I have a question. After 13 long year of waiting, out I130 petition got accepted under the fourth family preference. What's next!
2007-07-14 07:50:05 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
What do you mean by "accepted"? Do you mean "approved" or "current"? Bec those are 2 different things. Getting your petition approved does not mean it is current.
The 4th Family Preference is for brothers and sisters of adult US citizens.
If you mean that your petition got "approved", then unfortunately, there is still a long wait for you, depending on what country your citizenship is.
Here is a list of current F4 category that is on the website of US Department of State for the month of July 2007:
All Chargeability Areas Except Those Listed: 01-Aug-96
CHINA-mainland born: 01-Mar-96
INDIA: 08-Feb-96
MEXICO: 22-Jul-94
PHILIPPINES: 01-Apr-85
If your priority date is after the date listed here (depending on your nationality), then your petition is not yet current.
Here is the website of the US Department of State that you may need:
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/bulletin/bulletin_3258.html
However, if by "accepted", you mean "current" (meaning your priority date is on or before what is listed here), then you will need to wait for a letter from the NVC (national visa center) telling you what to do. The letter will state when and where you should go for a medical/physical examination, what date your interview is, and what documents you need to bring for the interview.
At the interview, you will be required to show proof that you are indeed the brother/sister of the petitioner (for example, letters, pictures of you together, etc), and that the petitioner is still alive (you may be required to bring a picture of the petitioner holding a recent newspaper showing the date).
If you pass the interview, then you can breathe a sigh of relief. You will be told when to expect your immigrant visa/green card.
You will not be considered legal until after you receive your green card/immigrant visa.
Good luck! I hope you find this helpful.
2007-07-14 09:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by joe b 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be good and stay out of trouble and I will honestly and truly thank you for waiting out a very cumbersome and slow process that does need alot of work.
Good luck.
2007-07-14 07:53:48 · answer #2 · answered by sociald 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have no idea what's next, but I'm so happy for you! I hope you and your family will have a wonderful life.
2007-07-14 08:29:10 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's great, I don't know what comes next but at least you're an American now. That's a great start. Welcome!
2007-07-14 08:32:27 · answer #4 · answered by Ms.L.A. 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GOD BLESS YOU! Make sure you'll be a good American.
2007-07-14 08:09:08 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