Starting my journey

[TeacherJeff 0]

I posted about two years ago in hopes of bringing my wife to America from Thailand however I was unable to find a sponsor. The situation has changed for the better. My goal is the IR-1 visa though I am uncertain if I should pursue the DCF path. I am still in Thailand with my wife but my family wants me to come home asap. Is it possible to start the DCF path and continue it while in I am in America?

Below are some other general questions that I have as I finish up my i-130 package.

1: can I send scanned copies of my marriage documents and other relevant proof to USCIS or must everything be originals?

2: My co-sponsor has already filled out an AOS and from reading the checklist I think I must fill one out as well. Is that a correct assumption?

3: On the pre-interview sheet it requires the long form of my birth certificate. Can I use my passport instead?

4: What other fees that must be paid other than the $420 application fee?

5: Would this be an acceptable sample cover letter for my I-130 package? http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-kUGH3AllHuM/ToqgSYrSeHI/AAAAAAAAAb8/RADDqkd1JmQ/s1600/Cover+letter+for+petition.jpg

Thanks so much.

[dwheels76 5,468]

1: can I send scanned copies of my marriage documents and other relevant proof to USCIS or must everything be originals?

USCIS yes copies are fine. Originals you will need at the 2nd stage NVC

2: My co-sponsor has already filled out an AOS and from reading the checklist I think I must fill one out as well. Is that a correct assumption?

Your AOS papers won;t be needed until you get to NVC. Oh about 3 to 6 months after you file. And yes even if you didnt make a penny you must also fill out a I-864 you are the sponsor no matter what

3: On the pre-interview sheet it requires the long form of my birth certificate. Can I use my passport instead?

Yes you can, You are only proving US citizenship

4: What other fees that must be paid other than the $420 application fee?

With you I130 filing yes its $420. Once you get to NVC you will pay $88 for your AOS filing and $230 for your IV Bill (Visa Fee)

5: Would this be an acceptable sample cover letter for my I-130 package? http://3.bp.blogspot...or+petition.jpg

Looking perfect. You might want to fill out the G1145 so you can get ext and email of when they received it. Know this you may or may not get notification that way. Its a hit or miss. Many of us just got the hard copy of our receipt.

Edited July 1, 2012 by dwheels76

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1: can I send scanned copies of my marriage documents and other relevant proof to USCIS or must everything be originals?

USCIS yes copies are fine. Originals you will need at the 2nd stage NVC

2: My co-sponsor has already filled out an AOS and from reading the checklist I think I must fill one out as well. Is that a correct assumption?

Your AOS papers won;t be needed until you get to NVC. Oh about 3 to 6 months after you file. And yes even if you didnt make a penny you must also fill out a I-864 you are the sponsor no matter what

3: On the pre-interview sheet it requires the long form of my birth certificate. Can I use my passport instead?

Yes you can, You are only proving US citizenship

4: What other fees that must be paid other than the $420 application fee?

With you I130 filing yes its $420. Once you get to NVC you will pay $88 for your AOS filing and $230 for your IV Bill (Visa Fee)

5: Would this be an acceptable sample cover letter for my I-130 package? http://3.bp.blogspot...or+petition.jpg

Looking perfect. You might want to fill out the G1145 so you can get ext and email of when they received it. Know this you may or may not get notification that way. Its a hit or miss. Many of us just got the hard copy of our receipt.

[TeacherJeff 0]

I've lived and worked in thailand for nearly five years now and been married to my wife for nearly 4 years. Would it be easier to file directly with the embassy/consulate in bangkok? What would I put in my income bracket on my AOS since I do not have a job in America? Would I list my debts (ie college loans) and my bank information both in America and in Thailand? What would I do for my employment letter if my place of employment in Thailand is unwilling/unable to provide such a letter? In the Ir1-cr1 guide states that "6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) ". How would I go about getting this if my residency is in Thailand? Would my landlord, who is Thai, have to write an affidavit stating my residency and have it translated into english?

Thanks a million

Jeff

Edited July 29, 2012 by TeacherJeff

[TeacherJeff 0]

I have encountered some additional questions as I started putting my package together. It's sunday noon time for me so I know that many of ya'll are sleeping or preparing to hit the sack.

1: on the g-25a form what do I put on the file number? It's located in the upper right hand corner.

2: Do I have to put the addresses of my employers in Thailand? That's going to be a pain the ####### if I must.

3: Does my cosponsor have to provide proof of assets? What would suffice if so? Copy of his bank statement?

4: At what stage does my wife have to provide her police certificates? We nearly have our i-130 package assembled but we are lacking that one item.

