What is the process and timing for interview etc. once a US citizen's I-130 for alien spouse is approved?
113709
If you havent heard in 90 days ask your lawyer to send them a letter. Also you can check on the status online.
38707
find someone realiable who is us citizen. and tried you best through the immigration interview, there will be no trouble. and the best and fast way to get the green card
190011
It depends of the category you applied on. Unless you are the spouse of a US citizen, there is a very long waitng period for your visa number. If you are the spouse of a US citizen once your applcation is approved you'll have to go to the embassy or immigration office where you applied for the fingerprints/interview and yes that is it. You'll get your green card in the mail.\nIf you applied in any other category (son/daughter, parents or simblings of a US citizen) the wait is very long. Depending on your nationality and category you applied on it can take from 1-25 years to get your visa number.
623649
What exactly do you want to know about it ?\n\nHere's the form itself, you can read it:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/i-130.htm
1036421
First of all, you would have to get your green card first and that can take years.  You would have to prove a lot of information, provide pictures etc.  Then once you receive your temporary green card, you will have to go back after two years and prove that you're still married...then once you get your permanent residency you  have to wait three years...then the naturalization process takes FOREVER.  The BCIS or whatever it's called these days, is extremely unorganized.  If you get divorced after the two  year probation period, that's usually 'ok' but if it's before then, it's usually problematic.  Good luck!  I hope you're not getting married in order to become a naturalized citizen...it's just not worth the agony.
726055
Without knowing your particular details, there is no way I could give you a proper answer. You ought to check out the immigration website for more information.\nThat said, what I can tell you is this: please make sure your paperwork is complete. Any missing information will slow things down and may even raise some suspicions no matter how unwarranted. Also, it can be very tiring having to wait for what seems like ever and so the temptation to phone immigration to try and find out the status of your file is everpresent. A few friends of ours who have undergone this process have told us not ever to phone immigration on a regular basis as they do not appreciate having people bug them. Government is usually slow but they do get the job done as quickly as they can.
718815
"exactly"...?  Very hard to say, each case varies.\n\nBasically, you will need to be able to convince the INS that you have enough money and income to support him when he gets here...   Then he will need to apply to the US embassy in his own country for a fiancee (k-1) visa, and satisfy all the health and background checks, prove that he will be able to have a job in the US when he arrives...  \n\nYou may be able to get the application processed in a few weeks, it may take much, much longer.  Once is approved, be aware that you MUST marry within 90 days of his arrival in the USA.\n\nBe prepared for the possibility that he will be refused...  having a US fiancee or spouse does NOT automatically allow you to come to the USA
673393
You need to apply for adjustment of status based on your marriage to a U.S. citizen. Incidental to that application, you can (and should) apply for employment authorization -- that way you do not need to worry about applying for any more visas. \n\nThe I-130, I-485, I-864, G-325, and I-765 should all be filed at the same time.\n\nGood luck!
802242
well it all depends on how many applications they are processing at that particular consulate...also many factors come into play ...like the complete application submission, her qualifications, and ofcourse fingerprint and background check...she will definitely have wait anywhere from 12-20 months for approval of her case....she might even have to go for an interview if the CIC feels she does not have sufficient evidence for her skilled worker category immigration.
1082761
The I-130 form is actually done after he gets here and you are married.  You will need to apply for a K-1 nonimmigrant visa.  \n\nHowever, before you can do that, you must go visit him.  Take lots of pictures of the 2 of you together.  Also, you will need to make copies of any or all coorespondence with him including but not limited to emails, letters, cards and phone bills.  They will need to establish a relationship.  \n\nThen you file all of the paperwork along with your proof of relationship and an affadavit of support.  They will interview him over there.  After he receives his visa and arrives in the US, you will have 90 days to get married in.  It's best to get an attorney.  \n\nI'm still going through this.  I have been to Africa twice now.  We filed as soon as I got back in late August of last year.  We are still waiting for an approval.
400944
I will suggest to go to www.uscis.gov \n\nGood luck!
