Darrell&AnA

I met the love of my life last May of 2013 and I went back to the state on July 14, 2013. I decided to go back and not waste any time. This is the one. I have never been married before. So, on Aug. 4 i went back to the Philippines to marry the love of my life. Now, we are both miserable not being with each other specialy, we were together for 40 days, day and night.. We got married on Aug. 22. I went back to the US on Sept 14th which is probably the worst day of my life. Now, I decided to seek help here. I want to file a I-130 visa soon. Please give me some input. Im 51 and she is 24. We truly love each other. Do you see any problem with the age difference? I am Filipino but have been living in the states since I was 15.I speak Tagalog (Philippines language) fluently. Please, give me any warnings or roadblocks that we might encounter. Also, Any past experiences that you might want to give me. I desperatly want to have my wife next to me once again soon

Jesse

Jesse,

I understand so I am not giving you exactly what to do, but this is what I understand to be very useful.

First off Congratulation on the marriage. I wish you all the best in everything. Now the fun starts.

Since you will be filing a I-130 You need to get used to what is required with it. Find the following links useful.

*****Some of this information will be covering Manila, However, All of this information is useful and supportive to all that is filing the 130.*****

Step 1: If you are filing on your own ( must of us are, including myself, and Disclaimer I am not or do am I affiliated with any Lawyers, or Law firms. ) Learn the process in and out, and have your wife learn it too.

1. http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

2. http://www.visajourney.com/content/examples (K-3 & IR-1/CR-1 Visa Example Forms)

3. http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR1_and_CR1_Immigrant_Visas

4. http://www.visajourney.com/examples/NVC_Process_Flowchart_v1-2.pdf

Step 2: Proving its a real marriage

80-90% of everyone that marries with the righteous reason of love and happiness. However, there are still some out there that marries for the wrong reason. ( not saying this is your case) but when you understand this, The main job of the Interviewing officer and process is to catch FRAUD. It will make things a lot better and more Simple.

Three rules I been told and seem to be working out true.

1. Too Much Evidence is just enough

2. Just Enough is too little

3. Too little is not enough

You can break this down however you like.

Here are some parts you can include:

1. NSO Marriage Cert ( or your Spouse local legal registry)

2. Province Marriage Cert (legal with the witness Singture)

3. Paperwork to apply for the marriage Cert ( Process paper work and Pre-Marriage Classes)

4. Relationship Development: Passport Stamps, Airline Tickets (Both Trips) Letter Issued from US Emy Manila for marriage eligibility (One You paid US 50 for)

5. Affidavit from verifying the marriage ( From you and your Spouse)

6. Affidavit from witnesses to the relationship/marriage (parents, siblings, other relatives, close friends)

7. Joint bank account letter ( This will be Ideal to have, not everyone can get a joint one, if not, set up Money Transfers from bank to bank. These will connect the two)

8.Evidence of joint life and cohabitation: During the 40 Days you was married and living together, You should have some proof of this.

9. A lease agreement with both of your names on the lease: Since you lived with her parents, you should have them make a notarized letter with a lawyer.

10. Passed and Ongoing Communication: Social Media and Apps like Skype and everything

11. Future Plans of visiting and everything and Pictures.

For a more detail set up visit here:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/272323009467474/doc/623700460996392/

Darrell

This is to help you get started and everything. Anyone can use this setup for their I-130. Much love to everyone and wishing ya all the best.

i am tired of waiting, got my NOA2 , now the earliest embassy date is January. my heart cannot take any more. i am calling it quits. i am making irrational decisions. the loneliness is eating me alive. i wish i never stated this. i wish you all well in your journey.

I understand and feel your pain, I been away from my spouse for way to long. This might or might not help you, but this is how I kept sane in getting everything together and started.

1. Walk- I walked 10 Miles every other day by the water (helps relax me)

2. Mind Blockers- Find something that brings your joy and do it.

3. Mindset control- In my life business I teach my clients how, what and how they think become how they feel. That becomes how their life results to become. I know it’s hard, but keep a positive mental picture of you and your mate together here.

4. Find a Visa Buddy- Find someone that has been through what you are going through to help and relate too.

5. Just Believe it is going to happen.

Loneliness is one of the hardest feelings to think rational with, this is where having a mental picture and a visa buddy comes in at.

I wish you all the best in everything, It will happen...

Darrell.

We are doing a Name change there and will have to complete the CFO.

Cars should be able to count, but they will look at everything else first. If you are worried about meeting the cut off, and thinking about using assets. You might look into Co-Sponsors.

Great information here

http://www.visajourney.com/content/support

Hope this helps. Just prove that fiance will be fully supported until the AOS ( This is where the saving account comes in). If you can prove that, you will not have any problems from what I heard.

Darrell

hi guys

just want to ask what wil be the requirements if the petitioner is self-employed?

do we need W2?

latest ITR? or 3yrs. back?

form I-134

and what else?

how can u provide current sustained income?

This is what I am doing for mine.

Statement:

1. 3 month Bank Statement Personal and Business
2. Last Year Tax return (Personal)
3. Letter Stating your business and information
4. Any Assets (Must be 5x the difference needed)
5. Saving account put to the side for this process.
6. Business Documents ( Self-employed persons are required to show a copyt of their business license (if applicable), and the self-employment schedules they filed with their income tax returns.)

http://www.usavisanow.com/marriage-green-card/marriage-green-card-faq/affidavit-of-support/

There are a lot more you can add to it. All you trying to do it prove that the beneficiary will not need to seek Government assistance.

I am wondering does my wife need to obtain a CFO cert.

I read about people filing a K-1/K-2 needing one. I just want to make sure. Anyone with knowledge please let me know.

i need evidence for bonafide marriage for my 1-130 petition.

My wife and i lived together in the Philippines but we dont have any evidence cohabitation. we dont really have any paperwork for shared bank account or any lease. i was hoping that some phone bills and money transfers were good enough.

i also will be having 5 or so sworn letters of affidavit of relationship stating that these persons have seen us living together and attend our wedding.

also i am petitioning my wife's son, my stepson. what kind of evidences would i need to show along with the petition? i have some pictures...(how many do i need?) do i need any sworn affidavits? (how many do i need?)

i have read not to send any original documents. but i was wondering if its different with the marriage certificate, because the certificate has a stamp seal.

one last thing... do i need the sworn affidavit's notarized? i have seen some blogs that say you don't really need them notarized.

Thanks

Here is an amazing site and information that I found and are using for my Proof of marriage.

Evidence of Bona fides of Marriage

(include as many as apply to you)

Affidavit from petitioner and beneficiary verifying the marriage or relationship

Affidavit from witnesses to the relationship/marriage (parents, siblings, other relatives, close friends)

Wedding announcements, invitations

Church certificate

Wedding pictures

Joint bank account letter (when opened and balance) and recent statements

Joint credit card statement - including receipts from charges made by both of you

Evidence of joint life and cohabitation: monthly bills, insurance, assets etc.

A deed showing co-ownership of your property or a lease agreement with both of your names on the lease

Receipts of money transfer (if applicable)

Phone bills showing your conversations

Receipts of gifts sent online or otherwise

Transcripts of IM chats or Skype calls

Copies of letters and/or e-mails

Copies of holiday cards addressed to you both

Birth certificate of any child that has been born to your marriage

Airline ticket receipts showing trips taken together or to visit each other -- including boarding passes

Copies of the passport stamps from any visits to your spouse's country

Pictures of you together on vacation and/or with family and friends. It's best to include a range of times, not just a bunch of photos from a short period of time

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR1_and_CR1_Immigrant_Visas