am I ready to go?

[Hollyday 122]

My answer is based on I am under the assumption that you are applying for a spouse that is currently living in another country and you are not both living here in the US....

This shows the required forms -

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

I put in bold the requirements you have listed that you need to send for the I-130. The other items that have to do with the beneficiary or AOS are not a part of USCIS process. Beneficiary information is required at the NVC process when they beneficiary fills out the DS-260 application and you fill out the I-864 AOS.

Marriage certificate doesn't have to be an original or a certified copy for the petition filing. Only for the NVC. Also in the instruction you're also providing a link to they ask for a copy of the naturalization certificate - not a certified copy. When they want certified they mention it explicitly.

[andrewleen29 3]

thank you so much I really appreciate all your opinions

[Hollyday 122]

so should I not send aos for now? a guy from the forum said I should not send this way he said just send i-130 payment and g325a forms with photos, he told me not to send originals to USCIS. what should I do? I was thinking USCIS will forward everything to nvc once they approved our application, does it not go that way?

If you send originals they might not forward them to NVC and then you will either get new 'originals' or certified copies or fill in a special form called "Return of original documents" (Saylin's post with link). Basically, no originals of documents (except forms you send in) are sent to NBC.

And i forgot to mention: if you need translations, they have to be certified by translator (saying they're capable of translating and giving their name, signature, translation date and contact details). Doesn't have to be done by a professional interpreter, though. I did ours, worked out fine.

[gwenstar 66]

Marriage certificate doesn't have to be an original or a certified copy for the petition filing. Only for the NVC. Also in the instruction you're also providing a link to they ask for a copy of the naturalization certificate - not a certified copy. When they want certified they mention it explicitly.

Thanks for letting me know!

[Hollyday 122]

Thanks for letting me know!

No prob, though i'm surprised you didn't, at the stage of the process you're in.

[matt.aljubori 1]

I sent in my I-864 with my I-130 and now I am at the NVC stage and have to send it again, so it doesn't matter but you going to have to send it all over again.

One thing, make a copy of everything you are sending for yourself.

[gwenstar 66]

No prob, though i'm surprised you didn't, at the stage of the process you're in.

Well.......it was like 15 months ago. lol

I sent in certified copies of marriage cert, birth cert, death of spouse doc, and kept the originals. Only photocopy I sent was of my passport bio page.

Anyhow, sorry to have putting out misinformation/making it more confusing for people looking for guidance. I will do more checking next time.

[Hollyday 122]

Well.......it was like 15 months ago. lol

I sent in certified copies of marriage cert, birth cert, death of spouse doc, and kept the originals. Only photocopy I sent was of my passport bio page.

Anyhow, sorry to have putting out misinformation/making it more confusing for people looking for guidance. I will do more checking next time.

[Kolewenoik31 57]

##9 and 10 do not belong there. Please read the instructions for filing here. Do not send any originals of marriage, birth, police certificates at this point. USCIS only requires copies. You will need originals for the NVC. They are sent separately and additionally after the petition is approved. Affidavit of support is also only sent to the NVC. By the time petition gets approved you might need to update some paystubs and such anyway because it takes a while. Police certificate also eventually expires.

Again, i say, read the instructions. Don't send everything off at once.

And also: #12 - which future use do you think there could be?..

And also: you want to add translations for whichever documents are not in English (if any).

I also would agree #9, 10, 12. Well put together packet but it was to much info. in the beginning. When you submit to much in the beginning that is how a lot of people receive RFE's. I second that "Read the instructions. Don't send everything off at once." If you do what evidence will you be able to supply in case of an RFE? All that is needed is what is asked for by USCIS http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 "Assembling the I-130 Package and Evidence of Bonifide Marriage." Also 1 passport size photo. This comment is for people that is filing initially.

Edited April 8, 2014 by Kolewenoik31

[PallasAthena 101]

DO NOT send originals to the NVC.

