March 2019 Filers of I-130 for Parents IR5 of U.S Citizens

[staisy2228 3]

Hi everyone. I was looking for April filers but i don't see anyone posting yet. I am getting ready to send the paperworks but i am a little confuse if i need to send the original copy or just the photocopy of it. Please if someone can help. Thanks

[Lil bear 3,831]

4 minutes ago, staisy2228 said:

Hi everyone. I was looking for April filers but i don't see anyone posting yet. I am getting ready to send the paperworks but i am a little confuse if i need to send the original copy or just the photocopy of it. Please if someone can help. Thanks

According  to the instructions ......  A copy of the official document unless it states “Original” in which case it needs to be the actual  document issued by the   official agency 

[staisy2228 3]

Thank you. @Lil bear

[edisheri 1]

Hello there, I am getting all the paperwork ready to file the I-130 for my mom. I was browsing through this thread and found some very valuable information. Thank you all for sharing the knowledge, I will keep you posted!

[Shiellangsky 1]

I submitted my petition for my parents on March 29th.Hope to hear from USCIS soon.

Edited April 6, 2019 by Shiellangsky

[VA-FEB 13 FILER 2]

On ‎4‎/‎6‎/‎2019 at 7:53 PM, Shiellangsky said:

I submitted my petition for my parents on March 29th.Hope to hear from USCIS soon.

 

Welcome to this forum. Good luck to you.

[IamachildofGod 0]

hi Everyone, im new to this forum and im actually planning to apply for my son (15 yrs old,and is currently in the Philippines) this April, I am a US citizen but im not sure what are the steps to apply and which form to send (along with the pocket) aside from I-130. I would appreciate any help that you can share with me. Thank you and God bless to all.  

 

[VA-FEB 13 FILER 2]

18 hours ago, IamachildofGod said:

hi Everyone, im new to this forum and im actually planning to apply for my son (15 yrs old,and is currently in the Philippines) this April, I am a US citizen but im not sure what are the steps to apply and which form to send (along with the pocket) aside from I-130. I would appreciate any help that you can share with me. Thank you and God bless to all.  

 

Hi Welcome.

 

Please see sample cover letter below. Hope it help.

 

"Your Name

Your Address
 

USCIS Address you will send to

RE: Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Beneficiary Name.

Date

To whom it may concern:

I, Petitioner Name, a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my daughter/son, Beneficiary Name. Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

• Completed form G-1145

• Check/money order for $535.00 payable to the U.S Department of Homeland Security.

• Signed Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

• Photocopy of birth certificate of  Petitioner

• Photocopy of birth certificate of  Beneficiary

• Photocopy of proof showing relationship between Beneficiary and Petitioner

• Photocopy of U.S. Passport of  Petitioner

• Photocopy of Certificate of Naturalization of Petitioner 

• Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer at a later date. Please advise us if you have any further questions or concerns related to this petition.

Sincerely,

Your name"

Edited April 10, 2019 by VA-FEB 13 FILER

[IamachildofGod 0]

Hi, thank you so much for your prompt reply, really appreciate it

[VA-FEB 13 FILER 2]

Just now, IamachildofGod said:

Hi, thank you so much for your prompt reply, really appreciate it

 

Not a problem.

[dee&vee 79]

Sent application for my parents for last day of March. Good luck to all. 

[staisy2228 3]

@Shiellangsky did you already get any update? Thanks

[Shiellangsky 1]

4 minutes ago, staisy2228 said:

@Shiellangsky did you already get any update? Thanks

I haven’t heard anything yet.I didn’t include form G-1145 when I sent the application.

[Shiellangsky 1]

On 4/8/2019 at 4:14 PM, VA-FEB 13 FILER said:

 

Welcome to this forum. Good luck to you.

Thank you.After you submitted your I-130 form how long till you received your NOA1?

[VA-FEB 13 FILER 2]

22 hours ago, dee&vee said:

Sent application for my parents for last day of March. Good luck to all. 

 

Good Luck and welcome!