Q: i am doing the I 130 for my spouse what date should i follow on the visa bulletin?
i submitted the form on february 7 2020. what date am i to follow on the visa bulletin? does the final action table relate to me? or would i use the family sponsored table? does it also mean i should submit other documents?
A: If you are a U.S. Citizen, your spouse would be considered an "immediate relative" as that term is contemplated by U.S. immigration law and, therefore, would not be reflected on the visa bulletin. For "immediate relatives" of U.S. Citizens, which as noted has a special meaning, green cards are immediately available, in that there is not an annual quota to which they are subject. Processing times for the paperwork exist, but that is something different than what you see on the visa bulletin. If you are a U.S. legal permanent resident filing for your spouse, then the relevant category on the visa bulletin would be F2A. Concerning whether you should submit other documents, the answer depends on what type of case you and your spouse are planning to pursue (e.g., consular processing or adjustment of status) and, with respect to the latter type of case, whether your spouse would even be eligible. Consider scheduling a consultation with a competent immigration attorney who can evaluate thoroughly your case. Many attorneys during this COVID-19 crisis are offering online video and telephone consultations.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
