Question on I-130 Evidence Sufficiency (Merged Threads)

[Macci222 4]

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 4]

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 4]

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 49,690]

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 2,641]

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.

[Macci222 4]

Hi everyone! Just want to say this place has been really helpful. After a while of contemplating on filing ourselves of getting a lawyer My wife and I decided to DIY our CR1/I-130 without a lawyer after we got encouragement here to do it ourselves as it wasn’t a big deal, since we started it's been smoother than expected honestly! We've filled out most of the form but hit snags on a few spots. To play it safe I decided to list everything below for help after this stage we will be compiling evidence next and might still need some help but for now we will need help with these questions please 

We've noted these tricky sections please share what worked for your approved cases so we can edit confidently:

 

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 Nigeria, but it expired while I lived in Moscow, so I renewed it via my country's embassy there in Moscow and in the passport it shows (issuing authority listed as "Moscow"). In this section on the I‑130 where it asks for country of issuance should I put my country of origin, or Moscow?  

 

 

3. In the section where it asks for Petitioner's 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 it 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 we 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 US Embassy for the interview?  If yes, how please and I’d need proper advice on what to do at this stage. 

8. Also please what’s the Best way to compile photos evidences and etc together (any guidelines to make our application successful would really be helpful)

 

 

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

[TBoneTX 49,690]

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[Macci222 4]

2 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

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Thanks, Didn’t know how to do that and thought the post wasn’t seen by other, that’s why I created a new thread. Thanks for the help 

[Macci222 4]

 

Greetings everyone,

 

I have a question about evidence for the I-130 petition. We've completed the questionnaire and are now gathering evidence. We're concerned it might not be enough, so I'll list what we're putting together, explain our situation, and ask for your opinions: Is this sufficient, or do you have suggestions for additional evidence?

 

We've been together since December 2024 but haven't lived together but we have met in my home country 2x so we lack common proofs like joint accounts, leases, or property ownership.

 

Here's what we have and planning to work on:

 

- Cover letter

- Letter of intent

- Photos together

- Communication logs

- Third-party affidavits from parents and friends

- Joint finances: we don’t have a joint account, but receipts for gifts bought for each other, money transfers between us, and shared subscriptions (e.g., Apple and others)

- Travel proof 

- Online interactions/commitments: Spreadsheet of businesses we're collaborating on, daily records from our joint Bible reading program

 

Is this enough? Any recommendations?

 

Thanks!

 

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 46,553]

You are missing the most important evidence.....Your marriage certificate.  What is the foreign spouse's home country and country of current residence? 

Edited 6 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[Crazy Cat 46,553]

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