Sample Form G-325A is filled up wrong

[amitjanweja 0]

Hello all, its my first post and I am new to this website, joined today only.

I just got my citizenship 2 days ago and struggling to get the proper documentation in order to file for the Spouse Visa.

Hello, It seems to me like the form available as a guide on this link http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-G-325A-aos.pdf is not filled in the right way. Please let me know if I am wrong.

The last block on the 1st page - Applicant: Print your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below

The last name should be Smith instead of Doally. Am I correct?

Also, i am confused, is this form is supposed to be filled by both of us. I meant, my wife is in India and one form is required to be filled by her with her information and she needs to sign it and then again, I need to fill the same form with her information and sign it and then send along with the I-130 packet.

Please also let me know if I can send any other documents beforehand to speed up the process.

[Terry J 50]

Hello all, its my first post and I am new to this website, joined today only.

I just got my citizenship 2 days ago and struggling to get the proper documentation in order to file for the Spouse Visa.

Hello, It seems to me like the form available as a guide on this link http://www.visajourney.com/examples/INS-Form-G-325A-aos.pdf is not filled in the right way. Please let me know if I am wrong.

The last block on the 1st page - Applicant: Print your name and Alien Registration Number in the box outlined by heavy border below

The last name should be Smith instead of Doally. Am I correct?

Also, i am confused, is this form is supposed to be filled by both of us. I meant, my wife is in India and one form is required to be filled by her with her information and she needs to sign it and then again, I need to fill the same form with her information and sign it and then send along with the I-130 packet.

Please also let me know if I can send any other documents beforehand to speed up the process.

Welcome to VJ and congratulations on you becoming a United States citizen!

To answer your question - yes the last name should have read Smith instead of Doally at the bottom of the first page.

You (petitioner) and your wife (beneficiary) must each complete a G-325A and both should be included when sending the I-130.

Your G-325A is based on information relative to you and your wife's G-325A would indicate the proper information pertinent to her.

Ensure you sign/date your G-325 and your wife will need to sign/date hers and have it sent back to you.

When my husband submitted the I-130 and our G-325A forms we checked the box OTHER(Specify) and put I-130 instead of what the sample VJ form has checked off.

I would highly suggest sending in all the required supporting documents together with I-130, at the same time, to minimize the need for an RFE (request for evidence). Take your time when filling out the forms, review all the supporting evidence you need, and have a trusted friend or relative review everything before you mail the package.

There are guides on VJ on how to complete the I-130 for a spouse so take a look at those and feel free to ask specific questions if you cannot find the answer on VJ. Here is one that may be helpful for you:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

[amitjanweja 0]

Terry,

Thanks a lot for your response.

I have seen some posts where members have mentioned to send I-864 also along with this packet. Is that advisable as I have not seen in any of the guide.

Welcome to VJ and congratulations on you becoming a United States citizen!

To answer your question - yes the last name should have read Smith instead of Doally at the bottom of the first page.

You (petitioner) and your wife (beneficiary) must each complete a G-325A and both should be included when sending the I-130.

Your G-325A is based on information relative to you and your wife's G-325A would indicate the proper information pertinent to her.

Ensure you sign/date your G-325 and your wife will need to sign/date hers and have it sent back to you.

When my husband submitted the I-130 and our G-325A forms we checked the box OTHER(Specify) and put I-130 instead of what the sample VJ form has checked off.

I would highly suggest sending in all the required supporting documents together with I-130, at the same time, to minimize the need for an RFE (request for evidence). Take your time when filling out the forms, review all the supporting evidence you need, and have a trusted friend or relative review everything before you mail the package.

There are guides on VJ on how to complete the I-130 for a spouse so take a look at those and feel free to ask specific questions if you cannot find the answer on VJ. Here is one that may be helpful for you:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

[Terry J 50]

Terry,

Thanks a lot for your response.

I have seen some posts where members have mentioned to send I-864 also along with this packet. Is that advisable as I have not seen in any of the guide.

No you wouldn't send the I-864 (AOS - Affidavit of Support) at the I-130 stage.

Once your I-130 has been approved, your case will be sent to the NVC (National Visa Center).

The NVC will contact you to pay the AOS fee and you can then submit the I-864 at that time.

The NVC will also ask you to pay the IV packet fee and submit the DS-230 form

Read up on what happens at the NVC stage and also look up your wife's embassy in India that you will designate for consular processing and read up on their info.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1309.html

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/James's_Shortcuts -

[amitjanweja 0]

Thanks again.

The second link that you posted is a deadlink. Do you have a current link?

No you wouldn't send the I-864 (AOS - Affidavit of Support) at the I-130 stage.

Once your I-130 has been approved, your case will be sent to the NVC (National Visa Center).

The NVC will contact you to pay the AOS fee and you can then submit the I-864 at that time.

The NVC will also ask you to pay the IV packet fee and submit the DS-230 form

Read up on what happens at the NVC stage and also look up your wife's embassy in India that you will designate for consular processing and read up on their info.

http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigrants/types/types_1309.html

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[Terry J 50]

Thanks again.

The second link that you posted is a deadlink. Do you have a current link?

In the near top right hand side of the VJ home page you should see a Google custom search bar tool - type NVC info or NVC wiki or something along that line and it will search the entire VJ site to find posts that references the content you're searching for.