I130 June 2019 fillers

[pcubes99 20]

Good to know I have to create an account with USCIS! 

[Pedro & Rosa 67]

19 minutes ago, pcubes99 said:

Good to know I have to create an account with USCIS! 

Search on Google Case Status Online (USCIS), on that page subscribe as a petitioner!

[Yumburger 20]

Ok I'm from Cali and mines sent to Texas Service Center. Priority Date 06/28/2019.

[Lara&Gabriel 19]

14 hours ago, Pedro & Rosa said:

There really should not be so many time differences between one office and another!  That's crazy ...

 

Good luck!!! 

We are on the same center we are still waiting for their another mail we just received receipt num notification.😇

[Pedro & Rosa 67]

5 hours ago, Lara&Gabriel said:

We are on the same center we are still waiting for their another mail we just received receipt num notification.😇

Stay in touch and tell us any news! 😊

[babito 29]

Hi everyone, 

 

I guess this forum is for June 2019 I-130 filers. Most have gotten the NOA1 (some via email, text or just USPS mail) and some are wondering is it just with the Last and FIrst name okay for the beneficiary?  We all have lots of questions. I do have a few. I need just simple answers...

 

1. After NOA2 (aka second Notice of Action with hopefully an approval from whichever center we ended up), once we get it what next? Another NOA?
2. Someone has posted a sort of timeline or progression like shown below is it correct?
    NVC Received
   xxxxx - Case # assigned / DS-261 completed
   xxxxx - AOS fee invoiced and paid
   xxxxx - AOS+IV packages mailed
   xxxxx - AOS+IV packages received (scan date)
   xxxxx - DS-260 available online and submitted
   xxxxx - Case Complete 
3. What fees are AOS fees and how much? Post a link...
4. Embassy - whichever city

   xxxxx - Schedule Medical Exam

   xxxxx - Attend Medical Exam / pay fee $186 

   xxxxx - Schedule interview

   XXXXX - Pay interview Fee - $265

   xxxxx - Interview, approved!

   xxxxx - Pay USCIS Emigrant fee - $220

   xxxxx - Visa received

   xxxxx - PORT OF ENTRY 

   Are those fees correct? Estimated dates are the xxxxxx (date and month)

    

   Please share your input on the above 4 questions

Edited July 9, 2019 by babito

[Yumburger 20]

Hello Babito!

 

I guess you were wondering about my signature  (I just copied that from someone, its maybe not updated XD)

 

To answer some of your questions.

1&2:

When your I-130 petition is finally approved, the service center that processed your petition, will send you another Notice of Action letter indicating your approval, and the forwarding of your approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, along with a phone number to contact the NVC with. Your case will now only be dealt with by the NVC. The service center that you filed with, will have no more knowledge on the status of your petition or case.

 

A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain instructions to fill out the DS-261 and DS-260 online forms, by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.

 

3: Can't find AOS exact fee but found the IV fee for I-130 is $325

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html

 

 

And maybe this link can be useful for other questions. The fee is not updated though. I myself what to know the exact amount for 2019.

https://www.immigrationequality.org/get-legal-help/our-legal-resources/couples-families-2/consular-processing-procedural-steps/#.XSU_4PZFyzk

Edited July 10, 2019 by Yumburger
Additional Info

[David & Olga 124]

Has anyone been considering submitting a K3 visa application now that the processing times are loftier than previous years? The reason why the K3 was obsolete before was because of the equidistant processing times - but now there is a considerable gap between I-130 and I-129F processing times. I want to know your thoughts. Perhaps the I-129F is also backlogged and maybe it's reviewed by the same USCIS officers that review the I-130 and thusly it gets queued jointly? 

[Pedro & Rosa 67]

21 minutes ago, davidjervis38 said:

Has anyone been considering submitting a K3 visa application now that the processing times are loftier than previous years? The reason why the K3 was obsolete before was because of the equidistant processing times - but now there is a considerable gap between I-130 and I-129F processing times. I want to know your thoughts. Perhaps the I-129F is also backlogged and maybe it's reviewed by the same USCIS officers that review the I-130 and thusly it gets queued jointly? 

In minimal occasions they are approved!  Some people have requested and have months waiting for answers, but I saw a few days ago a girl who requested and was denied, however her CR1 was approved!! As I read, you must have a good reason to request ...

[Rexxx 40]

23 hours ago, babito said:

Hi everyone, 

 

I guess this forum is for June 2019 I-130 filers. Most have gotten the NOA1 (some via email, text or just USPS mail) and some are wondering is it just with the Last and FIrst name okay for the beneficiary?  We all have lots of questions. I do have a few. I need just simple answers...

