Some questions about the I-130

[__caitlin 2]

Hey - I'm currently filling out the I-130 for my husband in Canada (I am a US citizen; he is a Canadian citizen) and I have some questions.

1. A couple years ago, my husband tried to come down for a visit to New York. Long story short, there was a misunderstanding about his job information - he was taken into the back room, questioned, etc., and then denied entry. He was asked to come back as long as he had extensive proof of ties to Canada (pay stubs, etc.) and I think his record is flagged as requiring those documents. Does this count as having "been under immigration proceedings"? If so, which one? (And it was so long ago, neither of us can remember the exact date, which it also asks for on the form.)

2. I'm currently living with my family, and when the date comes closer that he will be able to move here, we plan to move out into an apartment together. That means that there is NO fixed address at this point where "my relative intends to live." What do I put down?

3. What does #21 mean, "give last address at which you lived together"? Neither of us have ever formally lived together - we've only done visits for 1-2 weeks max. What should I put?

Any and all help is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

[NikLR 13,227]

No that's not immigration proceedings. They mean has he ever been petitioned before or had an immigrant visa before. As a side note - He has been denied entry but its good to note that he was not banned! This question will come up at a later date.

You can put down to be determined.

Put "none - have not lived together" for last address lived together.

Edited March 27, 2013 by NikiR

[__caitlin 2]

Thanks so much!! That helps a lot.

[__caitlin 2]

Sorry - I have a couple more questions about the G-325A if that's okay.

Filled out from my (the petitioner's) perspective:

1. What do I put for "file number"?

2. For the employment section, I am currently a freelance writer, meaning that I am an independent contractor for 2-3 different companies at once. How should I list this in that section?

3. "This form submitted in connection with application for" -- the choices are only "Naturalization," "Status as Permanent Resident," or "Other ____". As someone petitioning for my spouse to immigrate here, what do I put?

4. At the bottom, it asks for "Applicant's Name and Alien Registration Number." I am a citizen so do I leave this blank?

Thanks everyone!!

[NikLR 13,227]

1) nothing.... That is a spot for them

2) I would put self employed freelance writer. That's your occupation.

3) other: form I-130

4) on this page you are the applicant. Your name goes there. If you naturalized they want your alien number, if you didn't then write none.

Thanks so much!! That helps a lot.

You're welcome