For I-130, benificiary birth cert?

[lgg 2]

compiling all info for I-130, in regard to getting a cr-1 visa... in the list on this site, it doesn't say that the beneficiary needs to enclose a copy of a birth certificate or passport? is this correct? it asks for that from the petitioner so... I'm going to paste the exact verbiage from this site for verification.

Thanks for your clarification...

lgg

1. Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check if allowed by the Service Center (as of 4/2005 they do allow this). If not, use a money order so you can track the payment.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.

5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)

6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English) (no longer needed)

8. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not inEnglish then again get a translation)

9. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents).

10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the US Citizen signed and dated

12. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

13. G-325A (all four pages) filled out by the non-US Citzen spouse signed and dated

14. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

[canadian_wife 1,808]

We went through a lawyer and she included my birth certificate (the short version but you will need the long version eventually so you might want to get that now) and the passport photo page and the biographically data page (copies obviously)

When filling these things out, I think the more info you give them the better. Less likely to get an RFE.

Good luck. Welcome to the journey

[OBX 51]

compiling all info for I-130, in regard to getting a cr-1 visa... in the list on this site, it doesn't say that the beneficiary needs to enclose a copy of a birth certificate or passport? is this correct? it asks for that from the petitioner so... I'm going to paste the exact verbiage from this site for verification.

Thanks for your clarification...

lgg

We did not send in a copy of my birth certificate or passport copy (I am the beneficiary). See: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...page=i130guide1

As I understand it that is no longer required at the I-130 stage. It will be required when the case makes it to NVC, so it is a good idea to get the long form birth certificate now and make sure your passport is up to date

Edited December 1, 2008 by OBX

[lgg 2]

Thanks guys... have ordered my long form BC and will send in copy of short form and my bio page from my passport... too much is better htan not enough, right?

I hope.

Thanks guys...

[Mononoke28 134]

The beneficiary's birth certificate is not needed to file the I-130, only the petitioner needs to do it to prove US citizenship. Once your case is at the NVC, you will need to send it to them along with the DS-230 and all other required documents.

Diana

[OBX 51]

The beneficiary's birth certificate is not needed to file the I-130, only the petitioner needs to do it to prove US citizenship. Once your case is at the NVC, you will need to send it to them along with the DS-230 and all other required documents.

Diana

Diana

Thanks for confirming what I posted. Whenever I read something different from what I understood it to be, I panic thinking that our application will forever be lost in the black hole of RFEs.

[Mononoke28 134]

I know, I was the same way. I would read and then re-read what I had read and end up with two completely different ways of doing things which was very confusing.

Diana