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Thank you for that info. Exactly what I was looking for. Much appteciated.

Hello all, My wife and I are looking to submit our i130 application later today through the online USCIS system. The official state department website shows a little guide on each step and it says fees must be paid by the beginning of the NVC phase. Is this for the $675 fee or are there other fees to be paid at this time? Reason for asking is because we are separating (physically) this coming week. I am headed back to the US to start career and we will be apart for the entire process (other than trips to visit). We have been together the last year and a half, living together for a year. Money is tight as I am not working until I go back. A little teaching English online but its not bringing in much. If I can pay that $675 when it reaches NVC phase and not have to use it right now it would be a HUGE boon to us. Thanks for any information in advance.

Hello, Me - US citizen Her - Persian, Iranian citizen My wife applied for the DV lottery a while back before we got married. If somehow she were lucky enough to be selected, would the fact she is now married to a US citizen get her denied? We plan on applying for the CR1/IR1, but a DV lottery allowing her to go to the US sooner would be amazing, but now that I think about it, I feel like her being married to me might get in the way. Thanks in advance.

Thank you for this. So you feel it would be best to file the petition, then in one years time go back to the states to work? We are going to sit down tonight to set a plan so we have a solid idea of what to prepare for. So if we apply end of April early May I would go back home around March-May to start working. Another question. For the interview, would I then have to travel to Poland to do the interview with her, or would we do separate interviews one in US for me and one in Poland for her? Thanks again!

Whether you are correct or the person above is, I should be able to make it work. We were always open to 6 months give or take apart, so if I have to leave shortly before NVC phase to start the job instead, then I will.

Amazing. Thank you so much for this info. That is exactly what I was needing. I think I can make this work now. Have a great day, thanks again. I will leave the thread up in the case someone else ever needs the same info.

We don't have anything on file yet. We planned to get all of the paperwork and evidence done over the course of this month, maybe a bit more. I was under the impression I would need to send current income documents right away. I can send my VA disability evidence, but since I am not working in US or Poland I don't have employment. By the sound of it, I would need to prove current income or financial stability plan during NVC stage, is that right?

Would USCIS reject the application if I didn't have current employment or an offer? How do I get it to the NVC stage without it, if possible? Savings are tough. Salaries in Poland are very low in USD and right now doesn't offer much room for it. We are open to us being separated for 6 months and lower, so I can go back in about a year, but we'd like to apply end of this month or early May.

Backstory: Hello all. I am an American citizen living currently in Poland where I met my wonderful wife, who is Persian and an Iranian citizen. I have been here since June of 2023 and I am still waiting on a temporary residence application that could take years. My wife has been waiting on the same, for even longer. We started our relationship online for two months before I moved here, and then dated for about 6 months before moving in together. It has been great, I feel a perfect fit for each other. We got married through Utah, as many others I saw recommendations for this on this site, so thanks for that. Our current financial situation. I bring in about $1716 a month from VA disability as a disabled veteran, it goes decently far here with the exchange rate, but I also have a car back in the US that I am still paying for that eats up a good chunk of it with insurance. This amount will go up to $1862 a month with one dependent. It is tax free due to being the result of happening in combat. I am also in college for Teaching English as a Second Language through the VA and get a bit of income from that when the credit hours are suitable for it. She works at a preschool here as a teacher, she has a general psychology degree as well. I know that USCIS views VA disability differently. I am not 100% disabled, and my paperwork does not say permanent and total, however, I am past the 5 year mark and the way that works is the VA will never reevaluate you unless you show a huge improvement in your disabilities, so in a way it is permanent unless I get better, I can't really say whether that is likely or not. However, I have seen that it is possible to use this income as support by showing the award letter and monthly bank statements. With one dependent the total income is around 22.5k a year. Leaving me 3k+ short. My question: A good friend's father owns a machine shop that makes parts for airplanes, I believe even with some government contracts. Anyway, he would be willing to employ me. How far out can an offer of employment letter be before USCIS doesn't take it seriously? For example, if I were to get him to write me the offer of employment letter now and make it valid for 1 year or even longer, would that be sufficient? Would it be possible to maybe have it updated for her interview to show that it is still a valid offer and that it has even been updated to the current date? The pay would likely be $17 an hour to start and easily make up that 3k or even be close on its own to covering the sponsor support amount. Since we both are living in Poland and she has no choice but to remain here until she is approved or denied we are trying to not be away from each other. Once I graduate college I can work here in Poland without a work permit, however, since neither of us will be keeping these jobs when we move to the US, this income can't be used. Thank you to anyone who provides advice. Note: I have options for joint sponsors, but honestly, I would rather avoid having to ask for help if I can.