I was approved without any RFEs and I sent in the following:

• Bank money order in the amount of $420
• G-1145 Notification of application acceptance form
• I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
• Color copy of unexpired US Passport (petitioner)
• Color copy of US Birth Certificate (petitioner)
• Color copy of Marriage Certificate from "State, Country"
• Copy of Divorce Decree of previous marriage (petitioner)
• G-325A Biographical Information (petitioner)
• Passport style photo (petitioner)
• G-325A Biographical Information (beneficiary)
• Passport style photo (beneficiary)

Evidence of our Bona Fide marriage:

• The Story of Beneficiary and Petitioner: a brief story explaining our relationship history, marriage, and future plans together
• Copy of “Proof of Beneficiary” form for IRA form showing "beneficiary spouse" as primary beneficiary
• Copies of 2011 & 2012 joint tax returns – Federal and state
• Copy of June 2013 joint bank statement
• Copy of June 2013 joint credit card statement
• Color copy of Brazilian tourist visa in petitioner’s US passport with stamped entries into Brazil showing visits to Brazil
• Color copy of US tourist visa in beneficiary’s Brazilian passport with stamped entries into the US showing visits to the US
• Copies of confirmation of airline tickets purchased to Brazil and the US
• Printout of Skype conversations dated between January 2013 – June 2013
• Color printout of photo pages containing pictures of us from 2008 through 2013.

Keep in mind that the evidence of Bona Fide marriage is optional but it completed our package and will vary from couple to couple. Again, these are optional but we were approved without any RFEs

[PallasAthena 101]

Regardless, you have a very well put together packet. Just do not include the originals or else you will not get them back.

[Ryan H 3,834]

Answers in bold and red. Items not needed with an I-130 submission are lined out.

guys pls check if our papers are ready to go. your comments and suggestions will be much appreciated
MR. (Petitioner)
add:
tel no:

United States Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S
Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

March x, 2014

To whom it may concern,

Please kindly find enclosed Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative: mrs (Beneficiary) and supporting documents:
1. Personal check in the amount of $420.00 as application fee
2. Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (completed)
3. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)
4. Form G-325a Biographic Information (signed and dated by Petitioner)
5. Form G-325a biographic Information (signed and dated by Beneficiary)
6. Three passport-style photographs of Petitioner (signed and placed in a bag with tag)
7. Three passport-style photographs of Beneficiary (signed and placed in a bag with tag)
8. Petitioners personal documents:
8.a Copy of Biographic Data page of Petitioners unexpired US passport no needed if submitting Naturalization Certficiate
8.b Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines National Statics Office) not needed
8.c Copy of Naturalization Certificate
9. Beneficiarys personal documents:
9.a Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines National Statics Office)
9.b Colored and unaltered copy of Biographic Data page of Beneficiarys unexpired passport
9.c Original and valid NBI Clearance
9.d Original and valid Police Clearance
10. Petitioners Affidavit of Support and supporting documents:
10.1 Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)
10.b Tax information of Petitioner (Tax Return Transcripts from IRS year 2013 & 2012)
10.c Account Bank Statement
10.d Employment letter of Petitioner from current employer
10.e Pay stubs of Petitioner (current and previous)
11. Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage:
11.a Original Marriage Certificate (from Philippines National Statics Office)
11.b Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties (Notarized)
11.c Copy of letters sent by Petitioner to Beneficiary and vice versa
11.d Copy of travel documents by the Petitioner (passport stamps and flight itineraries)
11.e Copy of communications through social media (Skype and Facebook)
11.f Photo pages as evidence of established genuine relationship and marriage
11.g Copy of our wedding invitation
11.e Letter explaining our relationship history, marriage and future aspirations together.
12. Exact photocopy of all forms, requirements and evidences for future use.

With my heartfelt intention of being reunited and to live with my wife, I hope I was able to send all necessary documents for the officers convenience. If further details are needed please contact me at the address and phone number above. Thank you for the assistance.
Sincerely,



____________________________________
Mr. (SS#)

Edited April 9, 2014 by Ryan H

[NikLR 13,232]

guys pls check if our papers are ready to go. your comments and suggestions will be much appreciated

MR. (Petitioner)

add:

tel no:

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Suite 100

Phoenix, AZ 85034

March x, 2014

To whom it may concern,

Please kindly find enclosed Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative: mrs (Beneficiary) and supporting documents:

1. Personal check in the amount of $420.00 as application fee

2. Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (completed)

3. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)

4. Form G-325a Biographic Information (signed and dated by Petitioner)

5. Form G-325a biographic Information (signed and dated by Beneficiary)

6. Three passport-style photographs of Petitioner (signed and placed in a bag with tag)

7. Three passport-style photographs of Beneficiary (signed and placed in a bag with tag)

8. Petitioner’s personal documents:

8.a Copy of Biographic Data page of Petitioner’s unexpired US passport - needs to be ENTIRE passport - use this OR the naturalization certificate, NOT both

8.b Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office)

8.c Copy of Naturalization Certificate - use this OR the passport, NOT both.

