I-130A - Do I need to sign as the preparer, if I'm the petitioner?

[Jpoy 2]

Hi,

 

I'm currently filling out the I-130A (Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary) and I'm a bit confused. My spouse is currently overseas and I know that she does not need to sign the I-130A because she is overseas. However, I (Petitioner) am doing the I-130A for her, now do I need to sign the I-130A on Part 6 where it says 'preparer' on her behalf since I'm doing it for her? 

 

Thanks! 

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

4 minutes ago, Jpoy said:

Hi,

 

I'm currently filling out the I-130A (Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary) and I'm a bit confused. My spouse is currently overseas and I know that she does not need to sign the I-130A because she is overseas. However, I (Petitioner) am doing the I-130A for her, now do I need to sign the I-130A on Part 6 where it says 'preparer' on her behalf since I'm doing it for her? 

 

Thanks! 

Yes, you are the preparer and you need to fill out your information. 

[Jpoy 2]

4 minutes ago, Luckycuds said:

Yes, you are the preparer and you need to fill out your information. 

Thanks much for the quick response. 

 

Now my other question is that when I was about to sign it - preparer's part - I was reading the disclaimer first but then something caught my eye. It says on the disclaimer - THE SPOUSE BENEFICIARY THEN REVIEWED THIS COMPLETED FORM AND INFORMED ME THAT HE OR SHE UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, AND SUBMITTED WITH, HIS OR HER FORM, INCLUDING THE SPOUSE BENEFICIARY'S CERTIFICATION....... 

 

So what is the SPOUSE BENEFICIARY'S CERTIFICATION? Picture is attached for reference.

 

 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

[JFH 12,190]

2 hours ago, Jpoy said:

Thanks much for the quick response. 

 

Now my other question is that when I was about to sign it - preparer's part - I was reading the disclaimer first but then something caught my eye. It says on the disclaimer - THE SPOUSE BENEFICIARY THEN REVIEWED THIS COMPLETED FORM AND INFORMED ME THAT HE OR SHE UNDERSTANDS ALL OF THE INFORMATION CONTAINED IN, AND SUBMITTED WITH, HIS OR HER FORM, INCLUDING THE SPOUSE BENEFICIARY'S CERTIFICATION....... 

 

So what is the SPOUSE BENEFICIARY'S CERTIFICATION? Picture is attached for reference.

 

 

 

Thanks! 

 

 

This is talking about the part where she signs the form. It’s making sure that you have explained her fully what she is signing any why and that she is aware of the consequences of providing false or misleading information. Basically they are reminding you to make sure you have explained everything to her. That way she can’t use the “i didn’t know that I was signing” argument if there is a problem. 

[Babu Frik 1,162]

Not everyone fills out the preparer part even though the beneficiary didn't fill it out (I'm not saying to do that).

I filled it out. If you do it online you need to print out that page and scan it.

It's especially important to fill it out if there's a language barrier, because then it's more obvious that someone helped.

I'm more savy in this stuff anyway so I'm handling all the paper work.

[Babu Frik 1,162]

27 minutes ago, JFH said:

This is talking about the part where she signs the form. It’s making sure that you have explained her fully what she is signing any why and that she is aware of the consequences of providing false or misleading information. Basically they are reminding you to make sure you have explained everything to her. That way she can’t use the “i didn’t know that I was signing” argument if there is a problem. 

But remember this part.

"If your spouse is overseas, Form I-130A must still be completed, but your spouse does not have to sign Form I-130A."

[Jpoy 2]

1 hour ago, Babu Frik said:

But remember this part.

"If your spouse is overseas, Form I-130A must still be completed, but your spouse does not have to sign Form I-130A."

Mucho gracias! Now that everything is all cleared up I will be sending my I-130 package this Monday and will start tracking it on my timeline! 👍

1 hour ago, JFH said:

This is talking about the part where she signs the form. It’s making sure that you have explained her fully what she is signing any why and that she is aware of the consequences of providing false or misleading information. Basically they are reminding you to make sure you have explained everything to her. That way she can’t use the “i didn’t know that I was signing” argument if there is a problem. 

Thank you thank you! Will send my package on Monday now that everything is all cleared up! Will start tracking it too on my timeline. Thank you again for your response/help. 

[angeljolie 188]

16 hours ago, Babu Frik said:

If you do it online you need to print out that page and scan it.

Why does it need to be printed out and scanned?

[Babu Frik 1,162]

3 hours ago, angeljolie said:

Why does it need to be printed out and scanned?

that's what they ask for, if you don't fill out that section, then you don't need to

[JFH 12,190]

*~*~*procedural question moved from “progress reports” to “process and procedures”*~*~*

[angeljolie 188]

13 hours ago, Babu Frik said:

that's what they ask for, if you don't fill out that section, then you don't need to

I see. Just read it now. We skipped that part as we didn’t need a preparer’s help. Thank you!