Finally ready to start my journey, thoughts? (i-130 package)

[quitepainful 56]

HI all,

I have been a lurker for almost 3 months now, I have read all the guides, the FAQ's, and used the advanced search function more times than i can count. It has come time for me to have someone double check the items as listed on my cover page (I used tabs at the bottom of the page and everything is in order).

• Completed G-1145

• Completed I-130 with attachment (“About Us”)

• Check in the amount of $420

• G-325A (petitioner) with birth certificate

• Passport style photo (petitioner)

• G-325A (beneficiary) with birth certificate

• Passport style photo (beneficiary)

• Copy of US Marriage Certificate

• Copy of online profiles from BLANK for Petitioner (BLANK) and Beneficiary (BLANK)

• Copy of Email correspondence

• Copies of itineraries and airline boarding passes for my (BLANK) visits to BLANK

• Copies of itineraries and airline boarding passes for her (BLANK) visits to USA

• Copies of entry/exit stamps to BLANK (BLANK)

• Photographs of us together (dates, places, and list of persons in captions)

• Copy of Joint Bank Account with my wife, BLANK

• Copy of BLANK, as my beneficiary for my employer sponsored 401(k) plan

• Logs of BLANK (International calling service) calls

• Copy of receipt for ring, diamond certification, insurance policy on diamond ring

• Copy of Partial Transcripts of chat logs

• Copy of Engagement Ceremony Invitation

• Copy of Executed Lease Agreement

2 affidavits from third parties having knowledge of the bona fides of our marital relationship

I have replaced personal information such as names and countries with blanks, please let me know if you think this package would be sufficient. I would estimate it is approx. 160 pages and weighs close to 2 lbs. The only staples are the ones on the passport envelope to a 8.5*11 page and the check to a blank page in front of the i-130.

Thank you for your help and advice over the last couple of months, i have learned so much! and Yes, i am doing everything by the book!

Thank you!

[NikLR 13,227]

I assume the lease agreement has both names on it? Yes that is a lot of information and looks pretty thorough!

[quitepainful 56]

Yes, all documents which i am providing, are executed versions and have both my wife's name and my name. (my wife!!! ahhhh love her!!!) .

I did all the research on here for months, reading for hours at a time all the possible threads.

Edited August 9, 2013 by quitepainful

[vegasbound 83]

You definitely included more than the usual amount of documents or evidence needed for the initial I-130 and especially for a Canadian beneficiary (assuming that's the case since you listed Montreal as the Consulate for the interview).

Depending on the duration of your marriage, living arrangement, or any other factor(s) that you think might affect the application, I would not worry about these items (but that's just me):

• Copy of online profiles from BLANK for Petitioner (BLANK) and Beneficiary (BLANK)
• Logs of BLANK (International calling service) calls
• Copy of Email correspondence-
• Copy of Partial Transcripts of chat logs
• Copy of receipt for ring, diamond certification, insurance policy on diamond ring
• Copy of Engagement Ceremony Invitation

I think these items carry more weight for K-1 visa petitions than for C/IR-1, with the exception that you did not marry your wife a week or 2 after meeting her for the first time. The joint lease, joint bank account, spouse as beneficiary for your 401k, sworn affidavits and supported by photos and itineraries/boarding passes should be enough evidence to prove that the relationship is bonafide, so to speak. Again, I think this can be true for Canadian beneficiaries - can't speak for other countries.

Alas, your I-130 has already been sent so I wish you all the best and good luck!

Edited August 9, 2013 by vegasbound

[quitepainful 56]

actually, i haven't sent it yet, i was hoping to send it off today but turns out it will go out first thing tomorrow morning. I agree i should take out the engagement ceremony card... thanks !

need to update my timeline

[quitepainful 56]

Anyone else? Please let me know i am going to mail the package tomorrow! if there is anything else i should include / exclude your guidance would be greatly appreciated!!

[Ryan H 3,813]

Don't staple anything, use paperclips instead.

[quitepainful 56]

Noted, package has been sent! We are now on our way and have begun our journey!!!

[jkelly07 120]

it's to late now. you could have sent a short letter how we met.

[quitepainful 56]

it's to late now. you could have sent a short letter how we met.

Jkelly, there is a 2 page "About us" added to the i-130 section...