I-130 Questions

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

Hi all,

 

Thank you to anyone who reads this and helps. Here is my story, as quick as I can write it:

 

- Came to the USA in 2009. Went back and forth over the years (have overstayed my visitors visa a few times but never been notified or had any proceedings against me)

- Met a girl and after 6-years of dating we got married last month

- Am now in the USA and am applying for AOS

 

I have spent a few days reading over this (and other) websites for info and here are the questions I have not been able to answer. 

 

From I-130: Have you obtained a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship? 

- Would a birth certificate qualify as a Certificate of Citizenship? 

 

From I-103: Has anyone else ever filed a petition for the beneficiary?

- I filed for, then withdrew, an O-1 visa application. Would that count, or do you think this question is referring to family based petitions?

 

From I-131: I-94 Arrival-Departure Record Number

- I am Canadian. I drove across the border at Niagara Falls and was not given an I-94 number. I have also checked online and the CBP website shows no record for me. What should I write when asked for my I-94 number?

 

If I pay the fee for the I-485 (AOS), do I have to pay the filing fee for the I-131 (Travel Doc)?

 

 

[payxibka 10,047]

The i130 is prepared by the USC not by the alien 

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

21 minutes ago, payxibka said:

The i130 is prepared by the USC not by the alien 

I know. I’m filling it out for her 

[payxibka 10,047]

9 hours ago, TorontoCalifornia said:

Hi all,

 

Thank you to anyone who reads this and helps. Here is my story, as quick as I can write it:

 

- Came to the USA in 2009. Went back and forth over the years (have overstayed my visitors visa a few times but never been notified or had any proceedings against me)

- Met a girl and after 6-years of dating we got married last month

- Am now in the USA and am applying for AOS

 

I have spent a few days reading over this (and other) websites for info and here are the questions I have not been able to answer. 

 

From I-130: Have you obtained a Certificate of Naturalization or a Certificate of Citizenship? 

- Would a birth certificate qualify as a Certificate of Citizenship? 

 

- I filed for, then withdrew, an O-1 visa application. Would that count, or do you think this question is referring to family based petitions?

 

If I pay the fee for the I-485 (AOS), do I have to pay the filing fee for the I-131 (Travel Doc)?

 

 

A state issued BC is NOT a certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship.   This questio only applies to citizens who have naturalized 

 

What question are you trying to answer with the O1?

 

Fee waived for the i131 and i765 if filed with or after the i485

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

2 hours ago, payxibka said:

A state issued BC is NOT a certificate of naturalization or certificate of citizenship.   This questio only applies to citizens who have naturalized 

 

What question are you trying to answer with the O1?

 

Fee waived for the i131 and i765 if filed with or after the i485

Thank you for your response!

 

Sorry, I forgot to paste the question concerning the O1. Here it is...

 

Has anyone else ever filed a petition for the beneficiary?

 - I filed for, then withdrew, an O-1 visa application. Would that count, or do you think this question is referring to family based petitions?

[payxibka 10,047]

3 minutes ago, TorontoCalifornia said:

Thank you for your response!

 

Sorry, I forgot to paste the question concerning the O1. Here it is...

 

Has anyone else ever filed a petition for the beneficiary?

 - I filed for, then withdrew, an O-1 visa application. Would that count, or do you think this question is referring to family based petitions?

So somebody initially filed an i129 petition on your behalf 

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

So somebody initially filed an i129 petition on your behalf 

Yes, a few years ago. I was a comedian and a manager filed on my behalf. USCIS sent back an RFE and we decided to withdraw the application. 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, TorontoCalifornia said:

Yes, a few years ago. I was a comedian and a manager filed on my behalf. USCIS sent back an RFE and we decided to withdraw the application. 

There's your answer.  A petition is a petition regardless of flavor 

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

2 minutes ago, payxibka said:

There's your answer.  A petition is a petition regardless of flavor 

Thank you, sir! IYO should I elaborate in the notes section. The I-130 form does not ask for any details outside of whether a petition has be filed on your behalf.

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

Here is a question from the I-130A

 

Under the section asking for information about my parents

10a. Family Name

         (Maiden Name)

 

Do they want my Mother's maiden name or her name after taking my Father's last name?

[payxibka 10,047]

5 minutes ago, TorontoCalifornia said:

Here is a question from the I-130A

 

Under the section asking for information about my parents

10a. Family Name

         (Maiden Name)

 

Do they want my Mother's maiden name or her name after taking my Father's last name?

If you put her post marriage changed name, it would not qualify as her maiden name now would it

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

Just now, payxibka said:

If you put her post marriage changed name, it would not qualify as her maiden name now would it

But it would qualify as her family name. Now wouldn't it?

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

1 minute ago, payxibka said:

If you put her post marriage changed name, it would not qualify as her maiden name now would it

Also, the example I-131A form on this site does NOT enter a maiden name. 

 

 

[payxibka 10,047]

1 minute ago, TorontoCalifornia said:

Also, the example I-131A form on this site does NOT enter a maiden name. 

 

 

Sure it does, because in the example Jack's maiden name is Doally.  He didn't change his name upon marriage 

 

If you are putting mom first as Parent 1, then put family name (maiden name).  I.e. Smith (Jones)

[TorontoCalifornia 2]

Just now, payxibka said:

Sure it does, because in the example Jack's maiden name is Doally.  He didn't change his name upon marriage 

 

If you are putting mom first as Parent 1, then put family name (maiden name).  I.e. Smith (Jones)

He didn't change his name because he is the male and does not change his name typically. His mother is listed second and her name is listed as her married name (post change/not maiden name)

 

I will just put my father first and, I hope, that will be adequate. It is misleading to ask fro a family name and a maiden name though...