MsSun

6 passport photos

It does not apply to you.

I went to the county courthouse and requested it. Needed the name and date it happened. They can do a search of their records. Mine was 32 years old when I went looking. They havethe records. In Ma we have a family court, thats where the divorces are heard.

It took me all of three seconds to google and confirm that Spoogy has contacted the proper department responsible for keeping those records. Especially old ones. He is asking if anyone has specific information if that doesn't work. As you have found Spoogy VJ can be less than welcoming sometimes. Were you married a second time? If it were me I would try to get a statement from the Superior Court of New Jersey Records Center that the records don't exist and then provide divorce decrees that you have for subsequent marriages. I'm not saying it will be acceptable but it may be all that you can do.

There is no good answer for this question.
A pack rat can complete this in a day because he will have so much info handy for evidence. (letting go of it is a different issue 😜)
A very methodic person could spend over a month dotting all 'i's and crossing all 't's.
 
As has already been stated it varies for everyone.
no passport, birth cert, marriage cert, missing boarding passes, etc - time to get or find them
not married - time to wait 🤪😝
 
As you plan to get married, start getting your docs in order. that way last item needed will be the marriage cert.
If already married, just work it the chance for doing some work in advance is gone

I wanted to address the negative attitudes we have seen on the rise recently in the upper/ immigration forums towards those who ask beginner/ simple questions, or have unusually fast or slow VisaJourneys.

First, there is a tone difference between the Progress forums- which are mostly for support and cheerleading, and the Info forums, which are mostly to have questions answered.   While all our forums are supposed to be welcoming to all and friendly, this is especially important in the Progress forums, which are not to discuss politics, or be negative towards  those fortunate to have their case dealt with quickly, or  critical of those who voice sadness about their own slow progress. These forums are there to uplift eachother!

Secondly- in the info forums, you may get bad news.  When a question is asked, our members are encouraged to answer truthfully, even if this may not be what the Op wants to hear, because it is important to be informed.  However, the emphasis is still on being welcoming and friendly.  If you need to give bad news, do so gently, and stick to facts; constructive criticism of the Op's plans ARE allowed, but the emphasis is on constructive.  No need to dwell on mistakes (or tell members they should be on 90 Day Fiance- that is a personal attack and automatic suspension), or  illegal actions in the past- instead, encourage and explain legal options for the future.  And ONLY legal options- as per our TOS, VJ does not support, condone or encourage illegal (immigration) actions, and such posts will be removed.

Ultimately, we are here to help all members, old and new, easy cases and complicated, those who write a fact filled bullet point post and those who are panicking and don't make much sense in their first post. Yes, sometimes questions can be easily googled, or answered via a search of our forums.  But if you feel that way, just scroll past- no need to criticise the OP for asking the question. 

Original boarding passes from all trips to visit Passport stamps showing entry/exit dates to match original boarding passes Hotel receipts from stays together if any A few photos together, maybe one from each trip, two or three wedding photos I included a few other documents to supplement the above: Foreign spouse listed as emergency contact at petitioner's work Foreign spouse as beneficiary on petitioner's life insurance, retirement accounts, bank account, and health/dental insurance Credit card statements from petitioner's account, showing foreign spouse as an authorized card holder  
 
 
 

- Affidavits from 4 family members/friends
-Texts/calls screenshots
- Photos
- Hotel/Flight reservations

Ok thank you 😊 

Ok awesome 😎 

Not now, traveling in 5 weeks but it’s a very quick trip so I won’t be able to get much done. We are normally there for the whole summer but I started a new job that won’t give me much time this year

My husband is not a computer person, he gets frustrated even looking at it so I doubt we will be filing online 🤣🤣🤣
see I don’t live in the states, we just visit and I want him to choose the way that’s less stressful for him.
thank you, my family and I receive your good luck 🍀 

Are YOU the US citizen? The instructions for the I130 are also helpful   https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-130instr.pdf
 
1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or 4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or 6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.
 
The OR is the key word here
 
Good luck