Any medical exam USCIS orders are valid for 60 days. You can use this stamp to: If you’re living outside the United States, once you become the beneficiary of a sponsored I-130 petition you can apply for lawful permanent resident status (a green card) through the process called consular processing. Since we just got married a day before would that raise some red flags? My wife has recently filed form I-730 after receiving her asylee's status and I am wondering if it is approved what are the next steps? Medical examination and vaccination are common for anyone who seeks permanent resident status through Form I-485. This article discusses the process for family-based immigration through Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residents or Adjust Status) and Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration) after an I-130 petition has been approved. I would NOT recommend traveling to the country of origin with asylee status. What exactly comes next and how long will it take for my wife to join me? What step should i take to get my derivative status now? Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and/or the Department of State. Prior to your medical appointment print a copy of Form I-693 from the USCIS’s website and follow the instructions carefully. Parent (if the sponsoring citizen over 21).

If the number of applicants in a given year exceeds the number of available visas, visa applicants are placed in a queue and receive a priority date. However, there are two exceptions to this rule: Medical examination and vaccination are common for anyone who seeks permanent resident status through Form I-485. She did put my name on the file on the day of her interview with the judge. Can I still be able to go through the process of receiving my asylee's case without her? These categories define the relationship between you and your family member and sets the priority in issuing green cards. Whether you fit within the Immediate Relative Category or Family Preference Category; and. Unmarried children under 21 years of age; Brothers or sisters (if the sponsoring citizen is over 21); and. A separate form must be filed for each eligible family member you wish to sponsor. How long does it take to get me a derivative asylee status? The steps and timeframe for an I-485 application generally occur as the following order: In most cases, you must wait until I-130 approval before filing an I-485 application.

On January 12, 2018, USCIS changed the domestic processing location for certain Form I-730 petitions filed by individuals who were admitted to the United States as refugees.

The USCIS does not regulate fees for medical exams and fees vary depending on your location. And if this is the case, how should I act. As of February 2020, the fees required under Form I-485 are dependent upon your age, whether you are required to undergo biometric identification, and the basis of your application: These fees are nonrefundable regardless of the outcome of your I-485 application and are subject to change. Individuals in this category often wait from 6 months to 20 years for a visa to become available. Unfortunately, an approved I-130 petition does not, by itself, give you permission to come to, or remain in, the United States. Visa Bulletin is a web-based publication that provides an updated waiting list (also known as Priority Date) for immigrants awaiting visas who are subject to the U.S. visas quota system. Form I-130 of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) is used to prove your relationship with an eligible relative who wishes to enter the United States permanently. Will they interview us. Individuals in the Immediate Relative Category do not have to wait for a visa to become available, because there is an unlimited number of visas available to this group. You really should consult an Immigration Attorney. Your I-130 petition has been approved. Start your Form I-130 application now. The U.S. immigration system divides persons seeking family-based immigration into two categories: Immediate Relative and Family Preference. I hope things in Venezuela move really fast for you and your family.

Whether you are currently in the United States or abroad. Government-issued photo ID (state drivers license, passport, etc.

You can find the Visa Bulletin on the State Department’s website at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin.html. As opposed to Immediate Relative Category where visas are unlimited, federal law sets limits on visas awarded to individuals grouped in the Family Preference Category. What happens next? Congratulations! It is the first of many steps to obtaining a Permanent Residency Card (also known as a green card).