Cover Letter, Evidence Check

[vincesca 2]

Hi everyone!

I saw that we needed to do a cover letter here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Does anyone have advice on the format and how this should be done?

Also, does this evidence seem Ok for us?

- Joint bank account statement

- 10 pictures of us together over our 4 year relationship / marriage

- 3 affidavits from family/friends

- Flights taken together and corresponding passport stamps

Thanks so much!

[Erica & L 50]

This is what I used as my I-130 cover letter (sent in with my AOS, not for CR-1) but just to give you a point of reference:

I-130 Cover Page:

[insert Petitioner/Beneficiary Names Here]

[insert Your Address Here]

[insert Date Here]

[insert Whichever USCIS Address]

Nature of the submission: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Spouse or Relative [insert Beneficiary's Name Here]

To Whom It May Concern, please find enclosed:

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Spouse or Relative and all supporting documents.

I, [insert Petitioner's Name Here], a USC, am petitioning on behalf of my spouse, [insert Beneficiary's Name Here].

Form I-130, Petition for Alien Spouse or Relative

1. Check in the amount of $420

2. Form I-130

3. Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate

4. Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate

5. Copy of certified marriage certificate

6. G-325A completed by petitioner

a. Employment attachment

7. 1 passport-style photo of petitioner (name written on back, sealed in plastic bag)

8. G-325A completed by beneficiary

a. Employment attachment

9. 1 passport-style photo of beneficiary (name written on back, sealed in plastic bag)

Proof of Bona Fide Marriage

1. Documents showing co-mingling of financial resources:

a. void check with both petitioner and beneficiary’s names on it

b. (6) most recent bank statements for RBC Canada joint account

c. (6) most recent bank statements for RBC US joint account

d. legal letter from RBC US

e. debit cards with petitioner and beneficiary’s names on it

2. Current rental agreement with petitioner and beneficiary’s names on it

3. Proof of marriage trip (hotel booking, gas and food costs)

4. Affidavits:

a. (aunt of beneficiary)

b. (mother of petitioner)

5. (11) pictures of petitioner and beneficiary

Kind regards,

[insert Petitioner/Beneficiary Names Here]

As for evidence, someone who has gone through the spousal visa process can give you more of a concrete answer than me

Edited April 29, 2014 by Erica & Lily

[vincesca 2]

Hi thanks so much!

I just noticed that in your cover letter and in this link http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide2 it looks like I have to include the beneficiary's birth certificate but in this link http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 it looks like it is no longer needed.

What is correct?

I am sorry for asking so many questions but I do not want to make mistakes!

Thanks!

[pateldip84 3]

Hi everyone!

I saw that we needed to do a cover letter here: http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

Does anyone have advice on the format and how this should be done?

Also, does this evidence seem Ok for us?

- Joint bank account statement

- 10 pictures of us together over our 4 year relationship / marriage

- 3 affidavits from family/friends

- Flights taken together and corresponding passport stamps

Thanks so much!

1) Cover letter is NOT required... It will help but not necessary,

2) Are you filing i130?

if yes.... you will need basic documents listed here. The above mentioned proof is enough...

http://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/files/form/i-130instr.pdf

3) If your i130 is approved and you have been assigned a NVC case # then you need to complete DS261, AOS fee, IV fee, and DS260. (All of this is online)

for AOS- follow these instructions: http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/instructions.html

for IV - follwo these insturctions : http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/submit/documents-to-submit-to-nvc.html

Edited April 29, 2014 by pateldip84