Friday, April 30, 2010

Applying for USA spouse visa, do you know how long it takes?

I have applied 3 weeks ago for USA Spouse visa. My husband is american and we have lived together in UK for 2 years. After 3 weeks I received a letter from USA confirming that they have received the payment and they gave us my case number. The petition has still not been approved, because apprently it takes more time to approve the petition.





My husband says because they have already sent us a confirmation of the payment after 3 weeks, it's a good sign meaning that the process is gonna be quick. But I don't think that means anything, because when the petition is approved, it means that the process has begun.





What do you think? Do you have any idea how long it takes to get the green card? I am considering 1 year to 1.5 years , is that normal? Do you have experience? Any suggestions welcome!Applying for USA spouse visa, do you know how long it takes?
Your expectation of 12-18 months is probably accurate. When my husband and I were making the decision as to who would immigrate to the others country, we did all the research, including timelines. It is possible it could be done within 9 months, but as it stands right now, there are some backlogs in some areas of the bureaucracy. If you figure on 12-18 months, and allow for it to possibly be longer, then you won't get hit by any surprises as far as time it takes.


Good luck, and hope it goes fast for you!Applying for USA spouse visa, do you know how long it takes?
That is about right they have to do an extensive background check through all agencys..
I think it varies from country to country. It took about a year for friends who went that route in brazil. You're right about the receipt, they're easy to send out, processing applications is a little more tougher.
I am actually in the process of applying for my husband as well. I am a US citizen and we're about to send in the I-130 at the end of this month. I'm glad to see you got a response so quickly. I hope it goes that quick for us. I have been told that a US Citizen fixing papers for someone can take as little as 6 months to get the green card. But it can also take longer than a year depending on the situation. Good Luck with your immigration stuff. I hope it goes that fast for us.
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  • What does your spouse do to build you up as a person?

    I know we are in control of who we are but I would like to know what does your spouse do for to help you become the best person you can be?What does your spouse do to build you up as a person?
    He encourages me to persue dreams-he never lets me think they are unattainable or that they are silly. He knows my passions and interests and makes sure I am still given the chance to chase them.


    But just by being who he is in my life, it makes me want to be a better individual-so I can be the best wife I can be for him, because I love him so much. What does your spouse do to build you up as a person?
    He motivates me to work harder. He kicks me out of the bed when i can't wake up to go to my classes and when I can't study, he motivates me to study harder. He motivates me to be a better person by complimenting me and helping me see things from the other side of the box. I can go on and on but you don't want to hear all that. LOL!
    WTF?





    Build me as a person?





    I never heard that one before!





    Ok.... ok this is what she does.





    She got a lego mindstorm and used it for my central CPU. Then She added wooden arms and legs. And finally the tooth fairy came along and wished me to be a true human.
    His compliments eliminate any insecurities that may linger.
    Nothing. I FULONG built myself up.


    As always I'm mr. solo.
    Put me down and tell me I am not a man. Never build always tears down.
    I'm already the best person I can be, that's why he married me.

    Can you have more than one kid with your spouse on Fable 2?

    If so, How?Can you have more than one kid with your spouse on Fable 2?
    You should be able to, though it may be limited by where you are in the game or the size of your house. After the Spire, your kid will grow up and you can pop them out pretty frequently since if you venture out and come back, your kid will be older pretty instantaneously. You may be limited to the number of child beds you have in the house though.Can you have more than one kid with your spouse on Fable 2?
    You sure can :) I have 3 myself.. Just go through the same process you went through the first time and Bang! :)

    How many days r required to stay in india to do petition for USA immigration under spouse category?

    i am a usa citizen , married to a boy in india , how many days i have to stay in india so i can put my husband petition for immigration in usa embassy in new delhi ?How many days r required to stay in india to do petition for USA immigration under spouse category?
    There is no waiting period to submit the petition once he become your husband. For the spouse is no waiting period for visa become available. However, the USCIS like to see prove that you guys married in a good faith. You can submit marriage certificate, pictures of wedding ceremony, spend time with family and friends in India, any correspondence that you guys might have prior the wedding, submit all the prove you might have of the married in a good fatih.





    I'have heard that the process for the spouse visa who is applied from outside USA will take 9 months - 1.5 years waiting period. But once he come to USA, he might wait only for two months in USA to get his Green Card.





    Good Luck!How many days r required to stay in india to do petition for USA immigration under spouse category?
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    You are not allowed to submit anything to the embassy. You must come back and submit everything to the proper CIS Service Center. It will take about a year before your husband can get his visa and follow you to the USA.

