Lammy123

I am a UK citizen married to a US citizen. We petitioned in early December 2011.

Once my Form I-130 has been approved in the US, the next stage will be the interview at the US Embassy in London. If all goes well, this could be in June or July. I will need to be in the US for the first week of July and the first week of August for exams. Therefore, if the interview falls around this time I will need to fly back and forth to the US.

If I am lucky, it will all fall into place prior to July. However, if not, is there a way to have the interview in the USA instead?

Likely not, I know.

I don't want to do adjustment of status either. Too long a process.

Noorah101

No. The visa interview must take place in a US Embassy, outside the USA.

Correct.

Excellent choice...not because it's a long process, but because it's illegal to enter the USA with the intent to remain and adjust status.

You could always slow down the visa process by not returning your ready checklist to the embassy until just before you leave to the USA to take your exams. Then for sure you won't have your visa interview during the exam days.

Also, typical processing for an Immigrant Visa is about 8 to 10 months. So if you filed in Dec 2011, you will probably have your interview around August - October 2012 anyway.

Rene

Lammy123

thanks for your help AGAIN...

I wanted to ask you something else. When I submit documents to NVC, some of these documents were already sent off with my I-130. Will they be sent over to NVC? I think I sent original wedding certificate with the I-130, but I see have to send that to NVC?

Noorah101

With the I-130, photocopies should have been submitted (not originals).

Yes, NVC will want originals of your civil documents (including the certified copy of the marriage certificate). You might want to order another one now, so you'll have it ready to go. NVC also collects the original police certificate, so have that ready to go as well. Keep a photocopy of the police certificate to take to the medical exam.

Rene

Lammy123

great - thanks for this.

Lammy123

I had the original wedding certificate in the end.

Do you think it is better if I collect my joint sponsor's AOS or have him send it direct to NVC when the case no is issued? He said he spoke to someone there and they recommended it. I see it as a potential admin delay getting his and the petitioner's AOS together?

Noorah101

My advice is that when NVC requests the I-864, send in the sponsor's I-864 package AND the joint sponsor's I-864 package together in one big envelope. Do not send them separately.

Rene