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Thank you for a prompt response! Sorry I have to start a new thread as I am afraid if I just reply it won't catch your attention.

I read a few website and they are saying for I-824 follow-to-join benefits, the spouse do not need to wait for a visa number to be available because the visa will be available for them immediately. And this is also what I understood from your message before.

So it doesn't matter whether it's an I-130 or I-824 (I filed for him concurrently with my I-485) and I still need to check visa bulletin every month?

Thank you! And may you be blessed for your generosity and kindness!

-You are right. Your spouse does not need to wait for the vsia number availability again by following to join. You may argue it with NVC. You may cite the following section at: https://www.uscis.gov/family/family-us-citizens/children/bringing-children-sons-and-daughters-live-united-states-permanent-residents

Following-to-Join Benefits

This section is for beneficiaries who became permanent residents through a preference classification.

If you were married and/or had children who did not obtain permanent residence at the same time you did, they may be eligible for follow-to-join benefits. This means that you do not have to submit a separate Form I-130 for your spouse and/or children. In addition, your spouse and/or children will not have to wait any extra time for a visa number to become available. In this case, you may simply notify a U.S. consulate that you are a permanent resident so that your spouse and/or children can apply for an immigrant visa.