I 130 Questions

[canadian_wife 1,818]

any idea people?

You can apply for your wife to have a tourist visa but that does not guarentee her admittance into the United States. So it does not matter when your wife applies for a tourist visa

A visa allows a foreign citizen coming from abroad, to travel to the United States port-of entry and request permission to enter the U.S. Applicants should be aware that a visa does not guarantee entry into the United States. The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officials have authority to permit or deny admission to the United States. If you are allowed to enter the U.S., the CBP official will determine the length of your visit on the Arrival-Departure Record (Form I-94). Since Form I-94 documents your authorized stay in the U.S., it’s very important to keep in your passport. Upon arrival (at an international airport, seaport or land border crossing), you will be enrolled in the US-VISIT entry-exit program. In addition, some travelers will also need to register their entry into and their departure from the U.S. with the National Security Exit Entry Registration System (NSEERS), also referred to as Special Registration program. The Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection internet site offers additional information on Admissions/Entry requirements.

[ahadhayat 0]

i sent my i 130 today....i dont know why but i am reallly nervous. I am scared that i missed something even though i checked it a 100 times. (Getting the picture the right size was a real problem)

[ahadhayat 0]

Oh Cr**. I sent the application straight to the vermont service center. Thats what it said on the application instructions, so i just followed that. Right now i was going through the notes on visa journey and read it should go to chicago. What do i do now?

[taj'samericanwife 0]

oh no...you were suppose to send it to the USCIS chicago box addresses....maybe they will send it back to you and you can resend it...

[ahadhayat 0]

can i call usps and ask them not to deliver and send it back?

[taj'samericanwife 0]

where exactly did you send it? where is your state of residence?

[ahadhayat 0]

MA is my residense...i just saw that i was reading the OLD instructions..damn

[ahadhayat 0]

Should i send another application package to the correct address?

[Ling Ling 22]

Should i send another application package to the correct address?

The problem with sending another PETITION package is that they may not refund your first fee.

I originally sent mine to Vermont (and I live in Chicago). It was returned with the check endorsed (had to get another check)....then I found VJ,

and the process went much smoother from there.

Not much you can do. MAYBE if you have a tracking number they can intercept the package, but otherwise you'd be risking your fee if you send in another petition.

If time is more important, then by all means, send in another package.

Good luck!

[ahadhayat 0]

what a way to start the process....i feel like an idiot. I called usps but they are useless. Will call again tomorrow and try to have them send it back to me.

[Ling Ling 22]

what a way to start the process....i feel like an idiot. I called usps but they are useless. Will call again tomorrow and try to have them send it back to me.

You should NOT feel like an idiot. Nobody is perfect.

Yeah, the USPS isn't really setup to handle exceptions. But I think you'll be absolutely fine.

[taj'samericanwife 0]

MA is my residense...i just saw that i was reading the OLD instructions..damn

Hi dear I live in MA too! I will sending hpefully this month or the latest next month...this is the address:

--o Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804616 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

im planning to send mine with a tracking number just to make sure...

lets keep in touch! will start our own thread! january 2009 filers! good luck!

where is your spouse from

[ahadhayat 0]

She is from the UK. Ok i am sending the following stuff , pls have a look and tell me if this is enough:

1. Completed and signed form I-130

2. Check for I-130 filing fee ($ 355)

3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (Ben)

4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (Pet)

5. Copy of my U.S Passport to prove U.S citizenship

6. Copy of my birth certificate

7. Copy of our marriage certificate

8. Copy of beneficiary’s passport

9. Copies of Emails, pictures, Phone Log and air tickets for proof of marriage

Do you think this will suffice if i send it to the write address?

[taj'samericanwife 0]

5. Copy of my U.S Passport to prove U.S citizenship...all pages i think are needed!

[ahadhayat 0]

MA is my residense...i just saw that i was reading the OLD instructions..damn

Hi dear I live in MA too! I will sending hpefully this month or the latest next month...this is the address:

--o Petitioners who reside in AL, AR, CT, DL, FL, GA, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OK, PA, Puerto Rico, RI, SC, TN, TX, VT, VA, U.S. Virgin Islands, WV, or District of Columbia are encouraged to file their stand-alone Form I-130 with the Lockbox using the following address: USCIS P.O. Box 804616 Chicago, IL 60680-1029

im planning to send mine with a tracking number just to make sure...

lets keep in touch! will start our own thread! january 2009 filers! good luck!

where is your spouse from

Are you sure about that, on the form it says "USCIS

P.O. Box 804616

Chicago, IL 60680-4107 ....can some one please confirm.