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azeemguy   4

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Hello folks,

So I helped my wife to assemble the I-130 package for my IR1 visa and I believe we are ready to mail it in. Before we send it, I wanted honest feedback from the lovely community here on my cover letter and contents. Please have a look at it :

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To: USCIS
ATTN: I-130
PO Box 21700
Phoenix, AZ 85036

<DATE>

Subject : I-130 Petition for spouse <NAME> (Original Submission)

Applicant/Petitioner : <NAME>

Beneficiary : <NAME>

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, <NAME>, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, <NAME>.

Please note that I (petitioner) was also known as “<NAME>” and “<NAME>” during my first marriage but after my divorce I have been using my maiden name “<NAME>”. The correct name reflects on my current unexpired U.S. passport, divorce decree and current marriage certificate and copies have been attached as proof.

In addition, please also note that beneficiary used his father’s name “<NAME>” as his family name and “<NAME>” as his first name when he first came to Canada for studies. That was corrected once he immigrated to Canada and his name was truncated to “<NAME>” as first name and “<NAME>” as last name. He has his current full name “<NAME>” on all his identification documents such as passport, drivers’ license, health insurance card and social insurance card etc. Copy of beneficiary’s unexpired Canadian Passport has been attached as proof.

Please find enclosed the required and supporting documents, presented in the following order:

1. Personal check in the amount of $420 for I-130 filing fee.

2. Completed and signed form G-1145.

3. Completed and signed form I-130, petition for spouse.

4. Completed and signed form G-325A (petitioner).

5. Two (2) passport style photos of petitioner.

6. Completed and signed form G-325A (beneficiary).

7. Two (2) passport style photos of beneficiary.

8. Copy of petitioner’s unexpired U.S. passport no. <NUMBER> to establish citizenship.

9. Copy of beneficiary’s unexpired Canadian passport no. <NUMBER>.

10. Copy of our marriage certificate.

11. Copy of my (petitioner) divorce decree.

12. Evidence of bona fide marriage:

A. Relationship Summary.

B. Photographs evidence:

i. 60 miscellaneous photos of petitioner and beneficiary when they both visited each other. Includes court marriage photos. Pictures are in reverse chronological order.

C. Travel evidence:

i. Travel history of beneficiary to USA for the past 5 years (in reverse chronological order).

1. Trip 1 – From 23 May 2016 to 30 May 2016: Itinerary, boarding passes.

2. Trip 2 – From 18 Mar 2016 to 25 Mar 2016: Itinerary, boarding passes.

3. Trip 3 – From 02 Oct 2015 to 10 Oct 2015: Itinerary, boarding passes.

4. Trip 4 – From 18 Apr 2015 to 25 Apr 2015: Itinerary, boarding passes.

5. Trip 5 – From 05 Dec 2014 to 12 Dec 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

6. Trip 6 – From 22 Nov 2014 to 24 Nov 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

7. Trip 7 – From 01 Aug 2014 to 07 Aug 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

8. Trip 8 – From 03 May 2014 to 18 May 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

9. Trip 9 – From 15 Mar 2014 to 23 Mar 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes, shuttle receipt.

10. Trip 10 – From 11 Jan 2014 to 19 Jan 2014: Itinerary, boarding pass.

11. Trip 11 – From 19 Sep 2013 to 01 Oct 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes.

12. Trip 12 – From 01 Jun 2013 to 08 Jun 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes, shuttle receipt.

13. Trip 13 – From 16 Jan 2013 to 22 Jan 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes.

14. Trip 14 – From 24 Oct 2012 to 30 Oct 2012: Itinerary, boarding passes.

15. Trip 15 – From 06 Jan 2012 to 13 Jan 2012: Itinerary, boarding passes.

16. Trip 16 – From 31 Aug 2011 to 06 Sep 2011: Itinerary, boarding passes.

ii. Copies of two travel itineraries of petitioner’s and her daughter’s travel to Canada.

1. Trip 1 – From 20 Jan 2007 to 28 Jan 2007: Itinerary (petitioner’s first visit).

2. Trip 2 – From 25 Dec 2015 to 01 Jan 2016: Itinerary (petitioner and her daughter’s most recent visit).

D. Communication evidence:

i. Copy of Skype call logs for last 6 months when my husband (beneficiary) called me (petitioner).

ii. Copies of some courier airway bills we used to send each other greeting cards/gifts.

