Does one's AGE affect the chances of getting your petition 1-130? and how to know if my cosponsor qualifies

[alebella 3]

AND PLEASE DON'T BE SO QUIT TO JUDGE.

I know the obvious. that im too young to be married, but one knows when they meet their soulmate. If one doesn't know how that feels then don't judge.

I love my husband so much and I want to grow old with him.

Im still searching for someone to translate my spouse's documents since everyone seems to chage so much

The cheapest price I've gotten is $1595 dollars which I believe is way to expensive for 8 documents.

Im perfectly fluent in English but I heard it needs to be certified by a translator.

But I've been worrying about my age. Im on this site all day making sure I'm well informed about everything so I don't make any misakes on the petition but something always comes up. Im only 19 and I will be using a co-sponsor since I've been with my spouse here in Argentina for almost 6 months.

Now my brother in law is also 19 but he makes $44,000 a year. He works in a plant location in Texas. My sister has 2 girls with him but they arent living together due to differnces and she gets medicaid and foodstamps for her and her daughters. Does this mean he cant be my sponsor?

[Ryan H 3,812]

Im still searching for someone to translate my spouse's documents since everyone seems to chage so much

The cheapest price I've gotten is $1595 dollars which I believe is way to expensive for 8 documents.

Im perfectly fluent in English but I heard it needs to be certified by a translator.

For translations for USCIS, all someone translating has to do is sign an attestation statement that states the translation from the foreign language to English is accurate and that the person doing the translating is competent to do so. The translator does not need to be a certified translator.

But I've been worrying about my age. Im on this site all day making sure I'm well informed about everything so I don't make any misakes on the petition but something always comes up. Im only 19 and I will be using a co-sponsor since I've been with my spouse here in Argentina for almost 6 months.

For USCIS, your age will not matter on whether or not your petition is approved. When the file reaches the Embassy in Buenos Aires, a CO in the immigrant visa unit will interview your husband and make a decision. If there is a big age gap between you and your husband (10+ years), then your husband ought to prepare to be asked many questions about it. Otherwise, all the CO will care about is if the relationship between you and your husband is legitimate or not and make a decision accordingly.

Now my brother in law is also 19 but he makes $44,000 a year. He works in a plant location in Texas. My sister has 2 girls with him but they arent living together due to differnces and she gets medicaid and foodstamps for her and her daughters. Does this mean he cant be my sponsor?

Your brother-in law will need to have to have income at or above 125% of the poverty line for his household size in order to qualify as a joint sponsor. These are the 2011 Poverty Guidelines, you (and he) will want to check them again in 2012.

[SuperDuper! 230]

AND PLEASE DON'T BE SO QUIT TO JUDGE.

I know the obvious. that im too young to be married, but one knows when they meet their soulmate. If one doesn't know how that feels then don't judge.

I love my husband so much and I want to grow old with him.

Im still searching for someone to translate my spouse's documents since everyone seems to chage so much

The cheapest price I've gotten is $1595 dollars which I believe is way to expensive for 8 documents.

Im perfectly fluent in English but I heard it needs to be certified by a translator.

But I've been worrying about my age. Im on this site all day making sure I'm well informed about everything so I don't make any misakes on the petition but something always comes up. Im only 19 and I will be using a co-sponsor since I've been with my spouse here in Argentina for almost 6 months.

Now my brother in law is also 19 but he makes $44,000 a year. He works in a plant location in Texas. My sister has 2 girls with him but they arent living together due to differnces and she gets medicaid and foodstamps for her and her daughters. Does this mean he cant be my sponsor?

You are not too young to be married. Why do you judge yourself? And why do you expect others to judge you?

Sounds like there is more going on here than meets the eye.

Good luck!

[alebella 3]

For translations for USCIS, all someone translating has to do is sign an attestation statement that states the translation from the foreign language to English is accurate and that the person doing the translating is competent to do so. The translator does not need to be a certified translator.

