I130

[LincKay 13]

Hello everyone, 

Does the petitioner need to submit passport photos of the beneficiary with the I130?

 

Thank you. 

[Crazy Cat 41,856]

IR1 / CR1 Spouse Visa Step-by-Step Guide on Filing an I-130 for a US Spouse Visa - US Immigration & Visa Guides - VisaJourney

[nastra30 2,287]

For spouse beneficiary:

If the beneficiary is outside the US: Passport photo not required.

If beneficiary is already inside the US: Passport photos required.

Edited October 13, 2022 by nastra30

[JeanneAdil 6,505]

11.	Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
12.	Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
13.	Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

[pushbrk 12,883]

31 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

11.	Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the petitioner. Write the full name on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
12.	Two passport-type photos (see specification) of the non-US Citzen spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back of each photo. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding I-130.
13.	Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

But when the foreign spouse is outside the USA, not passport photo is required from them.  Only the petitioner.