Birth cirtificate needed?

[123_y_321 0]

I read these 2 topics and it is different from each other about birth certificate for I-130 from.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2

I wonder which one is correct?

And what are the differences between IR-1 / CR-1 and K-3???? Im so confuse.

Edited February 7, 2011 by 123_y_321

[Saylin 1,605]

I read these 2 topics and it is different from each other about birth certificate for I-130 from.

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide2

I wonder which one is correct?

And what are the differences between IR-1 / CR-1 and K-3???? Im so confuse.

If you looked at the title of each guide, the first one is when the spouse is outside the US and the second is for when the spouse is in the US.

And the K3 visa is administratively closed. Your only option is IR-1/CR-1.

Edited February 7, 2011 by Saylin

[Wayne and Claudia 40]

If you looked at the title of each guide, the first one is when the spouse is outside the US and the second is for when the spouse is in the US.

And the K3 visa is administratively closed. Your only option is IR-1/CR-1.

[123_y_321 0]

Thanks for replying so fast guys. I really appreciate it. I missed the title lol.

I just have several more stupid questions.

What is it saying on step 4? Does it mean I have to have my birth certificate? Or my full passport copy for sponsoring my wife from Viet Nam to US?

And what is petitioner's proof of naturalization? Like her proof of viet nam citizen?

And what is petition's residency? Like ... what?

I just have 1 more stupid question.

[Rebequita 0]

I know the U.S. Citizen needs to present their birth certificate as proof of citizenship, but there is conflicting information online about if the beneficiary also needs to present their birth certificate?

For the I-130 it appears that only the U.S. citizen has to.. however I've read other info online!

[pushbrk 12,824]

Thanks for replying so fast guys. I really appreciate it. I missed the title lol.

I just have several more stupid questions.

What is it saying on step 4? Does it mean I have to have my birth certificate? Or my full passport copy for sponsoring my wife from Viet Nam to US?

And what is petitioner's proof of naturalization? Like her proof of viet nam citizen?

And what is petition's residency? Like ... what?

I just have 1 more stupid question.

The US Citizen is the petitioner. The foreigner is the beneficiary. Study the actual forms and instructions in addition to the guides and study the example forms as well.

Read carefully, interpret literally and respond accurately. For some, this is too much to ask. If you're one of those, I suggest you hire a professional to assist you. We're here for remaining questions AFTER you do your homework.

[123_y_321 0]

I know the U.S. Citizen needs to present their birth certificate as proof of citizenship, but there is conflicting information online about if the beneficiary also needs to present their birth certificate?

For the I-130 it appears that only the U.S. citizen has to.. however I've read other info online!

Thanks man, I think I got it.

The US Citizen is the petitioner. The foreigner is the beneficiary. Study the actual forms and instructions in addition to the guides and study the example forms as well.

Read carefully, interpret literally and respond accurately. For some, this is too much to ask. If you're one of those, I suggest you hire a professional to assist you. We're here for remaining questions AFTER you do your homework.

This is how people do their "homework" man. If I hired a pro to assist me already, there would be no question left for you to answer. So thanks. I just have little confusing over the process, so if you dont want to answer my questions, please DONT reply at all.

Edited February 7, 2011 by 123_y_321

[pushbrk 12,824]

This is how people do their "homework" man. If I hired a pro to assist me already, there would be no question left for you to answer. So thanks. I just have little confusing over the process, so if you dont want to answer my questions, please DONT reply at all.

IMO, it's how people avoid doing their homework. The I-130 instructions are very clear about which supporting documents are required to be submitted with a petition for a spouse. If you read carefully, you'll see the word "or" in the sentence referring to a birth certificate. Interpret the "or" literally. If you are unwilling or unable to read carefully and interpret literally, you'll never know what questions you SHOULD HAVE asked until your failure to DO your own study comes back to bite you. Know your limitations and act accordingly.

[123_y_321 0]

Ok, whatever, I am here to ask my questions not to argue. So just keep your philosophy for yourself ok.

Edited February 7, 2011 by 123_y_321

[cactus john 1]

Ok, whatever, I am here to ask my questions not to argue. So just keep your philosophy for yourself ok.

[pushbrk 12,824]

Ok, whatever, I am here to ask my questions not to argue. So just keep your philosophy for yourself ok.

And I'm here to help people have a successful immigration process. Since my extensive knowledge of the process and pitfalls tells me it's absolutely critical that petitioners study the guides, forms and form instructions, advice to do so is pretty critical stuff as well whether people LIKE hearing it or not.

[Captain Ewok 1,891]

To "123", welcome to VJ! I hope the community has some good feedback to share that helps you! I read above and I want to assure you that no question is to "silly" to ask!! I find myself asking people to proof critical things even if I did what I thought was right. In any case, again welcome and please enjoy VJ!

[TBoneTX 45,090]

Friend OP,

Welcome to VJ!

The advice to "read carefully, interpret literally, and respond accurately" is some of the best that you'll get here. Yes, the paperwork process can be overwhelming; it helps to "eat the elephant a bite at at time" and review each form line-by-line and paragraph-by-paragraph. As you note, titles of documents are important, too. You may find, as I did, that the more "homework" you do, the more confidence it builds all along the way. Soon, you may be able to offer advice to others, too. Good luck, and don't feel like a stranger here.