For USCIS, your age will not matter on whether or not your petition is approved. When the file reaches the Embassy in Buenos Aires, a CO in the immigrant visa unit will interview your husband and make a decision. If there is a big age gap between you and your husband (10+ years), then your husband ought to prepare to be asked many questions about it. Otherwise, all the CO will care about is if the relationship between you and your husband is legitimate or not and make a decision accordingly.

Your brother-in law will need to have to have income at or above 125% of the poverty line for his household size in order to qualify as a joint sponsor. These are the 2011 Poverty Guidelines, you (and he) will want to check them again in 2012.

Oh Bless you! So does that mean I can translate my spouse's documents? If so How do I do that? Now about the age I just mean mines. My spouse is 21 and Im 19. Only a two year difference. I was just worried that since Im young it will be denied. I will look into the poverty Guidelines to make sure he qualifies. Thank you so much. I appreciate all the help

You are not too young to be married. Why do you judge yourself? And why do you expect others to judge you?

Sounds like there is more going on here than meets the eye.

Good luck!

Im not judging my self. I just now that everytime I list my age, someone is always telling me that Im too young in the first place to be married. So no problem here. I was hoping for answers not someone telling me that there is more goig on here!

[Ryan H 3,812]

So does that mean I can translate my spouse's documents? If so How do I do that?

There is no rule that I know of that says you cannot translate your spouse's documents. If you want to prepare the translation yourself, you would do it this way: on a separate sheet of paper, write the translated information in the same order that it appears on the original document. If you can include the attestation statement on the same page, do so, if not, attach the attestation statement to the translation.

[pushbrk 12,881]

There is no rule that I know of that says you cannot translate your spouse's documents. If you want to prepare the translation yourself, you would do it this way: on a separate sheet of paper, write the translated information in the same order that it appears on the original document. If you can include the attestation statement on the same page, do so, if not, attach the attestation statement to the translation.

That will work but I recommend you do the work of translating the documents yourself, then let a bilingual friend inspect and certify the translation.

I have no clue why you would need to translate 8 documents. Unless your husband has been divorced, the only document that needs translation for the petition is your marriage certificate.

What are the 8 documents you have in mind?

Edited December 3, 2011 by pushbrk

[A16!!24A 5]

Hi,

Use this off the USCIS website, when having someone certify your translations:

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

and dont pay anyone a crazy amount for something a friend can do as long as they can certify that they understand both of the languages

Good luck

[alebella 3]

That will work but I recommend you do the work of translating the documents yourself, then let a bilingual friend inspect and certify the translation.

I have no clue why you would need to translate 8 documents. Unless your husband has been divorced, the only document that needs translation for the petition is your marriage certificate.

What are the 8 documents you have in mind?

OMG!!thanks! Im so glad I can do it on my own then. I have to translate his birth certificate, passport, ID, marriage certificate and our chat conversations.

There is no rule that I know of that says you cannot translate your spouse's documents. If you want to prepare the translation yourself, you would do it this way: on a separate sheet of paper, write the translated information in the same order that it appears on the original document. If you can include the attestation statement on the same page, do so, if not, attach the attestation statement to the translation.

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I havent sent off my petition because i was being charged way too much for the translations. But I will do them on my own now. Im a us citizen, very fluent in spanish and english. Thanks again.

Hi,

Use this off the USCIS website, when having someone certify your translations:

Please submit certified translations for all foreign language documents. The translator must certify that s/he is competent to translate and that the translation is accurate.

The certification format should include the certifier's name, signature, address, and date of certification. A suggested format is:

Certification by Translator

I [typed name], certify that I am fluent (conversant) in the English and ________ languages, and that the above/attached document is an accurate translation of the document attached entitled ______________________________.

Signature_________________________________

Date Typed Name

Address

USCIS no longer routinely requires submission of original documents or "certified copies." Instead, ordinary legible photocopies of such documents (including naturalization certificates and alien registration cards) will be acceptable for initial filing and approval of petitions and applications.

and dont pay anyone a crazy amount for something a friend can do as long as they can certify that they understand both of the languages

Good luck

Thanks a bunch! My friends in Argentina dont know english but I do. Im fluent in both spanish and english. Now I can do the translations on my own and send of my petition. thank you so much

[pushbrk 12,881]

OMG!!thanks! Im so glad I can do it on my own then. I have to translate his birth certificate, passport, ID, marriage certificate and our chat conversations.

