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Hi all,

I filed an I-130 for my husband in June 2025. Current estimated time to approval is 17 months per USCIS dashboard and then we would need to go through NVC, embassy interview, etc. so I imagine total time to approval for a green card and to come to the US is more than a year. I have an opportunity to accept a job in Europe and move abroad on a work visa and be with my husband while awaiting processing of the I-130. I have seen forums and information that once approved, his application can sit at the NVC for up to 2 years before it would be relinquished, I suppose. I believe I would also need to update USCIS if I move and provide them with my new address abroad. Please note I plan to maintain my home in the US and rent it out, as well as maintaining other assets state side so we have proof of domicile and intent to return to the US in a couple year's time. Is there anything else I am not aware of that could potentially impact his I-130 approval or visa application in general?

Appreciate any information or resources anyone can provide or point me to.

Thanks so much

I didn't have clue where to post this. I'm just wondering what to do if I marry a foreigner with a active U.S. Visa in the passport. Am I still required to sponsor the person since she/he is already in the U.S. ? If anyone can point me the correct post area. Thanks!

I received my NOA1 in August 18th 2025, which the USCIS status was Application was received. It has been 3 months and I haven't seen a difference in status or a message. My question is if the status still only says Application received does this mean that our application is just sitting there and nothing is happening? Thank you for your time.

Hello!

Me and my wife are filling out her i485 application and had a question about Part 1, Question 12: Providing info from most recent i94, specifically the immigration status (class of admission).

She came here originally as an Au Pair on a J1 visa then adjusted status J1 -> B1 -> F1. On the https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/ website her most recent i94 shows her J1 status, but on her F1 approval notice it shows her new i94 with the updated F1 status.

My question:

On the i485 Question 12: Immigration status from i94: do we enter F1 as the class of admission or J1 as the class of admission (since that is the i94 listed on the cbp.gov website)?

Then on Question 14: Current Status (if it has changed): Here we enter F1

Thank you!

Good day VJ,

Am i eligible to file for N400 while my I751 is still in a process? Im still married and will celebrate 4yrs next Feb. My I751 still in a process for almost a year now, if im eligible do you have any checklist? if not when do you think is the right time? I may have ideas but im not confident without asking your guide and tips.

p.s My 2yrs gc expired Apr 7, 2025 now i have 48mos extension.

Thank you and have a good day!