Don't want to make another mistake

[nbrown0247 0]

Hello everyone, I am glad that I came to this website after going to others and was given the wrong information so far the information that I have received has adverted a catastophy in filing my documents. I was told to file the I-129F first, that the United States didn't recondnize Nigerian marriages ( this was info was given by someone at CS for USCIS) needless to say I sent it in. Then coming here found this to be very wrong info. With members support here I called and was told to wait till I recieved notice a I-797 which I just got today. I called right away, they said to send the I-130 as soon as possible with a letter of explaining that there was a I-129F already there. So now I am filling out the document and don't want to make any further mistakes in this complicated process. So I'm a little confused with Q. 13-14, I have checked (Birth in the U.S.) Should I be putting my BC # anywhere? 14a is understandable to for 14b according to the on here on this site I don't answer it but I'm thinking I should aswer No.... I this correct?????

Nancy

[riblet 0]

For Question 13, no you do not need to include your birth certificate number.

For 14a - N/A, and I'm not sure what I put for 14b... but I would say "NO" also.

Good luck

[Kath 0]

hi there

although i didnt complete the same journey as you i thought i would let you know at the top of the page there are example forms for you to look at to help you fill out the forms...

i hope your journey isnt a slow one with no RFE (request of further evidence) and you have found prob the best site on the net to help you through this process..

welcome and good luck to you and your husband

kath

[nbrown0247 0]

hi there

although i didnt complete the same journey as you i thought i would let you know at the top of the page there are example forms for you to look at to help you fill out the forms...

i hope your journey isnt a slow one with no RFE (request of further evidence) and you have found prob the best site on the net to help you through this process..

welcome and good luck to you and your husband

kath

Thank You for your help, this is why I love this site... Maybe you could help with a futher inquiring question???? I am filling these document and now that I know that our marriage is recondnized here in the United State should I be putting my husband name now?.... I haven't as of yet had any of my identification changed. So should I be using my married name or maiden? Help Please.

[meauxna 15]

Did you get married in a legally binding ceremony, registered and recognized by the Nigerian gov't? Have you checked with any other US/Nigeria couples here (the US half) to see if what you did is a legal marriage? Is your marriage certificate in English?

I am not sure exactly what you mean in your first post here, but if you filed I-129f for a fiance (because you thought you were not legally married) you can not change that now by sending them additional documents. While it is the same form, it is not completed the same for a fiance as for a spouse.

If it is the 1-800 people who told you you could just add on the I-130, you should take that information with a grain of salt--it is not called the Mis Information Line for nothing.

If you are legally married, you can change your name any time you like. I really think that you should review what you are doing and make sure you've got the right forms going to the right places. And make sure you're legally married under Nigerian (not cultural) law.

[nbrown0247 0]

Did you get married in a legally binding ceremony, registered and recognized by the Nigerian gov't? Have you checked with any other US/Nigeria couples here (the US half) to see if what you did is a legal marriage? Is your marriage certificate in English?

I am not sure exactly what you mean in your first post here, but if you filed I-129f for a fiance (because you thought you were not legally married) you can not change that now by sending them additional documents. While it is the same form, it is not completed the same for a fiance as for a spouse.

If it is the 1-800 people who told you you could just add on the I-130, you should take that information with a grain of salt--it is not called the Mis Information Line for nothing.

If you are legally married, you can change your name any time you like. I really think that you should review what you are doing and make sure you've got the right forms going to the right places. And make sure you're legally married under Nigerian (not cultural) law.

Yes I was married by a legally binding ceremony that is recognized by the Nigerian gov't. and was done as in the US. I found out that it was legal here but another member that is also was married there. This is what had me start questioning what I was told by the person USCIS. Now I am worried. I call the number on the NOA I-797 that I got in the mail and called and was told to send the I-130 with a brief explaination of what happened. But now I see that I should con't with putting my maiden name as I did on the I-129f for I don't confuse matter any further. Also as I have talked to my husband and he said wait till he arrived to change all my ID as this is a considerable expence and needs all my attention to do this correct so there will be no delays.