A-number

[Petersaad1 10]

I am getting ready to submit I-130 for my wife but. I-130A is asking for an A-number. To my understanding, you only get that once you have a case ID. Can someone confirm this? Should I just N/A?

[Crazy Cat 41,853]

Unless she has previously been assigned an A number, the correct response is "N/A"

[Petersaad1 10]

Thanks, there is also another requirement to take an image of back of the 2x2 photo with name and A-number. Obviously, the photo will be still be required, but do i need to take a picture of the back of it with the N/A as well?

[Verrou 1,962]

usually i just write full name on the back if there's no A #

[nastra30 2,287]

1 hour ago, Petersaad1 said:

Thanks, there is also another requirement to take an image of back of the 2x2 photo with name and A-number. Obviously, the photo will be still be required, but do i need to take a picture of the back of it with the N/A as well?

Btw, if your wife is outside the US, passport photo is not required.  

[Petersaad1 10]

On 1/13/2023 at 11:31 AM, nastra30 said:

Btw, if your wife is outside the US, passport photo is not required.  

Where does it say that?

[nastra30 2,287]

39 minutes ago, Petersaad1 said:

Where does it say that?

Have you read the instructions thoroughly? It's right there in the instructions. See bold underlined below.

 

5. What documents do you need to prove family relationship?

 

A. A spouse:

(1) A copy of your marriage certificate;

(2) If either you were or your spouse was previously married, submit copies of documents showing that each of the prior marriages was legally terminated; and

(3) You must submit two identical color passport-style photographs of yourself and your spouse (if he or she is in the United States) taken within 30 days of filing this petition.