What supporting documents should be filed with I-130?

[LEISEROM 32]

I have a friend whose girlfriend tried to come here on a B2. They intended to get married here. In tourist visa discussion I posted a lengthy description of what happened. She was stopped at SFO detained. Tourist visa cancelled and she was sent home. Anyway he flew there(China) recently and got married so he is now starting spouse process. I know he has some pictures. They knew each other in Kuwait ten years ago when he worked there. I wonder if thats enough. Knowing him he wont put her name on any bank accounts. We will see if he gets approved. He is all ready bitching about the cost. Hey he is just getting warmed up

[Kierra 6]

On 12/6/2018 at 6:46 PM, C&AH said:

As far as documents are concerned,  I think the other posts have some great suggestions.  The only thing I would add is you might consider putting him on your bank account as POD (paid on death) since you obviously cannot add his name to the account without him coming into a branch to sign. That is pretty strong evidence that you trust him. 

 

The language barrier is something that you might watch out for. I've read that it could be a potential red flag though I'm unsure. In our interview, the CO asked if we want our interview in English or Spanish. I said, "Either for me but my wife doesn't know English." Perhaps not hearing me clearly,  she responded,  "Then how do you two communicate?" I responded in Spanish,  "Because I'm fluent in Spanish!"  So the interview was completely in Spanish for both of us from that point and we were approved.

 

Thank you for the bank information. As far as I know, he is the only one who needs to interview. We will both have to later but that gives us more time to learn the languages better. 

[Kierra 6]

On 12/6/2018 at 11:49 PM, Sdkmu said:

I sent only basics my birth certificate and my child’s and marriage certificate ...

Did it get approved? Were there any problems? 

[Sdkmu 51]

13 hours ago, Kierra said:

Did it get approved? Were there any problems? 

There was no problems .. I actually just got my visa 😊

[IloveDanang 38]

On 12/7/2018 at 11:25 PM, LEISEROM said:

tching about the cost. Hey he is just getting warmed up

Tell me about it.  Between wedding cost, travel cost, government fees, and attorney fees..I’ve just given up tracking.  

[IloveDanang 38]

On 12/6/2018 at 5:46 PM, C&AH said:

As far as documents are concerned,  I think the other posts have some great suggestions.  The only thing I would add is you might consider putting him on your bank account as POD (paid on death) since you obviously cannot add his name to the account without him coming into a branch to sign. That is pretty strong evidence that you trust him. 

 

 

 

I went to my bank today to do this.  Banker said Beneficiary needs a SSN.  🙄

[NikLR 13,232]

4 hours ago, IloveDanang said:

I went to my bank today to do this.  Banker said Beneficiary needs a SSN.  🙄

Ask them about a w8ben.