I'm so overwhelmed Im gonna cry my eyes out

[XXoverwhelmedXX 1]

Ok so I recently got married in August In Iraq, and now im back to the US. Im a naturalized us citizen. I want to bring my husband to the US as soon as I can...and I don't know where to start.......all i know is that I have to fill out the I-130!!

what documents do I have to include with the application?

what kind of things makes the processing times longer ?

and the other thing thats worrying me is that we didn't do a wedding and we barely took pictures together cuz of the situation in Iraq, but I promised him when he gets accepted we'll do a wedding. so will not having wedding pictures or not a lot of pictures effect the application?

Omg plz helppppppppppp!!!!

[tebessum 13]

Ok so I recently got married in August In Iraq, and now im back to the US. Im a naturalized us citizen. I want to bring my husband to the US as soon as I can...and I don't know where to start.......all i know is that I have to fill out the I-130!!

what documents do I have to include with the application?

what kind of things makes the processing times longer ?

and the other thing thats worrying me is that we didn't do a wedding and we barely took pictures together cuz of the situation in Iraq, but I promised him when he gets accepted we'll do a wedding. so will not having wedding pictures or not a lot of pictures effect the application?

Omg plz helppppppppppp!!!!

Personal check in the amount of $420

I-130 Petition for Alien Relative

Copy of unexpired U.S. passport (Petitioner)

G-325A (Petitioner)

Passport Style Photo (Petitioner)

G-325A (Beneficiary)

Passport Style Photo (Beneficiary)

Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

Letter explaining your relationship history, marriage, and our future plans together

Copy of Marriage Certificate

Photo pages as evidence to our bona fide relationship and marriage

[LoveMyTico 999]

Read the guides on this forum. The first blue bar on the top of the page. They are soooooo helpful. You can also read the threads for more information. When you do finally file, come back and create a timeline and fill in the information so we all can track your progress along with you.

Right now, the processing is slow. Super slow to be exact. You can count on 9-12 months for your I-130 approval and then about 8 weeks for the NVC. Who knows, maybe by the time you file, the USCIS will have things rolling. Like I said, it is super slow now. Best to get your papers in ASAP.

Edited September 20, 2013 by LoveMyTico

[XXoverwhelmedXX 1]

what do you mean by Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage?

Read the guides on this forum. The first blue bar on the top of the page. They are soooooo helpful. You can also read the threads for more information. When you do finally file, come back and create a timeline and fill in the information so we all can track your progress along with you.

Right now, the processing is slow. Super slow to be exact. You can count on 9-12 months for your I-130 approval and then about 8 weeks for the NVC. Who knows, maybe by the time you file, the USCIS will have things rolling. Like I said, it is super slow now. Best to get your papers in ASAP.

[Hollyday 122]

I suggest you read the guide.

[LoveMyTico 999]

I suggest you read the guide.

yup, before asking repeat questions, check out the guide. It will answer almost everything for you... Then ask questions for clarification! ! ! You are also able to check out past threads. Tons of good info.

Don't feel overwhelmed.. Just read first, then get your plan of action together. Double check everything before you send it in. You'll be fine.

[dirk_diggler 107]

You're supposed to cry your eyes out when waiting for your NOA2, not now

[Janelle2002 3,865]

Don't cry just yet. Please learn to thicken your skin through this process, it is not survivable for the weak. Sometimes it can go fast, sometimes in can go super slow. Be strong, pay close attention to small details and you can do this!

[dwheels76 5,486]

what do you mean by Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage?

Here is a list of Bonafide evidence to consider if you have.

List of Bonafide evidence

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