Does spouse need a passport to start the ir-1 visa process?

[VisaNoob 34]

Hey all, 

 

Does anyone happen to know if spouse needs a passport (she doesn't have one at the time of writing, but is in the process of getting one), to begin the ir-1 visa process? I am using the online tool on the USCIS website and it allows me to skip the questions (47-50) and it doesn't fall under the documents we need to provide with the I-30(A) forms so was wondering if this would hinder the process later down the line. 

 

Thanks in advance!

[Jot18 47]

28 minutes ago, VisaNoob said:

Hey all, 

 

Does anyone happen to know if spouse needs a passport (she doesn't have one at the time of writing, but is in the process of getting one), to begin the ir-1 visa process? I am using the online tool on the USCIS website and it allows me to skip the questions (47-50) and it doesn't fall under the documents we need to provide with the I-30(A) forms so was wondering if this would hinder the process later down the line. 

 

Thanks in advance!

Passport is not needed to file I-130. Also, fill your timeline when you can.

Edited August 4, 2020 by Jot18

[geowrian 22,337]

No. A passport will be required later in the process, but not for the I-130.

[SteveInBostonI130 3,451]

Passport will be needed after I-130 approval, at the NVC stage when you need to submit IV (Immigrant Visa) supporting documents.

 

Please do not delay in getting the passport.  While in the past I-130's took 6-12 months to get approved, recently some people have been getting approved in 2-4 months.  The sooner you spouse gets the passport, the sooner you can complete the NVC stage for document submittals.