I-130 Before Submission

[JP87 1]

Hey everyone,

I appreciate everyone's help so far with my random questions about the I-130 documentations. I am nervous that I am forgetting to send something. I have checked the I-130 instructions and cannot pin point anything missing. Can you please check the list and advise me of anything I should also include? Here is a list of what I plan to send:

• Personal check for $535 (according to USCIS processing fee)
• Cover letter
• G-1145: eNotification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
• I-130A: Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
• 2 Passport Style Photograph (Petitioner)
• 2 Passport Style Photograph (Beneficiary)
• Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)
• Copy of Biographical Pages of US Passport (Petitioner)
• Copy of Japan Residence Card (Petitioner)
• Translation of Japan Residence Card (Petitioner)
• Evidence of bona fide marriage

 

For Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Translation of Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary)
• Translation of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary)
• Copy of Apartment Joint Lease Signature
• Translation of Apartment Joint Lease Signature
• Copy of Petitioner Life Insurance Policy with Wife as Beneficiary
• Copy of Petitioner 401k Certificate with Wife as Beneficiary
• Copy of Anthem Coverage Certificate with Wife as Dependent

 

Thanks

[Ryan H 3,790]

My answers in bold and red.

 

4 minutes ago, JP87 said:

Hey everyone,

I appreciate everyone's help so far with my random questions about the I-130 documentations. I am nervous that I am forgetting to send something. I have checked the I-130 instructions and cannot pin point anything missing. Can you please check the list and advise me of anything I should also include? Here is a list of what I plan to send:

• Personal check for $535 (according to USCIS processing fee)
• Cover letter
• G-1145: eNotification of Application/Petition Acceptance
• I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
• I-130A: Supplemental Information for Spouse Beneficiary
• 2 Passport Style Photograph (Petitioner)
• 2 Passport Style Photograph (Beneficiary)
• Copy of Birth Certificate (Petitioner)
• Copy of Biographical Pages of US Passport (Petitioner) Not needed, the copy of your birth certificate establishes your US Citizenship.
• Copy of Japan Residence Card (Petitioner)
• Translation of Japan Residence Card (Petitioner)
• Evidence of bona fide marriage

 

For Evidence of Bona Fide Marriage

• Copy of Marriage Certificate
• Translation of Marriage Certificate
• Copy of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary) Unnecessary as a name change is personal choice that has no bearing on the outcome of the immigration process.
• Translation of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary)  see above
• Copy of Apartment Joint Lease Signature
• Translation of Apartment Joint Lease Signature
• Copy of Petitioner Life Insurance Policy with Wife as Beneficiary
• Copy of Petitioner 401k Certificate with Wife as Beneficiary
• Copy of Anthem Coverage Certificate with Wife as Dependent

 

Thanks

 

[JP87 1]

20 minutes ago, Ryan H said:

• Copy of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary) Unnecessary as a name change is personal choice that has no bearing on the outcome of the immigration process.
• Translation of Name Change Documentation (Beneficiary)  see above

Thank you for the quick response. I thought I needed to show her name before and after marriage. This is not necessary? 

[Ryan H 3,790]

3 hours ago, JP87 said:

Thank you for the quick response. I thought I needed to show her name before and after marriage. This is not necessary? 

 

It's not necessary.

[JP87 1]

I have one more question. Regarding the translation of the Japanese marriage certificate. I have four choices.

1. Use the US Embassy marriage translation page and send my personal translation.

2. Use the US Embassy marriage translation page with my personal translation, but have the embassy notarize the translation.

3. Use a Japanese accredited translation company for the translation.

4. Use a Japanese accredited translation company for the translation and notarization.

 

I ask this for a few reasons.

1. No where on the I-130 instructions does it say the translation I provide must be notarized or done by an accredited company.

2. When in America, I will only have the Japanese marriage certificate as evidence. The English translation I imagine will become more important in America and it may be more difficult to get a notarized copy later. 

3. If I go the US Embassy notarization route for the initial I-130 package, I will be 1 month behind in sending the documentation due to distance and time off of work.

 

Opinions?

[alt_japan 1]

I filed from Japan too and just recently.

 

We just translated the documents ourselves and put a statement on the bottom saying we are competent to do so. I used this example. You do not have to have them done professionally unless you want to but if you are confident you can do it yourself. 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/translations

 

I did not get any of the documents notarized by the embassy in Tokyo or in general. 

 

[JP87 1]

2 hours ago, alt_phil said:

We just translated the documents ourselves and put a statement on the bottom saying we are competent to do so. I used this example. You do not have to have them done professionally unless you want to but if you are confident you can do it yourself. 

http://www.visajourney.com/content/translations

Thanks for the information. The example is really well done.

[shahnam0716 6]

- I got my marriage certificate's translated copy attested 

- for evidence of bonafide relationship, I also included airline tickets, selected whatsapp and skype chat and call log, wedding photographs on a word document, wedding and reception invitation cards.