filling out form I-130 (merged topics)

[Sparkle Sparkle 914]

According to the instructions it's not compulsory. They said they will appreciate it if you do it but it's not compulsory... So my advise is if you have concerns about invalidating your documents.. Look for alternative ways of holding the documents together without doing any permanent damage to them.. Goodluck

[Hank_ 9,174]

4 hours ago, raisoft2008 said:

Many recommend using a two whole puncher to punch the top of the documents use fasteners to tie them together. I'm concerned whether USCIS will consider certain documents invalid if the puncher hole cut through certain items. For instance,

 

1. The puncher hole cuts through the border of the copy of my naturalization certificate

2. The puncher hole cuts through a small section on the top of my original birth certificate photocopy

 

None of this of course makes the document impossible to read and understand. However, I'm concerned they will deem it invalid. 

 

What are your thoughts ? I would definitely prefer to use the puncher and tie them together because it's a thick application!

Don't punch holes, use an ACCO clip to hold your documents together then send it off to USCIS.

 

 

[raisoft2008 2]

In I-130A, we marked two addresses as "PRESENT" . I thought it would be helpful to provide an explanation to USCIS as to why this is the case:

Here's what I'm thinking, In the Additional Information section, I'll make a comment on the specific address item as follows

 

"This address is also marked as “PRESENT” because the spouse beneficiary lives in this address Mon-Thu (4 days) of the week due to close proximity to work. The remaining days she resides at her primary location in City, Country (Physical Address 1)"

 

What are your thoughts ?

[raisoft2008 2]

Yep, I grouped my documents into 4 sections,

 

1. I-130 and Related Items

2. Bonafide Marriage

3. Other

4. I-130A and Related Items

 

and each group has it's colored separator sheet with TOC of that group printed on it. Each group is held together with an ACCO binder clips. 

Edited October 23, 2019 by raisoft2008
provide more info

[Timona 4,208]

Self delete 

Edited October 23, 2019 by Timona

[raisoft2008 2]

@Timona The question isn't whether I WANT to enter one or both. If USCIS is requesting address history for the past 5 years, I assumed we should provide ALL addresses. Otherwise, it's an omission. Is it not ?

 

The issue is, the beneficiary is currently living at two addresses. And the box that asks for "Date To" would then have to be marked PRESENT for both of those addresses because she lives in both of the addresses currently.

 

The question is, should i be providing an explanation as to why the beneficiary is living in two addresses at the same time ? 

[Timona 4,208]

I understand. That's why I deleted my post but you seem to have got to it before I made the necessary correction. 

 

To answer your questions: I don't see the need for an explanation. When I did my AOS, I was alternating between my apartment (weekdays) and mother-in-law's house (I used to spend most weekends there. I still do, but rarely). I used to have mail going to her residence too. Anyway,  I don't see the point of an explanation. I will just note it down as one of the addresses I have been residing in within the last 5 years, but offer no explanation. There are people who reside/ alternate between address anyway. 

Edited October 23, 2019 by Timona

[raisoft2008 2]

Hello , Sorry for reposting. I did not receive enough answers on this the last time.

 

I'm filing the I-130 form. I would really appreciate your help in answering this question. My spouse beneficiary has a mismatch between her names in her Birth Certificate vs the other documents (Passport/Marriage Certificate). 

 

In her birth certificate: Fathima Amra
In her Passport / Marriage Certificate / License: Kandeyan Fathima Amra Asif

 

 

My question is:
1. Do I list both names in the I-130a ? 
2. I got a copy of an affadavit written by her and signed by a Justice of the peace (JP) stating that both names refer to the same person

Is this enough ? Do i need to be concerned ?

 

Thanks!

[raisoft2008 2]

@Timona Thanks, that was helpful! Wondering if you have any insights on this - 

Greatly appreciated!

 

[Timona 4,208]

Did she pick up your last name upon marriage to you? Or were all those 4 her full name?

[raisoft2008 2]

@Timona no she didn't pick up my name. Those 4 are her complete name

[Timona 4,208]

1. Since it's her name, then there is no 'both names". List the one with the 4 names as it will cover the rest. People shorten their names anyway. But writing the whole name covers everything. 

 

2. You don't need the affidavit. But since you have it, you can send a copy. Won't hurt. 

 

 

Edited October 24, 2019 by Timona

[raisoft2008 2]

@Timona

By List all, did you mean

 

1. In the main section where her name is asked, I should write: Kandeyan Fathima Amra Asif

2. In the Other Names section, I should write: Fathima amana 

 

Or did you mean just write her complete name in the main section and completly ignore the "Other Names" section

[Timona 4,208]

3 minutes ago, raisoft2008 said:

@Timona

By List all, did you mean

 

1. In the main section where her name is asked, I should write: Kandeyan Fathima Amra Asif

2. In the Other Names section, I should write: Fathima amana 

 

Or did you mean just write her complete name in the main section and completly ignore the "Other Names" section

Refer to my corrected post above. It's midnight here. Too sleepy. Sorry.

 

Hold on, she's also called Amana? Or was this a typo?

[raisoft2008 2]

@Timona That was a typo. Thanks very helpful!