Process questions CR1 or K3?

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Thank you all once again. And sorry for all the newbie questions. Just trying to learn as much as I can before I send off my application.petition

Application comes later

The USC should be doing most of the work for the I130, not the beneficiary.

good luck

[BatmanFlow 481]

Application comes later

The USC should be doing most of the work for the I130, not the beneficiary.

good luck

She will be doing the work, I'm gathering information and evidence (she's in law school and we will only have about a week to get everything done in december.

By application I meant I130, was reading the guide and what needs to be sent in that inital package.

[BatmanFlow 481]

Back again.

So after lots of reading and getting together everything. We are very close to filing for my CR1.

I have a question. For this part: "Copy of the full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship"

-She has a birth certificate but its not in english, we can get it translated no issue there

-she has her american passport but its expired. Can we still us this? or would it hinder it since its expired?

-Lastly, she has naturalization certificate when she became a US citizen. Can we file this instead of a birth certificate or passport to establish citizenship?

Ok, so as i was typing this I went on instrucions from the gov website and found this

What Documents Do You Need to Show That You

Are a U.S. Citizen?

1. If you were born in the United States, a copy of your birth

certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office,

or other civil authority.

2. A copy of your naturalization certificate or certificate of

citizenship issued by USCIS or the former INS.

3. A copy of Form FS-240, Report of Birth Abroad of a

Citizen of the United States, issued by a U.S. Embassy or

consulate.

4. A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; or

5. An original statement from a U.S. consular officer

verifying that you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport.

6. If you do not have any of the above documents and you

were born in the United States, see instructions on

So it answers the question that the passport cannot be expired, but there are a lot of documents that they are asking and it doesnt state, "This document OR" for all of them. So do i have to get all the documents in the list that doesnt have a OR after, or would one of any be enough? in this case the naturalization certificate would be enough then

Thank you

Edited December 8, 2013 by BatmanFlow

[NikLR 13,232]

It is an OR between it all. She can use her naturalization certificate.

[BatmanFlow 481]

It is an OR between it all. She can use her naturalization certificate.

I meant OR at the very end of the sentence like number 4 has. But if they only need one, then its good! thanks for answering my question!!!

Chive on!

[NikLR 13,232]

No worries! KCCO!

[Ketsuban 1,034]

From reading your messages you seem kind of stressed and uptight. Don't be. Canada is not a high-fraud country. Unless you miss out a few vital documents (and they will give you time to remedy that), you will sail through this. Your main goal now is to find someone legally resident in the US to be your co-sponsor. They will need to earn 125% of the poverty level for their house size (so whoever lives with them plus you).

[BatmanFlow 481]

Hey guys,

Filling the application and question.

I read the guide and it stated that i need to fill out the G-325A form for the petitioner and by the non US citizen spouse. Just looking at the form, its very petitioner oriented.

So as a relative (non US spouse) Do i just fill out what i can? or ignore that form?

thank you

[Ryan H 3,851]

So as a relative (non US spouse) Do i just fill out what i can? or ignore that form?

Fill out the form as it is relevant to you. It is required so you cannot ignore it.

[BatmanFlow 481]

ok so we are at the last step now, and have some questions.

Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include

-Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

Since we just got married, we dont have any real documentation showing ongoing marital union. We have loads of evidence since we started dating that shows us going places and me coming to visit her in America. Is that ok even though it doesnt show ongoing marital union?

Fill out the form as it is relevant to you. It is required so you cannot ignore it.

thank you

[BatmanFlow 481]

one more question (I know so many, im sorry!!)

My dad passed away when I was 9 and I have a step dad. When they ask for my dads name, im guessing I put my step dads name? or my actual dad?

thank you

[Lakehouse 293]

I agree with Ketsuban, you sound wound up like a top:)

Relax a little and you'll avoid making mistakes and losing all your hair... For instance, the instructions clearly state that the G-325A is done for 'both' petitioner and beneficiary. You can do this!

Great questions, and just remember to read all of the instructions that come with the forms, as well as read the guides here on VJ at the top, and you'll be fine.

I would assume they mean your birth parent, not your step-dad. This is all about identity, and your birth father will be the one on your birth certificate, so using a different father name will only cause confusion down the road. You will eventually need the long form birth certificate, so be sure you have one on hand for stage 2 at NVC. I hope you also got the long form wedding certificate as you'll need that in stage 2 as well.

As far as 'ongoing marital union', if you have any purchases or bills, or pensions/beneficiary information with your spouse listed, that's valuable too. Be sure to include phone bills, some emails, Skype screenshots, or FB, even envelopes from mailings between you has been suggested. But it sounds like you have a fairly good accumulation of supporting items, especially the travel related info.

The only thing 'original' sent along with this I-130 will be the forms themselves, dated and signed, and the photos that accompany the G-325A's. Of course you can send some original photographs, or printed ones if you like, but I photocopied mine.

Once you get this sent off, start reading the forums especially some of threads in the months prior to you under the CR1/IR1 section, the NVC monthly thread (currently the action is in the December thread but will be restarted when January arrives), the Canadian forum section, and every tab at the top will likely teach you more... you'll have plenty of time to read up while you wait for the first stage of approval ie NOA2.

Good luck!

[Darnell 8,479]

2 G-325A's

One on the petitioner, one on the beneficiary.

[BatmanFlow 481]

I agree with Ketsuban, you sound wound up like a top:)

Relax a little and you'll avoid making mistakes and losing all your hair... For instance, the instructions clearly state that the G-325A is done for 'both' petitioner and beneficiary. You can do this!

Great questions, and just remember to read all of the instructions that come with the forms, as well as read the guides here on VJ at the top, and you'll be fine.

I would assume they mean your birth parent, not your step-dad. This is all about identity, and your birth father will be the one on your birth certificate, so using a different father name will only cause confusion down the road. You will eventually need the long form birth certificate, so be sure you have one on hand for stage 2 at NVC. I hope you also got the long form wedding certificate as you'll need that in stage 2 as well.

As far as 'ongoing marital union', if you have any purchases or bills, or pensions/beneficiary information with your spouse listed, that's valuable too. Be sure to include phone bills, some emails, Skype screenshots, or FB, even envelopes from mailings between you has been suggested. But it sounds like you have a fairly good accumulation of supporting items, especially the travel related info.

The only thing 'original' sent along with this I-130 will be the forms themselves, dated and signed, and the photos that accompany the G-325A's. Of course you can send some original photographs, or printed ones if you like, but I photocopied mine.

Once you get this sent off, start reading the forums especially some of threads in the months prior to you under the CR1/IR1 section, the NVC monthly thread (currently the action is in the December thread but will be restarted when January arrives), the Canadian forum section, and every tab at the top will likely teach you more... you'll have plenty of time to read up while you wait for the first stage of approval ie NOA2.

Good luck!

Thank you for your reply. Yea I suppose I need to take a step back and just fill it as per instructions and no overthink every little thing.

I do have the marriage cert, have to dig for my birth cert

2 G-325A's

One on the petitioner, one on the beneficiary.

Thanks

[canadian_wife 1,829]

Depending on your province of birth, at the NVC stage you'll need your long form birth certificate that lists both parents' names. This can be easily obtained. This is why it is necessary to list your birth parents' name on the G325.

What province were you born in? If it is Ontario try www.ontario.ca/government/birth-certificates

good luck