I-130 Supporting Documents

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

Hey everybody? I have a quick question on the issue of I-130 supporting documents from the list below.

Some people are telling me that they need to be translated and notarized photo copies, some say they need to be translated and notarized certified by the foreign ministry copies issued by the according authority and some say just plain copies.

WHICH ONE IS IT???

OH AND I READ SOMEWHERE THAT 9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport IS NOT NEEDED ANY MORE IS IT TRUE?

THANK YOU SO MUCH I DON'T KNOW WHAT I WOULD DO WITHOUT YOUR HELP!

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Attachment 1 – I-130 Cover Sheet (Delete items that don't apply to your case)

Month Day, Year

<USCIS Address>

Subject: I-130 Petition for my spouse <Beneficiary’s full name>

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, <Petitioner’s Full Name>, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, <Beneficiary’s Full Name>.

Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

1. Completed and signed form I-130

2. Check for I-130 filing fee

3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)

4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)

5. Copy of my U.S Passport to prove U.S citizenship OR Copy of my naturalization certificate to prove U.S citizenship

6. Copy of my birth certificate

7. Copy of our marriage certificate

8. Copy of divorce decrees or death certificates of petitioner/beneficiary

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport

10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

Copies of the documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.

I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (NNN) NNN-NNNN, or at the address below.

Thank you,

<Petitioner’s Signature>

<Petitioner’s Full Name>

<Petitioner's SSN>

<Petitioner’s U.S Address>

[Jaqui 0]

Plain photocopies.

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

For USCIS, plain photocopies, and you can do the translation, you do not need to pay anyone.

[payxibka 10,044]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

[payxibka 10,044]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

I do not believe with the I-130 it is required .... If I am not mistaken, the original will be requested by NVC however.

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

I do not believe with the I-130 it is required .... If I am not mistaken, the original will be requested by NVC however.

Oh and how about:

10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

Does anyone have a template for this?

[Steve Y Jessica 1]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

I do not believe with the I-130 it is required .... If I am not mistaken, the original will be requested by NVC however.

Oh and how about:

10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

Does anyone have a template for this?

That is not required. Just put in the Marriage certificate, emails, pictures etc. to prove the marriage. I didn't use any affidavids and was just fine.

[Gumbolette 58]

hi...

If you decided to have the sworn affidavits My friend used their own format. and they went fine...

Please click the link to view it. [witness affidavits].

I also really want to know if 9. Birth certificate of the beneficiary is still needed?

My husband and I are about to submit our petition of I-130 prolly next month.

Edited September 19, 2008 by my_panacea = Greg

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

From the instructions:

Copies. If these instructions state that a copy of a document may be filed with this petition, submit a copy. If you choose to send the original, USCIS may keep that original for our records. If USCIS requires the original, it will be requested.

Nowhere does it say certified or notarized copies.

How about:

9. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport is it required?

I do not believe with the I-130 it is required .... If I am not mistaken, the original will be requested by NVC however.

Oh and how about:

10. Copies of affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of our marriage

Does anyone have a template for this?

That is not required. Just put in the Marriage certificate, emails, pictures etc. to prove the marriage. I didn't use any affidavids and was just fine.

When we sent our I-130 off we only included our marriage certificate for proof of the marriage...no photos, no pics, no emails...I think that evidence is expected at interview phase of this process...

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

hi...

If you decided to have the sworn affidavits My friend used their own format. and they went fine...

Please click the link to view it. [witness affidavits].

I also really want to know if 9. Birth certificate of the beneficiary is still needed?

My husband and I are about to submit our petition of I-130 prolly next month.

Thank you for the affidavits my_panacea = Greg. And yes can someone else whey in on:

9. Birth certificate and copy of the beneficiary's passport, is it still needed?

On Monday I will call USCIS and ask them, but I am pretty sure I will not get a definite answer.

Thank you all for the support and help!

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

Bump.

[Lars-N-Yenia 8]

When we sent our I-130 off this is what was included:

Completed I-130 form

Completed G-325a forms (1 for me,USC and 1 for my wife)

Original copy of marriage certificate (translated and stamped with offical seal) this is easy to get an original copy of, why not send original

Official copy of my birth certificate (USC) (again, this is easy to get another copy of)

(2) passport pics...1 of me and 1 of her

I also included, but was not required to, a notorized copy of my passport bio page and new jersey drivers licsense, we DIDN"T send any avidavits, pics, emails or any other supporting evidence of our marriage besides the translated marriage certificate...I didn't even include a cover letter....if all else fails, there is a check list of required documents to send on the instruction pages of the I-130...pics and emails and avidavits are more for the interview....good luck

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

When we sent our I-130 off this is what was included:

Completed I-130 form

Completed G-325a forms (1 for me,USC and 1 for my wife)

Original copy of marriage certificate (translated and stamped with offical seal) this is easy to get an original copy of, why not send original

Official copy of my birth certificate (USC) (again, this is easy to get another copy of)

(2) passport pics...1 of me and 1 of her

I also included, but was not required to, a notorized copy of my passport bio page and new jersey drivers licsense, we DIDN"T send any avidavits, pics, emails or any other supporting evidence of our marriage besides the translated marriage certificate...I didn't even include a cover letter....if all else fails, there is a check list of required documents to send on the instruction pages of the I-130...pics and emails and avidavits are more for the interview....good luck

What if I can't fit my employment history in the space provided on form G-325a?

Thank you!

Edited September 22, 2008 by Em4oAndKrisi

[Em4oAndKrisi 0]

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