: 11/21/2017 (11/20 was a holiday in Mexico)

Interview Scheduled: Jan 2nd - I managed to get someones canceled appointment the very same day my case status turned to Ready.

Biometrics: Mexico City Dec 27th Medical: Mexico City Dec 28th

Case says READY but consulate says case is not in system, I jumped the gun and booked an interview but they say its invalid until I receive the letter so I might have to cancel it.

Appointment Letter: Flew to Juarez just to get this, its actually 2 letters you need.

Interview Day: Jan 2nd   Interview Result: APPROVED

Tracking Number Received: Via email notice and website the afternoon of Jan 4th    Visa Delivered: Friday Jan 5th Mexico City

USCIS Notice - Green Card mailed: 3/28/18

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I just filed with my husband as a foreign spouse on a F-1 student visa. MrHanky linked the list I used. Form G-1145 is not required but helps you get NOA quicker. 

 

Make sure to get all required evidence. If you want a list of exactly what I filed, I can message you that.

 

 

 

 

 

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