Should the foreign spouse share proof of multiple citizenships with USCIS?

[Jordanian Bride 268]

My spouse and I got married in Jordan and all of our papers were issued in Jordan. However, I was born in Russia and have Russian citizenship too. Our lawyer says that we should submit supporting documents of both of my passports and birth certificates (Russian and Jordanian). I actually have no issue with that, I just prefer not to attach any documents that aren't necessary, especially since I have different names in my passports and don't really feel like worrying about that.

 

If I remember correctly, I know the DS-260 asks about the beneficiary's additional citizenships, and I figured that is where I'll volunteer that information. Does it need to be submitted with the I-130 supporting documents?

Edited March 25, 2022 by Jordanian Bride

[Dashinka 24,598]

You will need to disclose the place of your birth as well as other names used on the I130, but I do not see anywhere that says you have to include documents of other citizenships.

 

Good Luck!

[pushbrk 12,979]

17 minutes ago, Dashinka said:

You will need to disclose the place of your birth as well as other names used on the I130, but I do not see anywhere that says you have to include documents of other citizenships.

 

Good Luck!

That is correct.  To the OP, your preferences or what you "feel like" or not, are not usually relevant.  If you haven't even filed the petition yet and you are questioning your lawyer's advice, maybe you hired the wrong lawyer.  I don't have a "hard" disagreement with your lawyer.  Does no harm and offers support to the part of the petition that asks about other names used.  You may also need to provide documentation of the name change.