My wife is about to start my filing process and we need some help

[spiritedaway 6]

Hi everyone,

I am about to begin my filing process and i need some guidance.

for one, i know we are suppose to present some kind of evidence of our relationship. But how exactly do we do that and in what form? 

Do we send pictures with our i-130 form? or is there a special way to present evidence? 

we may have a lot of questions as we go along so any advice would be greatly appreciated 

so thank you all in advance. 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Welcome.

 

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

 

And definately anything you need help with feel free to ask. Someone here will know the answer.

[spiritedaway 6]

27 minutes ago, Ben&Zian said:

Welcome.

 

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

 

And definately anything you need help with feel free to ask. Someone here will know the answer.

Thank you for the fast reply. I read through it and there was nothing about using pictures as evidence, so that's not necessary I guess? or did i miss something???

OH and did your process really only take about 5 months total? 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Pictures are secondary evidence generally but should be included.

 

This is for a CR-1 visa? you said I-130 so I assume so. Timeline for that could be 12-18 months.

 

K-1 (fiance visa) generally is 4-8 months; but we have to also go through the whole AOS and get GC after they arrive in the US... where as with the CR-1, GC is available upon arrival to the US.

[spiritedaway 6]

Ok understood. but if i am presenting photos of my relationship is there a certain way to attach them to the form? or do i just present them in an envelope that is signed an labeled? 

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

People will give different ways or examples of how they presented their photos.

 

Some say make a binder and make it fancy; but USCIS generally will just remove them and throw the binder away so...

 

Here's a former topic on this here in VJ, may be of some use for you: 

 

 

It's older but again maybe give you some ideas. Also can try using the search bar ontop of the page to try to find certain topics you have questions about.

Edited January 19, 2017 by Ben&Zian

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Binders will be tossed in the garbage.  When compiling evidence keep it simple.

I printed a few pictures onto regular white copy paper with a color printer.  I hand wrote the names, date, and location on the blank space under the picture on the paper.

 

They want facts and evidence.  Not fluff.

Edited January 19, 2017 by LionessDeon

[spiritedaway 6]

Thanks for the info, that's really helpful. does anyone have examples of the affidavits i am going to be sending? like a general idea of what should be on it? 

Thanks again. this information is so helpful. and the responses are so fast.

[Ryan H 3,812]

5 hours ago, spiritedaway said:

Thanks for the info, that's really helpful. does anyone have examples of the affidavits i am going to be sending? like a general idea of what should be on it? 

Thanks again. this information is so helpful. and the responses are so fast.

 

Affidavits carry little to zero weight in the overall evaluation of a file; skip them in favor of evidence of time spent together in-person (your strongest evidence).

[Michael and Ganna 104]

Here is how we did it....As for photos we printed about 6 on a piece of paper......Hope this helps

 

07/14/2015

 

USCIS

Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

 

Subject: I-130 Petition for my spouse Ganna XXXXXXXX 

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

I, Michael XXXXXX, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, Ganna XXXXXX.

 

Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

   1     Check for I-130 filing fee in the amount of $420    

   2    Completed and signed form G-1145

    3    Completed and signed form I-130    

    4    Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)

    5    Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)

    6    Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate

   7     Copy of petitioner’s passport (all pages)

   8     Copy of petitioner’s divorce certificate (all pages)

    9    Copy of our marriage certificate translated with certification stamps on back

 10    Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate translated with certification stamps on back

  11     Copy of beneficiary’s passport (all pages)

  12    Copy of beneficiary’s divorce translated with certification stamps on back

 13     Proof of a bona fide relationship

        Evidence containing photos, flight and lodging itinerary’s, and ect.

 

Copies of the documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I or my wife may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.

I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at +38xxxxxxxx352, Email 1cXXXXXXXX@gmail.com. or at the address: P.O. Box XXX, Cxxxxxx, Michigan 4xxxxx

Thank you,

Michael XXXXXX XXXXXX

 

[spiritedaway 6]

6 hours ago, Michael and Ganna said:

Here is how we did it....As for photos we printed about 6 on a piece of paper......Hope this helps

 

07/14/2015

 

USCIS

Box 804625

Chicago, IL 60680-4107

 

Subject: I-130 Petition for my spouse Ganna XXXXXXXX 

 

Dear Sir/Madam,

 

I, Michael XXXXXX, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, Ganna XXXXXX.

 

Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

   1     Check for I-130 filing fee in the amount of $420    

   2    Completed and signed form G-1145

    3    Completed and signed form I-130    

    4    Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)

    5    Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)

    6    Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate

   7     Copy of petitioner’s passport (all pages)

   8     Copy of petitioner’s divorce certificate (all pages)

    9    Copy of our marriage certificate translated with certification stamps on back

 10    Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate translated with certification stamps on back

  11     Copy of beneficiary’s passport (all pages)

  12    Copy of beneficiary’s divorce translated with certification stamps on back

 13     Proof of a bona fide relationship

        Evidence containing photos, flight and lodging itinerary’s, and ect.

 

Copies of the documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I or my wife may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.

I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at +38xxxxxxxx352, Email 1cXXXXXXXX@gmail.com. or at the address: P.O. Box XXX, Cxxxxxx, Michigan 4xxxxx

Thank you,

Michael XXXXXX XXXXXX

 

Thanks a lot for this. This is what a cover letter would look like right?? we will be sure to use this as a guide it's really helpful. thank you  

[spiritedaway 6]

Good morning everyone. can anyone tell me how this is determined? (The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty) 

Thank you.

 

[Brit1 54]

30 minutes ago, spiritedaway said:

Good morning everyone. can anyone tell me how this is determined? (The petitioner must make at least 125% above the U.S federal poverty) 

Thank you.

 

Either by the last tax return, or by 6 months of pay stubs and an employment letter. The levels you must meet are given here: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf?download=1

[spiritedaway 6]

5 minutes ago, Brit1 said:

Either by the last tax return, or by 6 months of pay stubs and an employment letter. The levels you must meet are given here: https://www.uscis.gov/system/files_force/files/form/i-864p.pdf?download=1

Ok, thank you. So they are basically asking the petitioner to show how much money they make yearly? 

[evalili 10]

When my husband filed for me, all we provided were our marriage certificate, both of our G325 and two 2x2" photo for ourselves and we got approved.