[should/shouldn't] to prove bona fide marriage

[Senior Frog 3]

11 minutes ago, Lemonslice said:

She's the one petitioning, she should know what she's going into/the next steps/what to look for, etc.

 

Did you live together in your country? if so, you can send her documents you collected (leases, utility bills, etc.)

thanks for your reply 
i think we both need to know what we are going into since we are partners, so if one of us being here in VJ searching digging and looking for information will be knowledge for us for our life (if you mean by saying " she should know what she's going into/the next steps/what to look for, etc." that she need to know what she must know after the approval and application done)
thanks again for your attention. 

Edited October 25, 2019 by Senior Frog

[Senior Frog 3]

15 minutes ago, bakphx1 said:

Relax you are by far not the first couple to file the I130 while still living apart.  
 

We sent the same as above, pictures together, passport stamps, travel receipts (I sent the confirmation emails and itineraries rather than boarding passes), some printouts of chats.

 

If you have not had the need to send/receive money then it’s not a big deal.  I had sent my husband a credit card as he was in school.  If you don’t gave such a need, it’s not expected.

 

Mainly outline your interactions and think of anything that documents that.  Trips especially.

 

 I did get my husband an ITIN and we filed taxes together but it’s not easy and may not be worth it. I can’t say for sure if it helped, though the tax credit was nice.

this is so helpful thanks for share this experience.
i hope that we have happy end

[Paco415 60]

On 10/24/2019 at 10:06 PM, Senior Frog said:

thanks for your reply 
i think we both need to know what we are going into since we are partners, so if one of us being here in VJ searching digging and looking for information will be knowledge for us for our life (if you mean by saying " she should know what she's going into/the next steps/what to look for, etc." that she need to know what she must know after the approval and application done)
thanks again for your attention. 

 

I believe your partner needs to understand the full implications of sponsoring you for an immigrant visa, as it is not as simple as sending a lawyer documents and boom, you can apply for a visa. Notwithstanding the amount of evidence your partner needs to show the government in a I-130 petition that your marriage is legitimate, your partner also needs to understand that they will be required to submit an affidavit of support on your behalf during your application process for that visa (after the I-130 is approved). Meaning, the affidavit is supposed to show that she has enough resources to make sure you do not become dependent on U.S. public assistance after you have been granted permanent residence, and this is apparently valid for a 10 year period thereafter (anyone, correct me if I am wrong in understanding this). I mean, since you are married, I am sure there is an unspoken understanding of this kind of support, but this is what the government will want to know on paper.

 

 

[Nitas_man 3,100]

You are confused and you are mixing different categories of cases.  Reading about and applying requirements for removing conditions or adjusting status in the US is wasting your time.

Living overseas, no need to be added to tax returns, bank accounts, or have joint assets.  Your proof of bonafide relationship is proof of how you met, time you spent together, and your official record of marriage.  The rest of the petition she has to file includes information and background about her, and information and background about you.

If the lawyer is looking to put together a joint asset case he/she’s a moron.

Step 1:  Download the I-130 petition and instructions, fill out the forms, attach the requested documents, and mail it in.

Edited November 5, 2019 by Nitas_man

[Nitas_man 3,100]

On 10/24/2019 at 11:41 PM, Senior Frog said:

she gave the case for lawyer

she doesn't know how to start and really she is confused 

LOL this is really funny

[LilyJ 1,258]

On 10/25/2019 at 12:53 AM, Senior Frog said:

sorry i don't understand that. you mean should she know things like how to fill the forms and when and what next form what attach with it etc. even if there is a lawyer? then what the point of having a lawyer ?

if not that what you mean please mention examples for what she need to know from VJ even there is a lawyer @Jorgedig.
thanks 

Yes of course it’s still important for her to know the process you two are going through, even with a lawyer. Who would ever want to go into such an important process blindly placing it in the hands of someone who definitely doesn’t care about it as much as the people it affects? How is she to know that the lawyer is doing everything correctly if she doesn’t know the difference between what is right and what is wrong in this process? Lawyers don’t always do everything right you know, that’s why it’s important she also be informed on how it works, so that she can make sure the lawyer isn’t accidentally screwing you guys over.. Lawyers make mistakes all the time on visa cases. It can cost you months upon months of added time if a lawyer messes up. THATS why she still needs to know how it works, what is needed, and what to check for, EVEN with a lawyer, and especially with a lawyer