I-130 Form Questions

[Nevis 0]

Hi,

I'm a U.S. citizen with a Polish Fiancee. My fiancee and I are going the CR-1 Visa path by going to U.S., getting married, submitting the i-130, then traveling back to Poland.

Her documents (Passport, brith certificate, etc.. are in Polish), but her Polish passport has english translations built into it.

Here's my understanding of the translated documentation needed. Please comment if you see anything that needs to be edited/added.

I-130

No copies of intending immigrants birth certificate or passport aren't needed   Pre-Interview A copy of intending immigrants biographic page of passport(s) including expiration date. No english translated copy is needed, because it has english built into it.  Original or certified "long" birth certificate, with a certified english translated copy.  Police clearances, with a certified english translated copy.    For Interview Passport. No english translated copy is needed, because it has english built into it and stamps aren't necessary to translate.  Original or certified "long" birth certificate, with a certified english translated copy.  Police clearances, with a certified english translated copy.  Medical Examination, with a certified english translated copy.

Also, in order to obtain a marriage license in New Hampshire, we are being told that she needs a notarized translation of her passport. I've contacted a few translation agencies in the U.S. that say they can create notarized translations of documents, if I send them digital copies of the documents. Is this a potential security issue? Would these translations be accepted? What is the best company to work with for these types of translations? What is the best way to get a notarized translation of her passport while abroad?

Thank you,

- Seth

[Crazy Cat 39,222]

Make sure your fiance can demonstrate very strong ties to her country when arriving in the US. Also, make completely sure she answers all questions truthfully.   A CBP officer could easily see those documents as intent to stay and adjust status....

[Nevis 0]

Thanks Missleman, but I'm looking for advice about translation of documents. 

[pushbrk 12,106]

None of the documents you mentioned need translation, if the they are in Polish and the visa interview will be in Poland.  Yes, really.  You might want to have the birth certificate translated for some non-immigration purpose later.

[Nevis 0]

Hi,

I"m filling out the I-130 for a spousal visa. For question 30a, it's asking me to fill out my mother's "Family Name (Last Name)" Would I be correct in assuming this is asking for her current last name rather than her Maiden name?

Thank you,

- Seth

[GingerDino 28]

File it in her current name, assuming her married name. 

[Nevis 0]

Thank you

[Nevis 0]

1st question, as I'm sure I'll have more:

I'm filling out this section of the i-130. I'm currently living with my spouse in Poland, but I'm simply here as a tourist, not a resident of Poland. My residency is in California. 

So, should I say that we're living together or state "never lived together"?

 

[Ryan H 3,790]

4 hours ago, Nevis said:

state "never lived together"?

 

This

[Ryan H 3,790]

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[Nevis 0]

8 hours ago, Ryan H said:

~~~Similar topics merged.  Please ask all questions you have about completing the I-130 in this thread instead of starting a new thread for every question you have about completing that form.~~~

Thanks

[CJlove 147]

For any translation use immitranslate! That’s what I used when filing for all the documents to USCIS. https://immitranslate.com/

 

They are reliable, affordable and acceptable by USCIS, NVC standards. 

[Nevis 0]

We're struggling to feel confident about our evidence for a Bonafide Marriage. We just got married (2 days ago) and are trying to mail the petition this weekend. She's a Polish citizen in Poland, and I'm an American that has been living with her in Poland the last 9 months. However, I been living in Poland on a paperless visa, without residency and we have no financial statements of joint payments/ownership when it comes to the home.

So, all we have in addition to the marriage certificate are photos of us in different locations, with family, of the wedding. 
 

So, should we put my physical address as the Poland address? Should we write a statement telling that story? Or should we keep it simple and just rely on photos over time?

- Seth

[Nevis 0]

Just adding onto this, as it's very confusing and I'm looking for help ASAP.

Should we make my physical address in Warsaw or the U.S.? Should I state that we've lived together in Warsaw or that we've "never lived together"? 

My Wife is adamant that I should use Warsaw as my physical address and to say that we live together. I'm concerned about this because I'm currently there as a tourist, not a resident.

Thank you

[pushbrk 12,106]

Sounds like you live together in Warsaw, so say that.  Can you show passport stamps or boarding passes to show that you have been in Warsaw nine months?  Any receipts etc.