filling out the forms

[bleecker 0]

Hello everyone, first of all I would like to thank all the contributors to the wealth of information on this site. I am new on this site and would like to use it as a guide in the filing process. I have been reading various threads and trying to understand the whole petitioning process for a spousal visa. For the time being, I need help on how to answer few questions on the I-130 or G-325A forms:

1. Last time I was working was November 07. After that I got married in Morocco and now back to the US I want to start the I-130 filing process to bring my wife here. My question is: should I wait till I find a job or is it ok to mention that I am currently unemployed on the "applicant employment history" section on the G-325 form. Does filing for unemployment insurance hurt this petitioning process?

2. For the US citizen, what should I write in the "A number" section on the form G-325A? should I leave it blank?

3. Applicant's last address outside the US of more than one year: should I write there the address where I lived before I came to this country 10 yrs ago?

4. Form I-130 section C. Question 17. (List husband/Wife and all children of your relative). My wife does not have any children, should this question be answered as "None" OR should I list there my info.

Thanks in advance, your input is very much appreciated!

I hope this is the correct way to post and ask for your advice.

[N360 0]

1. Last time I was working was November 07. After that I got married in Morocco and now back to the US I want to start the I-130 filing process to bring my wife here. My question is: should I wait till I find a job or is it ok to mention that I am currently unemployed on the "applicant employment history" section on the G-325 form. Does filing for unemployment insurance hurt this petitioning process?

I would go ahead and file the I-130. This is a very long process.

But make sure you have a job, and income that meets the poverty guideline, ASAP. At the latest, you need to have a job by the time you need to submit affidavit of support.

You can also get a co-sponsor. But definitely, file the I-130 ASAP.

2. For the US citizen, what should I write in the "A number" section on the form G-325A? should I leave it blank?

Naturalized citizens usually have A#s. If you dont have one for some reason, I'd just write "N/A" on the form. Never leave anything blank. USCIS and NVC dont like that.

3. Applicant's last address outside the US of more than one year: should I write there the address where I lived before I came to this country 10 yrs ago?

Write "none". What the form really meant was " Applicant's last address outside the US of more than one year in the last 5 years". I came to this country in 1986 and "technically", I should write my last address outside the US. But I wrote "none" and my application was approved.

4. Form I-130 section C. Question 17. (List husband/Wife and all children of your relative). My wife does not have any children, should this question be answered as "None" OR should I list there my info.

My wife does not have any children as well. I wrote "None."

I hope this helps but please remember, I'm not an immigration lawyer.

Edited February 14, 2008 by NoelandTintin

[bleecker 0]

NoelandTintin, thank you for helping me clarify the confusing points.

[trailmix 77]

3. Applicant's last address outside the US of more than one year: should I write there the address where I lived before I came to this country 10 yrs ago?

Write "none". What the form really meant was " Applicant's last address outside the US of more than one year in the last 5 years". I came to this country in 1986 and "technically", I should write my last address outside the US. But I wrote "none" and my application was approved.

I don't read this question as only applying to the last 5 years. They are asking for your last address outside the United States - regardless of time period.

If they were only referring to the last 5 years - then the field before it "Applicant's residence last five years. List present address first" - would cover it.

Anyway, we entered the last address outside the U.S..

[bleecker 0]

Thank you trailmix.

Anybody knows if it's a good idea to mention "self employed" instead of "unemployed" in the "Applicant's employment history section"?

Thank you

[trailmix 77]

Thank you trailmix.

Anybody knows if it's a good idea to mention "self employed" instead of "unemployed" in the "Applicant's employment history section"?

Thank you

Write whatever is true.

You will be asked for this same information on the DS-230 (employment history).

Anyway, just state whatever the truth is and it will suffice