by: Robelyn M. Yambao Hello guys! Today, I'm gonna be talking about the immigrant visa process. Do you have a foreign family members that you wanted to bring to US so, they can live with you? We will discuss further what to do and how to process it. Step 1: You will need to submit a PETITIONWho are the qualified persons for this petition? Immigrating based on Family. If you, a US citizen, have a foreign spouse, parents and children, you can file for them an immigrant visa petition to live with you in US. A US lawful permanent resident can only file a petition for foreign spouse and unmarried son or daughter. You should submit Form I-130, a petition for alien relative, on behalf of your foreign family member with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This petition is required to file in the US. Filing outside the US is limited. Check the USCIS website for the address where you can file properly your petition in the US. Before you can begin the immigrant visa process, your petition must be approved first by the USCIS. What is Form I-130? This is the correct form you are going to file in behalf of your foreign family member. This form shows the family relationship that exists between you and your foreign relative. You will need to complete the form neatly and accurately. Do not forget to sign the Petitioner's Signature part. This is the first step to do in order to help your foreign family member immigrate to US. Download this form at the USCIS website and be updated with the correct edition of the form. The edition date of the form as of the moment is 02/27/17 and it has 12 pages. You will need to print out the instructions too for your guide in completing the form. Print the form on one side only. The filing fee for this petition is $535, please check the USCIS website for the increase of the fee. You must file a separate Form I-130 for each eligible foreign family member. How Do I File? If your foreign family member lives in another country, you may file the petition with a USCIS lockbox based on your place of residence. If your foreign family member is already in the US entered legally, then they may be able to file an I-485 application to adjust their status to lawful permanent resident at the same time as you file the form I-130. Assemble Your PacketThis packet is just an example. You will need to submit all the required documents that the USCIS will ask from you to submit to establish your relationship with your foreign family member. Sample of Cover Letter for Relative's Child _____________________________________________________________________ Address of the Petitioner Date USCIS Attn: I-130 PO Box 21700 Phoenix, AZ 85036 RE: I-130, Petition for Alien Relative Petitioner: (Petitioner Name) Relative: (Relative's Child Name) To Whom It May Concern: I am filing the enclosed Form I-130, Petition on behalf of (Relative's Child Name), the beneficiary. I, (Petitioner's name), am a US citizen petitioner, and (Relative's Child Name) is my step-Child. The following documents accompany and support this petition: 1. A money order for the amount of $535 to cover the filing fee; 2. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative; 3. Birth certificate of the Petitioner; 4. Copy of petitioner's U.S passport and Driver's license; 5. Birth Certificate of the Beneficiary; 6. Proof of Relationship to the Beneficiary. If you have any questions or concerns, please call me at (phone number) or email at (email address). Thank you for your prompt consideration of this I-130 Petition. Sincerely, (Signature of the Petitioner Over Printed name) _____________________________________________________________________ For more info:For more info:If you want me to assist you in filing your petition, just contact me. I will be happy to assist you for a small donation through paypal below: Contact Me!Comparing to agencies or attorney's fees, I will just ask for donation to help my website and guarantee a good result with these DIY guidance. It is so easy and simple! I will send you an easy to follow DIY guidance in filing your I-130 in pdf form. Thanks for visiting my site! Just leave a message in the comment section below. That's all for today! I hope you guys informed a little bit about this petition and see you again next time. Thank you! Go Back To "US FIANCÉ(E)/SPOUSAL VISA GUIDE" Page
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by: Robelyn M. Yambao Hi guys! If you are planning to petition your fiancé(e) to come to US to get married, this is the correct form you are going to submit to get a K1 visa that will expire until 90 days. So, let's discuss about the first step to make it happen. What is a K1 Visa? How Long Will It Last? What To Do Next?If you, the US citizen sponsor has a foreign-citizen fiancé(e), this visa is for her/him often called as the K-1 nonimmigrant visa. The K-1 visa permits your fiancé(e) to travel to the United States and marry you, a U.S. citizen sponsor, within 90 days of arrival. She/he will then apply for adjustment of status to a permanent resident (LPR) with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) because a fiancé(e) visa permits her/him to immigrate to the U.S. and marry you, a U.S. citizen, shortly after arrival in the United States but she/he must meet some of the requirements of an immigrant visa. If your fiancé(e) is illegible of a K-1 visa and has children, the kids are illegible to receive K-2 visas. Under U.S. immigration law, He/she is the recipient of an approved Petition Form I-129F, who will then receive a nonimmigrant K-1 visa for travel to the United States in order to marry you, a U.S. citizen fiancé(e). Both of you must have been legally free to marry at the time the petition was filed and must have remained so thereafter and must have met in person within the past two years. Visit the USCIS website for more information. First Step In Filing This Petition
What Happens Next After Filing The Petition?Receipt Notice - NOA1 About 2-3 weeks after you mail your petition to the USCIS, you should receive a receipt notice on Form I-797C, Notice of Action. Since this is the first of several Notice of Action letters you will receive, it is commonly referred to as the NOA1. If you have not received your NOA1 within four weeks, you should give the USCIS a call at 800-375-5283. Every Notice of Action you receive will have your Receipt Number at the top left. This number will not change. This is a very important number because you can use it to track your case on the USCIS website. Review the NOA1 carefully and call the USCIS immediately if you find any errors. After USCIS approves the petition, it is sent to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC will give you a case number and send your petition to the U.S. Embassy or Consulate where your fiancé(e) lives. For more info:If you want me to assist you in filing your petition, just contact me. I will be happy to assist you for a small donation through paypal below: Contact Me!Comparing to agencies or attorney's fees, I will just ask for donation to help my website and guarantee a good result with these DIY guidance. It is so easy and simple! I will send you an easy to follow DIY guidance in filing your I-130 in pdf form. Thanks for visiting my site! Just leave a message in the comment section below. That's all for today! I hope you guys informed a little bit about this petition and see you again next time. Thank you! Go Back To "US FIANCÉ(E)/SPOUSAL VISA GUIDE" Page |
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