I-130 Need help on submission!

[fbadshah 0]

Hello all.

I am in the process of filing the I-130 IR/CR-1 spouse visa for my wife in India. There are few things that I am very confused about and I haven't been able to get a clear answer. I asked a few people who went through a similar process and called the USCIS to answer my questions - but there was no clear answer as to what I needed to do. I don't want to hire a lawyer because I dont think it is necessary for simple filing questions that I have.

We are newly married couple that just got married on November 19th, 2013 in India. We met in March and had ongoing chats/calls etc of our ongoing communication including our wedding plans. Since we are newly wed, there is not too much evidence that I can provide at this point. Here is what I plan on submitting:

· Completed G-1145 Form

· Check enclosed for the amount of $420.00

· Completed Form I-130

· Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

· Copy of Birth Certificate (Beneficiary)

· Copy of Passport (Petitioner)

· Copy of Passport (Petitioner)

· One (01) passport-type photo of (Petitioner)

· One (01) passport-type photo of (Beneficiary)

· Completed G-325A and signed by Petitioner

· Completed G-325A and signed by Beneficiary

Evidence of Bonafide Marriage

· Copy of Marriage Certificate

· 1 Affidavit of Bonafide Marriage Letter

· Copy of passport stamps of dates arrived in and departed from India

· Wedding Invitation Card

· Sample chat logs and screenshots between Petitioner and Beneficiary

· Copy of Wedding Ring Receipt along with certified cards

· Selection of Ten (10) pictures that document our relationship and marriage

A few questions I have about this:

1. Is it okay if submit only one sworn affidavit letter? The USCIS instructions doesnt say how many.....

2. For the passport type photos - I mentioned one for each of us...but I am providing two photos of me and two photos of her. Is this okay?

3. In the chat logs and phone convos we have, I have her name listed as "Sumaiya" vs "Sumaiyabegam" Will this make a difference? I was thinking of making a note for this piece of evidence to make sure there is no confusion when USCIS looks at it.

4. I am planning to provide about 10-15 photos of us. A few photos from the wedding along with photos of us together after the wedding. Is this okay?

5. Anything else I can add? I want to make sure my package is okay and trying my best to avoid an RFE.

Thank you for the help!!!

[Kev&Manda 2]

Before i start the Copy of Marriage Certificate suppose to be in the main pile, with the I-130 form,

that's a must to submit. i read a lot of people forgot to include that and receive a RFE

1 one is fine

2 submit 2 passport pictures of each of you

3 that should be fine, about the name

4 that's fine about the photo's,

5 basically when u go interview, is the time you will need most evidence to show it's a real true marriage

i filed I-130 on 4/25 i sent it out, i got approved 12/9 no RFE for me,

and all i did was send the required papers, everything you sent, EXCEPT i didn't send No Evidence of Bonafide Marriage

i didn't send nothing to show as evidence,

and i got approved.

i think you have enough stuff at this point to send in,

good luck,

[slowlyman 118]

I suggest you post in the India portal. You'll get some first hand info on India consulate specific issues.

[fbadshah 0]

Awesome! I'll make sure that I put the Marriage Certificate in the I-130 list. Thanks for the heads up!

[fbadshah 0]

Sorry I am new to this forum. I went to the India portal...but couldn't find the option to upload this post. Can you help me out?

Thanks!

[Ryan H 3,810]

Sorry I am new to this forum. I went to the India portal...but couldn't find the option to upload this post. Can you help me out?

Thanks!

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Regarding your list, if you include a copy of your birth certificate, then you don't need a copy of your passport (works in the inverse too). I noticed you wrote "petitioner" twice for passports, I'll hazard a guess and figure that you meant to write beneficiary for one of those. Copy of beneficiary's passport is not needed at all.

Answers to your questions:

1. Sworn affidavits are not required. If you do choose to include the one you mention, it will carry little to zero weight in the totality of evidence.
2. Shouldn't be an issue.
3. Make your note
4. There is no magic number as to how many pictures are ok. Select however many you feel make the most compelling case (i.e. quality over quantity).
5. Nothing else that you don't already have listed.

[Darnell 8,478]

Trips logs, showing receipts on airtickets, receipts on hotels.

[photocopies are fine]

[L and A 3]

1. Copy of your marriage certicate

2. Copy of birth certicate

3. I 130 Completed

4. 2 x G235A one for your and one for your spouse

5. Engagement and Wedding pictures 10 each.

6. 2x2 passport photo with white background

7.Passport copy

8.Copy of naturalization certicate.

9. Payment check.

10. Wedding cards from your side and your spouse side.

That's all I provided got approved without an problem.

Hello all.

I am in the process of filing the I-130 IR/CR-1 spouse visa for my wife in India. There are few things that I am very confused about and I haven't been able to get a clear answer. I asked a few people who went through a similar process and called the USCIS to answer my questions - but there was no clear answer as to what I needed to do. I don't want to hire a lawyer because I dont think it is necessary for simple filing questions that I have.

We are newly married couple that just got married on November 19th, 2013 in India. We met in March and had ongoing chats/calls etc of our ongoing communication including our wedding plans. Since we are newly wed, there is not too much evidence that I can provide at this point. Here is what I plan on submitting:

· Completed G-1145 Form

· Check enclosed for the amount of $420.00

· Completed Form I-130

· Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)

· Copy of Birth Certificate (Beneficiary)

· Copy of Passport (Petitioner)

· Copy of Passport (Petitioner)

· One (01) passport-type photo of (Petitioner)

· One (01) passport-type photo of (Beneficiary)

· Completed G-325A and signed by Petitioner

· Completed G-325A and signed by Beneficiary

Evidence of Bonafide Marriage

· Copy of Marriage Certificate

· 1 Affidavit of Bonafide Marriage Letter

· Copy of passport stamps of dates arrived in and departed from India

· Wedding Invitation Card

· Sample chat logs and screenshots between Petitioner and Beneficiary

· Copy of Wedding Ring Receipt along with certified cards

· Selection of Ten (10) pictures that document our relationship and marriage

A few questions I have about this:

1. Is it okay if submit only one sworn affidavit letter? The USCIS instructions doesnt say how many.....

2. For the passport type photos - I mentioned one for each of us...but I am providing two photos of me and two photos of her. Is this okay?

3. In the chat logs and phone convos we have, I have her name listed as "Sumaiya" vs "Sumaiyabegam" Will this make a difference? I was thinking of making a note for this piece of evidence to make sure there is no confusion when USCIS looks at it.

4. I am planning to provide about 10-15 photos of us. A few photos from the wedding along with photos of us together after the wedding. Is this okay?

5. Anything else I can add? I want to make sure my package is okay and trying my best to avoid an RFE.

Thank you for the help!!!

Edited January 7, 2014 by L and A