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So here is my checklist for submitting the I-130!

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Ok! So after doing SO much research I've made a checklist with what to submit with this I-130 package! Please let me know if there is anything I should add OR if there is something that I don't need to include with it.

1. My husband's original birth certificate and copy (front and back)

2. Copy of my birth certificate (front and back)

3. Copy of ALL pages of passport

4. Original marriage certificate, copy of it and translation

5. Passport pics (one for husband, one for me)

6. Both G352A forms

7. Affidavits from my both of my parents (read on USCIS.gov website to include this for additional proof)

8. A copy of my I.D. to show that I changed my last name and that I really am serious about this marriage!

9. And of course, the I-130 form!

Now for a few questions:

1. Do I need my original birth certificate? Or ONLY if they request to see it?

2. Do I need to submit copies of ALL pages of my passport? I think it is a good idea because my passport is stamped with the Honduras stamp. Or maybe they won't care and wonder WHY I included a copy of my birth certificate AND copies of the pages of my passport? Maybe I just need a copy of my birth certificate?

3. Do I include the pictures that I have of me and my husband together? I have them dated from 2003-present. OR Do I wait to submit those with that other form?

Thanks! :D

I-130:

2/13/07 ~ NOA1

5/31/07 ~ NOA2 Approval!

NVC: (Did not use James' shortcuts except for hubby sending DS-230 to me ahead of time!)

6/15/07 ~ Petition rec'vd by NVC

6/18/07 ~ Case # assigned

7/02/07 ~ DS3032/AOS bill generated

7/03/07 ~ COA email sent

7/09/07 ~ AOS bill rec'vd by mail

7/10/07 ~ Paid/Sent AOS bill

7/13/07 ~ Re-sent COA email, 1st email accepted

7/16/07 ~ IV bill generated

7/18/07 ~ AOS bill entered into system

7/28/07 ~ IV bill rec'vd by mail

8/06/07 ~ I864 packet rec'vd by mail

8/08/07 ~ Paid/sent IV bill

8/10/07 ~ Sent I864 to NVC

8/13/07 ~ NVC rec'vd I864

8/16/07 ~ IV bill entered into system

8/20/07 ~ DS230 generated

8/24/07 ~ I864 "approved"

9/01/07 ~ DS230 rec'vd by mail

9/05/07 ~ DS230 sent to NVC

9/07/07 ~ NVC receives DS230

9/11/07 ~ DS-230 in system "The NVC has rec'vd the checklist letter..."

9/24/07 ~ Chklist sent :o/

9/25/07 ~ Chklist being sent to me

9/26/07 ~ Automated msg changes to "checklist letter being sent..."

10/1/07 ~ Checklist letter rec'vd by mail

10/4/07 ~ Sent out checklist letter response to NVC...HUBBY'S BDAY :(

10/10/07~ NVC rec'vd checklist letter response

10/20/07~ CASE COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

11/07/07~ Case forwarded to embassy

12/05/07~ Interview

Onto the waiver process . . .

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All you need for now are Copy of birth certificate (you and ur husband), copy of passport (first pages, the one with your info in it), copy of marriage certificate, passport pics (husband and you), both G325A forms (husband and you) and I-130 forms. You have to keep of all of your originals unless they asked for it. Photos of the wedding and pictures that ur together will be used for interview, keep it for now.

Ok! So after doing SO much research I've made a checklist with what to submit with this I-130 package! Please let me know if there is anything I should add OR if there is something that I don't need to include with it.

1. My husband's original birth certificate and copy (front and back)

2. Copy of my birth certificate (front and back)

3. Copy of ALL pages of passport

4. Original marriage certificate, copy of it and translation

5. Passport pics (one for husband, one for me)

6. Both G352A forms

7. Affidavits from my both of my parents (read on USCIS.gov website to include this for additional proof)

8. A copy of my I.D. to show that I changed my last name and that I really am serious about this marriage!

9. And of course, the I-130 form!

Now for a few questions:

1. Do I need my original birth certificate? Or ONLY if they request to see it?

2. Do I need to submit copies of ALL pages of my passport? I think it is a good idea because my passport is stamped with the Honduras stamp. Or maybe they won't care and wonder WHY I included a copy of my birth certificate AND copies of the pages of my passport? Maybe I just need a copy of my birth certificate?

3. Do I include the pictures that I have of me and my husband together? I have them dated from 2003-present. OR Do I wait to submit those with that other form?

Thanks! :D

I-130 NOA1 : 2006-07-11

I-130 Approved : 2006-07-26

NVC Received :

Received DS-3032 / I-864 Bill : 2006-11-15

Pay I-864 Bill 2006-11-20

Receive I-864 Package : 2006-12-08

Return Completed DS-3032 : 2006-12-14

Receive IV Bill : 2006-12-19

Pay IV Bill : 2006-12-22

Recv'd DS230 packet from NVC : 2007-01-16

Recv'd another letter from NVC that they need additional req'ment and which is DS230 : 2006-01-16 (what?!!!! i just recv'd DS230)

Send DS230 to NVC - 2007-01-25

NVC rec'd thru USPS tracking - 2007-01-29

NVC confimed they recv DS230 (2007-01-30) and I-864 (reviewed and ok'd) - need to wait for 2-4 weeks for case completion.

