IS MY PETITION I-130 ready to be sent off today?

[alebella 3]

Hi everyone I am listing everything that I have to be sent. Please tell me if my petition is ready to be sent. First I have to mail it to my mother since she has to sign her sworn affidavits. After that, she will mail it off to the Chicago Lockbox.

In this packet I’m including the following:

1. Money Order in the amount of $420 made out to U.S DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

2. FORM I-130

3. U.S citizen G-325 form

4. Non U.S citizen G-325 form

5. Form G-1145

6. Copy of U.S citizen birth certificate

7. Copy of U.S citizen social security

8. Copy U.S citizen Identification Card

9. Copy of petitioner’s U.S passports. (first U.S passport was lost overseas. 2nd passport received over seas) police report and English translation of police report included

10. Copy of non U.S citizen passport

11. 2 passport photos of U.S citizen

12. 2 passport photos of non U.S citizen

13. Copy of marriage certificate (English Translation included)

12. Evidence of Bona fide marriage

• Copies of flight tickets

• Copies of arrival stamps on U.S passport

• 2 sworn affidavits ( English Translation included)

• Copies of Western Union receipts showing proof of money being sent from relative in U.S to the petitioner

• 5 wedding photos, 5 casual date photos

[together4evr 360]

You do not need the police report till the NVC stage. NVC will need the original.

Did you include any chats or emails? Maybe add a few.

Did you include phone bills? Should add a couple.

Did you have any hotel bills or anything that shows co-mingling of money like a shared credit card?

I front loaded mine because Egypt is a difficult counselate. Maybe your place is easier?

And I would NEVER risk sending the whole packet to my mother. Send her only her part and have her send it back to you.

Can yu imagine if she lost it or the mail lost it and you have to make a whole new package????

Also make 2 copies of that complete package before you send it for you and spouse.

Good Luck

Edited December 27, 2011 by togetherforever13

[alebella 3]

You do not need the police report till the NVC stage. NVC will need the original.

Did you include any chats or emails? Maybe add a few.

Did you include phone bills? Should add a couple.

Did you have any hotel bills or anything that shows co-mingling of money like a shared credit card?

I front loaded mine because Egypt is a difficult counselate. Maybe your place is easier?

I have chats but do I have to translate them?

and the police report is a report I made when I lost my U.S passport

WELL ACTUALLY IM translating it right now..Is it needed or just the copies of my 2 U.S passports enough?

[together4evr 360]

It will not hurt to have the police report for a missing passport but I am not sure it is necessary.

And yes chats sent to uscis should be translated. But you are not required to send them. It is just extra proof that you both speak daily and communicate on a regular basis.

[alebella 3]

It will not hurt to have the police report for a missing passport but I am not sure it is necessary.

And yes chats sent to uscis should be translated. But you are not required to send them. It is just extra proof that you both speak daily and communicate on a regular basis.

Oh okay thanks I dont think im going to send the chats since Ive been residing with my spouse over seas since May 24,2011 till now.

[together4evr 360]

Good idea. They will not be as good as proof you have been living together.

Do you have either rent lease with your names on it?

Do you have a joint checking or savings?

Do you have sworn affadavits from mother in law or any friends?

If you do not have a rental agreement because you are stying with family then have them sign a note saying they know you both are living together at their home.

You did a good job as it is. I am thinking from a proof of co-mingling aspect. So, I am just giving you ideas to help make your paperwork more strong.

[alebella 3]

Good idea. They will not be as good as proof you have been living together.

Do you have either rent lease with your names on it?

Do you have a joint checking or savings?

Do you have sworn affadavits from mother in law or any friends?

If you do not have a rental agreement because you are stying with family then have them sign a note saying they know you both are living together at their home.

You did a good job as it is. I am thinking from a proof of co-mingling aspect. So, I am just giving you ideas to help make your paperwork more strong.

yeah thanks! I have a sworn affidavit from his mother stating that we are living with her. we dont have any bank accounts together or anything so thats our best evidence..thanks so much for your help..so I guess im ready to send it

[Laure&Colin 558]

Hi everyone I am listing everything that I have to be sent. Please tell me if my petition is ready to be sent. First I have to mail it to my mother since she has to sign her sworn affidavits. After that, she will mail it off to the Chicago Lockbox.

In this packet I’m including the following:

6. Copy of U.S citizen birth certificate

7. Copy of U.S citizen social security

8. Copy U.S citizen Identification Card

9. Copy of petitioner’s U.S passports. (first U.S passport was lost overseas. 2nd passport received over seas) police report and English translation of police report included

10. Copy of non U.S citizen passport

Nber 7 to 10 are not required.

9 The petitioner (the USC) must send a copy of birth certificate OR copy of each page of passport. Not both, that's unnecessary.

7 Social security: what for? This is not requested.

8 USC ID: same, not requested.

10 Not required at this time. It will only be necessary to send it at NVC stage, and sending it now doesn't mean you won't have to do it again later, so it's pointless.

[together4evr 360]

One more important thing

Cover Letter that shows all the organized stuff you put in the envelope. Makes it easier for them to find stuff.

Good Luck

[alebella 3]

Nber 7 to 10 are not required.

9 The petitioner (the USC) must send a copy of birth certificate OR copy of each page of passport. Not both, that's unnecessary.

7 Social security: what for? This is not requested.

8 USC ID: same, not requested.

10 Not required at this time. It will only be necessary to send it at NVC stage, and sending it now doesn't mean you won't have to do it again later, so it's pointless.

OH OKAY thank you.i wont send that then..

[Ije 8]

The instruction says one passport photograph. There is no need to send two passport photographs.

[El Cachalote 12]

I think you will be fine! Seriously, I think everything is sufficient. The previous posts are correct (ie. only petitioner pasaporte is sufficient). Re-read the instructions for form I-130 again...then send. Remember the petitioner must sign one g-325 and the beneficiary must sign the other g-325. I tell you that because I was confused by the instructions about signatures on g-325. I assume this is for an IR1/CR1 immigrant visa?

Buena suerte a ti,

Magnus del Cachalote

[alebella 3]

I think you will be fine! Seriously, I think everything is sufficient. The previous posts are correct (ie. only petitioner pasaporte is sufficient). Re-read the instructions for form I-130 again...then send. Remember the petitioner must sign one g-325 and the beneficiary must sign the other g-325. I tell you that because I was confused by the instructions about signatures on g-325. I assume this is for an IR1/CR1 immigrant visa?

Buena suerte a ti,

Magnus del Cachalote

Thanks and yeah I know my husband and I are signing them.. I have all the forms ready and Im leaving to the post office in about an 2 hours

I think you will be fine! Seriously, I think everything is sufficient. The previous posts are correct (ie. only petitioner pasaporte is sufficient). Re-read the instructions for form I-130 again...then send. Remember the petitioner must sign one g-325 and the beneficiary must sign the other g-325. I tell you that because I was confused by the instructions about signatures on g-325. I assume this is for an IR1/CR1 immigrant visa?

Buena suerte a ti,

Magnus del Cachalote

Thanks and yeah I know my husband and I are signing them.. I have all the forms ready and Im leaving to the post office in about an 2 hours..and thanks alot

[El Cachalote 12]

Thanks and yeah I know my husband and I are signing them.. I have all the forms ready and Im leaving to the post office in about an 2 hours

Thanks and yeah I know my husband and I are signing them.. I have all the forms ready and Im leaving to the post office in about an 2 hours..and thanks alot

De nada !

[Darnell 8,479]

I thought Item 10 is not required?