I-130 approval notice and I-129 NOA1 both received today!!!

[jimandjosil 0]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

[peonyflowers99 4]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approved go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approved go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

[jimandjosil 0]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approved go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

Thank you for your responses. I have a question though, We spoke to USCIS and they said that the biological mother (my spouse)can only apply the I-130 for the daughter (which is when she becomes a US permanent resident and that's years from now). The child isn't legally adopted yet since the adoption will take place in the US once my spouse and her daughter get here. Maybe I missed something...or is it possible I can petition her even if I'm not the biological father or even if I have not adopted her yet? Thanks.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approved go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

Thank you for your responses. I have a question though, We spoke to USCIS and they said that the biological mother (my spouse)can only apply the I-130 for the daughter (which is when she becomes a US permanent resident and that's years from now). The child isn't legally adopted yet since the adoption will take place in the US once my spouse and her daughter get here. Maybe I missed something...or is it possible I can petition her even if I'm not the biological father or even if I have not adopted her yet? Thanks.

See the bolded section of my post. Just do it.

FYI, my step-daughter, age 17 at marriage, has an approved I-130 I filed the same day I filed her mother's. She's doing her homework in the next room, so yes, I'm sure.

[jimandjosil 0]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approvThed go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

Thank you for your responses. I have a question though, We spoke to USCIS and they said that the biological mother (my spouse)can only apply the I-130 for the daughter (which is when she becomes a US permanent resident and that's years from now). The child isn't legally adopted yet since the adoption will take place in the US once my spouse and her daughter get here. Maybe I missed something...or is it possible I can petition her even if I'm not the biological father or even if I have not adopted her yet? Thanks.

See the bolded section of my post. Just do it.

FYI, my step-daughter, age 17 at marriage, has an approved I-130 I filed the same day I filed her mother's. She's doing her homework in the next room, so yes, I'm sure.

Thank you.

[jimandjosil 0]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

b

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approvThed go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

Thank you for your responses. I have a question though, We spoke to USCIS and they said that the biological mother (my spouse)can only apply the I-130 for the daughter (which is when she becomes a US permanent resident and that's years from now). The child isn't legally adopted yet since the adoption will take place in the US once my spouse and her daughter get here. Maybe I missed something...or is it possible I can petition her even if I'm not the biological father or even if I have not adopted her yet? Thanks.

See the bolded section of my post. Just do it.

FYI, my step-daughter, age 17 at marriage, has an approved I-130 I filed the same day I filed her mother's. She's doing her homework in the next room, so yes, I'm sure.

Thank you.

Just to conclude everything...Is it too late to file for the I-130 for the child now (we got approved set.14) or just wait for the K3 and K4 visas and I can just petition the I-130 in the US for my step daughter? We don't want to spend double during the process but on the other hand the AOS fees for K3 and K4 are superlatively high. Sorry if we make this as a sound board but where else can we get better thoughts than from those who know better? We like everyone else opt to choose the more convenient route and the cheaper the more glorious. Thank you for your time.

[pushbrk 12,883]

Hello everyone! We finally got our approval notice (NOA2) for I-130 and our I-129F NOA1 (sent last July 26) both received today!!! The I-129F fee was waived. We had some confusion about the status of my 3 yr. old daughter eversince we had the approval of the I-130. So we opted to call and spoke to 2 different people from USCIS (using 3 way conference) and both had different answers about my daughters case...so we finally spoke with the supervisor and she clarified things for us.

a) she cannot come with me to fly to the US if I get visa for I-130.

B) I will have to get my green card before I can petition her and bring her to the US (No way will we do this!)

c) the K3 / K4 visa is the only way I can bring her with me

So with this, what do we expect next for the I-130 process while we wait for the NOA2 of the I-129F? It's clear that I will not fly without my daughter. Do I still go through the next steps of I-130 or just hold it (resume the completion in the US with my daughter's application too) and comply with I-129F procedures since the I-130 doesn't help with my situation on my daughter on flying her with me? Pls. help us clear matters. Or please help clear the picture for us. Thank you very much.

b

Congratulations for the approval! Since you have your I129f approvThed go then for the K3/K4 visa which will enable you to take your daughter with you. I am holding the payment of the IV bill to NVC till my I129f will get approved or the ones I130 for the kids will get approved. I would prefere to take the CR1 path as this will allow me to work in the USA upon arrival. With the K3 visa i will have to wait for EAD which can take a few months... and then the adjustment of status is needed too plus the amount to be paid. It is your own choice which path you go, but if you didn't filed the I130 for your daughter then go the K3 path that way you will be able to go with her.

brgds,

Andrea

Congratulations but since your I-129F is not yet approved, the answer to your question is no. Don't continue with the I-130 process. You can simply ignore any communication from NVC or once your I-129F is approved, send a letter to NVC stating you would like your I-130 held for AOS because you are proceeding with the K3 and K4 visa process.

Now, what you would have been wise to do was file the I-130 for the child at the same time as for the spouse. The child will need an approved I-130 before any green card is issued. The USC step-father can file the I-130 for the child provided the marriage took place before the child's 18th birthday.

Thank you for your responses. I have a question though, We spoke to USCIS and they said that the biological mother (my spouse)can only apply the I-130 for the daughter (which is when she becomes a US permanent resident and that's years from now). The child isn't legally adopted yet since the adoption will take place in the US once my spouse and her daughter get here. Maybe I missed something...or is it possible I can petition her even if I'm not the biological father or even if I have not adopted her yet? Thanks.

See the bolded section of my post. Just do it.

FYI, my step-daughter, age 17 at marriage, has an approved I-130 I filed the same day I filed her mother's. She's doing her homework in the next room, so yes, I'm sure.

Thank you.

Just to conclude everything...Is it too late to file for the I-130 for the child now (we got approved set.14) or just wait for the K3 and K4 visas and I can just petition the I-130 in the US for my step daughter? We don't want to spend double during the process but on the other hand the AOS fees for K3 and K4 are superlatively high. Sorry if we make this as a sound board but where else can we get better thoughts than from those who know better? We like everyone else opt to choose the more convenient route and the cheaper the more glorious. Thank you for your time.

No, it's not too late. You can do it anytime. Sooner would have been better but at this point it really doesn't matter unless your I-129F gets delayed. You need to do it anyway, so if nothing is preventing it, I would do it ASAP.