I-130 Additional Information ??

[MargotDarko 0]

UK UK, do not send anything else that is not required on the I-130 checklist provided by USCIS London. You do not need to send any evidence in your initial packet apart from the major stuff.

This is no longer true. The revised instructions from January require evidence of ongoing marriage, such as proof of living together.

Ok, now I'm confused. Where are you getting the information that additional evidence is required? The London USCIS checklist dated March 2, 2007 specifically states "do not submit extraneous documentation, photos, bank statements, etc."

I just followed the instructions on the I-130 itself. I submitted copies of our joint lease agreements and council tax statements. It certainly didn't our hinder our application. And now I'm a little confused too!

EDITED: Can you post the link to the checklist? I've tried looking around the USCIS London site for it but can't find it.

Edited March 14, 2007 by MargotDarko

[MargotDarko 0]

Oh #######! I see the checklist now. I can't believe I missed it before. And even though they already sent me the post card with my receipt date, I'm going to go a little nuts now worrying about how I didn't send the checklist! #######.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Has anyone figured out yet what London wants vis-a-vis proof of relationship at the I-130 stage? I followed the checklist and didn't submit any "proof" as it wasn't mentioned on the list... Just getting nervous as it looks like ours is going to be processed next week if the Embassy website is to be believed! I will be seriously bummed out if we're going to be delayed by this, when the I-130 and checklist are contradictory (apparently).

[MargotDarko 0]

Has anyone figured out yet what London wants vis-a-vis proof of relationship at the I-130 stage? I followed the checklist and didn't submit any "proof" as it wasn't mentioned on the list... Just getting nervous as it looks like ours is going to be processed next week if the Embassy website is to be believed! I will be seriously bummed out if we're going to be delayed by this, when the I-130 and checklist are contradictory (apparently).

I wouldn't worry. I am sure that the checklist from the London USCIS is what they're actually looking for, despite the contradiction in the I-130 instructions.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

Has anyone figured out yet what London wants vis-a-vis proof of relationship at the I-130 stage? I followed the checklist and didn't submit any "proof" as it wasn't mentioned on the list... Just getting nervous as it looks like ours is going to be processed next week if the Embassy website is to be believed! I will be seriously bummed out if we're going to be delayed by this, when the I-130 and checklist are contradictory (apparently).

I wouldn't worry. I am sure that the checklist from the London USCIS is what they're actually looking for, despite the contradiction in the I-130 instructions.

Ta for that! Sometimes just having someone tell me to shut up and stop worrying is what I need!

[MargotDarko 0]

Has anyone figured out yet what London wants vis-a-vis proof of relationship at the I-130 stage? I followed the checklist and didn't submit any "proof" as it wasn't mentioned on the list... Just getting nervous as it looks like ours is going to be processed next week if the Embassy website is to be believed! I will be seriously bummed out if we're going to be delayed by this, when the I-130 and checklist are contradictory (apparently).

I wouldn't worry. I am sure that the checklist from the London USCIS is what they're actually looking for, despite the contradiction in the I-130 instructions.

Ta for that! Sometimes just having someone tell me to shut up and stop worrying is what I need!

No problem. It's all I need sometimes too!

[Chica Yeyé 41]

We're not in the UK, but my 2 cents are: call your consulate directly and ask before filing. Avoid surprises - specially now that rules for DCF have changed. In the meanwhile, add each other to the bank accounts, health insurance and all that you can do - it will help you in the long run - for this or other purposes!

Best of luck, L.

[elmcitymaven 9,712]

We're not in the UK, but my 2 cents are: call your consulate directly and ask before filing. Avoid surprises - specially now that rules for DCF have changed. In the meanwhile, add each other to the bank accounts, health insurance and all that you can do - it will help you in the long run - for this or other purposes!

Best of luck, L.

I would totally call the consulate but the number they redirect you to for such info a) costs £1.20/minute and B) isn't known as the "mis"information line for nothing! Anyway, in my case it's too late as the I-130 should be processed any day now and if something is missing we'll now sooner rather than later...

[MargotDarko 0]

We're not in the UK, but my 2 cents are: call your consulate directly and ask before filing. Avoid surprises - specially now that rules for DCF have changed. In the meanwhile, add each other to the bank accounts, health insurance and all that you can do - it will help you in the long run - for this or other purposes!

Best of luck, L.

In the UK, we're talking about filing at the London USCIS office, so the DCF craziness didn't effect us.