You do NOT need to translate anything on that list except your marriage certificate. None of those other documents go in with the petition. All the rest can be submitted without translation at the NVC stage. Chat conversations are not required. You could show a log of conversations to show how and how frequently you communicate but your strongest and clearly sufficient evidence of a bona fide relationship is the evidence of living together as husband and wife in your husband's country. None of that is needed until the interview. Your Consular Officer can read Spanish.

There are some exceptions like China but when interviewing in the foreigner's home country, only documents specifically required with the petition will need translation.

Edited December 3, 2011 by pushbrk

[alebella 3]

You do NOT need to translate anything on that list except your marriage certificate. None of those other documents go in with the petition. All the rest can be submitted without translation at the NVC stage. Chat conversations are not required. You could show a log of conversations to show how and how frequently you communicate but your strongest and clearly sufficient evidence of a bona fide relationship is the evidence of living together as husband and wife in your husband's country. None of that is needed until the interview. Your Consular Officer can read Spanish.

There are some exceptions like China but when interviewing in the foreigner's home country, only documents specifically required with the petition will need translation.

Oh I had no idea. I thought I had to translate all of his documents. So we dont add photos with the petition? or his birth certificate or anything else? Is it that simple to send of the petition I-130? just the following ?

Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check if allowed by the Service Center (as of 4/2005 they do allow this). If not, use a money order so you can track the payment.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.

5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)

6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English) (no longer needed)

8. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not inEnglish then again get a translation)

9. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents).

10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11. G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.

12. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

13. G-325A filled out by the non-US Citzen spouse signed and dated.

14. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

[pushbrk 12,881]

Oh I had no idea. I thought I had to translate all of his documents. So we dont add photos with the petition? or his birth certificate or anything else? Is it that simple to send of the petition I-130? just the following ?

Payment as required by USCIS. Use a personal check if allowed by the Service Center (as of 4/2005 they do allow this). If not, use a money order so you can track the payment.

2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

4. Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.

5. A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)

6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)

7. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English) (no longer needed)

8. A copy of your marriage certificate (If not inEnglish then again get a translation)

9. If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated (court certified copies of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents).

10. A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If one or both of you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11. G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.

12. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

13. G-325A filled out by the non-US Citzen spouse signed and dated.

14. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

15. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

The list is accurate except for the items in number 7 above. (See where it says NO LONGER NEEDED) Sure, you can add photos together and any other evidence of relationship you think would help, but in your case I would just document the time you've been living in his country together. Getting the petition approved is the easy part. Save most of your other "evidence" for the interview where it doesn't need any translation.

Edited December 4, 2011 by pushbrk

[alebella 3]

The list is accurate except for the items in number 7 above. (See where it says NO LONGER NEEDED) Sure, you can add photos together and any other evidence of relationship you think would help, but in your case I would just document the time you've been living in his country together. Getting the petition approved is the easy part. Save most of your other "evidence" for the interview where it doesn't need any translation.

thank you so much. Bless you

[StephanieM 60]

alebella translate your own documents. Have someone proof read it and then have someone sign their name like they translated the document. That worked fine for me! Don't worry I'm young too, you will be fine! Just make sure to do lots of research on this website!

[alebella 3]

alebella translate your own documents. Have someone proof read it and then have someone sign their name like they translated the document. That worked fine for me! Don't worry I'm young too, you will be fine! Just make sure to do lots of research on this website!

awww thanks alot and dont worry i do that everyday..I spend hours on this website..its so helpful..but what if my friends dont know english?

[pushbrk 12,881]

awww thanks alot and dont worry i do that everyday..I spend hours on this website..its so helpful..but what if my friends dont know english?

It would need to be a bilingual friend fluent in English. If you don't have any, simply translate and certify the translation yourself.