More I-130 Questions

[ao_cons 1]

First, thanks to everybody in this forum. You've all been very helpful. We're almost done with the forms. Just a few more questions.

I-130 Questions:

Section C, Question 15 - "Name and present address of employer"

Is this to be filled out regardless of wife being in the US or not? She currently has a job as a web content writer for a company based in her native country. We live in Thailand and wonder if it'd be an issue (keeping an internet-based job in the Philippines).

Section C, Question 18 - "Address in the US where your relative intends to live"

No space for zip code. Do I put it in anyway?

G-325a Questions:

"File Number"

What is this? It says "A". Do I leave it just like this?

"Place of Marriage"

OK to put just city and country? Not district?

"Last address outside the US for more than one year"

Living in Thailand for less than a year. But may be one year when I-130 application arrives, or at some point during the visa process (NVC, interview, etc.). Do I fill this in with present address or leave blank?

"Alien Registration Number"

This is the last black box at the bottom. Do I put "N/A" for myself (natural-born citizen) and "None" for wife?

General form question:

If I type in pdf file and answer doesn't fit, is it okay to abbreviate text (e.g. address)?

Evidence:

Is it necessary to include wedding photos and pictures with relatives? We had only a civil wedding here in Thailand and no photographs were allowed inside the district office.

We can provide receipts of money transfers and package shipments, between us and to our parents. Would this be helpful proofs of a bona fide marriage?

What about hospital registration record? We're both registered in a Bangkok hospital and I think the record shows whom the hospital should contact/reveal information to. Would it help?

We can also send copies of shipment receipts from husband to wife from years ago. Is evidence of long acquaintance needed, or not since we're already married?

[whisper2me 0]

First, thanks to everybody in this forum. You've all been very helpful. We're almost done with the forms. Just a few more questions.

I-130 Questions:

Section C, Question 15 - "Name and present address of employer"

Is this to be filled out regardless of wife being in the US or not? She currently has a job as a web content writer for a company based in her native country. We live in Thailand and wonder if it'd be an issue (keeping an internet-based job in the Philippines).

Section C, Question 18 - "Address in the US where your relative intends to live"

No space for zip code. Do I put it in anyway?

G-325a Questions:

"File Number"

What is this? It says "A". Do I leave it just like this?

"Place of Marriage"

OK to put just city and country? Not district?

"Last address outside the US for more than one year"

Living in Thailand for less than a year. But may be one year when I-130 application arrives, or at some point during the visa process (NVC, interview, etc.). Do I fill this in with present address or leave blank?

"Alien Registration Number"

This is the last black box at the bottom. Do I put "N/A" for myself (natural-born citizen) and "None" for wife?

General form question:

If I type in pdf file and answer doesn't fit, is it okay to abbreviate text (e.g. address)?

Evidence:

Is it necessary to include wedding photos and pictures with relatives? We had only a civil wedding here in Thailand and no photographs were allowed inside the district office.

We can provide receipts of money transfers and package shipments, between us and to our parents. Would this be helpful proofs of a bona fide marriage?

What about hospital registration record? We're both registered in a Bangkok hospital and I think the record shows whom the hospital should contact/reveal information to. Would it help?

We can also send copies of shipment receipts from husband to wife from years ago. Is evidence of long acquaintance needed, or not since we're already married?

1-130 questions....

1. Yes, put spouses' employment even if not in the U.S. Obviously if spouse is still in her native country, he/she is mostly likely employed there.

2. Yep, put zip code in anyway.

G325A quesitons...

1. You can't fill in Alien Reg. Number coz you haven't been given one yet - type NONE.

2. City and Country of Marriage is sufficient.

3. I wouldn't include residence of more than 12 months if you hadn't lived outside of the U.S at that address - AT THE TIME OF SUBMITTING PETITION

General question...

1. I abbreviated some things, but only if they were obvious eg. AUS = Australia

Evidence....

1. I would send a few photos if you have them, even if they aren't wedding pics. In your situation you have been living together married for such a length of time so I would expect they want proof. Howeve, more indepth evidence of evidence is needed at interview stage. Just send enough to support the petition. Affidavits from friends and family would be good.

2. Yes, I would show financial proof, bank transfers etc.

What do you need hospital record for? Don't you have birth certificates?

Given that you have been married a while, I would show bits of pieces of long-term evidence. Your affidavit from a friend who has known you since the beginning of your marriage, would be very useful.

[ao_cons 1]

Thank you very much. I'm going over your reply carefully and filling out the fields.

We've been married for several months and living together. Would such evidnece as this suffice? Marriage cert, joint-tenantship (lease contract) and bank transfer records? Or are you saying we should submit basic evidence for the I-130 app and then bring more proofs during the interview?

We have BCs. I just thought the hospital registration records might show proof of an ongoing relationship (such as him paying my bill).

[Phillip2 3]

the more evidence you have the better

[wowswift 3]

Thank you very much. I'm going over your reply carefully and filling out the fields.

We've been married for several months and living together. Would such evidnece as this suffice? Marriage cert, joint-tenantship (lease contract) and bank transfer records? Or are you saying we should submit basic evidence for the I-130 app and then bring more proofs during the interview?

We have BCs. I just thought the hospital registration records might show proof of an ongoing relationship (such as him paying my bill).

the items you listed are good enough for the I-130. I only sent in my marriage cert, copy of his lease saying i can stay there and joint credit cards and everything went ok. of course save everything else for interview time just in case they ask for more.

[cmnb 0]

Thank you very much. I'm going over your reply carefully and filling out the fields.

We've been married for several months and living together. Would such evidnece as this suffice? Marriage cert, joint-tenantship (lease contract) and bank transfer records? Or are you saying we should submit basic evidence for the I-130 app and then bring more proofs during the interview?

We have BCs. I just thought the hospital registration records might show proof of an ongoing relationship (such as him paying my bill).

joint-tenantship (lease contract) and bank transfer records

these items will b of great help...make sure u include these..these will cover for ur additional documents criteria. Good Luck!

[ao_cons 1]

OK! All noted. We're gathering as much as we can for the interview. We're almost ready to mail the application too. Thank you!