HELP w/ I-130 for IR1 & IR2

[Memphis 26]

Hello VJ’ers. I’m new here but I have been reading your forums for quite sometime now. I am a USCitizen by naturalization. My wife and I are happily married for 4 years and we have a 2-yr-old son. My wife and child are still in the Philippines and I will be filing for two I-130’s for both of them next month. Although I’ve already read the guidelines I still would like to ask for your opinions if these are correct: (Please feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.)

For my wife (IR1):

Cover letter

G-1145- Only 1 form to be filled out for both?

Two separate checks/money order each in the amount of $420 OR only 1 check/money order in the amount of $840 for both?

I-130

G-325A for my wife and I

Passport photo for wife and I

Photocopies of supporting docs (like marriage cert, naturalization cert,etc..) -No original copies to be enclosed unless requested?

Proofs of a bonafide marriage/ongoing relationship.

For my CHILD (IR2):

I-130

Photocopy of child’s birth cert and my marriage cert- Are these the only requirements for my child?

NO more G-325A and NO passport photo of the child?

Thank you so much for your time. Take care..

[jack2751 0]

Hello VJ’ers. I’m new here but I have been reading your forums for quite sometime now. I am a USCitizen by naturalization. My wife and I are happily married for 4 years and we have a 2-yr-old son. My wife and child are still in the Philippines and I will be filing for two I-130’s for both of them next month. Although I’ve already read the guidelines I still would like to ask for your opinions if these are correct: (Please feel free to correct me if I’m wrong.)

For my wife (IR1):

Cover letter

G-1145- Only 1 form to be filled out for both? treat each application individually-its better to fillout form on computer and just photocopy and sign

Two separate checks/money order each in the amount of $420 OR only 1 check/money order in the amount of $840 for both? you make two application each with one check for 420 $ on top-keep photocopy of everything you send incl check

I-130

G-325A for my wife and I

Passport photo for wife and I

Photocopies of supporting docs (like marriage cert, naturalization cert,etc..) -No original copies to be enclosed unless requested?

Proofs of a bonafide marriage/ongoing relationship. all photocopies

For my CHILD (IR2):

I-130

Photocopy of child’s birth cert and my marriage cert- Are these the only requirements for my child? yes and yes

NO more G-325A and NO passport photo of the child?

Thank you so much for your time. Take care..

Edited April 20, 2012 by jack2751