how to file please

[sampacomosexy 1]

Hello good ppl,

Pls I need more info. Myself and my wife who is usc just got married about 6weeks ago. I am a nigeria and we did the wedding in nigeria. My question: what are the documents we need to submit for the I 130 and the guild lines pls, what's the first things to do and what is the time frame to file everything. Thanks y`all

[Blueberry Pancake 311]

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Hope this helps

[Ryan H 3,899]

For starters, your US Citizen wife needs to read the instructions for form I-130 (if she hasn't already done so).

[LoveNigarmostyle 165]

Hello good ppl,

Pls I need more info. Myself and my wife who is usc just got married about 6weeks ago. I am a nigeria and we did the wedding in nigeria. My question: what are the documents we need to submit for the I 130 and the guild lines pls, what's the first things to do and what is the time frame to file everything. Thanks y`all

The guidelines are here on VJ as well as USCIS website and NVC. She needs to read up as suggested and collect all the needed documents to be filed. Make sure you don't rush in before making sure you have all your ducks in a row. Mistakes can be costly and you want to take the time to submit what is needed to prevent a returned petition or request of more documents.

Patience is the key and knowledge will be most useful. Good luck!

[dwheels76 5,486]

Hello good ppl,

Pls I need more info. Myself and my wife who is usc just got married about 6weeks ago. I am a nigeria and we did the wedding in nigeria. My question: what are the documents we need to submit for the I 130 and the guild lines pls, what's the first things to do and what is the time frame to file everything. Thanks y`all

Okay you have the guide for what forms to get i will address Nigeria and bonfide list of evidence to consider. And the word Front-load. meaning put your evidence up front and not waiting for interview to bring your evidence.

Nigeria is the highest fraud embassy (they say) but fraud means many things but as for marriages and such and things you must prove you are in a bonafide real real marriage pure and simple.

Do you have red flags in your relationship?

1. Age difference (where she the US Citizen) is older than you

2. divorces either of you

3. Children from previous marriages

4. Children conceived to others during relationship or marriage

5. Short Visits (under 210 days at a time)

6. married first visit than left

7. Not meeting family in Nigeria

8. lack of pictures with family and friends

7. Religions difference

Here is a list of some evidence you may want to consider. Also a relationship timeline is good to show what all went on.

1. Evidence of Communication Before and After Marriage

• Phone bills showing who called whom
• Letters
• Greeting cards
• Chat logs
• Emails / PM’s
• Delivery receipts (of gifts you send each other)

2. Evidence of Visits / Vacations / Meeting in Person

• Boarding passes
• Passport stamps
• Hotel receipts with both your names
• Vacation / honeymoon photos
• Receipts or bank statements showing remote ATM withdrawals (to show you were pulling money from that location at such time)

3. Evidence of Co-habitation During Marriage

• Birth certificates of any children born to you together
• Mortgage loan contract or lease contract with both partners’ names in it
• Utility bills with both partners’ names
• Receipts with both partners’ names in shipping/billing address
• Pictures of you two living together

4. Evidence of Joint Ownership of Assets and Shared Financial Responsibility

• Joint bank account statements
• Proof of joint credit card use
• Money transfer receipts
• Power of Attorney
• Wills (never used this)
• Utility bills
• Life insurance policy showing spouse as beneficiary
• Health insurance
• Car insurance

5. Photographic Evidence

• Photos of you two together
• Photos of you two with family (such as wedding, parties, kids’ graduation, etc.)
• Photos of you two in various locations and times

6. Evidence from Others in Support of Bona Fide Marriage

• Sworn affidavits of friends and/or family
• Letters/cards from friends and/or family