CR1 - i130 filing

[Macci222 3]

19 hours ago, katya2024 said:

If you get stuck somewhere, just ask in the forum. It was on this site i met someone that i didn't even know u can marry online in the USA and file for CR1

Thank you Katya, Спасибо 🙏🏾

[Macci222 3]

I’m honestly in awe of the support I’ve received here you guys are absolute gems, and I truly appreciate it. Thanks to everything I’ve read, We’ve already started the application today and I’m taking it step by step. You all are amazing! If I get stuck or need help along the way, I’ll definitely reach out.

[Macci222 3]

Hi everyone, thanks for the ongoing support in this group! My wife (petitioner) and I (beneficiary) started our I-130 petition today. We've filled out the entire form but need to compile/upload evidence. We noted a few confusing sections to avoid mistakes— we’ve decided we’d bring them here for help, please share your experience so we can edit if needed.

1. The section where is asks for - Petitioner's Address History (Past 5 Years)
   The form asks for addresses lived in over the past 5 years, with date ranges. My wife has lived at the same address for 11 years. Should she list only the last 5 years (e.g., from 5 years ago to present), or the full 11 years since moving in? She worries a background check will show the full history, so full disclosure feels safer. What's correct? As it’s asking DATE FROM ____ TO____ should we put in date from when she started living at the address till present ?

2. In the section where it asks about Beneficiary's Travel Document Number and Country of Issuance  
   We entered my passport number. It also asks for "Travel Document number"—is this the same as the passport (As my passport is my only travel doc), or something else?  
  Also another question, for "Country of issuance for passport: I hold a passport from my country of origin, but it expired while I lived in Moscow, so I renewed it via my country's embassy there in Moscow and In the passport is shows (issuing authority listed as "Moscow"). In this section on the i130 where is asks of country of issuance should I Put my country of origin, or Moscow?

3. In the section where is asks for Petitioners parents info 
   One of petitioner's parents is deceased, but the form still asks for their city/town of residence. Should we Leave blank, write "deceased," or use their last known address before deceased?

4. In the Evidence Sections 
   Where is asks - End of Spouse's Prior Marriage(s): Petitioner provided divorce certificates (prior marriage). Beneficiary (me) has never been married/divorced. But when we click on next because there is no document to upload The form warns "YOU SHOULD PROVIDE EVIDENCE" if evidence is not provided your petition processing might be delayed.  Since there is a warning should we Upload my pre-marriage affidavit of bachelorhood, or what should we do?  
  5. Still in the Evidence section for Third-Party Affidavit We have 5 to upload. Should we Upload separately, or combine into one PDF named "Third-Party Affidavits ?  
  6. In the section where it asks about -  Last Address We Lived Together. We haven't shared a permanent residence but we meet often in beneficiary’s country and stay in hotels 2-3 weeks at a time). Should Use our last hotel address, or leave blank?  

7. In the section where it asks- which US Embassy/Consulate will  Beneficiary apply for an Immigrant Visa. 
 We initially selected the US consulate in my country of origin. But I'll likely move to France in 6 months, and I-130 processing takes 1+ years. If approved after I relocate:  
   - Must I return to my origin country for the visa interview, or can I update to France?  
   -Also Can we amend the form later for my new France address/contact info? When I move to France. 
 

Thanks in advance guys, any tips from approved cases would help us submit confidently!

[TBoneTX 49,634]

3.  Deceased

6.  NA or none

 

5.  Easier to combine.  Use smallpdf.com to reduce file size.  Bear in mind that affidavits are typically for when other evidence is sparse or weak, so no need to go overboard.

 

Others will be along to help with more, and to contradict my advice if warranted.

[Edward and Jaycel 2,615]

1. Put the actual start date of her residence

2. If you have a Passport and put your Passport number in the "Passport Number" field, you leave Item #48 "Travel Document Number" blank. That item is in case you don't have a passport but do have an alternate "Travel Document" issued by a government. "Country of Issuance" is your home country not the location where it was issued.