I-130 Filing Question

[gsin123 2]

I was recently married just over a week ago. However, it was an arranged marriage, so I'm having some difficulty meeting all of the requirements; specifically, for the I-130 the requirement to show documentation for

E. joint ownership

F. joint tenancy

G. co-mingling of financial resources

H. birth certificate of children born to us

I. Affidavits by third parties having personal knowledge of the marital relationship

I've only known my wife for about 3 weeks (however we do have common distant relatives (no blood relation) which is how it was arranged), so off the bat, I cannot meet E, F, or H.

Can someone please explain what the requirements are for meeting G and I? For instance, would I have had to sent money via e.g. Western Union over a long period of time to meet the requirement for G? And who are the best 3rd party people to use for affidavits.

I appreciate the help.

[JnRMo 16]

I imagine co-mingling would be things along the line like - listing the spouse on life insurance/retirement as the beneficiary. Having them on credit cards. Etc.

[Boggy1974 124]

I was recently married just over a week ago. However, it was an arranged marriage, so I'm having some difficulty meeting all of the requirements; specifically, for the I-130 the requirement to show documentation for

E. joint ownership

F. joint tenancy

G. co-mingling of financial resources

H. birth certificate of children born to us

I. Affidavits by third parties having personal knowledge of the marital relationship

I've only known my wife for about 3 weeks (however we do have common distant relatives (no blood relation) which is how it was arranged), so off the bat, I cannot meet E, F, or H.

Can someone please explain what the requirements are for meeting G and I? For instance, would I have had to sent money via e.g. Western Union over a long period of time to meet the requirement for G? And who are the best 3rd party people to use for affidavits.

I appreciate the help.

Western union or money gram receipts can be used as evidence of financial comingling.

See the VJ checklist above the page, you should find plenty of ideas.

Affidavits could come from anyone who have knowledge of your marriage or r/ship. But note affidavits have little weight. Good luck!

Please fill in your timeline properly.

Edited February 1, 2014 by Boggy1974

[Ryan H 3,812]

I was recently married just over a week ago. However, it was an arranged marriage, so I'm having some difficulty meeting all of the requirements; specifically, for the I-130 the requirement to show documentation for

E. joint ownership

F. joint tenancy

G. co-mingling of financial resources

H. birth certificate of children born to us

I. Affidavits by third parties having personal knowledge of the marital relationship

None of the above are required in order to file an I-130, couple living apart in separate countries will not be expected to have:

• joint ownership on anything
• joint tenancy
• co-mingled finances
• children

Affidavits are also not required and they carry little to zero weight to begin with. If you choose to include them, they should come from people who have interacted with you both as a couple on some level.

Any evidence you have of time spent together in-person is your best evidence.

USCIS is also familiar with arranged marriages, so not having suggested evidence items will not be an issue.

[pushbrk 12,877]

Ryan is correct. Please note that when reading, any items listed following the words "In addition to the required..." are clearly NOT REQUIRED.

[gsin123 2]

I appreciate all the help.

I was about to send over some money via Western Union, so I've included that receipt in my paperwork.

I did have a follow-up question about the G325-A.

A question towards the bottom states, "this forum is submitted in connection with an application for:

- Naturalization

- Status as Permanent Resident

- Other (Specify)

I have googled the topic and have seen some select "Status as Permanent Resident" and others as "Other - Form I-130".

Can someone please guide me on what option to select for both my form and hers?

[Ryan H 3,812]

Can someone please guide me on what option to select for both my form and hers?

Tick "Other" and write "Form I-130" on that section.

[pushbrk 12,877]

I appreciate all the help.

I was about to send over some money via Western Union, so I've included that receipt in my paperwork.

I did have a follow-up question about the G325-A.

A question towards the bottom states, "this forum is submitted in connection with an application for:

- Naturalization

- Status as Permanent Resident

- Other (Specify)

I have googled the topic and have seen some select "Status as Permanent Resident" and others as "Other - Form I-130".

Can someone please guide me on what option to select for both my form and hers?

Receipts for sending money do not actually help your case, and can hurt. My advice is to leave them out. They do not show co-mingling of assets in any way and can be construed as something like buying your bride.