I-130 checklist, is it enough what we submitted?

[JusticeWarrior67 3]

What's what I got so far:

1. check in the amount of 420 dollars
2. I-130 form signed
3. certified copy of our marriage certificate
4. G-325A completed and signed by U.S spouse
5. passport style picture of U.S spouse
6. G-325A completed and signed by beneficiary
7. passport style picture of beneficiary
8. copy of every page of U.S spouse's passport
9. 2 affidavits of people who've known of our bona fide relationship

is this all what i should submit or should I add more to it to avoid any RFE's?
people say i should submit picture of us too, but isn't it for the interview stage??

[Kevin&Hazelyn 1]

What's what I got so far:

1. check in the amount of 420 dollars

2. I-130 form signed

3. certified copy of our marriage certificate

4. G-325A completed and signed by U.S spouse

5. passport style picture of U.S spouse

6. G-325A completed and signed by beneficiary

7. passport style picture of beneficiary

8. copy of every page of U.S spouse's passport

9. 2 affidavits of people who've known of our bona fide relationship

is this all what i should submit or should I add more to it to avoid any RFE's?

people say i should submit picture of us too, but isn't it for the interview stage??

Check your inbox hope it helps

[JusticeWarrior67 3]

thanks for submitting your checklist. MY lawyer told me that pictures shouldn't be submitted at this stage but should be presented at the interview.

I do have pictures of me and my spouse, friends, relatives etc as well as boarding passes if needed.

we weren't able to set up a joint bank account because i dont have SSN yet

[Ryan H 3,860]

thanks for submitting your checklist. MY lawyer told me that pictures shouldn't be submitted at this stage but should be presented at the interview.

Here's the problem with what your lawyer says, if you wait to the interview to present evidence, you may never have the opportunity. There is no guarantee a CO will ask to see your pictures and if you try to pass them across unsolicited, they may be immediately passed back without so much as a fleeting glance.

I'm not saying you shouldn't bring evidence to the interview (you absolutely should); however, if you want to guarantee that it will be part of the file that will be reviewed prior to an interview taking place, submit it with the I-130.

[MordecaiRigby 29]

Definitely do not listen to your lawyer on this one.

Most people on this forum will advise front-loading and that's what we did as well. Provide as much evidence of bona fide marriage as you can. Submit photos, preferably with captions (who is on the photo, where was it taken, date). Sworn affidavits from your family members or friends unfortunately don't hold that much value for USCIS. If that's all you send, you should probably expect an RFE.

You have traveled together or traveled to visit each other, right? Can you provide boarding passes that will prove it?

Do you have any chat logs? List of skype calls? Emails exchanged? Letters?

[Ryan H 3,860]

Sworn affidavits from your family members or friends unfortunately don't hold that much value for USCIS. If that's all you send, you should probably expect an RFE.

While you are correct about the value of affidavits (not only USCIS but also CO's at the Embassy or Consulate), USCIS is highly unlikely to send an RFE if a petitioner only sent affidavits provided the required photocopy of the marriage certificate was included.

[Kevin&Hazelyn 1]

thanks for submitting your checklist. MY lawyer told me that pictures shouldn't be submitted at this stage but should be presented at the interview.

I do have pictures of me and my spouse, friends, relatives etc as well as boarding passes if needed.

we weren't able to set up a joint bank account because i dont have SSN yet

Ahh ok the list i've had given you what exactly we submitted and dnt get any problem... but maybe your lawyers right

Hope things get better for u soon

Do you mind sending me your check list too?

Yeah sure just chck your inbox...

[JusticeWarrior67 3]

While you are correct about the value of affidavits (not only USCIS but also CO's at the Embassy or Consulate), USCIS is highly unlikely to send an RFE if a petitioner only sent affidavits provided the required photocopy of the marriage certificate was included.

Well i did provide the marriage certificate as required as well as the U.S passport of the petitioner.. and as far as i know, you are required to submit ONLY ONE proof of a bona fide relationship to include with the I-130 form as it says "or"

[Ryan H 3,860]

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