E. Financial co-mingling evidence:

i. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from our joint checking account in USA from Bank of America.

ii. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from our joint checking account in Canada from TD Bank.

iii. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from Canadian visa card from TD Bank belonging to my husband (beneficiary) for my (petitioner) use.

iv. Copy of the power attorney from my husband (beneficiary) to me (petitioner) provided for the sale of my property in Houston, USA.

v. Copy of the power attorney from my husband (beneficiary) to me (petitioner) provided for the purchase and financing of a property in Houston, USA.

vi. Copy of Health Care Dependent Summary from my husband’s employer in Canada, listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Medical and Dental benefits.

vii. Copy of Insurance Beneficiary Summary from my husband’s employer in Canada, listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Life and Accidental Death benefits.

viii. Screenshot of Personal Coverage Overview from Manulife (Insurance provider from my husband’s employer) listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Extended Health Care and Dental benefits.

ix. Screenshot of info from OMERS (Pension plan from my husband’s employer) listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for retirement benefits.

x. Copy of the internet service bill in Canada for last 6 months showing my (petitioner) name and our joint address in Canada.

Copies of the documents submitted are photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I or my husband may be required to submit or present original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.


I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address below.

Thank you,

<NAME> (SSN <NUMBER>)

<ADDRESS>

<ADDRESS>

Cell: <NUMBER>

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Max!   10

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Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: India
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Looks good any affidavit of family and friends about your relationship will help you as well.

Want to Speed up NVC Process ?


Check Guides From Guide section for doccuments and list of stuff and follow this steps


Step 1 After USCIS NOA2 Gather all AOS / IV Package Documents In 3 weeks


Between USCIS Approving and NVC Case Number you have 2 to 3 weeks gather all AOS and IV Documents Get package ready.


Step 2 Obtain NVC Invoice and Case number.


​After 2 weeks of NOA2 Keep on Calling NVC every day to get case number And Invoice number


Step 3 Pay First Fee and DS261


After getting NVC Case Number and Invoice Number Log in to webpage Pay First Fee and Fill out DS261 Takes 24 to 38 Hr to get fee status paid.


Step 4 Conform Agent / Ds261 Over Phone and Sent out Documents


Once First fee turns Paid Online ( Usualy 24 to 48 hr) Call NVC And conform choice of agent over Phone If they won't keep on calling them Until someone will Or other fee won't be unlocked.Also Once you get Welcome letter on email Print out Document Checklist sheet And Sent in your documents to NVC


Step 5 Pay Other Fee and Fill out DS260 (Total time from DS 261 to here should be no longer then 15 days )


​Step 6 Conform Document delivery AT NVC And Ask them Processing Time..


Step 7 Check For CC ( Hopefully no REF )


Call them every other day 2 weeks from DS260 and Check status.. Also Check Online NVC Page If you have 3 N/A your case Complete! Congratulation you are almost done.


Step 8 48 Hr After CC Conformation Call NVC For appointment for interview


Congratulation On your NVC CC AND Good Luck with Interview




Need Help? Feel free to contact me Or Post in appropriate forum section


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azeemguy Contributor

azeemguy   4

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Looks good any affidavit of family and friends about your relationship will help you as well.

Thanks for the feedback. You are right, affidavits are good to have and it was not a big issue for me but I was doing some research and found out that they can be omitted as long as there are other stronger evidences available.

arken Mentor

arken   4,197

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Filed: F-2A Visa Country: Nepal
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Your package looks good to go.

Spouse:

2015-06-16: I-130 Sent

2015-08-17: I-130 approved

2015-09-23: NVC received file

2015-10-05: NVC assigned Case number, Invoice ID & Beneficiary ID

2016-06-30: DS-261 completed, AOS Fee Paid, WL received

2016-07-05: Received IV invoice, IV Fee Paid

2016-07-06: DS-260 Submitted

2016-07-07: AOS and IV Package mailed

2016-07-08: NVC Scan

2016-08-08: Case Complete

2017-06-30: Interview, approved

2017-07-04: Visa in hand

2017-08-01: Entry to US

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Myself:

2016-05-10: N-400 Sent

2016-05-16: N-400 NOA1

2016-05-26: Biometrics

2017-01-30: Interview

2017-03-02: Oath Ceremony

Ryan H Grand Master

Ryan H   3,813

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Filed: Lift. Cond. (apr) Country: China
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I lined out one item and indicated in bold and red that it is not needed.

