We're not really sure whether to list my mother-in-law's marital status as widowed or single. According to the instructions for the I-130, the only documentation required to bring over a mother is a copy of the petitioner's birth certificate listing the beneficiary as the mother. There are more stringent requirements for a father.
Is there anyplace else in the process where her mother may be required to present a marriage certificate or death certificate for my wife's father? He died many years ago, but just want to cover all the bases. Want to make sure we don't get denied on a preventable detail.
I appreciate advice from anyone. However, we are dealing with the Embassy in Manila, so especially interested if anyone has info on philippines-specific requirements.
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QUOTE (Sherlock @ Jul 13 2008, 10:41 AM) 
We're not really sure whether to list my mother-in-law's marital status as widowed or single. According to the instructions for the I-130, the only documentation required to bring over a mother is a copy of the petitioner's birth certificate listing the beneficiary as the mother. There are more stringent requirements for a father.
Is there anyplace else in the process where her mother may be required to present a marriage certificate or death certificate for my wife's father? He died many years ago, but just want to cover all the bases. Want to make sure we don't get denied on a preventable detail.
I appreciate advice from anyone. However, we are dealing with the Embassy in Manila, so especially interested if anyone has info on philippines-specific requirements.
Is there anyplace else in the process where her mother may be required to present a marriage certificate or death certificate for my wife's father? He died many years ago, but just want to cover all the bases. Want to make sure we don't get denied on a preventable detail.
I appreciate advice from anyone. However, we are dealing with the Embassy in Manila, so especially interested if anyone has info on philippines-specific requirements.
There is nothing that makes an application region specific. Requested documents are the same throughout the world. Aside from that, don't lie or don't omit...that is all I can say. Is she a widow - list her as a widow, if not then list her as single. Don't ever lie on a CIS application - it is grounds for denial. The I-130 doesn't express that she needs her husband's death certificate, so you should be ok...but widowed is different than single. Remember, when she goes to embassy to get her visa, she will need to explain why she wants to immigrate to the US - she will state that she is a widow who wants to go live with her daughter.
That pretty much covers it.
Consulates do vary, Manila is it would appear used to dodgy applications so even gretaer need to keep it straight.
Consulates do vary, Manila is it would appear used to dodgy applications so even gretaer need to keep it straight.
QUOTE (Staashi @ Jul 15 2008, 08:50 AM)
There is nothing that makes an application region specific. Requested documents are the same throughout the world. Aside from that, don't lie or don't omit...that is all I can say. Is she a widow - list her as a widow, if not then list her as single. Don't ever lie on a CIS application - it is grounds for denial. The I-130 doesn't express that she needs her husband's death certificate, so you should be ok...but widowed is different than single. Remember, when she goes to embassy to get her visa, she will need to explain why she wants to immigrate to the US - she will state that she is a widow who wants to go live with her daughter.
Actually, we have the death certificate. It's the Marriage certificate that we don't have, and getting a copy would be a lengthy process.
In reality, she doesn't want to immigrate to america, nor do we want her to. Just want her to visit. But petitioning her seems the only way since they keep turning her down for a tourist visa (5 times).
QUOTE (Sherlock @ Jul 16 2008, 04:06 PM)
QUOTE (Staashi @ Jul 15 2008, 08:50 AM)
There is nothing that makes an application region specific. Requested documents are the same throughout the world. Aside from that, don't lie or don't omit...that is all I can say. Is she a widow - list her as a widow, if not then list her as single. Don't ever lie on a CIS application - it is grounds for denial. The I-130 doesn't express that she needs her husband's death certificate, so you should be ok...but widowed is different than single. Remember, when she goes to embassy to get her visa, she will need to explain why she wants to immigrate to the US - she will state that she is a widow who wants to go live with her daughter.
Actually, we have the death certificate. It's the Marriage certificate that we don't have, and getting a copy would be a lengthy process.
In reality, she doesn't want to immigrate to america, nor do we want her to. Just want her to visit. But petitioning her seems the only way since they keep turning her down for a tourist visa (5 times).
It is my understanding that when your mother goes for her interview she will be asked for her marriage certificates and or divorce records. If her husband passed she would have to have the death certificate.
Hi,
the best thing is to list her as widow, they will eventually (if the visa is available) ask you to fill additional form and send more documents, including the death certificate and their marriage certificate......so start requesting the copy now.....
If you list her as single, when you submit your birth certificate and in it, your fathers name is listed, they may give you a hard time...
Hope it helps
the best thing is to list her as widow, they will eventually (if the visa is available) ask you to fill additional form and send more documents, including the death certificate and their marriage certificate......so start requesting the copy now.....
If you list her as single, when you submit your birth certificate and in it, your fathers name is listed, they may give you a hard time...
Hope it helps
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