This looks like a reverse scenario

[S and R 8]

From the topics here, its clear the majority of petitioners are USC husbands. My situation is the reverse; my wife is the USC. I am taking care of the paperwork side of things as I am better positioned to do so, and we would also like to leave the option of applying for Australia papers open (its still a job seeker's paradise here - we can afford to say 'thanks but no thanks...') I have included my wife's names on my Australia bank accounts, mortgage documents, life insurance documents, etc. The issue is that we would also like to use these as evidence of a bonafide marriage for the CR-1. I will be using my Australia-based assets for the I-864. My question - Is offshore-based evidence acceptable for the I-130 application process?

Edited March 19, 2011 by Hillaryman

[mrs.T 1]

From the topics here, its clear the majority of petitioners are USC husbands. My situation is the reverse; my wife is the USC. I am taking care of the paperwork side of things as I am better positioned to do so, and we would also like to leave the option of applying for Australia papers open (its still a job seeker's paradise here - we can afford to say 'thanks but no thanks...') I have included my wife's names on my Australia bank accounts, mortgage documents, life insurance documents, etc. The issue is that we would also like to use these as evidence of a bonafide marriage for the CR-1. I will be using my Australia-based assets for the I-864. My question - Is offshore-based evidence acceptable for the I-130 application process?

Is your wife living with you in Australia? If she is in the US than she's the one that has to send the I130 + the rest of the docs.!She is the petitioner, you can't send a petition.

Yes, of course you can use any docs. and evidence you guys have together! Hell....if you've got a holiday home in the Cayman Islands wouldn't you put that in ?!

You have to decide if you want to become a US resident though, if you'll get the green card and than 8 months later decide to go back to Aussie, how will you qulify for removal of contidions?! If you become a citizen than you have the right versus have the privilege

[S and R 8]

Is your wife living with you in Australia? If she is in the US than she's the one that has to send the I130 + the rest of the docs.!She is the petitioner, you can't send a petition.

Yes, of course you can use any docs. and evidence you guys have together! Hell....if you've got a holiday home in the Cayman Islands wouldn't you put that in ?!

You have to decide if you want to become a US resident though, if you'll get the green card and than 8 months later decide to go back to Aussie, how will you qulify for removal of contidions?! If you become a citizen than you have the right versus have the privilege

Thanks.

My wife is in the USA. She will petition for me but it will be me telling her where to sign..... Official paperwork is not one of her strong points. Thats a good question on removal of conditions. Its going to be USA residence initially. Australia is a fall-back option for really hard times.

PS - I wish I had a holiday home in the Cayman Islands...:-)

[mrs.T 1]

Thanks.

My wife is in the USA. She will petition for me but it will be me telling her where to sign..... Official paperwork is not one of her strong points. Thats a good question on removal of conditions. Its going to be USA residence initially. Australia is a fall-back option for really hard times.

PS - I wish I had a holiday home in the Cayman Islands...:-)

I think the I130 you have to fill out on line (it has a bar code)than she has to sign it, to be on the safe side sign it in blue ink (to avoid potential problems)

this can help :

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/How_Do_I_Bring_My_Spouse_%28Husband_or_Wife%29_to_Live_in_the_United_States%3F

RE: P.S. - if the US work issues get better, you might ! ;P

[Samoray 165]

my wife is the USC too, you're not alone

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Each country has it's own norm for which is the norm. In some it is woman USC's and others the men are the USC. Usually the USC fills out the papers are it is faster and cheaper then sending the petition internationally. Also in some high fraud countries it is considered a minor red flag if the beneficiary is overly involved in that part of the process.

[Samoray 165]

That's right

[Deb+Steve 13]

Only assets that can easily be converted to cash can be used, so I'm not sure you can actually use assets that are not in the US.

I had to convert to cash and send it to my husband's US bank account before it would be considered. Wish I hadn't because we didn't end up needing it, but that's my experience.

[mrs.T 1]

Only assets that can easily be converted to cash can be used, so I'm not sure you can actually use assets that are not in the US.

I had to convert to cash and send it to my husband's US bank account before it would be considered. Wish I hadn't because we didn't end up needing it, but that's my experience.

What are you talking about?!!?

quote from I864:

"Enter the net cash value of all stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and any other assets....."

You enter the value (real estate, cars, a piece of land ....) that if needed you can convert (sell) into $$

That doesn't mean that you have to sell everything and send it to US, unless you're very low on $$ in the US bank

Don't give people wrong info, of course they can use any ties and co-assets even if they are located on Mars!! That's the base for bona fide marriage!

[Deb+Steve 13]

What are you talking about?!!?

quote from I864:

"Enter the net cash value of all stocks, bonds, certificates of deposit, and any other assets....."

You enter the value (real estate, cars, a piece of land ....) that if needed you can convert (sell) into $$

That doesn't mean that you have to sell everything and send it to US, unless you're very low on $$ in the US bank

Don't give people wrong info, of course they can use any ties and co-assets even if they are located on Mars!! That's the base for bona fide marriage!

Thanks for that. Thumbs up to you. That was my experience. Read my first paragraph again as well. It has nothing to do with bonafides of marriage but what was expected of us for the I-864.

[mrs.T 1]

Thanks for that. Thumbs up to you. That was my experience. Read my first paragraph again as well. It has nothing to do with bonafides of marriage but what was expected of us for the I-864.

I was telling him what to use for the I864. Co-asset can be also included as a bona fide with the I130 & later on with the I864. It's always better to know what to include in the I130 rather than getting a RFE later on ...

Cheers!

Edited March 19, 2011 by mrs.T

[S and R 8]

Thanks everyone.

Regarding assets - an example of acceptable assets is a beneficiary's house in another country. Evidence of accrediated valuation is required though. My plan is to take the risk and sell my property once we are NOA2-approved.

What about cash in overseas accounts? My savings are here in OZ, and I have added my wife's names to the accounts. We'll be submitting these with the I-130. Is this a red flag for beneficiary being heavily involved? We do not have a joint account in the US, we could not open a joint account without 2 SSNs. We tried at several banks last December and failed.