Ready to file IR-1; Living abroad for awhile...

[kiaradv 2]

Hi VJ Friends,

So, I am ready to file our IR-1 forms. Just want to double check with everyone here that I have the proper documentations!!

1. Completed and signed form I-130
2. Check for I-130 filing fee
3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)
4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)
5. Form G-1145 Completed
6. Copy of my birth certificate
7. Copy of our marriage certificate (translated, legalized and in extenso)
8. Copy of co-joint Apartment Lease (translated)
9. Copy of letter from health insurance showing dependency (translated)
10. Copy of Passport Stamps as evidence

I also have phone bills and pictures. Should I include those? I don't want to overwhelm them with so much evidence.

Also, I have a separate questions.

1. I have been living here in the Dominican Republic since April 2014 but traveled to the States from Sept to Nov and worked for those two months. Am I going to have to show proof of re-instating back to the states?

2. For my marriage certificate, Do I need to send original showing that is legalized and in extenso or just copy?

3. Do I need to include a separate letter explaining why my mailing address is different from my residency address?

Those are just the little things that have me a bit worried. I appreciate in advance for the response. I just want to start this journey ASAP! Want to be back home

[TBoneTX 47,544]

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[TwoChickies 105]

That looks good but I would definitely include the phone bills and pictures. What you have included now doesn't seem like a lot of evidence. My petition was 142 pages long and I've seen people on here submit 200+ page petitions. Of course there's a certain point when it becomes excessive, but I'd say where you are now is not excessive yet.

1. I'm not sure and to be honest am afraid I did this wrong myself in my petition. If you do have to re-establish domicile, however, it doesn't seem too complicated, especially since you weren't gone long. http://travel.state.gov/content/visas/english/immigrate/immigrant-process/documents/support/i-864-series-forms-faqs.html Scroll down to "Domicile" and read more there.

2. You don't need to send any originals, photocopies are what they want.

3. I would probably just mention it in the cover letter, but if you want to do a separate one, just make sure to list the letter in your cover letter.

[mrskvelasco 30]

Hi VJ Friends,

So, I am ready to file our IR-1 forms. Just want to double check with everyone here that I have the proper documentations!!

1. Completed and signed form I-130
2. Check for I-130 filing fee
3. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)
4. Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)
5. Form G-1145 Completed
6. Copy of my birth certificate
7. Copy of our marriage certificate (translated, legalized and in extenso)
8. Copy of co-joint Apartment Lease (translated)
9. Copy of letter from health insurance showing dependency (translated)
10. Copy of Passport Stamps as evidence

I also have phone bills and pictures. Should I include those? I don't want to overwhelm them with so much evidence.

Also, I have a separate questions.

1. I have been living here in the Dominican Republic since April 2014 but traveled to the States from Sept to Nov and worked for those two months. Am I going to have to show proof of re-instating back to the states?

2. For my marriage certificate, Do I need to send original showing that is legalized and in extenso or just copy?

3. Do I need to include a separate letter explaining why my mailing address is different from my residency address?

Those are just the little things that have me a bit worried. I appreciate in advance for the response. I just want to start this journey ASAP! Want to be back home

I would definitely include some pictures, a selection throughout your relationship, particularly with friends/family. I think all your other evidence is good, no need to worry too much about this part. Our petition was only about 40 pages in total.

Good luck!

[Ryan H 3,897]

Also, I have a separate questions.

1. I have been living here in the Dominican Republic since April 2014 but traveled to the States from Sept to Nov and worked for those two months. Am I going to have to show proof of re-instating back to the states?

2. For my marriage certificate, Do I need to send original showing that is legalized and in extenso or just copy?

3. Do I need to include a separate letter explaining why my mailing address is different from my residency address?

Answers:

1. Yes, but that comes later when your file is at the NVC and you are submitting the I-864.
2. Photocopies only for both USCIS and the NVC, the original is to be brought to the interview.
3. No

Lastly, as others have already stated, include copies of the bills and pictures when you submit your petition.

[kiaradv 2]

Thank you all so much for all the information. You don't know how helpful it's been. I'm ready for this journey!!!! ???