Last minute tips or insight: Spouse Visa

[acevce19 0]

Hello Everyone,

I am writing looking for some last minute tips or insight anyone may have. I am finalizing my husband and I's documentation and supporting documents for the spouse visa with the I-130 form. I will be including in my packet the following:

I-130 form

Birth Certificates (mine and his)

Passport Copies (mine and his)

2 x 2 Photos (mine and his)

G-325 A Biographic forms (mine and his)

email notification form

Marriage certificate

Proof of no criminal records (husband)

Joint Account Documents

Hotel and Flight Itinerary (for each trip I have made to DR)

Boarding Passes

Western Union funds transfer receipts

Photos

Letters of Testimony (from close family and friends)

Passport entry stamps

So far that is what I have and it is quite a substantial packet and I currently have it compiled in a rather neat binder with tabs on the side and all photos in photo sleeves. I was wondering if anyone knows if the preferred method to compiling packet is to use ACCO fasteners or is the binder fine. It is a 3 ring binder so pretty easy to disassemble. Please also let me know any tips you have after reviewing the above list of documents being submitted. I appreciate all the help

[NikLR 13,234]

The petitioner needs to establish US citizenship via photocopies of birth certificate, entire passport or naturalization certificate. You do not need to send in both photocopies of your birth certificate and passport. It's a good idea to send a photocopy of the beneficiary's birth certificate but they really do not need his a photocopy of his passport. You also do not need proof of no criminal records at this point.

(remember that everything is photocopies (not originals)

I wouldn't bother with the binder because they're going to take everything out of it and put it how they want. Best idea is paper clips and binder clips with coloured sheets (if desired) between sections. Or ACCO fastened. We just put it all in a big pile, with a binder clip, slipped it in the envelope and off she went.

They really do use folders with the two holes at the top for everything (I saw my file at my interview.)

Do you have anymore evidence like emails, chats, skype etc?

[acevce19 0]

Thanks for the tips, yes I have 95 pages of call history on Skype and some Viber chat transcripts.

The petitioner needs to establish US citizenship via photocopies of birth certificate, entire passport or naturalization certificate. You do not need to send in both photocopies of your birth certificate and passport. It's a good idea to send a photocopy of the beneficiary's birth certificate but they really do not need his a photocopy of his passport. You also do not need proof of no criminal records at this point.

(remember that everything is photocopies (not originals)

I wouldn't bother with the binder because they're going to take everything out of it and put it how they want. Best idea is paper clips and binder clips with coloured sheets (if desired) between sections. Or ACCO fastened. We just put it all in a big pile, with a binder clip, slipped it in the envelope and off she went.

They really do use folders with the two holes at the top for everything (I saw my file at my interview.)

Do you have anymore evidence like emails, chats, skype etc?

[jkelly07 120]

G-1145 form put it on the top of your file

[Darnell 8,479]

Proof of no criminal records (husband) - this is not needed with the I-130 submittal. Hang on to it - you'll need it with doing doc intake at NVC.

[acevce19 0]

So i reside in Buffalo NY and am not sure where to file my standalone I-130 form and documents. The instructions say and address in chicago , il but I Have noticed that it is not listed as a filing center. Where do I send it and I also noticed a post about the I-130 being filed jointly with the adjustment status form. Can I not file the form jointly because my husband still resides in DR.

[NikLR 13,234]

If your husband is not in the USA, then he does not adjust status. You need to chase an IR1/CR1 visa. Follow the instructions on the I-130 for the mailing address. Everything is sent to a lockbox first where they do the intake and cash your check or money order, then send it to the appropriate service center (most likely National Benefits Center with an MSC receipt number.) Then you wait for 4-10 months that's the part that REALLY sucks.

[acevce19 0]

I also need to know if laminating pictures so I can fasten them with acco fasteners is ok. Is there a specific order I should place the documents?

[NikLR 13,234]

You can print them off on normal paper. You could try laminating but it's a very hot process and could ruin the photos. Or you could do the self laminating strips. Or just put them in a baggie.

[Darnell 8,479]

So i reside in Buffalo NY and am not sure where to file my standalone I-130 form and documents. The instructions say and address in chicago , il but I Have noticed that it is not listed as a filing center. Where do I send it and I also noticed a post about the I-130 being filed jointly with the adjustment status form. Can I not file the form jointly because my husband still resides in DR.

Please to click the link below:

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/menuitem.5af9bb95919f35e66f614176543f6d1a/?vgnextoid=c67c7f9ded54d010VgnVCM10000048f3d6a1RCRD&vgnextchannel=db029c7755cb9010VgnVCM10000045f3d6a1RCRD

[acevce19 0]

You can print them off on normal paper. You could try laminating but it's a very hot process and could ruin the photos. Or you could do the self laminating strips. Or just put them in a baggie.

I just stopped at office depot and found the self laminating sheets and think i will do that. Right now I have them in photo sleeves but they line up right at the top of the page so wit acco fasteners they would be whole punched right thru. Great suggestion

[bob72601 13]

How did you make copies of your Skype call history? The only method I have found is to use a screen capture and that will be well over 200 pages. I use Skype on an iMac.

[NikLR 13,234]

How did you make copies of your Skype call history? The only method I have found is to use a screen capture and that will be well over 200 pages. I use Skype on an iMac.

Just do various screen shots showing calls made. Once or twice a month should do.

[acevce19 0]

You can log in at skype.com and go to your usage history and it shows each call made you can then download it in excel format.

How did you make copies of your Skype call history? The only method I have found is to use a screen capture and that will be well over 200 pages. I use Skype on an iMac.

[bob72601 13]

I am able to see all the history, but have not found out how to download it to any format. Could you maybe elaborate a little more how you got it into excel. This is on a MAC not a PC. Thanks.