The very first step for starting the visa process

[elvenshadow 19]

I am now just starting to get things ready. I have not sent in anything yet. I read the instructions and just want to make sure I got this right.

The first step is to send in an envelope with the following things:

i-130 form

both G-325A forms

G-1145 form

After that, I wait for NOA and THEN I send all of the stuff in the packet. Is this correct? Am I missing something?

Thank you!

Also, payment is not due until after NOA1, is this correct?

[Not a Tailor 1,370]

I am now just starting to get things ready. I have not sent in anything yet. I read the instructions and just want to make sure I got this right.

The first step is to send in an envelope with the following things:

i-130 form

both G-325A forms

G-1145 form

After that, I wait for NOA and THEN I send all of the stuff in the packet. Is this correct? Am I missing something?

Thank you!

Also, payment is not due until after NOA1, is this correct?

I believe payment MUST be sent with the initial package. Those are just the forms. You'll want EVERYTHING in the checklist that's found here.

[elvenshadow 19]

@Not a Tailor

Thank you for the very fast reply!

So, could you please confirm if the below contents would be an acceptable packet based on your experience and knowledge?

PACKET

• Payment (I guess it has to be money order or check from US bank... will be hard to get quickly since I am in Japan and don't have my check book here for my US bank account.)
• i-130 form
• My G-325A form
• Wife’s G-325A form
• G-1145 form
• Copies of every page of my passport
• Translated marriage certificate
• Copy of every page of wife’s passport
• One passport-type photo of me. Write the full name on the back in pencil. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
• One passport-type photo of the wife. Write the full name on the back in pencil. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of <wife's name>". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
• Translated apartment lease (to show marriage)
• Translated joint bank account information (to show marriage proof)
• Several photos of wife and I together / wedding (to show marriage proof)
• Affidavit? (to show marriage proof)

Also, one more thing. It suggests Affidavit to show marriage written by a 3^rd party. Is this the Affidvait we submitted to the Embassy to get notarized when we got our marriage certificate papers done? Or is this some kind of separate thing that people write on our behalf for the purposes of this visa application (If so is there a special form or format?)? I also have a form I-864 that I filled out. Is this also included or is this for a later thing or…? Sorry for the confusion! Any help would be very, very appreciated.

[elvenshadow 19]

Also, in the assembly instructions...

In note 3 it says provide “receipt notice number” and “A number” if possible. What is “receipt notice number”? Also, my wife has no A number since she has only visited the US on visa waver using ESTA. What should I do?

Edited April 4, 2014 by elvenshadow

[B & G 200]

Also, in the assembly instructions...

In note 3 it says provide “receipt notice number” and “A number” if possible. What is “receipt notice number”? Also, my wife has no A number since she has only visited the US on visa waver using ESTA. What should I do?

Where it asks for an "A number" write "none" as your wife doesnt have an Alien number.

For the receipt notice number I am drawing a blank. Which form askes for that?

[elvenshadow 19]

Where it asks for an "A number" write "none" as your wife doesnt have an Alien number.

For the receipt notice number I am drawing a blank. Which form askes for that?

Oh ok, so it just means in general on all forms. I get it.

For reciept number it talks about it here on the page for packet assembly instructions http://www.visajourney.com/content/assembly

Note number 3 states:

"Note 3: Provide both the receipt notice number and the A-Number as an identifier, if they are available."

[B & G 200]

Oh ok, so it just means in general on all forms. I get it.

For reciept number it talks about it here on the page for packet assembly instructions http://www.visajourney.com/content/assembly

Note number 3 states:

"Note 3: Provide both the receipt notice number and the A-Number as an identifier, if they are available."

Ok.. got it.. the receipt number is your the number you will be assigned by USCIS after they receive your I-130 packet. There is no need for it now as you don't have it yet.

Including your receipt number is more for if you receive a RFE (request for additional evidence) so that USCIS may know what file the additional paperwork is meant for.

[elvenshadow 19]

Oh, I understand now. Thank you very much.