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Do I Need a Cover Letter for I-130? Filing Online.

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tatsutachi   0

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Hello again!

 

Working on filing the I-130 online using the USCIS website. Do I need to include a cover letter with all my supporting documents? I've seen mixed responses online.

 

For some background, our case is pretty simple. Got married in Japan. Hubby will stay in Japan while I go back to the US, but we have a joint lease agreement as part of our evidence, and I will provide many photos and text messages. 

 

Speaking of photos, I've also been told on this forum that I should label the photos and give context. Would it be alright to paste the photos in a word document and add a caption to each photo that way?

 

Sorry for all the questions!

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payxibka   10,045

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15 minutes ago, tatsutachi said:

Hello again!

 

Working on filing the I-130 online using the USCIS website. Do I need to include a cover letter with all my supporting documents? I've seen mixed responses online.

 

For some background, our case is pretty simple. Got married in Japan. Hubby will stay in Japan while I go back to the US, but we have a joint lease agreement as part of our evidence, and I will provide many photos and text messages. 

 

Speaking of photos, I've also been told on this forum that I should label the photos and give context. Would it be alright to paste the photos in a word document and add a caption to each photo that way?

 

Sorry for all the questions!

Cover letters are never required 

YMMV

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payxibka   10,045

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Just now, tatsutachi said:

My bad, I should have worded my question differently. I understand they're not required but is it recommended?

Online system is already categorized to some extent.   Seems duplicative and unnecessary to me.

YMMV

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Steffen & Rafael   31

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I just filed this past Saturday and I didn't write a cover letter. I believe it is only recommended if you are mailing in your I-130. Everything online is already categorized.

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36 minutes ago, tatsutachi said:

Speaking of photos, I've also been told on this forum that I should label the photos and give context. Would it be alright to paste the photos in a word document and add a caption to each photo that way?

Just export the Word document as PDF

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  • December 17, 2020:  Married in Costa Rica
  • March 08, 2021: Filed l-130s Online
  • March 09, 2021: NOA1
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  • April 30, 2021: NVC Received
  • May 01, 2021: Pay AOS and IV Bills
  • May 06, 2021: Submit AOS, Financial Docs and DS-260s
  • May 14, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Stepdaughter
  • May 21, 2021: Submit Civil Docs for Wife
  • June 25, 2021: NVC review for Stepdaughter, RFE submit additional Doc
  • July 08, 2021: Wife Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • August 31, 2021: Stepdaughter Documentarily Qualified by NVC
  • September 15, 2021: Received Interview Date from NVC, October 05, 2021
  • September 22, 2021: Passed physicals at Saint Luke's Extension Clinic
  • October 05, 2021: Interview at US Embassy Manila. Verbally approved by US Consul. Positive interview experience.
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5 hours ago, tatsutachi said:

Hello again!

 

Working on filing the I-130 online using the USCIS website. Do I need to include a cover letter with all my supporting documents? I've seen mixed responses online.

 

For some background, our case is pretty simple. Got married in Japan. Hubby will stay in Japan while I go back to the US, but we have a joint lease agreement as part of our evidence, and I will provide many photos and text messages. 

 

Speaking of photos, I've also been told on this forum that I should label the photos and give context. Would it be alright to paste the photos in a word document and add a caption to each photo that way?

 

Sorry for all the questions!

Cover letters are pointless. They don't add or subtract from your application. 

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