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Riverbed9051   4

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Hello all just found this website while looking for some answers.

 

I (US citizen) am to be married on November 14, 2020 to a foreign national who overstayed visa.

 

I just read fees will be increasing on October 2nd. Should we legally get married in September and have the paperwork submitted to save on the money if yes, what forms & documents would we need to file.

 

Thanks!

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TBoneTX   45,267

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Welcome to the forum!  Read the Guides for the I-130 petition / CR-1 visa (link atop any VJ page).

 

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Thread is moved from General Immigration Discussion to the CR-1 Process forum, to be among similar topics.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Boiler   45,467

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As he she whatever is here illegally suggest marry and file asap.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Crazy Cat   41,836

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37 minutes ago, kaka8miranda said:

She came here on a tourist visa in 2018 overstayed. I met her in 2019 proposed August 2020. 
 

to avoid paying extra in fees should we get legally married ASAP, file and then wedding in November. 
 

will that hurt chances? 

There are more urgent reasons to marry and file asap as explained by @Boiler.  She has been out of status and subject to detention and removal for quite some time, it appears.

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"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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1 hour ago, kaka8miranda said:

Hello all just found this website while looking for some answers.

 

I (US citizen) am to be married on November 14, 2020 to a foreign national who overstayed visa.

 

I just read fees will be increasing on October 2nd. Should we legally get married in September and have the paperwork submitted to save on the money if yes, what forms & documents would we need to file.

 

Thanks!

What visa category did she use to enter the US? That will help us to answer more fully as the history / context is important. Thx 

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geowrian   22,337

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38 minutes ago, kaka8miranda said:

She came here on a tourist visa in 2018 overstayed. I met her in 2019 proposed August 2020. 

2 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

What visa category did she use to enter the US? That will help us to answer more fully as the history / context is important. Thx 

 

 

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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Riverbed9051   4

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40 minutes ago, Lil bear said:

Moved to Adjustment of Status from tourist , work or student visa as this reflects the process being discussed 

Okay currently from my information gathered.

 

Forms:
I-130
I-130A
I-485
I-765 - work authorization card (not mandatory)
I-131 (not mandatory)
 

Is there anything else?!

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Dashinka   24,488

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12 hours ago, kaka8miranda said:

Okay currently from my information gathered.

 

Forms:
I-130
I-130A
I-485
I-765 - work authorization card (not mandatory)
I-131 (not mandatory)
 

Is there anything else?!

I 864 as well.

 

Here is the guide.

 

 

Visa Received : 2014-04-04 (K1 - see timeline for details)

US Entry : 2014-09-12

POE: Detroit

Marriage : 2014-09-27

I-765 Approved: 2015-01-09

I-485 Interview: 2015-03-11

I-485 Approved: 2015-03-13

Green Card Received: 2015-03-24 Yeah!!!

I-751 ROC Submitted: 2016-12-20

I-751 NOA Received:  2016-12-29

I-751 Biometrics Appt.:  2017-01-26

I-751 Interview:  2018-04-10

I-751 Approved:  2018-05-04

N400 Filed:  2018-01-13

N400 Biometrics:  2018-02-22

N400 Interview:  2018-04-10

N400 Approved:  2018-04-10

Oath Ceremony:  2018-06-11 - DONE!!!!!!!

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9 minutes ago, kaka8miranda said:

 

One question not answered in the guide is the name change. She will be taking my last name in the forms do we use that or not?

Yes, just fill out the forms with the name she will want. You can use your marriage certificate as a name change document.

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Crazy Cat Grand Master

Crazy Cat   41,836

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3 minutes ago, kaka8miranda said:

Thank you very much! Currently filling out the forms will have a lawyer look it over and then file.

After marrying, right?😄

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

- Some old child of the 50's & 60's on his laptop 

 

Senior Master Sergeant, US Air Force- Retired (after 20+ years)- Missile Systems Maintenance & Titan 2 ICBM Launch Crew Duty (200+ Alert tours)

Registered Nurse- Retired- I practiced in the areas of Labor & Delivery, Home Health, Adolescent Psych, & Adult Psych.

IT Professional- Retired- Web Site Design, Hardware Maintenance, Compound Pharmacy Software Trainer, On-site go live support, Database Manager, App Designer.

______________________________________

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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