Search results

  1. N

    Biometrics appointment for Spouse

    Hi, I'm a US citizen and have recently applied for I-130, I-485, I-765 for my wife who is currently on an H-1B. We have received the receipt notices and biometrics appointment. I live and work in Texas at the moment and applied with our Texas address information. However, my wife is based...
  2. N

    Getting a GC for spouse

    Thanks BigJoe5. Any ideas on how long it would take? Also, I don't know which service center will process her paperwork? I live and work in TX and she lives and works in NY. I don't know if that matters. Thanks -Nipster
  3. N

    Getting a GC for spouse

    Hi all, I'm a US citizen and would like to apply for GC for my wife who is currently on H-1b. According to the USCIS website I have to fill and submit I-130, I-864 and I-485 forms along with the necessary filing fees. The process seems to be self explanatory so far, however would like your...
  4. N

    Applying for GC for wife

    Thanks for all the responses. Name change issue is well understood now. 2nd part of the question was if a US citizen needs to sponsor his/her spouse for the GC and to file I-130, I-485 etc. is it better (advisable) to go through an immigration lawyer or would be ok to do it on his/her own...
  5. N

    Applying for GC for wife

    Thanks for your inputs...I wonder how others are doing this...By themselves or through a law firm?
  6. N

    Applying for GC for wife

    Hi all, I'm a US citizen and would like to apply for GC for my wife who is currently on H-1b. According to the USCIS website I have to fill and submit I-130, I-864 and I-485 forms along with the necessary filing fees. The process seems to be self explanatory and well documented, however would...
  7. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    Not sure what you mean by barring H-1B....my wife has an H-1B but is working in the UK this year. If I apply for the I-130 for her...will she not be able to travel to the US while it's pending? How about after it's approved, will she be able to travel then? (because I will not be able to...
  8. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    Is it true that while I-130 is pending that my spouse may not be able to travel to the US on any visa type? Thanks -Nipster
  9. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    Thanks ginnu!
  10. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    After I-130 is file and approved, does the I-485 need to be applied within a certain time limit? I'm just wondering if after filing the I-130 and once its approved and she is not here in the US to apply for the I-485 if the I-130 will expire and I will have to re-file for the I-130 etc?
  11. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    Thanks. She is planning to come on holiday (not work related) to the US in May for two weeks. Can she come on her H-1B or she will need to get a separate US visit visa? When she is in the US for those two weeks, can I apply for the I-485 then, provided I apply for the I-130 now itself...
  12. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    Thanks for your replies! I will certainly get started with the I-130 then. By the way, she is getting paid in pounds by the UK branch of this American company. Her H-1 is also still very much valid for the next 3 years. Can someone please clarify why I need to wait until she comes back on...
  13. N

    Sponsoring for wife

    I'm a naturalized US citizen and would like to sponsor my wife who is currently employed in the UK by an American investment banking firm. She is based in New York but is temporarily working in London (UK) till the end of 2010. She also has a valid H-1B visa obtained by this same employer...
  14. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    wantmycgnow: I scheduled 4 different appointments by calling that phone number for 4 different times since I didn't know when I will be getting the oath (18th or 15th of Dec) and didn't know what times the oath ceremony would end so I randomly picked appointments for couple of different times...
  15. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    Dropped off the citizenship certificate, DS-11 form, two photos and $160 at 8AM today after scheduling an appointment by calling 1-877-487-2778 at the Dallas passport office located in: Earle Cabell Federal Building 1100 Commerce St, Suite 1120 Dallas, TX 75242 and just received the...
  16. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    I had my infopass at 6AM today and I showed my e-ticket for travel to London on the 20th of December and told the officer that I will not be able to make my trip if I have the Oath ceremony on the 18th of December so she said she will need to talk to her supervisor and for me to come back in an...
  17. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    I scheduled an infopass for this morning (15th of Dec) and they moved my Oaths Ceremony for this afternoon in Irving, TX, soon after which I will be driving to the Passport office located in downtown Dallas, TX. Thank you so much for your advice! I will definitely return back and let you...
  18. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    Jackolantern mentioned: "I've never heard of them giving anybody an earlier oath than what was originally scheduled" so I wasn't planning on pursuing that path. If any others also think this might be a good idea please let me know. By the way, wouldn't requesting to speak to a supervisor get...
  19. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    Thanks all for your replies and help. Highly appreciated!! Do these state department agencies issue passports within a day or two? If so, I will definitely call and make an appointment with the Dallas agency asap for the 18th (soon after oath) and I can get the flight changed by a day or two...
  20. N

    Citizenship Interview before 5 years of GC

    Should I re-schedule an infopass hoping that they could somehow give me the citizenship certificate at an earlier date due to my impending travel? or is there some other mechanism for a "Same Day" passport service? -Nipster
Top