Accurate for a Spousal Visa?

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https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas/immigrate/the-immigrant-visa-process/petition/submit-a-petition.html

 

After the petition is approved, Step 1: chose a agent? Step 2: pay fees, the fees are not available when the I-130 and 130A are sent in?

 

Collect and submit forms and documents to the NVC.

 

Interview: Prepare for the interview for the "APPLICANT" ? Do I have travel abroad to do the interview (if it is for me)? nothing done here in the

US? I know the fiance (now) spouse (later) has to go the Manila.

 

Thanks

 

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[Crazy Cat 39,218]

Have you read and studied the VJ guides?  https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 

 

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5 minutes ago, missileman said:

Have you read and studied the VJ guides?  https://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1 

 

I read things everywhere, why my mind is boggled..😯

 

I did look at before, from what I gather the Payment is sent in and as well as the documentation involved. But The wife at that time has to do the intervie,  not me..

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[Crazy Cat 39,218]

3 minutes ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

I read things everywhere, why my mind is boggled..😯

 

I'll look thru it later as save it on my Laptop.TY

The VJ guides are pretty good at explaining the complete process.......good luck.

 

BTW:  The "Applicant" is the foreign spouse.

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4 minutes ago, missileman said:

The VJ guides are pretty good at explaining the complete process.......good luck.

indeed!

6 minutes ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

I read things everywhere, why my mind is boggled..😯

 

I did look at before, from what I gather the Payment is sent in and as well as the documentation involved. But The wife at that time has to do the interview,  not me..

Looks about right..

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Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage   The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:   1.    Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2.    A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3.    Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or 4.    Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or 5.    Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the      marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address,date and place of birth      of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any,      and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or 6.    Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.   Any idea how put name 1, 2 (no lease, house paid in full),  and 3..   5) I already have people lined up for this.. They to be notorized?

[Crazy Cat 39,218]

15 minutes ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage   The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:   1.    Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2.    A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3.    Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or 4.    Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or 5.    Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the      marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address,date and place of birth      of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any,      and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or 6.    Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.   Any idea how put name 1, 2 (no lease, house paid in full),  and 3..   5) I already have people lined up for this.. They to be notorized?

(5) Affidavit definition from https://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/affidavit

 

"A document in which a person states facts, swearing that the facts are true and
accurate. The person (the affiant) must include their full printed name and address, date and place of birth, relationship to the parties, if any, and complete details concerning how the affiant acquired knowledge of the events.  The affiant should sign the affidavit under oath and the signature should be witnessed by an official, such as a notary public."

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The very best evidence you can provide is that of time spent together and continued communication.  Numbers 1,2,3 are not always possible for international couples.  While personal affidavits are useful in the absence of legal documentation (wills, insurance docs, etc), affidavits don't carry much weight..... 

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17 minutes ago, missileman said:

(5) Affidavit definition from https://www.uscis.gov/tools/glossary/affidavit

 

"A document in which a person states facts, swearing that the facts are true and
accurate. The person (the affiant) must include their full printed name and address, date and place of birth, relationship to the parties, if any, and complete details concerning how the affiant acquired knowledge of the events.  The affiant should sign the affidavit under oath and the signature should be witnessed by an official, such as a notary public."

_________

The very best evidence you can provide is that of time spent together and continued communication.  Numbers 1,2,3 are not always possible for international couples.  While personal affidavits are useful in the absence of legal documentation (wills, insurance docs, etc), affidavits don't carry much weight..... 

Very good! I might ask a few neighbors who are interested that she comes here.. Time spent together, I spent a month with back in 2017, when we get married I will spend another month there. COntinued communication started in 2014 and we talk on Skype EVERYDAY 3x a day.. The reason it took so long traveling there I had to wait for my Workers Comp settlement.

 

Thanks for info!

[LilyJ 1,258]

3 minutes ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

Very good! I might ask a few neighbors who are interested that she comes here.. Time spent together, I spent a month with back in 2017, when we get married I will spend another month there. COntinued communication started in 2014 and we talk on Skype EVERYDAY 3x a day.. The reason it took so long traveling there I had to wait for my Workers Comp settlement.

 

Thanks for info!

Make sure to include then pictures from visits (and the wedding), plane tickets, passport stamps, etc

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2 minutes ago, LilyJohansen said:

Make sure to include then pictures from visits (and the wedding), plane tickets, passport stamps, etc

indeed, I have everything from the first time visiting there

 

Thanks

[pushbrk 12,106]

1 hour ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

Evidence of a Bonifide Marriage   The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bonifide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:   1.    Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2.    A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3.    Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or 4.    Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or 5.    Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the      marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address,date and place of birth      of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any,      and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or 6.    Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.   Any idea how put name 1, 2 (no lease, house paid in full),  and 3..   5) I already have people lined up for this.. They to be notorized?

Read those instructions again carefully.  What you have read FOLLOWS the words "In addition to the required...." AND "one or more of the following...."  Most newlyweds concentrate on 6. and use evidence of time spent together in person along with examples of how and how frequently they communicate.

 

Note that at the NVC stage YOU will be submitting an affidavit of support and supporting financial documentation.  YOU do more than pay a couple fees.

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49 minutes ago, pushbrk said:

Read those instructions again carefully.  What you have read FOLLOWS the words "In addition to the required...." AND "one or more of the following...."  Most newlyweds concentrate on 6. and use evidence of time spent together in person along with examples of how and how frequently they communicate.

 

Note that at the NVC stage YOU will be submitting an affidavit of support and supporting financial documentation.  YOU do more than pay a couple fees.

I have no problems assemblying whats on the list, other than what to come up with other than # 5 #6 of the bonafide marriage. When will I be notified to send in support and supporting financial documentation, just curious.. whats the fees to be paid?

[pushbrk 12,106]

28 minutes ago, Luk Dit Mo said:

I have no problems assemblying whats on the list, other than what to come up with other than # 5 #6 of the bonafide marriage. When will I be notified to send in support and supporting financial documentation, just curious.. whats the fees to be paid?

Please read all the instructions carefully.  Read also the information WHERE you downloaded the I-130.  It will tell you about fees and where to mail the package.  Yes, you will be notified 7 to 10 months after filing the petition, that the National Visa Center (NVC) has it and is ready to move forward with the visa application.  That is when you will pay more (then current) fees and follow the then current instructions for the NVC stage of the process.

[JFH 12,189]

Are you even married yet? 

[John & Rose 7,237]

CR-1 Fees

$535 - USCIS Filing Fee

$120 - Affidavit of Support Fee

$325 - DS-260 (Visa Application)

$200 to $400 - Medical Fee

$220 - USCIS Immigrant Fee

$680 - ROC (if married less than 2 years at POE)

$640 per person Naturalization Fee

$85 per person Biometric Fee for Naturalization

 

$2,605 plus medical (per person if married less than 2 years at POE)

$1,925 plus medical (per person if married more than 2 years when filing)