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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,045

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11 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

Hello,  I know I need to upload 2, 2x2 passport style photos of the beneficiary when i file my I-130 but o I need to upload 2 photos of myself as well? I am reading conflicting information. Thank you

Do you need to upload for the beneficiary?  Is she currently in the USA?  Yes, passport style photos of the petitioner are needed

YMMV

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arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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You are reading conflicting information and you are starting with something you claim you know but is a conflicting statement as well.

 

If you read the i130 instructions, it cannot be conflicting.

 
From i130 instruction:


(3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition. 

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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kelz1330   1

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1 hour ago, payxibka said:

Do you need to upload for the beneficiary?  Is she currently in the USA?  Yes, passport style photos of the petitioner are needed

He is not in the US but when I was in Jamaica with him last month he had photos done and I brought them home with me.  I am reading on the Gov sites that I will need to upload 2 passport photos of him with my I-130, I was just not sure if I also need to send in 2 photos of me as well

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35 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

He is not in the US but when I was in Jamaica with him last month he had photos done and I brought them home with me.  I am reading on the Gov sites that I will need to upload 2 passport photos of him with my I-130, I was just not sure if I also need to send in 2 photos of me as well

What Gov sites is telling you that you need to upload 2 photos of the spouse when the beneficiary is not in the US?

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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kelz1330   1

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12 minutes ago, arken said:

What Gov sites is telling you that you need to upload 2 photos of the spouse when the beneficiary is not in the US?

I just went back and re-read it, it does say if he is in the US.  I will upload his anyway as well since I have them.  I was just wanting to be sure that they wanted 2 photos of me, I was confused because they will have a copy of my passport so why the 2 photos?

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payxibka Grand Master

payxibka   10,045

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25 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I just went back and re-read it, it does say if he is in the US.  I will upload his anyway as well since I have them.  I was just wanting to be sure that they wanted 2 photos of me, I was confused because they will have a copy of my passport so why the 2 photos?

They absolutely positively require photos of the petitionner 

YMMV

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arken   4,197

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41 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I was confused because they will have a copy of my passport so why the 2 photos?

Yes that’s a fair question to be asked to whoever decided on the requirement. But, to be fair, your passport could be from 8 years ago and they wanted your recent photos for their record.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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Moved from Progress Reports to Process & Procedures.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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On ‎2‎/‎19‎/‎2020 at 8:25 AM, arken said:

You are reading conflicting information and you are starting with something you claim you know but is a conflicting statement as well.

 

If you read the i130 instructions, it cannot be conflicting.

 
From i130 instruction:


(3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition. 

I never stated anything saying "I know" isn't this forum for questions to be asked? I clearly was confused because I read 2 different things and am also in some FB Visa groups.  I was just like anyone else double and triple checking before I submitted everything.  never hurts to ask.  I got my answer already. Thanks  PS some people sent both sets and others did not.  Some one I know did not send the photos of himself (petitioner) and it was not a problem as his wife is now here in the states and they only asked for this at a different stage of the process.

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arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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10 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I never stated anything saying "I know" isn't this forum for questions to be asked? I clearly was confused because I read 2 different things and am also in some FB Visa groups.  I was just like anyone else double and triple checking before I submitted everything.  never hurts to ask.  I got my answer already. Thanks  PS some people sent both sets and others did not.  Some one I know did not send the photos of himself (petitioner) and it was not a problem as his wife is now here in the states and they only asked for this at a different stage of the process.


That directly conflicts with what you started the post with.

 

On 2/19/2020 at 7:48 AM, kelz1330 said:

Hello,  I know I need to upload 2, 2x2 passport style photos of the beneficiary when i file my I-130 but o I need to upload 2 photos of myself as well? I am reading conflicting information. Thank you

 
Yes this forum is to ask question but this forum is to clarify any misstatements or confusions as well so that others looking for info would get better information.

 

I was simply saying that you may or may not need to upload photos of the beneficiary per instructions when your statement sounded like it is needed.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

.

.

.

.

Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

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15 minutes ago, kelz1330 said:

I never stated anything saying "I know" isn't this forum for questions to be asked? I clearly was confused because I read 2 different things and am also in some FB Visa groups.  I was just like anyone else double and triple checking before I submitted everything.  never hurts to ask.  I got my answer already. Thanks  PS some people sent both sets and others did not.  Some one I know did not send the photos of himself (petitioner) and it was not a problem as his wife is now here in the states and they only asked for this at a different stage of the process.

To be fair, your very first post of the thread states "I know"

 

On 2/19/2020 at 5:48 AM, kelz1330 said:

Hello,  I know I need to upload 2, 2x2 passport style photos of the beneficiary when i file my I-130 but o I need to upload 2 photos of myself as well? I am reading conflicting information. Thank you

I find the FB and Reddit visa groups to have a lot of misinformation and much of it contradictory.  Any petitioner who didn't submit the passport photos would have received an RFE up to about a year ago.  Then they started denying based on lack of important basic information required.  

You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose.  - Dr. Seuss

 

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