Question about the I-130, Photos and other questions

[road417king 7]

I'm trying to understand the documents and the instructions for the I-130, and it says that I need to submit passport style photos for me (I'm a US citizen living in the US) and for my spouse (she's Japanese living in Japan at this time) and then it says to write our alien registration numbers, if known, on the back of each photo.

Do I really need to submit passport style photos of myself, a US citizen by birth living in the US? It seems a curious requirement.

Also my wife has two daughters from a previous marriage, one is in college the other will be in college in April with no intention of coming to the US for the forseeable future, yet section C says to list all children. Even children who are off in college and won't be coming over with their mother once she has permission? Again, seems strange that they would want this excess information.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike Poz

[pushbrk 12,898]

I'm trying to understand the documents and the instructions for the I-130, and it says that I need to submit passport style photos for me (I'm a US citizen living in the US) and for my spouse (she's Japanese living in Japan at this time) and then it says to write our alien registration numbers, if known, on the back of each photo.

Do I really need to submit passport style photos of myself, a US citizen by birth living in the US? It seems a curious requirement.

Also my wife has two daughters from a previous marriage, one is in college the other will be in college in April with no intention of coming to the US for the forseeable future, yet section C says to list all children. Even children who are off in college and won't be coming over with their mother once she has permission? Again, seems strange that they would want this excess information.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Mike Poz

Always read carefully, interpret literally and respond honestly and accurately. Yes, the passport photo and children's names, (even if the children have grandchildren of their own) is required information. There are later questions about who may or may not be immigrating at the same time or later but the question you mention, is simply asking for information, so provide it.

[psalyach 0]

Always read carefully, interpret literally and respond honestly and accurately. Yes, the passport photo and children's names, (even if the children have grandchildren of their own) is required information. There are later questions about who may or may not be immigrating at the same time or later but the question you mention, is simply asking for information, so provide it.

Yes, I am a US citizen living in the US and I have to submit passport photos as well.

[road417king 7]

Yes, I am a US citizen living in the US and I have to submit passport photos as well.

Than you for the answer, I was wondering if perhaps I was reading it incorrectly or if there was a typo in the directions. Just making sure.

Hopefully will have my I-130 in the mail next week with a ton of other docs. I won't say it's like giving birth but wow is it painful, especially with my wife being in Japan and having to coordinate with her while she works roughly 15 hours a day as an English teacher.

Thanks again!

Mike

[pushbrk 12,898]

Than you for the answer, I was wondering if perhaps I was reading it incorrectly or if there was a typo in the directions. Just making sure.

Hopefully will have my I-130 in the mail next week with a ton of other docs. I won't say it's like giving birth but wow is it painful, especially with my wife being in Japan and having to coordinate with her while she works roughly 15 hours a day as an English teacher.

Thanks again!

Mike

Your two recent questions indicate you may be wise to study the VJ K1 guide carefully again or for the first time, as these questions are answered. Rest assured, we've been through the process too, so your pain is understood well. Study well, because if you don't, you'll never know what you didn't think to ask.

[road417king 7]

Your two recent questions indicate you may be wise to study the VJ K1 guide carefully again or for the first time, as these questions are answered. Rest assured, we've been through the process too, so your pain is understood well. Study well, because if you don't, you'll never know what you didn't think to ask.

Yes, I noticed the link at the top of the page (sorry it's a busy interface and I suffer from ados {attention deficit ooh shiny!!!} sydrome) after I posted my questions but thank you for the support.

Mike