I-130 Form

[abiskybabe 0]

I am a US citizen and i'm in the process of filing for my husband, but I'm little confused about the forms. Do I send I-130 form or both I-130 and DS-230 to the USCIS office? Please help!

[YuAndDan 153]

Firstly you are not filing for a K-1 as per where you posted this topic, I will move this.

I- = Immigrations as in USCIS

DS- = Department of State as in NVC or the consulate.

You send only the I-130 to USCIS.

I would sugest reading the guide: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

[pushbrk 12,966]

Firstly you are not filing for a K-1 as per where you posted this topic, I will move this.

I- = Immigrations as in USCIS

DS- = Department of State as in NVC or the consulate.

You send only the I-130 to USCIS.

I would sugest reading the guide: http://www.visajourn...tent/i130guide1

Download the instructions for the I-130 forms and study them carefully. Also click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here and study the applicable guide. You posted in the K1 fiance visa forum. After doing your homework, you'll want to ask remaining questions in the CR1/IR1 visa forum.

You'll be sending a lot more than just the I-130 form to USCIS but will not send the DS230 form until later. When you do send the DS230, it won't be to USCIS.

Edited January 14, 2011 by pushbrk

[jkelly07 120]

1-130....G325a.....G-1145

[YuAndDan 153]

1-130....G325a.....G-1145

Make that Two G-325A forms one from petitioner another from Benificiary

[pushbrk 12,966]

Make that Two G-325A forms one from petitioner another from Benificiary

Which is why it's best for the petitioner to do their own homework carefully studying instructions followed by questions about things that they aren't certain they understand.

We all make mistakes, not matter how careful we are. I know somebody that filed just a petition and nothing else, no supporting documentation of any kind. When the RFE came there wasn't time to gather the documents and respond so nothing to do but start over, months after the initial filing. G325a, (singular) can be misleading. The G1145 is a great idea but certainly not required.

[abiskybabe 0]

Thanks for your help I get it now.

Download the instructions for the I-130 forms and study them carefully. Also click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here and study the applicable guide. You posted in the K1 fiance visa forum. After doing your homework, you'll want to ask remaining questions in the CR1/IR1 visa forum.

You'll be sending a lot more than just the I-130 form to USCIS but will not send the DS230 form until later. When you do send the DS230, it won't be to USCIS.

Thanks I get it now.

[patient2010 93]

Welcome to VJ

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Take your time getting things in order. Nigeria is the hardest place to get a visa from and if you don't get it right and provide more than just what is asked for the first time you will end up being denied and having to pay and wait again.

Take your time getting things in order. Nigeria is the hardest place to get a visa from and if you don't get it right and provide more than just what is asked for the first time you will end up being denied and having to pay and wait again.