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So I just mailed my I-130 form and saw on USCIS that the forms have been updated as of 2/27/17. The sites does say they will only accept the new versions after 4/28/17.

 

Just for clarification, I should still be fine with the previous version? I noticed they got rid of the G-325A forms and have it combined now into the I-130. Also a separate form just for the beneficiary (spouse). Also it looks like 2 passport photos each of the beneficiary and petitioner?

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21 minutes ago, kbmoon said:

So I just mailed my I-130 form and saw on USCIS that the forms have been updated as of 2/27/17. The sites does say they will only accept the new versions after 4/28/17.

 

Just for clarification, I should still be fine with the previous version? I noticed they got rid of the G-325A forms and have it combined now into the I-130. Also a separate form just for the beneficiary (spouse). Also it looks like 2 passport photos each of the beneficiary and petitioner?

kbmoon - interesting! If they say that the new version is not required until 4/28/17 - you are probably ok. You could always call the USCIS customer service number and ask just to be sure. 

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Jatinpatel027   42

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HI, 

According to USCIS website they it is well and good if you submit the newer version of I-130. but incase of you or somebody else have already filled out the the older version of I 130 that is okay up to 4/28/17. After the mentioned date they won't accept the older version of I 130. 

 

 

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25 minutes ago, kbmoon said:

So I just mailed my I-130 form and saw on USCIS that the forms have been updated as of 2/27/17. The sites does say they will only accept the new versions after 4/28/17.

 

Just for clarification, I should still be fine with the previous version? I noticed they got rid of the G-325A forms and have it combined now into the I-130. Also a separate form just for the beneficiary (spouse). Also it looks like 2 passport photos each of the beneficiary and petitioner?

 

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1 minute ago, kbmoon said:

Yes it sounds like it should be fine. I was just surprised at how much the forms changed. 

Yup!! good luck ! 

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