February 2016 I-130 filers

[Frankjavir 55]

Thanks for that, Frankjavir. I'll try it.

I tried it myself but I got confused between this https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

and this https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/log-online-filing

I created an account with the first link but I got stuck, I do not know what to do with it, if you figured it out, my hat off to you.

Edited February 18, 2016 by Frankjavir

[Frankjavir 55]

I tried it myself but I got confused between this https://myaccount.uscis.dhs.gov/

and this https://www.uscis.gov/file-online/log-online-filing

I created an account with the first link but I got stuck, I do not know what to do with it, if you figured it out, my hat off to you.

The second link obviously is to pay the immigrant fee.

I just have not been able to figure out how to track cases as my previous posting link describes using the ELIS account, unless that information refers to other types of cases and not the I-130 cases.

[Marrienne 112]

There were some things that I was told I don't need yet..

like a copy of my Peruvian husband's passport

copy of his birth certificate

...but maybe I'll bring those along too just in case.

Cheyenne, for us they asked for all that. Passports of everyone (including the little kids) and everybody's birth certificate including my husband's who is the USC, they also kept a copy of his naturalization certificate (he was adopted from abroad as an infant and was naturalized at 5 years old), photocopy of passport AND birth certificate!

Marriage certificate (which had to be from a civil authority NOT a religious one), previous divorce decrees (final forms), they also did not ask but I had with me and gave them, the custody agreement for my two kids (I have full custody), birth certificate of joint child (who is a USC but they wanted it to prove bona fide of marriage). Basically the only documents I didn't give them were the I-864 and the penal records!!!

[JFH 12,189]

There were some things that I was told I don't need yet..

like a copy of my Peruvian husband's passport

copy of his birth certificate

...but maybe I'll bring those along too just in case.

DCF requires different documents than going though the service centres. Best to check with the consulate locally as the list of things needed will vary from one to another.

[Marrienne 112]

I insist you bring extras. A lot of the things they kept were not in their website!!

[JFH 12,189]

Is there such a thing as starting the next stage too early? I'm looking at the I-864 and thinking he could start filling that out. Should he hold off signing and dating it just yet?

I need to get some documents translated so I'm going to start that now. I've heard London doesn't accept translations done by the beneficiary so I'll need to find someone here to do them for me.

[Marrienne 112]

No it is not too early. I started immediately on all of them including the I-864.
At least in my country, translation take several days, actually about 2 to 3 weeks, so I got this done early too.
The Embassy over here accepts translation ONLY from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Translation Bureau.
Ask them specifically, which agency you must go to for a translation. Some Embassies will accept certified translations from freelance agents such as attorneys.

[EdinErvina 2]

JFH I have also started to fill out the I864. Since we will need a joint sponsor because I am also abroad do I still fill out part 6 income lines, I mean I do work here in Bosnia but I know and have read that my income from abroad does not mean anything to them.

Edited February 18, 2016 by E & E

[JFH 12,189]

I don't know about the overseas income. My husband is in the USA but doesn't earn enough so we are using a friend of ours - single guy with a good job so it should be acceptable to NVC.

[EdinErvina 2]

My best friend from the US will be our sponsor, she is single and has a good job.

JFH how do you make the tickerfactory sticker be on your replies without have to add it every time?

[JFH 12,189]

You need to put in your signature line. In your profile you have the option to add a signature line and you paste the code into there.

Edited February 18, 2016 by JFH

[EdinErvina 2]

Thank you will try it.

[EdinErvina 2]

Just a test to see my sticker thingy.

Edited February 18, 2016 by E & E

[EdinErvina 2]

Just to be clear our joint sponsor fills out the I-864 just like I do. So in the packet there will be two of the same, right?

Our case is not online yet!

[Frankjavir 55]

Just to be clear our joint sponsor fills out the I-864 just like I do. So in the packet there will be two of the same, right?

Our case is not online yet!

Extracted from the I-864 instructions:

What Is a Joint Sponsor?

If the person who is seeking the immigration of one or more of his or her relatives cannot meet the income requirements, a joint sponsor who can meet the requirements may submit Form I-864 to sponsor all or some of the family members