5: Would it suffice to print our photos (proof of marriage etc) on a4 paper?

[dwheels76 5,468]

I have encountered some additional questions as I started putting my package together. It's sunday noon time for me so I know that many of ya'll are sleeping or preparing to hit the sack.

1: on the g-25a form what do I put on the file number? It's located in the upper right hand corner.

2: Do I have to put the addresses of my employers in Thailand? That's going to be a pain the ####### if I must.

3: Does my cosponsor have to provide proof of assets? What would suffice if so? Copy of his bank statement?

4: At what stage does my wife have to provide her police certificates? We nearly have our i-130 package assembled but we are lacking that one item.

5: Would it suffice to print our photos (proof of marriage etc) on a4 paper?

1: on the g-25a form what do I put on the file number? It's located in the upper right hand corner.

If your wife has ever had a Visa she would have been assigned a number. If not a NA in the blank

2: Do I have to put the addresses of my employers in Thailand? That's going to be a pain the ####### if I must.

Sorry list all in the last (I forget lears they say. For my husband I had to have an attachment wasn't enough room for long names and addresses. Sorry

3: Does my cosponsor have to provide proof of assets? What would suffice if so? Copy of his bank statement?

They only list assets if their income isn't meeting the guidelines. And assets are calculated at 3 to 1 (I would read the guides more on that one)

4: At what stage does my wife have to provide her police certificates? We nearly have our i-130 package assembled but we are lacking that one item.

Police certificate you have a good 6 or 7. Months before you will need that. That's needed with the actual Visa application when your case goes to the NVC. So hold on.

5: Would it suffice to print our photos (proof of marriage etc) on a4 paper?

Sure printing on regular paper is fine. How ever you want to display. I did 8 X 11 paper for each pic.

And most of us never sleep. Happy Sunday to you.

[dwheels76 5,468]

I've lived and worked in thailand for nearly five years now and been married to my wife for nearly 4 years. Would it be easier to file directly with the embassy/consulate in bangkok? What would I put in my income bracket on my AOS since I do not have a job in America? Would I list my debts (ie college loans) and my bank information both in America and in Thailand? What would I do for my employment letter if my place of employment in Thailand is unwilling/unable to provide such a letter? In the Ir1-cr1 guide states that "6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) ". How would I go about getting this if my residency is in Thailand? Would my landlord, who is Thai, have to write an affidavit stating my residency and have it translated into english?

Thanks a million

Jeff

Would it be easier to file directly with the embassy/consulate in bangkok?

If ur embassy has DCF use it. Be sure to check the uscis.gov website to be sure they have it.

What would I put in my income bracket on my AOS since I do not have a job in America? When u are ready to file ur affidavit of support regardless of ur income you have to fill out and you would put 0.

Since you say you been in Thailand 5 years you don't have I gather any income tax filed for last 3 years?

Would I list my debts (ie college loans) and my bank information both in America and in Thailand?

You would not list debt there isn't any questions about debt no need for that.

What would I do for my employment letter if my place of employment in Thailand is unwilling/unable to provide such a letter?

Your employment letter would do no good. You need to show an employment letter of current employer here. Where u are being taxed in the US. Otherwise yes you have to provide all your co-sponsors info.

In the Ir1-cr1 guide states that "6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) ". How would I go about getting this if my residency is in Thailand? You should go to the thread NVC July filers. The first post takes about how to show proof of domicile in US. Since you have a few months (about 6 to 7) I would start doing those things if you haven't already. Nothing you have in Thailand will help in this matter.

Would my landlord, who is Thai, have to write an affidavit stating my residency and have it translated into english?

Nope no need. You need to show domicile in US.

[TeacherJeff 0]

2: Do I have to put the addresses of my employers in Thailand? That's going to be a pain the ####### if I must.

Sorry list all in the last (I forget lears they say. For my husband I had to have an attachment wasn't enough room for long names and addresses. Sorry

Forgive but I did not quite understand the answer to this question. I am going to restate a few questions that I had in a previous post to make it easier to answer.

1: Would it be easier to file directly with the embassy/consulate in bangkok?

2: What would I put in my income bracket on my AOS since I do not have a job in America?

3: Would I list my debts (ie college loans) and my bank information both in America and in Thailand?

4: What would I do for my employment letter if my place of employment in Thailand is unwilling/unable to provide such a letter?

5: In the Ir1-cr1 guide states that "6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) ". How would I go about getting this if my residency is in Thailand? Would my landlord, who is Thai, have to write an affidavit stating my residency and have it translated into english?