Rec'd RFE from NVC (need certified copy of Birtch Cert. and Marriage Cert.) - 2007-02-13

Sent Mail Cert Copy of BC & MC thru fedex overnight to NVC - 2007-02-13

NVC rec'd Fedex Mail. 2007-02-14

NVC confirmed they rcvd the mail - 2007-02-15

CASE COMPLETE - 2007-02-28 (YES!!!)

Medical completed - 2007-04 - 2 & 3

Schedule Interview - 2007-04-12

Recvd her visa - 2007-04-27

CFO Seminar - 2007-04-27

Flight to SFO - 2007-05-04 (She's here, picked her up in the airport with roses in my hand)

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I-751 (Removal of Conditional Residence)

Sent I-751 form in registered mail - 2009-03-04

I-751 received by California Service Center - 2009-03-06

Check cleared amount of $545 - 2009-03-09

Received NOA1 (Receipt Notice) 2009-03-13

Biometrics Completed - 2009-03-31

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Canada
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I believe that for birth certificates/passports all you need is Either the birth certificate OR all pages of the passport of the U.S. citizen - you do not need this for the beneficiary.

Other than that, as I mentioned in the other post - the new I130 instructions do not mention photographs, but if you want to include that as additional evidence that's your choice :)

good luck!

Sandy

Michael's I-130:

NOA1: 5-10-2006----updated w/ citizenship: 9-25-06----had to call back 10/25, touch 10/26

12/06/06 - Approved!- - - 12/08/06 - Touch---01/25/07 - Touch

I130 at NVC

12/14/06 - case number assigned

12/25/06 - DS3032 & AOS Fee Bill Mailed (phone system updated 12/27)

12/27/06 - emailed choice of agent; 12/29/06 - received email from NVC confirming choice of agent!

01/01/07 - NVC generated IV Fee Bill (postmarked 1/17 though!)

01/03/07 - returned AoS Fee Bill via Priority Mail (James' shortcut)

01/15/07 - NVC generated AOS package

01/22/07 - received IV Fee Bill - overnighted back to NVC same day

01/27/07 - recieved I864 package; 01/29/07 - overnighted I864 to NVC

01/29/07 - DS230 generated (phone system not updated, email response 2/5/07)

02/05/07 - mailed DS-230 to NVC via express mail

02/20/07 - CASE COMPLETE!!

04/18/07 - INTERVIEW!!!! - APPROVED!!!!

Michael's K-3:

09/28/06 - NOA1

1/25/07 - approved ...NOA2 via snail mail - 1/29/07

03/16/07 - chose not to return packet 3 to Montreal

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FORMS must be originals.

Evidence can be photocopies.

Now That You Are A Permanent Resident

How Do I Remove The Conditions On Permanent Residence Based On Marriage?

Welcome to the United States: A Guide For New Immigrants

Yes, even this last one.. stuff in there that not even your USC knows.....

Here are more links that I love:

Arriving in America, The POE Drill

Dual Citizenship FAQ

Other Fora I Post To:

alt.visa.us.marriage-based http://britishexpats.com/ and www.***removed***.com

censored link = *family based immigration* website

Inertia. Is that the Greek god of 'can't be bothered'?

Met, married, immigrated, naturalized.

I-130 filed Aug02

USC Jul06

No Deje Piedras Sobre El Pavimento!

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7. Affidavits from my both of my parents (read on USCIS.gov website to include this for additional proof)

Hi Megan,

I am a U.S. Born Citizen and will be filing soon for my wedding that took place in India (Feb 22nd). I was curious to know if you used any particular type of "notarization" for making the affidavits "official", as the additional proof description (pasted below for others to reference) is a bit wordy. Would love to see how your's was formatted so I can use it to guide how I go about getting mine done. Also did you do this for only your side of the family or did you do this also for the non US citizen side as well?

I-130 Description for Affidavit for Proof

"5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and detailsexplaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or"

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I-130 Timeline with USCIS:

I-130 Sent : 05/25/07

I-130 Received: 05/26/07

I-130 Filing Fee Check Posted: 5/21/07

I-130 Receipt Number Pulled Of Check

Form I-797, Notice of Action (NOA) - Not Received

NO HITS ON CASE - DIRECTLY TO BELOW

I-I30 Approval notice sent 8/24/07!

Timeline with NVC:

FEES/AGENT SELECTION/I-864 Completed 11/2007

DS-230 Biographic Data Pending submission 11/19/2007

DS-230 Biographic Data Entered Into System 12/5/2007

Case Completed Status 12/13/07

Timeline with Mumbai Consulate:

Confirmed Case Transfer To Consulate - 12/21/07

Confirmed Case Received by Mumbai Consulate - 12/26/07

Confirm Packet 4 Ready/Received - 12/28/07/ 1/4/08

VFS Office Document Check - (Pending to be determined)

Medical Exam - (Pending to be determined)

Interview Date - March 2008

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