I-130 approval and I-485 head start
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I-130 approval and I-485 head start
Hello folks,
We've just had my I-130 approved after 11 months (yay!) Which our lawyer deemed to be a little quicker than expected - happy days. There's hope for us all yet!
With that in mind, whilst we wait to be contacted by the NVC with regards to the next step, is there anything I can do to "expedite" the process from my end or at least be prepared so as to not delay any further!?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
We've just had my I-130 approved after 11 months (yay!) Which our lawyer deemed to be a little quicker than expected - happy days. There's hope for us all yet!
With that in mind, whilst we wait to be contacted by the NVC with regards to the next step, is there anything I can do to "expedite" the process from my end or at least be prepared so as to not delay any further!?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
You can't expedite the process. You can start by reading the US Consulate's website for immigration visas here: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/
You can start preparing by getting your medical information from your doctor; being sure your passport has enough time left on it, i.e. at least 6 months from date of interview; obtain your police clearance certificate and if you have any convictions and/or arrests obtaining court papers, etc.
You won't hear anything from the NVC til your spouse has submitted the requested documentation and they have been approved.
You can start preparing by getting your medical information from your doctor; being sure your passport has enough time left on it, i.e. at least 6 months from date of interview; obtain your police clearance certificate and if you have any convictions and/or arrests obtaining court papers, etc.
You won't hear anything from the NVC til your spouse has submitted the requested documentation and they have been approved.
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
You can't expedite the process. You can start by reading the US Consulate's website for immigration visas here: https://uk.usembassy.gov/visas/immigrant-visas/
You can start preparing by getting your medical information from your doctor; being sure your passport has enough time left on it, i.e. at least 6 months from date of interview; obtain your police clearance certificate and if you have any convictions and/or arrests obtaining court papers, etc.
You won't hear anything from the NVC til your spouse has submitted the requested documentation and they have been approved.
You can start preparing by getting your medical information from your doctor; being sure your passport has enough time left on it, i.e. at least 6 months from date of interview; obtain your police clearance certificate and if you have any convictions and/or arrests obtaining court papers, etc.
You won't hear anything from the NVC til your spouse has submitted the requested documentation and they have been approved.
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
Hello folks,
We've just had my I-130 approved after 11 months (yay!) Which our lawyer deemed to be a little quicker than expected - happy days. There's hope for us all yet!
With that in mind, whilst we wait to be contacted by the NVC with regards to the next step, is there anything I can do to "expedite" the process from my end or at least be prepared so as to not delay any further!?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
We've just had my I-130 approved after 11 months (yay!) Which our lawyer deemed to be a little quicker than expected - happy days. There's hope for us all yet!
With that in mind, whilst we wait to be contacted by the NVC with regards to the next step, is there anything I can do to "expedite" the process from my end or at least be prepared so as to not delay any further!?
Thanks in advance for any advice!
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
We were led to believe this was attained following submission of a I-485, I now assume this not to be the case.
#9
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When filling an I-130 towards an immigrant visa, there is no I-485 involved.
You can look ahead at the I-864 affidavit of support that will be needed, and gather those supporting docs. I'm not sure if that's turned in to NVC or taken to the interview nowadays so do some research.
Rene
You can look ahead at the I-864 affidavit of support that will be needed, and gather those supporting docs. I'm not sure if that's turned in to NVC or taken to the interview nowadays so do some research.
Rene
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
Yeah I-485 has not relevance to your case. You need to wait for the NVC to process you to DQ (Documentarily Qualified) and then for an interview slot to open up at the chosen consulate.
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Good luck.
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No, that's not the case. You need to follow this step by step guide for info on the process you're going through - https://travel.state.gov/content/tra...rocessing.html
Good luck.
Good luck.
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That is a pretty good link, particularly Step 7 for Civil Documents. OP does not provide her history. The document requirements can get complicated if applicant has been resident in multiple countries. Don’t forget documents regarding potential or actual criminal records. The State Department Reciprocity information should generally be treated as gospel on what documents are available and are needed.
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In just looking at the reciprocity information, I see a deficiency in its language - it doesn’t appear to note that certain civil documents needed will be from countries other than the country of citizenship. There are many permutations of this: a non-UK National may have permanent leave to remain in the UK, or a UK National may have resided outside of the UK.
Curiously, one country used to be in the reciprocity information but no longer is - the United States.
Curiously, one country used to be in the reciprocity information but no longer is - the United States.
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Re: I-130 approval and I-485 head start
In just looking at the reciprocity information, I see a deficiency in its language - it doesn’t appear to note that certain civil documents needed will be from countries other than the country of citizenship. There are many permutations of this: a non-UK National may have permanent leave to remain in the UK, or a UK National may have resided outside of the UK.
Curiously, one country used to be in the reciprocity information but no longer is - the United States.
Curiously, one country used to be in the reciprocity information but no longer is - the United States.