6: in the I-i30 form I am unable to fully write my wife's middle name. I just need one more space/letter. Would it be ok to pencil in that letter when I print this the form off?

7: section 21 asks for the time that my wife and I have lived together. We have been continually living together for the past 5 years. Would it be permissible to write "08-29-2007 to present" in the application?

8: How would I explain gaps in my employment history over the past five years?

Again thanks a million.

Edited July 29, 2012 by TeacherJeff

[TeacherJeff 0]

What would I put in my income bracket on my AOS since I do not have a job in America?

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When u are ready to file ur affidavit of support regardless of ur income you have to fill out and you would put 0.

Since you say you been in Thailand 5 years you don't have I gather any income tax filed for last 3 years?

I have done my taxes for the past five years as required by the IRS even though I have been in Thailand the entire time.

Would I list my debts (ie college loans) and my bank information both in America and in Thailand?

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You would not list debt there isn't any questions about debt no need for that.

thanks

What would I do for my employment letter if my place of employment in Thailand is unwilling/unable to provide such a letter?

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Your employment letter would do no good. You need to show an employment letter of current employer here. Where u are being taxed in the US. Otherwise yes you have to provide all your co-sponsors info.

So my cosponsor would have to provide an employment letter?

In the Ir1-cr1 guide states that "6. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable) ". How would I go about getting this if my residency is in Thailand?

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You should go to the thread NVC July filers. The first post takes about how to show proof of domicile in US. Since you have a few months (about 6 to 7) I would start doing those things if you haven't already. Nothing you have in Thailand will help in this matter.

I would to stay with my wife for as long as possible while we take this journey together. What's a few months when we've been together for five years? Is that possible to do without showing that I am domicile?

Would my landlord, who is Thai, have to write an affidavit stating my residency and have it translated into english?

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Nope no need. You need to show domicile in US.

Wouldn't such a letter show that my wife and I have cohabited together?

[TeacherJeff 0]

2: Do I have to put the addresses of my employers in Thailand? That's going to be a pain the ####### if I must.

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Sorry list all in the last (I forget lears they say. For my husband I had to have an attachment wasn't enough room for long names and addresses. Sorry

Would I type the information in Microsoft word and staple it to the back of the form? Would I mentioned this in the cover letter?

3: Does my cosponsor have to provide proof of assets? What would suffice if so? Copy of his bank statement?

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They only list assets if their income isn't meeting the guidelines. And assets are calculated at 3 to 1 (I would read the guides more on that one)

I meant to ask if he needs to prove that he meets the financial requirements to sponsor someone. Assets are indeed calculated at a 3 to 1 ratio.

[TeacherJeff 0]

Would I type the information in Microsoft word and staple it to the back of the form? Would I mentioned this in the cover letter?

I meant to ask if he needs to prove that he meets the financial requirements to sponsor someone. Assets are indeed calculated at a 3 to 1 ratio.

Guess that the best way to get questions answered around here is to have them numbered. Please forgive me if I have violated some forum rule, spoken or otherwise, by posting as frequently as I do.

1: How do I post additional information to the i-130? Would a microsoft word document suffice? Should I include that in my cover letter?

2: Does my co-sponser have to provide a letter of employment stating his income? Does he need to prove his income in any way?

3: Do i need to prove "domicile" (which I am not) in order to complete the immigration process?

[TeacherJeff 0]

*bump*.

[pushbrk 12,897]

Guess that the best way to get questions answered around here is to have them numbered. Please forgive me if I have violated some forum rule, spoken or otherwise, by posting as frequently as I do.

1: How do I post additional information to the i-130? Would a microsoft word document suffice? Should I include that in my cover letter?

2: Does my co-sponser have to provide a letter of employment stating his income? Does he need to prove his income in any way?

3: Do i need to prove "domicile" (which I am not) in order to complete the immigration process?

1. Yes and yes.

2. Later, yes the joint sponsor will comply with the requirements of the I-864. Download and study those instructions.

3. You can just indicate where you plan to live and show you've still got a driver license, bank accounts etc. This also comes later.

It's possible you've been ignored because the answers to these questions are in the guides and form instructions. Careful study of both will be critical to your ultimate success.

[TeacherJeff 0]

I had my joint sponsor fill out the i-134 form. Does he need to fill out the i-864 form? My bank account was closed due to inactivity and my driver license has expired. Do I need to have those activated before she comes to america with me?

Edited August 3, 2012 by TeacherJeff

[pushbrk 12,897]

I had my joint sponsor fill out the i-134 form. Does he need to fill out the i-864 form?

Later, yes. Start with the guides. There's no affidavit of support in the I-130 package. Study, really.