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Oh I meant if I move with my brother before the interview, would this be sufficient proof of residence, or what other documents are needed to prove I live in the U.S. (besides having a job)? Thank you for the guidelines and cost information. Would this be the guide to follow for both my spouse and children (even if I live in Bolivia currently)? US Citizen lives in the US & Spouse lives overseas: ----- Option 1: CR-1 / IR-1 Spouse Visa and I-130 Petition Guide Because I don't think this one applies since I did not live in the U.S. for 5 years: US Citizen and Spouse both live/reside overseas: ----- Direct Consular Filing Information

Hi all, I am a female U.S. citizen in my 30s who has lived in the United States for less than 5 years. I reside in Bolivia with my Bolivian husband, and my three children. The eldest is a U.S. citizen by birth, but my two younger children are Bolivian citizens, born in Bolivia. I am seeking guidance on the process of obtaining green cards for my husband and two kids, to facilitate their potential future residence in the United States. I had a brief conversation with a lawyer who gave me the following information: I need to file an immigrant visa petition via form I-130 for my husband and 2 kids (I can't do a Consular Report of Birth Abroad since I've lived in the U.S. for less than 5 years) This can be done online from Bolivia and I would need to be interviewed in the consulate in Bolivia Initial documents that need to be translated to English before submission Proof of me being a U.S. citizen Proof of relationship to children: birth certificates Proof of relationship to husband: marriage certificate The initial cost is $510 per application (total for husband and 3 kids would be $1530) and another $500 per case before the interview (total $1500) Before the interview, I need to provide proof that I have intention of moving to the U.S. This includes a residence and a job Time from application to interview can be 1.5-2 years Questions: Is the above information accurate and is it missing anything? Is it recommended to hire a lawyer to file the I-130s and guide me through the process or should I do it myself? I don't have a lot of money, but if needed, I can try to come up with the money for a lawyer. I don't want to separate from my family, if possible. How many months before the interview should I get a U.S. job and a U.S. residence? Would my name showing up on an apartment lease be enough to prove U.S. residence? My brother lives in the U.S. and he can likely get me into his current lease. Can you send me a link to a guide to file the I-130s? I was told there is one on this site, but I wasn't sure which one to follow. I was told there would be other documents that would be requested from me before my interview. What documents are these? If these are in the guide provided for 5, disregard. Thank you for all the help in advance.