Green Card Application: Step 2

Just yesterday (January 31, 2013) we got the letter of approval of the I-130 package that we send in December!!

That letter is suppose to come within 1-3 months, so it came early/on-time.  We are thrilled!

The next step is to submit the SD-230 with a laundry list of additional documents.  The ones that apply to us are here:

1. Joaquin's birth certificate in English
2. Police certificates from Germany and Spain
3. Marriage certificate
4. Passport photos of Joaquin and I (again)
5. Additional photos (i need to look into exactly what the mean by this...)

Because we are headed to Australia for our long awaited HONEYMOON!! and we need to request the Spanish police report, we won't be able to send this second package until we get back (March 7th).  This isn't really a big deal because everything else is ready and it won't be a stressful month delay.

The approval letter also requires that we request a Move-to-the-US date.  Joaquin and I are going to discuss what makes the most sense for us as far as this is concerned over breakfast Saturday morning...as per usual.  All great plans are made with a pen, paper, and a croissant.  I'm convinced.

hopefully we'll be here this time next year!!