1-130 Form Filing Success & Example

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This forum really helped me out when I was in the process of filling out the I-130 Petition for Alien Relative and the I-130a Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary for my mom (USC) and her husband (Nicaraguan native) so I wanted to pay it forward.  We sent the completed and signed I-130 Petition on 5/4/18 via UPS 2nd day air.  USCIS received it on 5/8/18 and the Form I-797C, Notice of Action was issued on 5/14/18.  We received the letter today 5/18/18. Below is the letter we sent: 

 

May 4, 2018

 

Petitioner's name and last name
Petitioner's Street Address
Petitioner's city, state and zip code

 

USCIS
ATTN: I-130
1820 E. Skyharbor Circle S, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85034

 

RE:     I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
          Alien Number A-XXXXXXXXX (if any)

 

Dear Sir/Madam:

Enclosed herewith find Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative on behalf of my husband, Beneficiary Spouse name.  Below is a list of the enclosed forms and supporting documents for your consideration:

 

    1.    Filing Fee
        a.    Personal Check in the amount of $535.00 (envelope)
    2.    Immigration Forms and Passport Style Photos
        a.    Completed and signed Form I-130 Petition for Alien Relative
        b.    Completed and signed Form I-130A Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
        c.    Two (2) passport-style photos of Petitioner in ziplock bag
        d.    Two (2) passport-style photos of Beneficiary Spouse in ziplock bag
    3.    Proof of Citizenship
        a.    Petitioner’s US Certificate of Naturalization 
        b.    Petitioner’s US Passport
    4.    Proof of Family Relationship
        a.    Marriage Certificate with English translation
        b.    Missouri Courts Docket List reflecting Petitioner’s Dissolution of Marriage
        c.    Beneficiary Spouse Dissolution of Marriage with English translation
    5.    Proof of Bonafide Marriage
        a.    Bank Reference from BAC with English translation
        b.    Petitioner’s travel itineraries
        c.    Facebook posts
        d.    Photographs of Petitioner, Beneficiary Spouse and Family 
    6.    Birth Certificate
        a.    Beneficiary Spouse’s Birth Certificate with English translation
        
Thank you for your attention in this regard.  Should you need any additional documentation, please do not hesitate to contact me at your earliest convenience.    

 

Sincerely, 

Petitioner's Name    

        

I separated each section with color copy paper and number tabbed each one so everything was easy to find.  Before sending it, I made a copy of the entire packet so that I had record of everything sent.  This is just the beginning stage for us as I know from research that my mom's husband will need the i-212 Waiver (Application for Permission to Reapply for Admission into the US after Deportation or Removal) and i-601 (Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissability).  I work in the legal field but unfortunately this is not my area of expertise therefore we will most likely have to hire an attorney to take over once the Petition is sent to the National Visa Center.  I will create another forum later explaining the situation and maybe I can get some advice as to how to proceed.  In any case, I hope this helps someone out there.  Many blessings to all of you who are starting or have started this.  We know how hard it is to be away from your loved ones.  :-(