About to file the I-130 couple of final questions

[Daneandkathy 53]

Hey all

so as soon as the road is less icy I will go and mail in my I-130 etc to the Phoenix lockbox. I just have a couple of final random questions:

- the passport photos : do you attach them to the front of everything or with the documents proving relationship (since it is listed amongst them in the instructions)

- do you just clip them all together and place in a USPS express mail envelope or some other form of mail? (I have put title pages between sections and paper clipped each section together)

- can you just write a personal check (US bank account) or is it better to do a money order bank check? and do you attach that to the front with a paper clip.

Kind of simple questions but would rather sound stupid and do it correctly than think I know what I am doing... thanks all

K&D

[Daneandkathy 53]

Also

- My husband's G-325 biometrics is on european size paper, it is the only pice on longer paper, but wasn't sure if I could photocopy it since it is the original with his signature...

Thanks for any and all advice

K&D

[JFH 12,190]

Size of paper (European vs US) is not a problem. My documents were also on European-sized paper.

The passport photos should be clipped to the G-325A of the person in the photo. I wrote the name on the back in pencil and then put each photo into a small sandwich bag and paper-clipped the bag to the form.

USCIS wants the package to be assembled like this:

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/forms-and-fees/general-tips-assembling-applications-mailing

I sent ours in a red card file but when I went to the interview this was nowhere to be seen - any files or wallets you send will be removed and trashed. They have their own strict filing system.

[Daneandkathy 53]

JFH, thanks for the advice, have moved and clipped the photos.

In the link you sent me it mentions a cover letter, should I have something stating that this is a filing for I-130? and is a personal check ok??

Thanks again

K&D

[JFH 12,190]

Personal check is fine.

A cover letter is a good idea to mention that it's an I-130 for a spouse as the I-130 is a multi-purpose form which covers various visa categories.

[Daneandkathy 53]

JFH you are awesome, thanks so much and I am assuming I can just attach it with a paper clip straight to the front or should I put it in an envelope.... such stupid questions but seem so important

[NikLR 13,227]

Just a paperclip to the front. Don't forget your G-1145 on top of everything including the check.

[Ryan H 3,812]

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