checklist DCF Manila cover letter

[clairebear24 3]

Hi guys! I'll be petitioning my husband and kids next month and I'm already making a checklist of things I need to present in the filing. Please let me know if there's something missing.

1. I-130 Cover Letter

2. Form I-130

3. Birth Certificate

4. Marriage Certificate

5. Copy of passport

6. G325-A (For me and my husband and kids)

7. Passport photo style for me, kids and husband

8. Pictures and other proof of relationship

I feel like there's still something missing? Can anyone share what they passed? Also, does anyone have a sample cover letter for DCF in manila?

Any help would be greatly appreciated

[Lhanz0729 52]

Cover letter won't be necessary. We filed on the 18th and they didn't ask for it

[clairebear24 3]

Cover letter won't be necessary. We filed on the 18th and they didn't ask for it

Hi Ma'am! I have a question, were your application forms handwritten? Or did you answer them computerized?

[Lhanz0729 52]

Hand written coz our address wont fit in some of the boxes

If your application will be hand written you have to fill up the one where it says "prepared by" at the very bottom.

[awaywego 28]

For DCF, you'll also show that the USC has been residing in the Philippines for at least six months. Manila's USCIS field office page has info on how to show this (click "I-130" to expand), or a few threads on this board have examples of what others have sent. You could also contact Manila directly to get the most updated information on their requirements.

Don't forget fee payment.

You can enclose a cover letter if you'd like. I've seen a few floating around this site, general outline: to, from, regarding, I am a USC petitioning my husband and children, these things are enclosed, sincerely.

I presume the kids aren't eligible for CRBA. (If they're yours and you haven't checked on this, do.) I believe it's separate I-130s (and fees) for children of USCs, but someone else will have to comment on the children's petitions, as I'm not familiar with that process.

[awaywego 28]

Also, include translations of any document not in English.

[JasonandJeizel 10]

For DCF, you'll also show that the USC has been residing in the Philippines for at least six months. Manila's USCIS field office page has info on how to show this (click "I-130" to expand), or a few threads on this board have examples of what others have sent. You could also contact Manila directly to get the most updated information on their requirements.

Don't forget fee payment.

You can enclose a cover letter if you'd like. I've seen a few floating around this site, general outline: to, from, regarding, I am a USC petitioning my husband and children, these things are enclosed, sincerely.

I presume the kids aren't eligible for CRBA. (If they're yours and you haven't checked on this, do.) I believe it's separate I-130s (and fees) for children of USCs, but someone else will have to comment on the children's petitions, as I'm not familiar with that process.