Hello folks,

So I helped my wife to assemble the I-130 package for my IR1 visa and I believe we are ready to mail it in. Before we send it, I wanted honest feedback from the lovely community here on my cover letter and contents. Please have a look at it :

####################### START ​#######################

To: USCIS
ATTN: I-130
PO Box 21700
Phoenix, AZ 85036

<DATE>

Subject : I-130 Petition for spouse <NAME> (Original Submission)

Applicant/Petitioner : <NAME>

Beneficiary : <NAME>

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, <NAME>, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, <NAME>.

Please note that I (petitioner) was also known as “<NAME>” and “<NAME>” during my first marriage but after my divorce I have been using my maiden name “<NAME>”. The correct name reflects on my current unexpired U.S. passport, divorce decree and current marriage certificate and copies have been attached as proof.

In addition, please also note that beneficiary used his father’s name “<NAME>” as his family name and “<NAME>” as his first name when he first came to Canada for studies. That was corrected once he immigrated to Canada and his name was truncated to “<NAME>” as first name and “<NAME>” as last name. He has his current full name “<NAME>” on all his identification documents such as passport, drivers’ license, health insurance card and social insurance card etc. Copy of beneficiary’s unexpired Canadian Passport has been attached as proof.

Please find enclosed the required and supporting documents, presented in the following order:

1. Personal check in the amount of $420 for I-130 filing fee.

2. Completed and signed form G-1145.

3. Completed and signed form I-130, petition for spouse.

4. Completed and signed form G-325A (petitioner).

5. Two (2) passport style photos of petitioner.

6. Completed and signed form G-325A (beneficiary).

7. Two (2) passport style photos of beneficiary.

8. Copy of petitioner’s unexpired U.S. passport no. <NUMBER> to establish citizenship.

9. Copy of beneficiary’s unexpired Canadian passport no. <NUMBER>. Not needed

10. Copy of our marriage certificate.

11. Copy of my (petitioner) divorce decree.

12. Evidence of bona fide marriage:

A. Relationship Summary.

B. Photographs evidence:

i. 60 miscellaneous photos of petitioner and beneficiary when they both visited each other. Includes court marriage photos. Pictures are in reverse chronological order.

C. Travel evidence:

i. Travel history of beneficiary to USA for the past 5 years (in reverse chronological order).

1. Trip 1 – From 23 May 2016 to 30 May 2016: Itinerary, boarding passes.

2. Trip 2 – From 18 Mar 2016 to 25 Mar 2016: Itinerary, boarding passes.

3. Trip 3 – From 02 Oct 2015 to 10 Oct 2015: Itinerary, boarding passes.

4. Trip 4 – From 18 Apr 2015 to 25 Apr 2015: Itinerary, boarding passes.

5. Trip 5 – From 05 Dec 2014 to 12 Dec 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

6. Trip 6 – From 22 Nov 2014 to 24 Nov 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

7. Trip 7 – From 01 Aug 2014 to 07 Aug 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

8. Trip 8 – From 03 May 2014 to 18 May 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes.

9. Trip 9 – From 15 Mar 2014 to 23 Mar 2014: Itinerary, boarding passes, shuttle receipt.

10. Trip 10 – From 11 Jan 2014 to 19 Jan 2014: Itinerary, boarding pass.

11. Trip 11 – From 19 Sep 2013 to 01 Oct 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes.

12. Trip 12 – From 01 Jun 2013 to 08 Jun 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes, shuttle receipt.

13. Trip 13 – From 16 Jan 2013 to 22 Jan 2013: Itinerary, boarding passes.

14. Trip 14 – From 24 Oct 2012 to 30 Oct 2012: Itinerary, boarding passes.

15. Trip 15 – From 06 Jan 2012 to 13 Jan 2012: Itinerary, boarding passes.

16. Trip 16 – From 31 Aug 2011 to 06 Sep 2011: Itinerary, boarding passes.

ii. Copies of two travel itineraries of petitioner’s and her daughter’s travel to Canada.

