Another I-130 Package Question

[TomAndJiaLian 0]

I have searched the forums and found tons of information but nothing that directly answers the following question. How much supporting information should be sent with the I-130 at the time of original submission?

I have read here that pictures, affidavits, emails, phone records, chat transcripts, and photos can be sent. But there does not seem to be a clear answer as to what really needs to be sent and how much of each type of supporting documentation. I have, at last count 200 emails, 180 pictures (of us together), 10 pages of phone records, 95 pages of chat transcripts. I plan to get 4 or 5 affidavits that state we have an ongoing marital relationship.

Should I include copies of ALL of this with the original submission, or should I send most of to my wife to have for the interview? If ALL of this should not be submitted then how much of what is SAFE to send without generating an RFE?

I am still at the point where I am gathering everything together and it is a bit overwhelming, especially when the instructions are not clear on this area.

Thanks,

China Quest

[YuAndDan 153]

DO NOT SEND a phone book thick package, TOO MUCH!

Simply send a few sample emails, perhaps a log showing email count, a few chats, and a log of chats, a few phone records.

5 or 6 pictures are fine, 1 or 2 showing you with family.

An excelent source of information for dealing with Guangzhou and China is "A Candle for Love" http://candleforlove.com

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

I have searched the forums and found tons of information but nothing that directly answers the following question. How much supporting information should be sent with the I-130 at the time of original submission?

I have read here that pictures, affidavits, emails, phone records, chat transcripts, and photos can be sent. But there does not seem to be a clear answer as to what really needs to be sent and how much of each type of supporting documentation. I have, at last count 200 emails, 180 pictures (of us together), 10 pages of phone records, 95 pages of chat transcripts. I plan to get 4 or 5 affidavits that state we have an ongoing marital relationship.

Should I include copies of ALL of this with the original submission, or should I send most of to my wife to have for the interview? If ALL of this should not be submitted then how much of what is SAFE to send without generating an RFE?

I am still at the point where I am gathering everything together and it is a bit overwhelming, especially when the instructions are not clear on this area.

Thanks,

China Quest

I am sure you will read all sorts of answers for this question. My answer is not only coming from my experience (case will be complete tomorrow) but also from experience as a US Government Employee in two different areas.

Follow the directions. ONLY include what they ask for. DO NOT overload your application. My evidence? Two affidavit letters from people who attended the wedding and an affidavit from my mother who watched my children while I went to Africa to get married. THAT WAS IT! I have NEVER had an RFE.

[TomAndJiaLian 0]

Thanks for the replies, I have a pretty good idea of what to include with the original submission. I will then prepare a package of everything to include pictures of the kitchen sink and send it to my wife. If I understand correctly the interview in Guahgzhou is where we will need to have ALL the supporting evidence we can.

Thanks