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[MrsTR 0]

Hello all,

 

So my husband over stayed his visa and we got married a few months ago. We’re ready to send in the papers but not sure what we need or don’t need. Let’s just say we’re very nervous about this but don’t want to use a lawyer. 

 

These are the forms we have and the evidence we gathered. Any input will be greatly appreciated. 

 

I-130 

Filing fee $535

Marriage certificate 

Passport photos (2) each

Affidavit of bona fide marriage 

Birth Certificate for both

Affidavit of Bona Fide marriage

Joint bank account statements

Evidence of marriage: photos etc.

 

 

I-864 

No filing fee 

Tax return for last 3 years

Proof of address for beneficiary

Birth Certificate 

 

I-765

No filing fee 

Copy of beneficiary passport

2 passport photos of beneficiary 

 

I-485

Filing fee - $1140 + $85 biometric fee

Copy of passport page

Birth certificate of beneficiary 

Passport size photos of both 

Marriage certificate

Bank statements

 

I-131 

No fee

Passport picture page

Passport photos

[Noname93 173]

Don't forget the I-130a Supplement for Spouse. I'm pretty sure you also need a copy of your husband's old visa and his I-94.

Edited November 24, 2018 by Noname93

[MrsTR 0]

7 hours ago, Noname93 said:

Don't forget the I-130a Supplement for Spouse. I'm pretty sure you also need a copy of your husband's old visa and his I-94.

Ok, I’ll make a copy of the visa as well. I’m not sure he has the I-94 form still but I’ll check. And I’ll do the I-130a as well. Thank you!

[TM92 527]

6 hours ago, MrsTR said:

I’m not sure he has the I-94 form still but I’ll check.

In recent years the I-94 is electronic. Copies can be obtained online: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

[MrsTR 0]

8 hours ago, TM92 said:

In recent years the I-94 is electronic. Copies can be obtained online: https://i94.cbp.dhs.gov/

Thank you! I’ll gwt that

[bebkay 15]

Does the I-130 require a certified copy of the marriage certificate or just a photocopy? I always get different answers

[Lyondellic 5]

We were also required to submit the I-131A form. Not sure, but this may apply to you as well.

[bebkay 15]

56 minutes ago, Lyondellic said:

We were also required to submit the I-131A form. Not sure, but this may apply to you as well.

Did you send a photocopy of the marriage certificate or a certified copy?

[Lyondellic 5]

33 minutes ago, bebkay said:

Did you send a photocopy of the marriage certificate or a certified copy?

We sent a certified copy of our marriage license. Several weeks later we were asked by USCIS to provide the I-131A form, which our lawyer failed to include in our original package.

[TM92 527]

3 hours ago, Lyondellic said:

We were also required to submit the I-131A form.

Why? The I-131A is for individuals that already are Lawful Permanent Residents that lost their green cards and/or Reentry Permit when abroad: https://www.uscis.gov/i-131a The I-131 is for Advance Parole; the I-131 is optional, but highly recommended.

Edited November 27, 2018 by TM92

[Lyondellic 5]

6 minutes ago, TM92 said:

Why? The I-131A is for individuals that already are Lawful Permanent Residents that lost their green cards and/or Reentry Permit when abroad: https://www.uscis.gov/i-131a The I-131 is for Advance Parole; the I-131 is optional, but highly recommended.

My apologies, I meant the I-130A form.

[bebkay 15]

Just now, Lyondellic said:

My apologies, I meant the I-130A form.

Does anybody know if I can write on the top of the supporting documents page or do they have to only contain the document itself?

by that I mean, on the I-94, visa, passport page can I write a title of what it is at the top by hand or typed or no? 

Thank you