427459
Most of the information is available at:\nhttp://www.uscis.gov/ start with the FAQ section\n\nIf you read carefully you should have no problem figuring it out but it'll take some time...\n\nBasically you have 2 options:\n1) get married in her country and file at the local US consulate \n2)get a K-1 fiance visa and get married in the US\n\nIt takes around 1 year for everything normally but it varies. Option number 2 is best if you want her to be with you in the US during the processing period, use option 1 if you want to be with her in her country during the processing period (she can't come to the US until it's approved)\n\nIf you think you need professional help, other then a lawyer, you can see http://www.nolo.com/\nThey have very decent prices, lawyers cost thousands and don't do much.
668896
I don't know why they require so many forms, but I am going through the same process to get my fiance here from Great Britain. We are in the final stages of the fiance visa but it has been such a long and financially straining process. They ask for one form and when that is processed they ask for another form, which was the same information as the first but this time the fee is doubled and then they ask for another form to make action on the first approved form before it can be sent to the National visa center and then on the the American Cosulate in the country your fiance is from. It all seems so repetative but I am glad we are doing it the right and legal way. I advise that you contact your state senators. We have been able to speed up our process with the help of our state immigration liason. They are able to make the calls necessary to make sure your fiance application doesn't just sit on any one's desk and they may even be able to expedite some of the processes. They have cut our wait down to four months (from the original speculated 8-12 months). Also keep track of any correspondance you and your fiance have had: letters, plane tickets to see them, pictures of you two together ect.  In the final interview they will ask for such documentations of a valid relationship so as to make sure it's not some "mail order" spouse thing. Best of luck to you, It's difficult but worth it. Hang in there.
868337
I am marrying a Brit, and its the same process.  Go to the Immigration web site and read up on the K-1 visa.   http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis  This is the  only official site.  Plenty of people will try to give advice that they think is accurate when laws concerning the k-1 are very distinct from other types of immigration.  Its a lengthy, costly  process,(as are all Immigration processes) and depending on when the visa numbers are availible, is when he will be able to be here legally.  You don't have to buy any program.  But having legal assistance with the forms or an advocacy/ charitable group (Some Catholic Social Services do this) is a plus.  The forms are not confusing, but you will needed cashiers checks or money orders for the fees accompanying each form,, 2 passport photos taken of both of you within thirty days of the application, you will need a biographical for each of you with supporting documentation.  The I-29F,  A copy of his I-94 if he has entered legally, copies of your birthcertificates, ID, socials, Passports, divorce certificates if you were married, death certificate if you were  widowed, and or any other supporting docummentation listed on the forms. From Mexico he will need a cartilla (Mexico's Army service) or a waiver.  Every document and every money order or cashiers checks, should be photocopied in triplicate along with photos.  The reason it is in triplicate is so that you always have two copies of your paperwork.  One you carry with you to interviews and one put away safely.  You could also send one copy to your fiance, in case he needs it.  Generally his interview would be held in Ciudad Juarez unless he is already here.  If he is here w/o inspection or overstayed a visa or entered illegally he may have to pay a fine or may have to stay out of the country 10 years.  If he has been deported or under deportation, you will need a lawyer to perhaps get a pardon with Immigration.  This will also depend on his background check.  Good Luck
1099073
You can try to get a work visa, if a company sponsors you, otherwise you can fill out the I-130 form which is  the "Petition for an alien relative"  (if your wife is sponsoring you for a Green Card based on marriage, form I-485)along with the I-765 which is the "Employment Authorization Card" and that will give you freedom permission to work here legally.
351079
he needs to file his i-130 with ins, after he gets the approval he can apply for his working permit, after that he needs to file his i-485 (adjustment of status) than he goes to his interview and than he gets his green card. the whole process will take up to one year and he don't have to leave the states
914992
Do you live full time in Mexico?  You are only allowed to file in Mexico if you live there too.\n\nIf you live in the United States you must return home and file with the CIS Service Center responsible for your area.  Each service center has different processing times based on how busy they are.\n\nOnce the Service Center has processed the paperwork it will be forwarded to the embassy or consulate you designated when you filled out the form.  They'll contact your husband and notify him of what they need him to do.  Once he's done what the embassy needs (physical exam, police clearance, etc.) they'll process the 130 and eventually call your husband for an interview.\n\nYou should figure at least 6 months from start to finish.