I-130 Approved. What Next?

[chandrach]

Hi,

I filed I-130 for my spouse. he/she is in India. PD is 06/06/2016. Today, in USCIS online shows "The Case Was Approved". What next and what are the steps to be completed to complete this?. If someone explain, It will be appreciated.

Thanks,
Chandra

[JoeF]

Are you a US citizen or Permanent Resident?

The file gets sent to the National Visa Center, and after the fees are paid (and the PD is current, if you are an LPR; there is no quota for spouses of US citizens), it goes to the consulate. The consulate will then invite the person for an interview, and the person gets an Immigrant Visa which is used to enter the US as Permanent Resident.

[chandrach]

I am permanent resident and F2A India category. Shall I file I485 now or wait until it goes to consulate. How can I pay the fee to the USCIS? will they send an instructions in mail? or any other way to pay. Please advise.

[JoeF]

An I-485 is only possible if the person is in the US in some other status.

Consular Processing replaces the I-485 for people who are abroad.

[pontevecchio]

PD for F2A is 15th November, 2014. Once her PD is current she will be asked to come for the Interview.

[chandrach]

That means my PD is 6/6/2016. So I have to wait until then. is it right? please correct If I am wrong and also please let me know there are 2 date bulletins(DATES FOR FILING VISA APPLICATIONS) and (FINAL ACTION DATES)  are in travel.state.gov. Which date is the PD current for  interview?. in the meantime, Shall I prepare any documents and send any application and fee. please advise.

Thanks,
Chandra.