Don't understand IR1 Vocabulary

[Frank227 0]

I just looked over the IR1 application and I don't quite understand the differences between the following vocabulary in the application's context. If anyone could help me define and differentiate between these terms i'd really appreciate it. 

 

• Petitioner 
• Beneficiary
• Interpreter
• Preparer
• Domicile
• Affidavit

[NikLR 13,227]

~~moved to general immigration discussion from K3 process and procedures.  Topic is about glossary of immigration terms commonly used, not acronyms on VJ - ~~

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-glossary

 

https://www.visajourney.com/content/us-immigration-abbreviations

Edited February 17, 2019 by NikLR

[Going through 5,671]

To make it basic:

 

Petitioner - the USC or LPR

Beneficiary - the foreigner

Interpreter - someone who explained the questions to you in your native language, if you are not fluent in English.

Preparer - someone (normally a lawyer) who filled out the forms for you.

Domicile - the country that you treat as your permanent home, or lives in (taken from the dictionary)

Affidavit - a written letter/statement saying whatever is in the letter is the truth.

[Roel 7,192]

You should probably read instructions for the form you're filling.

[Crazy Cat 41,979]

36 minutes ago, Frank227 said:

I just looked over the IR1 application and I don't quite understand the differences between the following vocabulary in the application's context. If anyone could help me define and differentiate between these terms i'd really appreciate it. 

 

• Petitioner 
• Beneficiary
• Interpreter
• Preparer
• Domicile
• Affidavit

You have a great deal of studying to do......a great deal.......I suggest you actively learn the information in the guides section of this web site.  There are very good overviews, process explanations, and flow sheets....good luck.

[Frank227 0]

7 hours ago, Going through said:

To make it basic:

 

Petitioner - the USC or LPR

Beneficiary - the foreigner

Interpreter - someone who explained the questions to you in your native language, if you are not fluent in English.

Preparer - someone (normally a lawyer) who filled out the forms for you.

Domicile - the country that you treat as your permanent home, or lives in (taken from the dictionary)

Affidavit - a written letter/statement saying whatever is in the letter is the truth.

Thanks for answering. A couple more questions if you have the time. What is "the USC or LPR"? ... Also, what if I don't need an "interpreter" because I know English and what if don't need a "preparer" because I will fill out the forms on my own, would I just leave those two sections blank?

Edited February 17, 2019 by Frank227

[millefleur 5,047]

1 hour ago, Frank227 said:

Thanks for answering. A couple more questions if you have the time. What is "the USC or LPR"? ... Also, what if I don't need an "interpreter" because I know English and what if don't need a "preparer" because I will fill out the forms on my own, would I just leave those two sections blank? 

USC - US Citizen

LPR - Legal Permanent Resident, a.k.a. GC holder

GC - Green Card

[Ahmed&Freda 628]

2 hours ago, Frank227 said:

Thanks for answering. A couple more questions if you have the time. What is "the USC or LPR"? ... Also, what if I don't need an "interpreter" because I know English and what if don't need a "preparer" because I will fill out the forms on my own, would I just leave those two sections blank?

You can just put N/A in those sections.   I would recommend (even if you are not using them as a preparer) having an attorney or an experienced preparer look over your finished product.   

[Going through 5,671]

15 hours ago, Frank227 said:

Thanks for answering. A couple more questions if you have the time. What is "the USC or LPR"? ... Also, what if I don't need an "interpreter" because I know English and what if don't need a "preparer" because I will fill out the forms on my own, would I just leave those two sections blank?

I left the interpreter and preparer sections blank, but some put N/A in those fields.  You will still have to include those pages with your application when sending it in though, even if you leave those sections blank, so don't forget that.

 

USC - United States Citizen

LPR - Legal Permanent Resident

 

I normally don't suggest lawyers for simple form filing, however you may want to consider having someone look over your application/evidence before you send it in....or at the very least continue to post in this thread should you have any questions on what sort of documentation is required/confusion over what a question is specifically asking you.

[Frank227 0]

On 2/18/2019 at 3:08 PM, Going through said:

I left the interpreter and preparer sections blank, but some put N/A in those fields.  You will still have to include those pages with your application when sending it in though, even if you leave those sections blank, so don't forget that.

 

USC - United States Citizen

LPR - Legal Permanent Resident

 

I normally don't suggest lawyers for simple form filing, however you may want to consider having someone look over your application/evidence before you send it in....or at the very least continue to post in this thread should you have any questions on what sort of documentation is required/confusion over what a question is specifically asking you.

Thanks!