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Cyberfx1024   7,980

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1 hour ago, KB3 said:

I am wanting to file a petition for my married spouse and stepchild who both live abroad. What are all the forms that I need to file to the USCIS? 

 

Please follow the steps listed here

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,834

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On ‎9‎/‎4‎/‎2019 at 2:33 PM, KB3 said:

I am wanting to file a petition for my married spouse and stepchild who both live abroad. What are all the forms that I need to file to the USCIS? 

 

 

That information can be found here:  https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

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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
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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

 

Hank_ Grand Master

Hank_   9,174

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On 9/4/2019 at 5:33 PM, KB3 said:

I am wanting to file a petition for my married spouse and stepchild who both live abroad. What are all the forms that I need to file to the USCIS? 

 

Are you a USC or LPR?     

 

USC would complete the I-130 for your spouse (listing the child) and a 2nd I-130 for the child.    For your spouse the I-130a is also required.        (LPR only needs to complete the I-130 for the spouse, listing the child is all that is required .. do not have to file a separate I-130 for the child)

 

Ryan gave you a link to USCIS for the I-130 .. EVERYTHING is listed there including links to the instructions for the I-130

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Boiler Grand Master

Boiler   46,328

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14 minutes ago, KB3 said:

i am a USC. Thank you for your help. Would you guys recommend places like RapidVisa assisting in the process? I’ve looked over the i130 which looks fairly simple, but I just don’t want to fill anything out wrong and get denied. 

Sadly many people have used their services and regretted it.

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LilyJ Proficient

LilyJ   1,258

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4 hours ago, KB3 said:

i am a USC. Thank you for your help. Would you guys recommend places like RapidVisa assisting in the process? I’ve looked over the i130 which looks fairly simple, but I just don’t want to fill anything out wrong and get denied. 

RapidVisa doesn't help, you have this website where you have a free, unlimited resource to asking questions, and also getting WAY more informed answers than RapidVisa could ever provide. Their service is a waste of money, you pay them hundreds of dollars just for uninformed, sometimes even flat out wrong answers, and to fill out and put together the information yourself anyways.

Our CR1 Journey:

 

USCIS Stage:

  • Feb 14 2019: NOA1 (NSC)
  • July 31 2019: I129f NOA1
  • Sep 19 2019: I129f NOA2 (Denied - 50 days from NOA1)
  • Sep 19 2019: I130 NOA2 (Approved - 217 days from NOA1)

 

NVC Stage:

  • Sep 27 2019: Sent to Department of State
  • Oct 31 2019: Case number received (34 days since sent)
  • Nov 1 2019: IV & AOS fees received & paid
  • Nov 14 2019: IV & AOS submitted
  • Dec 18 2019: All docs accepted, but one additional doc requested (5 weeks from submission)
  • Dec 18 2019: Requested doc submitted
  • Feb 19 2020: Documentarily Qualified (9 weeks from 2nd submission, 14 weeks from first submission)

 

Interview Stage:

  • Mar 11 2020: Interview letter received
  • Apr 1 2020: Interview date
  • Mar 17 2020: Interview cancelled due to COVID-19
  • August 3 2020: Rescheduled letter received, new appointment August 25 2020
  • August 25 2020: Visa approved at interview! (558 days from NOA1)
  • September 10 2020: Embassy received passport in mail
  • September 15 2020: Passport with visa in hand

 

October 11 2020: Arrived in US!

 
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