Alex&Nayden

The only new thing we had to prepare was the police certificate + translation and 2x2 photo. Remember that the police certificate must be current (only valid for 6 months) and the 2x2 photo should also be current. My husband cut his hair so even though he had old 2x2 photos laying around, he went and got new ones taken.

It will take 1-3 days for your status to change “CASE WAS SENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF STATE” then 1-3 days to get your email from NVC. When you log in, pay the fees right away. It will wake 2-5 days for the payment to process. Then, you can submit documents. Here is what we submitted: Petitioner (I am a USC): US Passport Photo or US Birth Certificate i864 Form (print and sign with pen!) 2022 Tax Return or Transcript 2022 W2 2021 Tax Return or Transcript 2021 W2 2020 Tax Return of Transcript 202 W2 2023 Paystubs Employment Verification letter Copy of Apartment Lease (proof of domicile) Copy of Electric Bill (proof of domicile) Beneficiary (my husband): Police Certificate + Translation Marriage Certificate + Translation Birth Certificate + Translation Passport Photo 2x2 photo DS260 (fill out online)

Oooo thank you for doing the table! Super helpful!

Yup, I'm so happy that NVC is kicking butt and working fast! I'm hoping to hear something in the week of March 20th! Yours might be even the week before.

This is more of a company question, not a visa question. If your company allows you to do so, then do it.

I submitted my paperwork on March 3rd, so I figured I'd start the thread.

It sounds like you have way bigger issues than a "visa" right now. Maybe focus on your marriage first. Then, focus on applying for a green card. Honestly reading this makes me really sad (and kind of angry). There are people here who would do anything to be with their spouse and be together FINALLY. And here you are worrying that your "immigrant" wife is going to take financial advantage of you. Yes, sponsoring your WIFE means you accept financial responsibility for her. If you are not ready to do that, don't waste anyone's time (the government's, yours, or her's). Rant over.

Also, I wouldn’t bother with assets if she meets the income requirements. ☺️

I don’t know how helpful the other answers were but I will give you my take. Yes, file the 2022 returns now and submit them to NVC (along with your W2). In addition, include most recent paystubs for bonus proof (3-6 would be great)! If you are filing “married but separately” keep in mind that you can only paper file your taxes if your spouse does not have an ITIN or SSN. So the transcript won’t show up for months. I did all of this and wrote a letter explaining the entire thing just to cover my bases. Hope this helps!

Hi everyone!!! I have good news! We were approved yesterday. Details below: I am USC. Husband is from Bulgaria. Service Center: Potomac PD: Feb 11, 2022 AR: June 21, 2022 Approval: Feb 22, 2023 Approval came from NBC! We filed K3 but I know it didn’t help at all. We filed the K3 in May 25, 2022 and haven't had any updates on it at all. I hope you all get your approvals soon 🤞🏼🤞🏼

We filed our I-130 on February 2022. We were given Nebraska Service Center and just found out it's in Potomac. I wanted to start this thread for anyone who filed in the month of February so we can connect! Say HI and share your timeline so far!