I-130

[Lina Marcela O. 0]

Hi Guys,

My husband and I will be taking the I-130 app as well as the G-325A for both of us and the other

documents that they request. Please take a look at the list below which I found on the Consulate of

Toronto's website:

# Completed, signed I-130.

# Petitioner's and beneficiary's email addresses.

# I-130 fee in a USD money order payable to U.S. Consulate Toronto.

# Statement signed and dated by petitioner, "I possess, and will present on demand, originals of each civil document contained herein"

# Completed biographic data (G-325A) for petitioner & each beneficiary, with passport type photo attached to bottom.

# Copies of multiple evidence of the petitioner's & beneficiary's lawful residence in Ontario, Canada, e.g. immigration documents, provincial health card or driving license, lease, utility or banking statements over time. The petitioner must also show a long term visa or other permission from Canadian immigration authorities to reside in Ontario, Canada and have done so for at least 6 months before filing the I-130.

# Civil documents that are issued under the original seal, stamp or signature of the government office of record. Notarized copies, religious documents and hospital records are unacceptable. A copy now and original to be presented later:

* Petitioner's proof of U.S. citizenship, e.g. birth (www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm) or naturalization certificate, or passport.

* Proof of beneficiary's birth (long version showing parents' information) and of all children of the beneficiary, even if not petitioned.

* Proof of legal relationship between petitioner and beneficiary, e.g. birth, marriage, divorce, death, adoption and legal name change. For I-130s on behalf of a spouse, official proof of the current marriage AND the termination of both party's prior marriages.

# Complete English translation of any non English document. Anyone competent in both languages may translate, sign and date an attached statement, "I am competent in English and XXX, and this is a correct and true translation," notarization is unnecessary.

I was just wondering if there are any other documents that you guys recommend I should take. Also, do we need to take an affidavit or do we present this later on?? We live 1 hour away from Toronto and I wouldn't want to have to take more time off work.

Thank you guys,

Lina

[MargotDarko 0]

Hi Guys,

My husband and I will be taking the I-130 app as well as the G-325A for both of us and the other

documents that they request. Please take a look at the list below which I found on the Consulate of

Toronto's website:

# Completed, signed I-130.

# Petitioner's and beneficiary's email addresses.

# I-130 fee in a USD money order payable to U.S. Consulate Toronto.

# Statement signed and dated by petitioner, "I possess, and will present on demand, originals of each civil document contained herein"

# Completed biographic data (G-325A) for petitioner & each beneficiary, with passport type photo attached to bottom.

# Copies of multiple evidence of the petitioner's & beneficiary's lawful residence in Ontario, Canada, e.g. immigration documents, provincial health card or driving license, lease, utility or banking statements over time. The petitioner must also show a long term visa or other permission from Canadian immigration authorities to reside in Ontario, Canada and have done so for at least 6 months before filing the I-130.

# Civil documents that are issued under the original seal, stamp or signature of the government office of record. Notarized copies, religious documents and hospital records are unacceptable. A copy now and original to be presented later:

* Petitioner's proof of U.S. citizenship, e.g. birth (www.cdc.gov/nchs/howto/w2w/w2welcom.htm) or naturalization certificate, or passport.

* Proof of beneficiary's birth (long version showing parents' information) and of all children of the beneficiary, even if not petitioned.

* Proof of legal relationship between petitioner and beneficiary, e.g. birth, marriage, divorce, death, adoption and legal name change. For I-130s on behalf of a spouse, official proof of the current marriage AND the termination of both party's prior marriages.

# Complete English translation of any non English document. Anyone competent in both languages may translate, sign and date an attached statement, "I am competent in English and XXX, and this is a correct and true translation," notarization is unnecessary.

I was just wondering if there are any other documents that you guys recommend I should take. Also, do we need to take an affidavit or do we present this later on?? We live 1 hour away from Toronto and I wouldn't want to have to take more time off work.

Thank you guys,

Lina

Are you not able to mail it in? Maybe I'm getting it confused, but I thought in Canada you could send the I-130 package instead of going in person.

[MargotDarko 0]

Here's a bit from their web site -

"Petitioners who are American citizens, reside in Ontario and whose beneficiary is a parent, spouse or minor child, may file an I-130 by mail to: U.S. Consulate Toronto, CONS/IIV, 360 University Ave, Toronto ON, M5G 1S4. Upon receipt of the following documents we log in, review and email an appointment to the petitioner and beneficiary to both later appear with all the original supporting documents. Walk-in service is unavailable."

Have you already mailed in the petition and copies and you're now going for this appt to show your supporting docs?

[Lina Marcela O. 0]

Here's a bit from their web site -

"Petitioners who are American citizens, reside in Ontario and whose beneficiary is a parent, spouse or minor child, may file an I-130 by mail to: U.S. Consulate Toronto, CONS/IIV, 360 University Ave, Toronto ON, M5G 1S4. Upon receipt of the following documents we log in, review and email an appointment to the petitioner and beneficiary to both later appear with all the original supporting documents. Walk-in service is unavailable."

Have you already mailed in the petition and copies and you're now going for this appt to show your supporting docs?

Hi Margot,

I called the embassy and they said that even though I could mail the apps and copies of the documents, they recommend that we go in person since this will make the process faster.

Lina