US Immigration from Ecuador

lets keep this topic open so we can all stay updated and on the same page!

I-130 petition for mother

I checked and it says 10 months, and my case went to Texas Service Center! Crossing fingers!

Thank you!

1. I know that I need to bring confirmation of completion of the DS-160, passport, inscripci n de nacimientos o libro de nacimientos, police certificate, I-134 form, 2 photos 51x51 mm, medical examination results (if given) and proof of payment of the K-1 Visa. Other than this as an extra I will bring a copy of the complete packet that was sent for the I-29F, proof of relationship with my fianc , a new letter with a more recent date from him stating once again that he wishes to marry me, and a copy of the second Notice of Action that is received months after the I-19F. Are there any other documents that I should bring that I did not mention?
2. Does the police certificate have to be notarized?
3. They only ask for a receipt of the K-1 Visa, right? No receipt of the medical examination, the DS-160, or the I-29F?
4. For my fianc 's I-134, as supporting documents, do I have to bring the 1040 and the W2 form for the last 3 years, only the IRS tax return for the last 3 years or all the mentioned documents? Do I also have to bring the pay stub for the last 6 months?

This sounds harsh until we try to find a non-English-speaking country that gives taxpayer- or government-paid interpreters to speakers of English-only. I also wonder if the "no more interpreters" extends to functions such as asylum interviews.

We'll almost certainly need more and clearer information on the extent of this directive.

Please keep comments apolitical.

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Trump Doubles Down on America-First Agenda, Cuts Language Translation Services for Immigration Agency

In a move that reflects the Trump administration's commitment to prioritizing American citizens and legal residents, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has been directed to end language translation services for those seeking information about their immigration or employment status. While critics on the left may cry foul, this policy shift is aimed at reducing taxpayer-funded services for individuals who are in the country illegally.

"Speaking English not only opens doors economically, but it helps newcomers engage in their communities, participate in national traditions, and give back to our society," the order read. The DHS has a contract with Legal Interpreting Services that costs the government roughly $3.6 million. The move is simultaneously with the steps Trump has taken to terminate the contract and reduce reckless spending. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has also been directed to cancel its language translation services. [...]

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/saraharnold/2025/03/18/trump-ends-language-translation-services-for-immigration-agency-n2654016

After reading this article, do you think that the reported finding is a good thing or a bad thing?

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Immigration Accounted for All U.S. Population Growth in 2023 for the First Time Since 1850

Immigration accounted for the entirety of the U.S. population growth between 2022 and 2023, according to the Migration Policy Institute (MPI).

Birth rates among American citizens dropped 2% from 2022 to 2023, but the number of immigrants climbed by 1.6 million, reaching a record high of 47.8 million. That's a population increase of 3.6%, the most since 2010. "The fertility rate fell to 54.5 births per 1,000 females of ages 15-44 in 2023, down from 56 in 2022," reports NBC News.

The percentage of foreign-born Americans stands at 14.3% which is slightly less than the record of 14.8% in 1890.

Nearly 75% of U.S. immigrants are here legally, and almost half are naturalized citizens. [...]

https://pjmedia.com/rick-moran/2025/03/13/immigration-accounted-for-all-us-population-growth-in-2023-for-the-first-time-since-1850-n4937870

Hi All,

I'd like to ask how long it typically takes to receive the NOA1. Our K-1 petition was delivered to the Texas lockbox on 3/4, and USCIS cashed the check on 3/7.

For those who have already completed the process or are currently going through it, how long should I expect the wait time to be for the NOA1?