US Immigration from Ireland

Hi,

We're close to submitting our I-130 package digitally. I have searched to see if the below have been asked before. Apologies if I missed them.

I'm slightly confused by the submission of passport photos. The submission form itself states:

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Upload a recent color photograph of yourself that measures 2 inches by 2 inches....

....Also, include an image of the back of the photograph with your name and A-Number written in pen or pencil.

Is it necessary to make a scanned copy of the photos with the back signed along with the digital file? It seems quite redundant but it is asking for it so we're not sure.

Similarly, the I-130a form is not required to be signed by the spouse beneficiary if they are not currently living in the US. However, we are submitting an addendum to this with some extra information. The instructions say to sign and date these it doesn't mention not signing them if the spouse is not in the US. So if I am signing the addendum should I also sign the I-130a to remain consistent?

Thanks!

I am currently filling out form I-864 Affidavit of Support and my father-in-law has agreed to be my joint sponsor. He has filed his taxes jointly with his wife so the adjusted gross income figure on his 1040 contains their combined income.

Does this mean I have to include his wife as a co-sponsor too?

Thanks in advance for the advice!

Hey everyone,

Thank you for this great site! I have search alot and cant find a solid answer.

Myself and my wife (American) but live in ireland but we learn't that you can direct consular filing in the U.S embassy in Dublin. Is this true and if so, does anyone have any experince on how it went. Also any guides on how to go about filling it in Dublin.

Thank you so much

Has anyone received notices for rescheduled biometrics appointments yet?

We submitted our package on 2/5/2020

Received NOAs on 2/21/2020

Biometrics appointment was scheduled for 3/19/2020; I-131 appointment was scheduled for 3/23/2020

I am eagerly checking the mail. Very happy we got our application running prior to COVID but would love to get the process back on track. I assume we should be close to the front of the line for rescheduling as offices closed on 3/18/2020.

Thanks all. Hope you are all staying safe.

Hello. Can someone answer me on what they mean by tax transcripts? Is that something I can get from TurboTax as proof that I filed? Could I submit a copy of my return? We will also have my step dad sponsor us and wondering what he ll need regarding his taxes? I tried the IRS website but I don t have an American credit card or anything that s American really, as we ve been in ireland for 3 years now. Thank you for you help.