    I am the spouse of a military member, would I have to pay for my transportation when he hets his PCS?

    he is going to graduate AIT soon, and this his first PCS.I am the spouse of a military member, would I have to pay for my transportation when he hets his PCS?
    No. They will pay to move you from your domicile to his first duty station as long as it is not a ';dependents restricted'; overseas tour. He should get a ';travel brief'; as part of his levy for the assignment. They will provide him all of the options that would apply in your case. He can even make a bit of money if he chooses to do a ';DITY Move';.I am the spouse of a military member, would I have to pay for my transportation when he hets his PCS?
    when we moved i had to do alot of paper pushing to get it done but the military will either reinburst you or pay for your flight providing that you have the right paperwork done and you are sponsored to go live with him
    if he is granted accompanied orders, then no. If he gets Unaccompanied orders and you choose to go anyway, than all expenses incurred will be out of pocket.





    what will most likely happen with accompanied orders is that he will check in and then make arrangements to get you and your stuff out there. if you have very little( it can all fit in a Uhaul,) you can make money on a DITY. you will drive and then he will submit the paperwork to be reimbursed.
    that depends where he is going.
    Once he gets orders they should say whether you will be able to move with him. Once he has those than he will need to get with TMO to set up a move for your family assuming it is an accompanied move. If you want to move yourself than you can go through the process and get reimbursement after the move. I warn you that if you move yourselves you will not see reimbursement for several weeks (for us the estimated times was 8-9 weeks). As a E-2 you will have a weight restriction and TMO will be able to let him know what that is. My husband is a SGT and ours was 9 thousand lbs I believe. When you are in transit make sure to keep receipts for gas, hotel stays, and take mileage before you leave and when you get to his duty station. You will not be able to do anything until he gets his orders. Hope this was helpful
    Tha depends on his rank, and where is going. If he is getting staitoned in CONUS they will pay for the move. Outside of CONUS they should pay for it if he is an E-5 assuming its not a combat zone.
    when my husband was in tech school i went out to be with him...we paid for that..when we left tech school for his first base...they paid...they have paid for each pcs we have had...and moved our stuff or like the last move paid us to move it....as long as you are on his orders they will get you to him...but he needs to do the paperwork..and most times if its not overseas....you get paid back for your trip

    What documentation do you need to buy property in Italy as a US Citzn if a spouse is unable to be present?

    The Italian Notaio is saying that it is illegal in Italy to have property in just a one spouse name and that I would have to be physically present along with my husband. We thought it could be just in my husband's name. Any information would be appreciated.What documentation do you need to buy property in Italy as a US Citzn if a spouse is unable to be present?
    I don't know about Italy, but if you were going to do that in the US I think you would need a Limited Power of Attorney. Does Italy have something similar that you could do? That would grant someone else to temporarily act on your or your husband's behalf.





    From here I would consult with an experienced Italian real estate attorney.





    Good luck.

    Is there a waiver I can file before my spouse goes to the Mexican embassy to get a visa?

    We have file a i-130 it was approved. They sent us to the Visa Center where we were asked to fill out a visa application and affidavit of support, both we filled out and we are now waiting for his visa interview in Juarez, Mexico. I have heard there is a waiver that can be filled out so he doesn't have to wait in Mexico for his visa to be approved, so he can apply for adjustment of status here in the USA. If he leaves that would be a financial crisis for me and my 1 yr old son.Is there a waiver I can file before my spouse goes to the Mexican embassy to get a visa?
    Assumption that I am making in answering your question: Your husband entered without documentation.





    If this is true, then you definitely want to consult with an attorney and NOT a notario. By leaving to United States to attend the interview you mention, he can be triggering a 3 or 10 or lifetime bar to reentry to the United States. It depends on the time he has been in the U.S. There is a waiver possibility for the 3 and 10 year bars, however, if the waiver is denied he is stuck in Mexico-- this is because you cannot apply for the waiver until the interview. A short consultation with an immigration attorney (someone who specializes in the field not a jack of all trades) may save you lots of money and years of heartache.Is there a waiver I can file before my spouse goes to the Mexican embassy to get a visa?
    im sorry to say that if he came illegally into the US, that he is going to have to wait in Mexico, there currently is no waiver that allows him to wait it out here in the US. My husbands wait was 5 mos in Mexico prior to approval, i suggest you do what I did, go stay with him in Mexico until approved.
    You're situation is confusing. But I think when you have your interview in Juarez to get a Visa, it doesn't take days to get it approved. In my brother's case, he filed for an I-129F (petition for Fiance), but she was in Mexico. Once it was approved a packet of info was sent to him of what she needed before her appt. She needed a doctors examination, which is done in Juarez for $150 and you get the results that same day, $100 deposited in Banamex, birth certificate, passport. Once she had all that they went the next day around 5:00 am, you don't need to set up an appt, and it was approved right away. Then they were sent to one of the ports of entry, I don't know what goes on in there, but they were out by 11 at night.





    You can also find out at www.uscis.gov
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