I-130 questions (merged topics)

[Southern_Belle07 146]

On 8/30/2019 at 3:24 PM, HRQX said:

Yes

Not at the filing stage for consular processing. It's sent in later at the NVC stage.

$535 for the I-130 petition. There are more fees later as the case progresses; i.e. NVC, USCIS Immigrant Fee, etc.

Thank you. 

[Ryan H 3,812]

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On ‎9‎/‎2‎/‎2019 at 6:38 PM, David Holmes said:

So we have many people to choose from - how many affidavits should we prepare?

 

zero

[JFH 12,190]

On 9/2/2019 at 6:38 PM, David Holmes said:

Hi it's me again with what I hope is an easy question.

 

Filling out the I-30 for me and my new Filipina wife (we've been dating for 2 years).  

 

How many affadavits should I submit to prove the bonafides of the marriage?

 

We had a wedding and reception in June, and there were 50 people in attendance. All my family was there, and have met her many times previously.

 

We had two official witnesses on her side, but also her sister and a bunch of friends.

 

So we have many people to choose from - how many affidavits should we prepare?

You have, I assume, a legal marriage certificate. This is all the proof that you need that a legal marriage took place. Witnesses who attended the ceremony and celebration add no further weight to the argument that the marriage is legal. You already have an official legal marriage certificate. 

 

What you do need to do is focus on evidence, not proof as there is no proof of this, that the marriage was for love and not immigration benefits. Provide evidence of time spent together and a shared life (joint bank accounts, wills, insurance policies, etc). 

Edited September 7, 2019 by JFH

[Hank_ 9,174]

On 9/2/2019 at 9:38 PM, David Holmes said:

Hi it's me again with what I hope is an easy question.

 

Filling out the I-30 for me and my new Filipina wife (we've been dating for 2 years).  

 

How many affadavits should I submit to prove the bonafides of the marriage?

 

We had a wedding and reception in June, and there were 50 people in attendance. All my family was there, and have met her many times previously.

 

We had two official witnesses on her side, but also her sister and a bunch of friends.

 

So we have many people to choose from - how many affidavits should we prepare?

 

Affidavits are only "so-so" evidence.   Don't see the benefit of having a bunch of these.    Like said a certified copy of marriage certificate (PSA), copies of boarding passes, passport stamps, anything that show solid proof of commitment to each other, IE evidence of a married couple.

 

 

On 8/29/2019 at 5:03 PM, mytruelove18 said:

Someone maybe can clarify better, but i guess you can list the child on all the forms, and then at Nvc stage you can add the child and he can immigrate at the same time of mom or later.

 

If the petitioner is an LPR they can petition the primary beneficiary and a child/derivative can be added .. a separate I-130 is not required.   If petitioner is a USC then you can't add a child later, each child must have their own I-130 petition.

Edited September 7, 2019 by Hank_