Just about to file I-130

[Jmaster911 0]

Hi All,

We are just about to file the I-130, just a couple of pics to get and we are away. Before we send it, I just wanted to check a couple of things

1) I assume that when it says "copies" or things such as wedding certs, etc it means photo copies and not certified copies.

2) We have very little in joint names, the mortgage is in my name because Andrea couldn't jointly apply due to the lack of time she has been in the country. All we have is our counsil tax bill and I have also copied out online bank statement (no address on this statement) as we only get on-line statements

3) I assume normal passport pics can be used (and on the instructions it says only 1 each), should I attach these to the G-325a form (paper clip)

4) Any advise on how it should be presented and in what order, we are DCF'ing so should would you also send it registered post?

Thanks for your help

Steve

[Lizzo 0]

A quick reply concerning the photo.

http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/visa/iv/photo.html contains the requirements unfortunately.

[Lizzo 0]

Oh and http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/passports/usppt.pdf

Same requirements but it also contains a list of places able to take the photos who in theory understand the requirements.

[Jmaster911 0]

Oh and http://london.usembassy.gov/cons_new/acs/passports/usppt.pdf

Same requirements but it also contains a list of places able to take the photos who in theory understand the requirements.

Ugh, So I can't just nip down to ASDA and hop into the passport photo machine ??, nothing in Leeds I see - lol, they don't make this easy do they !!

One more thing, I read on another site that I had to submit forms proving my wife and I actually live together, yet on the I-130 check list it mentions nothing about this, any ideas anybody??

Thanks

[Lizzo 0]

As far as I'm aware additional info like that is taken to the interview. All we sent were the things required in the checklist.

[Jmaster911 0]

Think I have it sorted and I have found a photo place in Leeds .

I think I'll follow the checklist and not send anything yet that proves we live together, as you say I suspect that I should take that to the Interview.

[Lizzo 0]

You beat me to it - I was going to say Leeds has a Snappy Snaps.

[MargotDarko 0]

For the I-130, we had pictures done at Tesco and it was no problem at all. I wouldn't let that delay you sending out the package. However, I do think the US sized ones are necessary for the medical and visa, but I haven't reached that point yet so I can't confirm from personal experience.

Think I have it sorted and I have found a photo place in Leeds .

I think I'll follow the checklist and not send anything yet that proves we live together, as you say I suspect that I should take that to the Interview.

It's safer to at least send the council tax bill. It's not on the London checklist, but it is part of the I-130 instructions now. We sent a copy of our council tax bill and a copy of our previous and current joint flat leases. Maybe it wasn't necessary, but it wasn't a problem and we felt safer.

Edited August 20, 2007 by MargotDarko