 

1. After NOA2 (aka second Notice of Action with hopefully an approval from whichever center we ended up), once we get it what next? Another NOA?
2. Someone has posted a sort of timeline or progression like shown below is it correct?
    NVC Received
   xxxxx - Case # assigned / DS-261 completed
   xxxxx - AOS fee invoiced and paid
   xxxxx - AOS+IV packages mailed
   xxxxx - AOS+IV packages received (scan date)
   xxxxx - DS-260 available online and submitted
   xxxxx - Case Complete 
3. What fees are AOS fees and how much? Post a link...
4. Embassy - whichever city

   xxxxx - Schedule Medical Exam

   xxxxx - Attend Medical Exam / pay fee $186 

   xxxxx - Schedule interview

   XXXXX - Pay interview Fee - $265

   xxxxx - Interview, approved!

   xxxxx - Pay USCIS Emigrant fee - $220

   xxxxx - Visa received

   xxxxx - PORT OF ENTRY 

   Are those fees correct? Estimated dates are the xxxxxx (date and month)

    

   Please share your input on the above 4 questions

don't know about rest,  the medical exam fees vary by cities...and in additional to the exam fee, your spouse may need extra vaccination required by US, and the fee will increase based on how many shots she needs.

 

Tokyo has exam fee around 325, and my wife missing 2 vaccinations, in total she paid almost 500 bucks for everything.

[babito 29]

On 7/9/2019 at 9:42 PM, Yumburger said:

Hello Babito!

 

I guess you were wondering about my signature  (I just copied that from someone, its maybe not updated XD)

 

To answer some of your questions.

1&2:

When your I-130 petition is finally approved, the service center that processed your petition, will send you another Notice of Action letter indicating your approval, and the forwarding of your approved petition to the National Visa Center (NVC) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, along with a phone number to contact the NVC with. Your case will now only be dealt with by the NVC. The service center that you filed with, will have no more knowledge on the status of your petition or case.

 

A few weeks after you have received your last Notice of Action indicating the approval and forwarding of your I-130 application to the NVC, the NVC will send your relative a packet of forms that you and your relative must fill out before your relative can be given an interview date with a consulate abroad. The packet will likely contain instructions to fill out the DS-261 and DS-260 online forms, by the intending immigrant. An I-864 form is also included that must be filled out by the petitioner (living in the US). The I-864 is the Affidavit of Support form that requires copies of the petitioners past 3 U.S tax returns (or tax transcripts which are free from the IRS) as well as any bank or financial records available (see the I-864 for exact requirements based on your case). The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty to indicate to the U.S government that the intending immigrant will not become a federal charge to the government when he/she arrives in the U.S.. If the petitioner cannot meet these requirements, then he/she must still file an I-864, and find a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements on his/her own. When a joint sponsor is needed ,proof of their U.S citizenship or permanent residency is required. (i.e. copy of birth certificate, immigration status etc). The joint sponsor must be residing in the U.S, and he/she must also submit his/her past 3 years U.S tax returns along with bank or any other financial records available. The joint sponsor must submit his/her own I-864 form to accompany the petitioner's I-864 form.

 

3: Can't find AOS exact fee but found the IV fee for I-130 is $325

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/visa-information-resources/fees/fees-visa-services.html

 

 

And maybe this link can be useful for other questions. The fee is not updated though. I myself what to know the exact amount for 2019.

https://www.immigrationequality.org/get-legal-help/our-legal-resources/couples-families-2/consular-processing-procedural-steps/#.XSU_4PZFyzk

Thanks for the reply, it's certainly helpful. Now we can all build up the info for all to know what to expect.

[babito 29]

3 hours ago, Rexxx said:

don't know about rest,  the medical exam fees vary by cities...and in additional to the exam fee, your spouse may need extra vaccination required by US, and the fee will increase based on how many shots she needs.

 

Tokyo has exam fee around 325, and my wife missing 2 vaccinations, in total she paid almost 500 bucks for everything.

Thanks for the reply. I'll update y'all how much I'll pay for medical exam fees when I get to that point. Your info is a good reference point to work on.

[two_black_cats 114]

On 7/10/2019 at 10:06 PM, babito said:

Thanks for the reply, it's certainly helpful. Now we can all build up the info for all to know what to expect.

To add to other's input: AOS fee is $120

[two_black_cats 114]

Did anyone notice any changes in their timelines? Mine now is one month longer than it used to be. 

[Pedro & Rosa 67]

3 minutes ago, two_black_cats said:

Did anyone notice any changes in their timelines? Mine now is one month longer than it used to be. 

Yessss!  Weekly has different dates of possible approval!! At least Texas is working on the December cases, I have hope for January 2020!