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Paids Fees, No DS-261 / Wait for Taxes?

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Hi all, 

Two questions: 

1. I'm a U.S. Citizen that got their i-130 approved for their Overseas Spouse on 11Dec23, and a welcome leter 03Jan24. I paid the fees same day, but can't access the choice of agent to do DS-261? I've been reading DS-261 is meant to be done first, so is it locked out because I paid the AOS and IV fees? Is it meant to be done after, or will there be any issues? 

2. Since it's a new year, should I make haste to get my taxes done (still waiting on forms from work & school)?

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2 minutes ago, appleblossom said:

As per the guidance, it can take a few days for the fees to process. Only once that’s happened will you be able to complete the DS-260. 

I'm asking about the DS-260, Online Choice of Agent. The guidance suggested it was to be done before paying fees

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16 minutes ago, RougePoppy said:

I'm asking about the DS-260, Online Choice of Agent. The guidance suggested it was to be done before paying fees


Oh, as you included a screenshot about the DS-260 I assumed that’s what you were asking about. 
 

Do you already have an attorney on file that represented you for the I-130? 

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On 1/4/2024 at 9:54 PM, RougePoppy said:

Whoops meant DS-261, Online Choice of Agent. I don't have an attorney, no

Did you manage to complete the DS-261? It is grayed out for me too when I log in. 

CR1 / CR2 Visa:

(Day 1) 12/16/11: I-130 Application sent

(Day 283) 09/24/12: Interview at US Consulate – Approved!

(Day 287) 09/28/12: Visa Received & Immediately entered US using Visa

(Day 290) 10/01/12: Social Security Card sent automatically

Removal of Conditions CR1 / CR2
(Day 1) 07/28/14: Application sent.
(Day 135) 12/10/14: ROC Approved!
(Day 143) 12/18/14: 10 year GC received (IR1 / IR2)

Naturalization:
(Day 1) 06/30/15: Application sent.
(Day 210) 01/26/16: Interview and Oath Ceremony. DONE!

***Son and I became US Citizens 01/26/16***

(Day 1) 01/27/16: Applied for my U.S. Passport
(Day 14) 02/10/16: Passport Book & Cert of Naturalization received

(Day 1) 03/16/16: Applied for U.S. Passport for son

(Day 22) 04/07/16: Passport book and original docs received...(Card rec'd 04/16/16)

N-600 for child age 9
(Day 1) 01/27/16: Application sent

(Day 12) 02/08/16: NOA received

(Day 23) 02/19/16: Case received at local office

(Day 88) 04/23/16: In line for oath scheduling *Called USCIS to inquire about why there is an oath required for a child under 14. They sent a service request to the field office.

(Day 95) 04/30/16: Received letter from field office to say no oath necessary and that they would mail the certificate.
(Day 106) 05/11/16: Cert of Citizenship received by registered mail (they never sent tracking. case status was never updated either)

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