Documents required at first stage of CR1 Application

[hamilto8 0]

Hi everyone,

 

I'm getting ready to do a DCF in Seoul, submitting form i-130 and i-130a. I've been over checklists on a number of websites but wanted to make sure what I needed.

 

So far, I have:

 

Form i-130 and Form i-130a, completed

1 passport style photo of myself (US citizen)

1 copy of my passport information page 

1 copy of my wife's passport information page (Korean)

2 Letters from my parents affirming knowledge of my marriage and of my spouse

1 copy of our marriage certificate (in Korean)

1 English translation of marriage certificate (with certification)

 

I also plan to include several photos of us together, showing the span of our relationship. I was going to prepare my wife's birth certificate as well, however, I've noticed on the checklist on this website, it says a birth certificate for the foreign spouse is NOT required at this stage. I just want to make sure that is correct. (the guide I'm looking at is here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1) 

 

Is there anything I'm missing? 

 

Another point of confusion for me is that I've heard conflicting things about the translation requirements. As I am currently living in Seoul and plan to Direct Consular Filing (DCF), I've read that documents in Korean, when filed as a DCF in Korea, do not need translations. But I've also read information that suggests to always provide translations, under all circumstances. Confusing, to say the least. 

 

Your help is appreciated

 

Thanks!

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If you submit a document with information in a foreign language, you must also submit a full English 
translation. The translator must sign a certification that the English language translation is complete and accurate, and that 
he or she is competent to translate from the foreign language into English. The certification should also include the date, 
the translator’s signature and printed name, and may contain the translator’s contact information.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

[payxibka 10,047]

2 hours ago, hamilto8 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm getting ready to do a DCF in Seoul, submitting form i-130 and i-130a. I've been over checklists on a number of websites but wanted to make sure what I needed.

 

So far, I have:

 

Form i-130 and Form i-130a, completed

1 passport style photo of myself (US citizen)

1 copy of my passport information page 

1 copy of my wife's passport information page (Korean)

2 Letters from my parents affirming knowledge of my marriage and of my spouse

1 copy of our marriage certificate (in Korean)

1 English translation of marriage certificate (with certification)

 

I also plan to include several photos of us together, showing the span of our relationship. I was going to prepare my wife's birth certificate as well, however, I've noticed on the checklist on this website, it says a birth certificate for the foreign spouse is NOT required at this stage. I just want to make sure that is correct. (the guide I'm looking at is here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1) 

 

Is there anything I'm missing? 

 

Another point of confusion for me is that I've heard conflicting things about the translation requirements. As I am currently living in Seoul and plan to Direct Consular Filing (DCF), I've read that documents in Korean, when filed as a DCF in Korea, do not need translations. But I've also read information that suggests to always provide translations, under all circumstances. Confusing, to say the least. 

 

Your help is appreciated

 

Thanks!

When doing DCF, the instructions from the appropriate international field office "trumps" anything here on VJ

 

 

https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-offices/south-korea-uscis-seoul-field-office

 

To establish your relationship to a relative who wishes to immigrate to the United States.

Who May File or Receive Service:

U.S. citizens residing in South Korea filing on behalf of their spouse, unmarried child under the age of 21 or parent (if the U.S. citizen is 21 years of age or older).

U.S. citizens residing in this field office’s jurisdiction but outside of South Korea may file with the Department of State only if the USCIS Seoul field office director determines that there are exceptional circumstances.

Active duty U.S. Military:  Active duty U.S. military service members stationed permanently at a military base in Japan may file this form directly with the Department of State without needing to establish exceptional circumstances.

Filing and Other Special Instructions:

If you are filing with this field office, you must submit the petition and supporting evidence in person.

Evidence of residency must be submitted with the petition. The evidence you submit must support a determination that you are a resident in South Korea.

Please Note: Certain pieces of evidence may more strongly support a finding of residency than others. For petitions filed at this field office, you must submit one or more of the following:

• Passport entry stamp(s) and visa reflecting that you are residing in South Korea and not just visiting South Korea
• Residency permit or card
• Work authorization document
• Military or government orders assigning you to reside in South Korea

In addition, other evidence of residency may include, but is not limited to:

• Utility bills
• Housing lease
• Work contract or other employment documents
• Proof of local registration
• Local bank statements
• Proof of school enrollment
• Vehicle registration
• Local driver’s license
• Tax documents listing a South Korean address
• Foreign property deeds or registration (although proof of property ownership in itself, may be insufficient if there is no evidence that the petitioner resides at that property)

Any document issued in a foreign language must be accompanied by a full English translation and by the translator's certification that he or she is competent to translate the foreign language into English. The original documents, with one copy of the original documents, and the English translation should be submitted with the petition. Any original documents submitted upon USCIS’ request will be returned.

Edited March 20, 2018 by payxibka

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[yuini 29]

On 3/20/2018 at 12:30 PM, hamilto8 said:

Hi everyone,

 

I'm getting ready to do a DCF in Seoul, submitting form i-130 and i-130a. I've been over checklists on a number of websites but wanted to make sure what I needed.

 

So far, I have:

 

Form i-130 and Form i-130a, completed

1 passport style photo of myself (US citizen)

1 copy of my passport information page 

1 copy of my wife's passport information page (Korean)

2 Letters from my parents affirming knowledge of my marriage and of my spouse

1 copy of our marriage certificate (in Korean)

1 English translation of marriage certificate (with certification)

 

I also plan to include several photos of us together, showing the span of our relationship. I was going to prepare my wife's birth certificate as well, however, I've noticed on the checklist on this website, it says a birth certificate for the foreign spouse is NOT required at this stage. I just want to make sure that is correct. (the guide I'm looking at is here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1) 

 

Is there anything I'm missing? 

 

Another point of confusion for me is that I've heard conflicting things about the translation requirements. As I am currently living in Seoul and plan to Direct Consular Filing (DCF), I've read that documents in Korean, when filed as a DCF in Korea, do not need translations. But I've also read information that suggests to always provide translations, under all circumstances. Confusing, to say the least. 

 

Your help is appreciated

 

Thanks!

Uhmmm... Where are the items for the DCF itself? So that they would let the US Citizen to file using DCF.

 

Those files are the first thing they need for you to be able to avail the DCF in the first place.

 

So I'll suggest, 

-Copy of your Passport entry and exit stamp page

-Copy of your alien registration card

-If you have a local driver's license, copy of that

-If you have membership cards in Seoul, copy of that

-Local bank statements

-Lease contract on your name

-Local bills in your name

 

They might give this to you anyway on the embassy but here is form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance

https://www.uscis.gov/g-1145