Can someone point me in the right direction for paperwork?

[N and J 88]

Hey everyone,

I am just wondering where I can find step by step instructions on filing for a CR-1 visa? Where can I find checklists for each stage of the visa process? OMG this is all so confusing. Thank you in advance.

Do I send all the supporting evidence when I send my I-130 in? Do I send it to the NVC? I know my husband will take it with him to the US Embassy in Casablanca but I am not exactly sure of what to send to USCIS and NVC. I really appreciate any help!

[aleful 1,905]

hi

read the guides at the top of the webpage

[N and J 88]

Thank you!!! One other quick question??? Does he need my original birth certificate and my joint sponsor's original birth certificate?

[B&Z 201]

Thank you!!! One other quick question??? Does he need my original birth certificate and my joint sponsor's original birth certificate?

You're getting way ahead of yourself. He doesn't need any originals until his interview and that'll be a year or more after you first file the I-130. Complete step 1 and then start thinking about the next steps after that.

[Michael and Ganna 104]

Don't get overwhelmed, this is only the start.

Right now you fill out forms I-130, G-325 (two, one for you and one for spouse, make sure spouse signs the G-325) and optional 1145. All supporting documents should be copies. Then write a cover letter listing documents and explaining anything that needs explaining. Send package with payment to the USCIS Chicago lockbox (unless you are able to file DCF) You then receive NOA1 (received) service center and case # will be assigned. Make sure you copy the complete package before sending......then wait and wait...you will get a NOA2 petition approved.

Then you will get a welcome letter from NVC and a check list on what documents to send....start collecting them after you send your CR-1 petition. Hope this helps

[kiandi 1]

Hey everyone,

I am just wondering where I can find step by step instructions on filing for a CR-1 visa? Where can I find checklists for each stage of the visa process? OMG this is all so confusing. Thank you in advance.

Do I send all the supporting evidence when I send my I-130 in? Do I send it to the NVC? I know my husband will take it with him to the US Embassy in Casablanca but I am not exactly sure of what to send to USCIS and NVC. I really appreciate any help!

Here is a step by step guide to the visa you are going for.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[N and J 88]

Thank you everyone!!!

[Adil & Jeanne 296]

yes, for Morocco, if you do not send original to USCIS, they will want it at NVC stage

Morocco applications do not accept copies like other countries / my lawyer sent copy of marriage and NVC said this is not original / it is not on the size paper they use / they also asked for originals of all docucents including birth certificates with translated certified copies attached

I can give you the names of several moroccans who have gone thru this and your infromation must be from them as other countries are much different

you are not getting ahead of yourself if you prepare now

best of luck to you'

Jeanne and Adil

[NikLR 13,227]

FOR ALL VISAS AND ADJUSTMENT OF STATUS REGARDLESS OF COUNTRY OF ORIGIN...

You do not need to provide originals to the USCIS unless they're specifically asked for. Everything should be a photocopy!

Edited March 13, 2016 by NLR