9. Beneficiary’s personal documents: - NOT NEEDED

9.a Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office)

9.b Colored and unaltered copy of Biographic Data page of Beneficiary’s unexpired passport

9.c Original and valid NBI Clearance

9.d Original and valid Police Clearance

10. Petitioner’s Affidavit of Support and supporting documents: - NOT NEEDED

10.1 Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)

10.b Tax information of Petitioner (Tax Return Transcripts from IRS year 2013 & 2012)

10.c Account Bank Statement

10.d Employment letter of Petitioner from current employer

10.e Pay stubs of Petitioner (current and previous)

11. Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage:

11.a Original Marriage Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office) - SEND PHOTOCOPY NOT ORIGINAL!

11.b Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties (Notarized)

11.c Copy of letters sent by Petitioner to Beneficiary and vice versa

11.d Copy of travel documents by the Petitioner (passport stamps and flight itineraries)

11.e Copy of communications through social media (Skype and Facebook)

11.f Photo pages as evidence of established genuine relationship and marriage

11.g Copy of our wedding invitation

11.e Letter explaining our relationship history, marriage and future aspirations together.

12. Exact photocopy of all forms, requirements and evidences for future use.

With my heartfelt intention of being reunited and to live with my wife, I hope I was able to send all necessary documents for the officer’s convenience. If further details are needed please contact me at the address and phone number above. Thank you for the assistance.

Sincerely,

____________________________________

Mr. (SS#)

never send originals to the USCIS - you may never see them again. Photocopies only. Remember your photo pages should be the size of a normal sheet of paper. It's easiest, generally, to print photos on letter sized paper and send those.

[andrewleen29 3]

these were heaps great advice's thank you

[dwheels76 5,469]

guys pls check if our papers are ready to go. your comments and suggestions will be much appreciated

MR. (Petitioner)

add:

tel no:

United States Department of Homeland Security

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S

Suite 100

Phoenix, AZ 85034

March x, 2014

To whom it may concern,

Please kindly find enclosed Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative: mrs (Beneficiary) and supporting documents:

1. Personal check in the amount of $420.00 as application fee

2. Form G-1145 e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance (completed)

3. Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)

4. Form G-325a Biographic Information (signed and dated by Petitioner)

5. Form G-325a biographic Information (signed and dated by Beneficiary)

6. Three passport-style photographs of Petitioner (signed and placed in a bag with tag)

7. Three passport-style photographs of Beneficiary (signed and placed in a bag with tag)

8. Petitioner’s personal documents:

8.a Copy of Biographic Data page of Petitioner’s unexpired US passport

8.b Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office)

8.c Copy of Naturalization Certificate

9. Beneficiary’s personal documents:

9.a Original Birth Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office)

9.b Colored and unaltered copy of Biographic Data page of Beneficiary’s unexpired passport

9.c Original and valid NBI Clearance

9.d Original and valid Police Clearance

10. Petitioner’s Affidavit of Support and supporting documents:

10.1 Form I-864 Affidavit of Support (completed, signed and dated by Petitioner)

10.b Tax information of Petitioner (Tax Return Transcripts from IRS year 2013 & 2012)

10.c Account Bank Statement

10.d Employment letter of Petitioner from current employer

10.e Pay stubs of Petitioner (current and previous)

11. Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage:

11.a Original Marriage Certificate (from Philippines’ National Statics Office) - A copy save the original for NVC

11.b Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties (Notarized)

11.c Copy of letters sent by Petitioner to Beneficiary and vice versa

11.d Copy of travel documents by the Petitioner (passport stamps and flight itineraries)

11.e Copy of communications through social media (Skype and Facebook)

11.f Photo pages as evidence of established genuine relationship and marriage

11.g Copy of our wedding invitation

11.e Letter explaining our relationship history, marriage and future aspirations together.

12. Exact photocopy of all forms, requirements and evidences for future use.

With my heartfelt intention of being reunited and to live with my wife, I hope I was able to send all necessary documents for the officer’s convenience. If further details are needed please contact me at the address and phone number above. Thank you for the assistance.

Sincerely,

____________________________________

Mr. (SS#)

Take out everything crossed out thats for NVC. At NVC you will be submitting the originals. And these documents USCIS don't need at all or want

Otherwise good evidence list.

LOL dang you NLR. Sorry didn't read through all the post.

Edited April 9, 2014 by dwheels76