1. Trip 1 – From 20 Jan 2007 to 28 Jan 2007: Itinerary (petitioner’s first visit).

2. Trip 2 – From 25 Dec 2015 to 01 Jan 2016: Itinerary (petitioner and her daughter’s most recent visit).

D. Communication evidence:

i. Copy of Skype call logs for last 6 months when my husband (beneficiary) called me (petitioner).

ii. Copies of some courier airway bills we used to send each other greeting cards/gifts.

E. Financial co-mingling evidence:

i. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from our joint checking account in USA from Bank of America.

ii. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from our joint checking account in Canada from TD Bank.

iii. Copy of bank statements from last 6 months from Canadian visa card from TD Bank belonging to my husband (beneficiary) for my (petitioner) use.

iv. Copy of the power attorney from my husband (beneficiary) to me (petitioner) provided for the sale of my property in Houston, USA.

v. Copy of the power attorney from my husband (beneficiary) to me (petitioner) provided for the purchase and financing of a property in Houston, USA.

vi. Copy of Health Care Dependent Summary from my husband’s employer in Canada, listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Medical and Dental benefits.

vii. Copy of Insurance Beneficiary Summary from my husband’s employer in Canada, listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Life and Accidental Death benefits.

viii. Screenshot of Personal Coverage Overview from Manulife (Insurance provider from my husband’s employer) listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for Extended Health Care and Dental benefits.

ix. Screenshot of info from OMERS (Pension plan from my husband’s employer) listing me and my daughter as beneficiaries for retirement benefits.

x. Copy of the internet service bill in Canada for last 6 months showing my (petitioner) name and our joint address in Canada.

Copies of the documents submitted are photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I or my husband may be required to submit or present original documents to an immigration or consular officer at a later date.


I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible. If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at the address below.

Thank you,

<NAME> (SSN <NUMBER>)

<ADDRESS>

<ADDRESS>

Cell: <NUMBER>

####################### END ​#######################

Looks good any affidavit of family and friends about your relationship will help you as well.

Affidavits carry little to zero weight in the overall evaluation of a file, with the evidence the OP has, they are definitely not needed.

Our journey:

Spoiler

September 2007: Met online via social networking site (MySpace); began exchanging messages.
March 26, 2009: We become a couple!
September 10, 2009: Arrived for first meeting in-person!
June 17, 2010: Arrived for second in-person meeting and start of travel together to other areas of China!
June 21, 2010: Engaged!!!
September 1, 2010: Switched course from K1 to CR-1
December 8, 2010: Wedding date set; it will be on February 18, 2011!
February 9, 2011: Depart for China
February 11, 2011: Registered for marriage in Wuhan, officially married!!!
February 18, 2011: Wedding ceremony in Shiyan!!!
April 22, 2011: Mailed I-130 to Chicago
April 28, 2011: Received NOA1 via text/email, file routed to CSC (priority date April 25th)
April 29, 2011: Updated
May 3, 2011: Received NOA1 hardcopy in mail
July 26, 2011: Received NOA2 via text/email!!!
July 30, 2011: Received NOA2 hardcopy in mail
August 8, 2011: NVC received file
September 1, 2011: NVC case number assigned
September 2, 2011: AOS invoice received, OPTIN email for EP sent
September 7, 2011: Paid AOS bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 9, 2011)
September 8, 2011: OPTIN email accepted, GZO number assigned
September 10, 2011: Emailed AOS package
September 12, 2011: IV bill invoiced
September 13, 2011: Paid IV bill (payment portal showed PAID on September 14, 2011)
September 14, 2011: Emailed IV package
October 3, 2011: Emailed checklist response (checklist generated due to typo on Form DS-230)
October 6, 2011: Case complete at NVC
November 10, 2011: Interview - APPROVED!!!
December 7, 2011: POE - Sea-Tac Airport

September 17, 2013: Mailed I-751 to CSC

September 23, 2013: Received NOA1 in mail (receipt date September 19th)

October 16, 2013: Biometrics Appointment

January 28, 2014: Production of new Green Card ordered

February 3, 2014: New Green Card received; done with USCIS until fall of 2023*

December 18, 2023:  Filed I-90 to renew Green Card

December 21, 2023:  Production of new Green Card ordered - will be seeing USCIS again every 10 years for renewal

 

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