table of contents final review request, I-130

[shiam 1]

Hi all,

I am very grateful to VJ. It has answered a lot of my questions. I am going through a final review of my application and wanted to ask if you could please look at my table of contents to see if I have included all the necessary documents that I should for I-130. I look forward to your comments and suggestions/recommendations. I started to write Number of pages for each item, should I?

Description Number of pages

Money Order in the amount of $420. 1

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. 2

Continuation Sheet for Form I-130. 1

G-325 A Biographical Information - Petitioner 1

G-325 A Biographical Information - Beneficiary.

Continuation Sheet for G-325 A for Beneficiary.

Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.

Two (2) passport-style photo 2x2 of the Petitioner In Ziploc bag

Two (2) passport-style photo 2x2 of the Beneficiary. In Ziploc bag

Copy of Petitioner’s birth certificate.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship of Petitioner

Copy of Petitioner’s U.S. Citizenship certificate.

Copy of Petitioner’s US Passport

Copy of Petitioner’s Driver’s License

Proof of Family Relationship of Petitioner and Beneficiary - Marriage

Copy of Marriage Certificate in original language.

Copy of translated and attested Marriage Certificate.

Evidence of Bonafide Relationship

Airline ticket to Dubai (Beneficiary’s place of residence)

Boarding passes to and from Dubai

Selected Whatsapp Chat and Skype Call log

Hotel stay together invoice

Wedding and Reception Invitation Card. In Ziploc bag with photographs

Selected photographs from wedding/reception days. 8 photos - in Ziploc bag

Selected additional photographs. 5 photos - in Ziploc bag

Wedding Day hall/catering receipt – (date). 1

Reception Day hall/catering receipt – (date). 1

Photographer receipt. 1

Money Exchange Service Receipts. 2

Thank you,

[agripa 100]

The Driver's license is not necessary as it is NOT proof of US citizenship. Also, you don't need to provide both a copy of the passport and birth certificate; one or the other is sufficient.

Finally, do you have any other financial evidence? Bank statements, adding her as beneficiary on any life or health insurance you might have?

[JFH 12,189]

have you only met once? You make mention of airline ticket (singular) and most of your evidence focuses on the wedding. Being married is only part of the challenge for the I-130. You need to prove that there is a genuine, ongoing relationship. If you have had other visits, send evidence of that rather than reception catering receipts. They don't prove a bona fide marriage. All they prove is that the guests had nice food.

[shiam 1]

Thank you for your response. I will include any tickets of my travel as JHF suggested.

[dwheels76 5,459]

Take the pictures out the Ziploc and scan to 8 X 11 paper. This makes life so much easier on those who have to take your petition apart and scan.

Also make sure the G-1145 form with check or money order attached is on the very top. And Passport pics for the G-325A are attached to the form.

All trips need to be documented for sure. A relationship timeline helps in that regard also.

[kellyh 27]

Hi all,

I am very grateful to VJ. It has answered a lot of my questions. I am going through a final review of my application and wanted to ask if you could please look at my table of contents to see if I have included all the necessary documents that I should for I-130. I look forward to your comments and suggestions/recommendations. I started to write Number of pages for each item, should I?

Description Number of pages

Money Order in the amount of $420. 1

Form G-1145, e-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance.

Cover Letter

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. 2

Continuation Sheet for Form I-130. 1

Copy of Petitioner’s birth certificate.

Proof of U.S. Citizenship of Petitioner

Copy of Petitioner’s U.S. Citizenship certificate. After birth certificate

Copy of Petitioner’s US Passport After Citizenship certificate

Copy of Petitioner’s Driver’s License Not required, as you've already provided Passport

Proof of Family Relationship of Petitioner and Beneficiary - Marriage

Copy of Marriage Certificate in original language.

Copy of translated and attested Marriage Certificate.

G-325 A Biographical Information - Petitioner 1

Two (2) passport-style photo 2x2 of the Petitioner In Ziploc bag

G-325 A Biographical Information - Beneficiary.

Continuation Sheet for G-325 A for Beneficiary.

Two (2) passport-style photo 2x2 of the Beneficiary. In Ziploc bag

Evidence of Bonafide Relationship

Airline ticket to Dubai (Beneficiary’s place of residence)

Boarding passes to and from Dubai

Selected Whatsapp Chat and Skype Call log

Hotel stay together invoice

Wedding and Reception Invitation Card. In Ziploc bag with photographs

Selected photographs from wedding/reception days. 8 photos - in Ziploc bag

Selected additional photographs. 5 photos - in Ziploc bag

Wedding Day hall/catering receipt – (date). 1 Not required

Reception Day hall/catering receipt – (date). 1 Not required

Photographer receipt. 1 Not required

Money Exchange Service Receipts. 2 Unsure if this is necessary to enclose

Thank you,

Well, I've re-arranged the order of your documents, and noted those in blue font.

For photographs, would suggest you print/photocopy on paper for USCIS easy to handle/scan. Originals to bring w/ you at interview.

From many posts here on VJ.. and JFH has already mentioned. They are interested in proof of the ongoing, genuine relationship. Hence, chat logs, call logs, boarding passes and images would be sufficient. Receipts for catering and photography is not necessary and does not prove anything.

Hope the above helps. I stand to be corrected .

Good luck!

I find that VJ's Guide was very helpful! http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Edited September 24, 2016 by kellyh

[misshepburn 52]

Well, I've re-arranged the order of your documents, and noted those in blue font.

For photographs, would suggest you print/photocopy on paper for USCIS easy to handle/scan. Originals to bring w/ you at interview.

From many posts here on VJ.. and JFH has already mentioned. They are interested in proof of the ongoing, genuine relationship. Hence, chat logs, call logs, boarding passes and images would be sufficient. Receipts for catering and photography is not necessary and does not prove anything.

Hope the above helps. I stand to be corrected .

Good luck!

I find that VJ's Guide was very helpful! http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

I agree with kellyh -- and I would add one other thing, photocopy your wedding reception invite, keep the original for the interview. It will make your case easier for them to scan.

I second adding anything you might have to prove financial co-mingling -- here are some common examples: insurance for each other, naming one another as a beneficiary on a retirement account, joint bank account, lease or home ownership documents, etc.

[shiam 1]

Thank you very much everyone!

[kellyh 27]

Thank you very much everyone!

Good luck!!

[shiam 1]

Thank you Kellyh