Do you need to file form I-130A with your I 130 petition?
In other words, Form I-130A must be submitted by a petitioner who is filing Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, on behalf of his/her spouse. The both forms must be filed to USCIS together. Form I-130A itself should be prepared by a beneficiary, and not by a petitioner.
When to file i130 for spouse outside of USA?
US citizen filing for spouse who lives outside of USA (France); Potomac processing center I130 receipt date- December 27, 2019 I130 approval date- November 17, 2020 (there were zero updates between this time) We received an email on November 19, 2020 saying that the case is being sent to the NVC.
When did I-130 become a F2b category?
Client’s father filed an I-130 in the F2B category (unmarried son of a lawful permanent resident). The petition was approved in August of 1995. However, since then, the client’s father naturalized, then he got married. Thankfully, the I-130 was not cut-off by any of these actions.
Can you get a B1 / B2 visa while the I-130 is in process?
Unfortunately if the I-130 petition or other immigrant petition has already been filed, it is highly unlikely that a B1/B2 visitor’s visa would be approved. In that case, the couple or family may need to meet in the foreign national’s home country or another country to visit, while the immigrant visa (or K-1 visa) process plays out.
Do you have to file an I-130 Form for your spouse?
You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible relative, unless they can be considered a derivative beneficiary. See the form instructions for more information. If you submit a petition for your spouse]
Client’s father filed an I-130 in the F2B category (unmarried son of a lawful permanent resident). The petition was approved in August of 1995. However, since then, the client’s father naturalized, then he got married. Thankfully, the I-130 was not cut-off by any of these actions.
When to use I-130, petition for Alien Relative?
I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. Use this form if you are a citizen or lawful permanent resident (LPR) of the United States who needs to establish your relationship to an eligible relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States.
When was the I-130 approved for green card?
The green card applicant entered without inspection (EWI). The attorney filed the I-130 which was approved in September of 2009. The I-130 approval notice read: “The above petition has been approved. The petition indicates that the person for whom you are petitioning is in the United States and will apply for adjustment of status.