Question about filing I-130 form online

[Anne2009 1]

Thank you for all suggestions in advance. We feel a little regret to file I-130 form online for the spouse. After submitting, there is PDF form with watermark( Electronic Form Only) you can save to the local computer for your own record.  However, the pdf version we saved through the website is not the exactly same thing we filled out online. For example, some ending dates are blank, the information order is different, etc.

Next, we need to file the I-485 form by paper with the child together to save a little bit filing fee. Do you think we need to attach a paper I-130 form with the online receipt notice and other supporting documents to this package? We just worry that the new technology does not work really well. 

[Anne2009 1]

By the way, the child does not file the I-130 form yet. Do you think we should file his form online or put the paper one with I-485 together? What is a better way to make this long application journey easier? Thank you.

[marriedtomrg 141]

If you sign back into the I-130 online application you sent, you should be able to see in full what was submitted. Sometimes information is truncated/cut off in the generated PDF.

 

Honestly, I find the online method much better. You just have to submit supporting documents electronically and I have peace of mind that nothing is lost in the mail or transport. Plus you have electronic confirmation as soon as it is sent.

[Chancy 6,239]

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On 10/1/2022 at 11:23 AM, Anne2009 said:

we need to file the I-485 form by paper with the child together to save a little bit filing fee. Do you think we need to attach a paper I-130 form with the online receipt notice and other supporting documents to this package?

 

If you already filed I-130 online, you must include a copy of the I-130 receipt notice in your I-485 package.  Do NOT include a copy of the I-130 case snapshot PDF.  USCIS might get confused that you are filing I-130 again and reject your I-485 package for incorrect filing fee.

 

[Anne2009 1]

Thank you, guys. I think it is better to file two I-130 forms online and then include the receipt notice of them into the I-485 package. Thanks again. 

[OldUser 6,116]

@Anne2009 IMHO it's best to file I-130, I-485 etc all together in paper form from the start if possible.