First step in Filing petition for spouse

[Tgayle 0]

Hey guys, my husband who is in the U.S Military who is currently a permanent residence wants to start filing for me who lives overseas. I would like to know whats the first step in the filing process and if is it easier to file online or mail documents to Uscis. 

[HRQX 4,145]

14 minutes ago, Tgayle said:

if is it easier to file online or mail documents to Uscis. 

It's easier to do it online. Your husband fills out and submits I-130 petition: https://www.uscis.gov/i-130

Eventually it's going to ask him: "For whom are you filing this petition? Select the relationship the beneficiary has to you (e.g., if the beneficiary is your parent, select "Parent")." When he selects "Spouse" it says the following:

You selected you are petitioning for a spouse

You will need to upload the Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (I-130A) as a part of the evidence for this application.

 

 

 

Since you are currently outside of the US you don't have to sign I-130A supplement, but it still needs to be uploaded by him. Later in the Evidence upload section:

Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (I-130A)

If you are filing for your spouse, he or she must complete and sign Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary (I-130A). If your spouse is overseas, the I-130A must still be completed, but your spouse does not have to sign the I-130A.

 

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Edited August 9, 2020 by HRQX

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