What comes after I-130 approval?
Adjustment of Status After I-130 is Approved The foreign national would file Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, as the primary form in an adjustment of status application package.
What does it mean when I-130 is approved?
An I-130 is a petition for a family-based immigrant visa that starts the process of getting a green card. Approval of an I-130 petition is the first step for an immigrant to file an application for a green card (lawful permanent residence).
How long does it take after your I-130 is approved?
After the approval of Form I-130, your family member will be called for an immigrant visa interview sooner, if the petition gets through the NVC quickly. At times, an interview will be scheduled, within one month from the date of approval of Form I-130 and at times, it might take more than 6 months.
What is the next step after USCIS approval?
After USCIS approves your petition, they will transfer your case to the Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for pre-processing. The first step in this processing is the creation of your case in our system. Once this is complete, we will send you a Welcome Letter by e-mail or physical mail.
What happens after approval notice of I 131?
Once USCIS approves your I-130 application, your application will be sent to the U.S. Department of State’s National Visa Center (NVC) for processing. If your family member’s case is not subject to immediate processing, your I-130 application will remain with NVC until processing begins.
Where to file an I-131 Application for Advance parole?
An I-131 application for Advance Parole is filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) pursuant to the instructions found on their Website. Aliens in the United States should, prior to departure, obtain Advance Parole in order to re-enter the United States after travel abroad if they have:
When to apply for Advance parole to re-enter the United States?
Aliens in the United States should, prior to departure, obtain Advance Parole in order to re-enter the United States after travel abroad if they have: Filed an application for adjustment of status but have not received a decision from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services;
What is an approved Form I-130?
An approved Form I-130 is good news, but it’s only the beginning of a process that requires several forms to be filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and/or the Department of State.
What happens to form I-131 If I leave the US?
If you file Form I-131, Application for Travel Document, to request an advance parole document and depart the United States without possession of an advance parole document that is valid for the entire time you are abroad, your Form I-131 will be considered abandoned.