Confusions I-130 petition & I-864 affidavit of support?

[Mk&Ang 2]

Hello everybody; please i need some help

I am gathering all the necessary documents together to bring my husband to the USA.

I am not in the USA and I am having trouble getting answers from the USCIS because their phone number doesn't work outside the USA.

At first I thought I had to submit all this stuff at the same time, but now I am seeing that I have to submit only a few things and make several submissions. Simply put, I am trying to understand what needs to be filed to get this all started. I have a mountain of paper, and every time I read something I find I need to include some other document or supporting information and it is all so complex.

Do I need to file the I-864 Affidavit of support along with the I-130?

Thank you

[hayam 8]

No you need only to submit the I-130 along with what is required for this form that is all. After you get approved then your case will be sent to NVC and then you will need to submit the Ds-3032, I-864 & the DS-230. You have a long journey to go on. So good luck & make sure to read all the Instructions of the I-130 so that you don't get an RFE which may delay your case.

[NikLR 13,227]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

The first stage is the petition stage. Follow the guide for what you submit first. Then head over to http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/417050-nvc-filers-march-2013/ and read all of the first two posts to find out what you need for the second part with the AOS and Visa application.