Forms to fill out (split topic)

[aus/usa2013 0]

Hi all

I have some similar questions to Kay&Jeff as it seems we are taking on the same process at the moment.

I am a US citizen by birth currently beginning the application process for my spouse for a greencard. We live in the Sydney area and have been married for 2.5 years, we have one child who is a dual citizen and a second child on the way.

To my knowledge we would need to fill in the following forms with supporting documentation:

-Form I-130 (with birth certs, marriage certs, copies of passports, proof of joint finances, 3x affidavits from family/friends, pictures etc)

-Form G-325A for each of us

-Form G-1145

I also wondered if the following is required:

-Form I-134; as our employment is currently in Australia and we would be seeking employment in USA once greencard is granted

-Form I-485; is this required for greencard applications offshore and would I be able to file it concurrently? or is this done later?

I also saw on a recent post that you are able to ask to file at the consulate - what are the terms that allow you to do so?

Thanks so much for your help!

[Ryan H 3,812]

***Post split into thread of its own as poster is asking questions about their own case and not replying to the OP of the other thread.***

**Moderator hat off**

Answers in bold and red:

Hi all

I have some similar questions to Kay&Jeff as it seems we are taking on the same process at the moment.

I am a US citizen by birth currently beginning the application process for my spouse for a greencard. We live in the Sydney area and have been married for 2.5 years, we have one child who is a dual citizen and a second child on the way.

To my knowledge we would need to fill in the following forms with supporting documentation:

-Form I-130 (with birth certs, marriage certs, copies of passports, proof of joint finances, 3x affidavits from family/friends, pictures etc) If you use a copy of your birth certificate, then a copy of your passport is not required (and vice versa). Copy of beneficiary's passport and birth certificate not needed at all. Affidavits carry little to zero weight, submit them if you want but if you have plenty of evidence of time together in person, then skip the affidavits.

-Form G-325A for each of us Correct

-Form G-1145 Optional, and electronic notifications based on this form end at the initial receipt. If you want electronic updates after submission, you will need to create a fee online account with USCIS.

I also wondered if the following is required:

-Form I-134; as our employment is currently in Australia and we would be seeking employment in USA once greencard is granted

-Form I-485; is this required for greencard applications offshore and would I be able to file it concurrently? or is this done later?

For the spousal visa process, these are forms you will never use.