a few questions regarding i-130 and or g-325a

[aliciafoster 0]

for the form i-130 and or g-325a, when it asks the family name of my spouse, and since we were just married 12/21/2012, do I use my last name as her family name or her fathers last name?

we were married in Dominican republic and now I am back home in the US and we are ready to send out the forms.

I have the i-130

the g-325a one for me and one for her

the marriage vert (also translated to english)

my divorce decree

my passport and birth cert

her 2x2 passport style picture

do I need a copy of her passport?

I will send a cover letter with all the above. anything else I need to send please let me know thanks.

[jkelly07 120]

yes a copy of her passport.and G-1145.form put it on the very top of your file

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Topic has been moved from K-1 Fiancee Visa forum to IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa forum as OP is married

[speedwell 224]

Topic has been moved from K-1 Fiancee Visa forum to IR-1/CR-1 Spouse Visa forum as OP is married

Use her legal surname as it was the day before you were married. If that was her father's name, use that. (The reason I draw the distinction is that I was still going by the last name of my former husband when I married last year, and that was my legal surname.)

[Ryan H 3,790]

do I need a copy of her passport?

No

yes a copy of her passport

WRONG, a copy of the beneficiary's passport is not needed when filing the I-130.

[aliciafoster 0]

yes a copy of her passport.and G-1145.form put it on the very top of your file

Thanks!

[kmarion1968 5]

for the form i-130 and or g-325a, when it asks the family name of my spouse, and since we were just married 12/21/2012, do I use my last name as her family name or her fathers last name?

we were married in Dominican republic and now I am back home in the US and we are ready to send out the forms.

I have the i-130

the g-325a one for me and one for her

the marriage vert (also translated to english)

my divorce decree

my passport and birth cert

her 2x2 passport style picture

do I need a copy of her passport?

I will send a cover letter with all the above. anything else I need to send please let me know thanks.

You dont need a copy of her passport as stated previously, as for the name to use, for my case i found that using the name as it appears on your spouses passport helps avoid issues with medical exams etc when asked for identification. attched is what i used.

Assembling the I-130 Package: Checklist

Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):

1.

Payment as required by USCIS. Use a money order so you can track the payment. If a personal check is allowed, use that instead.

2.

Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.

3.

Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative

4.

Copy of the Full Birth certificate (front and back) for the US Citizen or a copy of ALL pages of the US Citizen's passport. This is used to establish citizenship.

5.

A copy of petitioner's proof of naturalization. (If applicable)

6.

A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency. (If applicable)

7.

A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)

8.

A certified copy of your certified marriage certificate (again, translated if not in Engligh)

9.

A certified official copy of the petitioner's and/or intending immigrant's divorce documents. (If one or both of you have been divorced before)

10.

A copy of a prior spouse's death certificate. (If filing for a spouse, and one or both have you were married before, and the prior spouse died)

11.

G-325A filled out by the US Citizen, signed and dated.

12.

One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <Insert Name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

13.

G-325A filled out by the foreign spouse signed and dated.

14.

One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

15.

Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

Note: Evidence of a bona fide Marriage

The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bona fide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1.

Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or

2.

A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or

3.

Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or

4.

Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or

5.

Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or

6.

Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

[pushbrk 12,106]

for the form i-130 and or g-325a, when it asks the family name of my spouse, and since we were just married 12/21/2012, do I use my last name as her family name or her fathers last name?

we were married in Dominican republic and now I am back home in the US and we are ready to send out the forms.

I have the i-130

the g-325a one for me and one for her

the marriage vert (also translated to english)

my divorce decree

my passport and birth cert

her 2x2 passport style picture

do I need a copy of her passport?

I will send a cover letter with all the above. anything else I need to send please let me know thanks.

Enter the name she intends to be her legal name on the day of the interview, including it being the name on her passport that day.

You need a passport photo of you and some relationship evidence. If she's been divorced, a divorce decree for her as well.

[The Mean Lady 604]

for the form i-130 and or g-325a, when it asks the family name of my spouse, and since we were just married 12/21/2012, do I use my last name as her family name or her fathers last name?

we were married in Dominican republic and now I am back home in the US and we are ready to send out the forms.

I have the i-130

the g-325a one for me and one for her

the marriage vert (also translated to english)

my divorce decree

my passport and birth cert

her 2x2 passport style picture

do I need a copy of her passport?

I will send a cover letter with all the above. anything else I need to send please let me know thanks.

If she plans to change her name to yours, then put yours and get into the process of getting that done.

It asks in another question for other previous names which will include her maiden name and will avoid any confusion

You do not NEED a copy of her passport, however, I found that supplying a copy of my husband's passport was evidence of our relationship since it had all of the stamps in it when visiting me.

You have not mentioned supplying evidence of your relationship which you will also need to provide.

YOU also need the passport style pictures on your G-325.

[pushbrk 12,106]

If she plans to change her name to yours, then put yours and get into the process of getting that done.

It asks in another question for other previous names which will include her maiden name and will avoid any confusion

You do not NEED a copy of her passport, however, I found that supplying a copy of my husband's passport was evidence of our relationship since it had all of the stamps in it when visiting me.

You have not mentioned supplying evidence of your relationship which you will also need to provide.

YOU also need the passport style pictures on your G-325.

They each need a passport style photo but those are submitted in support of the I-130 and have NOTHING to do with the G325a.

[The Mean Lady 604]

They each need a passport style photo but those are submitted in support of the I-130 and have NOTHING to do with the G325a.

I didn't say what it was in support of, I just said what it was attached to per this:

14.

One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.

[pushbrk 12,106]

I didn't say what it was in support of, I just said what it was attached to per this:

The instruction you quoted does not correspond to what you wrote. Placing the sheet of paper with the baggie attached "behind" the G325a forms is only a logical order. It's logical because it's the order the supporting documents are mentioned in the I-130 instructions. It does not indicate ANY connection between the photos and the G325a and there is no actual requirement to put things in any particular order.

Please read what you actually wrote before you respond about what you wrote.