Filing AOS - Need help with FORM I-130

[Dave&Judy 3]

Hello !

My wife and me are working on putting together this AOS package together.

I have few questions on I-130, please help: (caution : They might sound dumb to you but i am just making sure)

a. It says Family name in CAPS. Do we need to put other names, address etc also in CAPS?

b. What is the better way: Print the blank forms, then write, and sign OR Type in the forms, save and print and then sign it?

c. Under other names used, should be put nickname? I am thinking to put NONE to avoid any confusion.

d. for 14. - arrived as: (i came on HIB) what should i put; WORKER/HIGHLY SKILLED WORKER/H1B

- Also, the I-94 i entered with was expired long time back, Never went out of USA after that, i got new I-94 after H1B extension which is expiring in Dec 2012. Which one i should use?

e. For C.17 - List husband/wife and all children of your relative: Here goes Petitioner name or Beneficiary name along with Beneficiary's children?

f. For 20. What to put here?

g. For D.1 Separate petition... My wife will be filing for my Daughter as well. So, she need to put her name here here? And relationship - Step Daughter?

I think for today this is sufficient.

If you guys pass this test, i'll give you more .

Thanks a lot for your !!

Take Care !

Edited July 30, 2012 by Dave&Judy

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

a. Does not matter.

b. Though typing is neater, I personally think hand writing is safer (as long as you are neat). i have seen people freak out and realize they made typos with dates or names spelled wrong on their petition, and this does not happen with handwriting. However, whatever you like best is fine.

c. Yes nickname.

d. H1B and new I-94.

e. This is the USC's form. Put the USC, though it seems odd. (The USC is the wife of the relative being petitioned.)

f. You'll have to say what question 20 is. No one memorizes the question numbers

g. Yes I think so, but I am not sure what 20D is without checking.

To be successful in this process, you need to be able to read accurately and interpret LITERALLY. If it asks for other names used, then put other names used. If it says name in CAPS, then the name must be in caps, and nothing else. It's just THAT simple.

Edited July 30, 2012 by Harpa Timsah

[twonightowls 1]

Agree with Harpa for all the answers, and especially the part where you LITERALLY have to read carefully, and interpret LITERALLY!

Make sure to go back and forth at separate times to check your answers and the requirements, as it can get very overwhelming and may lose a minute detail here or there.

Good luck!

[Dave&Judy 3]

Thanks twonightowls !

you LITERALLY have to read carefully, and interpret LITERALLY!

Make sure to go back and forth at separate times to check your answers and the requirements, as it can get very overwhelming and may lose a minute detail here or there.

Good luck!

Thats why i am trying to confirm these minute details with VJers like you before finalizing

Thanks Harpa for replying to all my questions !(that too patiently )

Here are the questions:

f. For 20 - If your relative's native alphabet is other than Roman letters, write his name & address in native alphabets

Does that mean i need to write in my country's language (India, hindi)?

g. For D.1 if Separate petition are also being submitted for other relatives give names of each & relationship.

(... My wife will be filing for my Daughter as well. So, she need to put her name here? And relationship - Step Daughter?)

Edited July 30, 2012 by Dave&Judy

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Answer the question. There is nothing tricky about it.

[Moomin 292]

Regarding roman/latin alphabet/letter;

My name(maiden) in native language is L****ø. Since US alphabet doesn't have that "Ø" letter, they're asking to put the name in native language. In English, my name is L****oe. In native, it's L****ø.

[Dave&Judy 3]

Regarding roman/latin alphabet/letter;

My name(maiden) in native language is L****ø. Since US alphabet doesn't have that "Ø" letter, they're asking to put the name in native language. In English, my name is L****oe. In native, it's L****ø.

Great moomin, Thanks !

[Dave&Judy 3]

In Q.13: If you're US citizen, Complete the following:

a- Birth in the USA (Definitely No)

b- Naturalization. Give certificate number & date, & place of issuance (She lost her Naturalization certificate)

c- Parents. Have you obtained a certificate of Citizenship in yr own name:

> Yes (Give certificate number & date, & place of issuance)

> No

My wife got GC thro' her father. So, what she should put here?

thanks !

[Dave&Judy 3]

Any suggestions...

[Moomin 292]

A bit out of my range of knowledge with naturalization. Does she have a US passport? Some advise to put unknown in certificate number, and submit a copy of the US passport instead. Wait up and see what other replies rolls in.

[Dave&Judy 3]

A bit out of my range of knowledge with naturalization. Does she have a US passport? Some advise to put unknown in certificate number, and submit a copy of the US passport instead. Wait up and see what other replies rolls in.

She has US passport. Still not clear...

[LindaC1990 23]

She has US passport. Still not clear...

I think she can call USCIS to find out those information?

Edited August 16, 2012 by LindaC1990

[DandT14 272]

She has US passport. Still not clear...

There must be a way to replace her Naturalization certificate. You better figure it out, because I think you need to bring it to the interview.

[DandT14 272]

Here's a thread dealing with the same topic:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/156090-form-i-130-i-lost-my-naturalization-certificate-help/

Here's the link to order a new certificate:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a910cac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Hope that helps.

[Dave&Judy 3]

Here's a thread dealing with the same topic:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/156090-form-i-130-i-lost-my-naturalization-certificate-help/'>http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/156090-form-i-130-i-lost-my-naturalization-certificate-help/

Here's the link to order a new certificate:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=a910cac09aa5d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

Hope that helps.

Thanks a million, DandT14 !!!!

For people in similar situation (lost their Naturalization certificate (how one can , anyway) and now need for AOS:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/156090-form-i-130-i-lost-my-naturalization-certificate-help