What supporting documents should be filed with I-130?

[Crazy Cat 39,246]

Just now, Kierra said:

Ok. I will start there. I was afraid of the same thing. I do not have the support of my mother but my dad, sister, cousin, and a couple of friends will help. 

I will add that getting the I-130 approved is the easy part......Getting through the interview will be the challenge........it seems that those with multiple visits are much more successful.

[Apple Bee 272]

2 minutes ago, Kierra said:

Ok. I will start there. I was afraid of the same thing. I do not have the support of my mother but my dad, sister, cousin, and a couple of friends will help. 

Sorry to hear this. I was lucky enough to have the most support from my mother. Everyone else was pretty negative in the beginning. Not so much anymore. Hopefully your mother will come around at some point in time.

Feel free to message me when you want if you have more questions or just want to talk or vent about this process. I'm always open to having a "visa buddy" for support and to track each other's progress.

[Crazy Cat 39,246]

1 minute ago, Kierra said:

The next step can take her an additional 6 months. Is this correct? Does he come over after the second step?

The total process from start to visa in hand is about 12-14 months......assuming there are no problems along the way....

[Crazy Cat 39,246]

Are there other "red flags"?  Age difference, different religions?  If so, those are obstacles which will require some consideration......but evidence of time together conquers most all red flags.

[Kierra 6]

3 minutes ago, Apple Bee said:

Sorry to hear this. I was lucky enough to have the most support from my mother. Everyone else was pretty negative in the beginning. Not so much anymore. Hopefully your mother will come around at some point in time.

Feel free to message me when you want if you have more questions or just want to talk or vent about this process. I'm always open to having a "visa buddy" for support and to track each other's progress.

The two of us never had the best relationship. She doesn't support anything I do so I am use to it. Thank you. Same applies. Message me anytime.  

[Apple Bee 272]

3 minutes ago, Kierra said:

The two of us never had the best relationship. She doesn't support anything I do so I am use to it. Thank you. Same applies. Message me anytime.  

Thank you.

 

Also, you should start your VJ timeline, once you send in the petition and receive the NOA1,  it gives you a ballpark estimation of when you may receive approval. My timeline had been predicting Dec 10-Dec 28th and I got approved on Nov 30th. I've seen it come pretty close for many VJ members. It also makes it easier for others to help when you have other questions.

Edited December 6, 2018 by Apple Bee

[Kierra 6]

3 minutes ago, missileman said:

Are there other "red flags"?  Age difference, different religions?  If so, those are obstacles which will require some consideration......but evidence of time together conquers most all red flags.

I think education and language are the only red flags. I have a BS. He quit high school in Morocco to work. One agreement we had is that he has to get a GED once here and a trade. We used translation in the beginning. We can speak to each other now in both Arabic and English but we still use translator half the time. He is older than I am by 7 years but I do not think that is a big problem. 

2 minutes ago, Apple Bee said:

Thank you.

 

Also, you should start your VJ timeline, once you send in the petition and receive the NOA1,  it gives you a ballpark estimation of when you may receive approval. My timeline had been predicting Dec 10-Dec 28th and I got approved on Nov 30th. I've seen it come pretty close for many VJ members.

I will once I begin and figure out how. LOL. 

[Apple Bee 272]

2 minutes ago, Kierra said:

I think education and language are the only red flags. I have a BS. He quit high school in Morocco to work. One agreement we had is that he has to get a GED once here and a trade. We used translation in the beginning. We can speak to each other now in both Arabic and English but we still use translator half the time. He is older than I am by 7 years but I do not think that is a big problem. 

 

Wow, that's great. What would you say your level of proficiency is in Moroccan Arabic? How'd you learn?  I've tried to learn (and still trying) but it's sooo hard.

[Kierra 6]

2 minutes ago, Apple Bee said:

Wow, that's great. What would you say your level of proficiency is in Moroccan Arabic? How'd you learn?  I've tried to learn (and still trying) but it's sooo hard.

I know more MSA than Darija. I do not know what my proficiency is. I focused a lot on pronunciation. I can say the little I do know and sound fluent with almost perfect pronunciation. I need a lot of work. I need a lot more vocabulary. I am more interested in MSA. I learn from online friends and self study. I learned the basics from a friend who also has a Moroccan husband.  

[Apple Bee 272]

2 minutes ago, Kierra said:

I know more MSA than Darija. I do not know what my proficiency is. I focused a lot on pronunciation. I can say the little I do know and sound fluent with almost perfect pronunciation. I need a lot of work. I need a lot more vocabulary. I am more interested in MSA. I learn from online friends and self study. I learned the basics from a friend who also has a Moroccan husband.  

That's pretty cool. I have trouble with pronunciation as well.

[C&AH 104]

6 hours ago, Kierra said:

I think education and language are the only red flags. I have a BS. He quit high school in Morocco to work. One agreement we had is that he has to get a GED once here and a trade. We used translation in the beginning. We can speak to each other now in both Arabic and English but we still use translator half the time. He is older than I am by 7 years but I do not think that is a big problem. 

I will once I begin and figure out how. LOL. 

As far as documents are concerned,  I think the other posts have some great suggestions.  The only thing I would add is you might consider putting him on your bank account as POD (paid on death) since you obviously cannot add his name to the account without him coming into a branch to sign. That is pretty strong evidence that you trust him. 

 

The language barrier is something that you might watch out for. I've read that it could be a potential red flag though I'm unsure. In our interview, the CO asked if we want our interview in English or Spanish. I said, "Either for me but my wife doesn't know English." Perhaps not hearing me clearly,  she responded,  "Then how do you two communicate?" I responded in Spanish,  "Because I'm fluent in Spanish!"  So the interview was completely in Spanish for both of us from that point and we were approved.

 

Edited December 6, 2018 by C&AH

[Sdkmu 51]

I sent only basics my birth certificate and my child’s and marriage certificate ...

[NikLR 13,220]

9 hours ago, Sdkmu said:

I sent only basics my birth certificate and my child’s and marriage certificate ...

Good luck. 

[Apple Bee 272]

1 hour ago, NikLR said:

Good luck. 

They don't need luck, they already got approved for the visa 4 days ago

[Oliversmom 250]

Ours was a few years ago but we didn't have any financial documents or both our names on anything.  We had multiple visits for lengthy amounts of time.  I sent boarding passes, passport stamps and pictures.  We didn't have any affidavits from friends or family.  He got through the interview just fine and has been here for over three years now.  I'm sure it is better to have those financial documents but if you don't have them it does not make your case impossible.  We also sent samplings of emails, chats, and I sent logs of our phone calls.  Morocco is tough and my husband said it was definitely a difficult interview.  I wish you all the best of luck.