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What supporting evidence do I submit with my form i-130 visa application?
Asked on Mar 19th, 2013 on Immigration - Michigan
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Should I include photos, phone bills, chats, flight itineraries of trips to visit him etc. when I submit my I-130 form for my husband? I plan to include a copy of our marriage certificate, notarized letter from my maid of honor attesting to the validity of our marriage and ongoing relationship. Thank you for taking my question.
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Adebola O. Asekun
Your question is unclear. Please speak to an immigration lawyer.
Answered on Mar 22nd, 2013 at 4:24 AM
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In my opinion it is a good idea to include all of those items. This helps the officer to determine that your relationship is legitimate.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:28 PM
Is your husband in the US already? If he is and he entered the US lawfully, he can file his I-485 at the same time you submit the I-130. None of that supporting documentation needs to be sent with the petition but will need to be brought to the USCIS interview. If he is outside the US and will be consular processing, he will need to bring that supporting evidence to the consular interview. It does not need to be sent with the I-130 petition.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:27 PM
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Yes, all the evidence mentioned is good to submit along with your I-130.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
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I-130, G-325A for each of you, 1 passport photos for both of you, certified copy of your marriage certificate, certify ed copies of all divorce decrees for both of you (don't submit originals just photocopies of the certified copies), one or two items showing your ongoing relationship. The bulk of the documentation will be presented at the consulate during the interview. If you would like representation throughout the process, contact me at the email below for a quote and list of documents.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:26 PM
You should submit evidence that shows you have a bona fide relationship with your husband. These evidence includes documents showing joint residence, if applicable, (lease agreement, bills sent to the house, letters and other correspondences sent to the house for each spouse) joint finances (bank statements, credit card statements), joint lives (joint insurance policies, joint membership cards, joint loans etc) and secondarily, what would be helpful would be pictures taken with friends and family, documents showing that you guys took a trip somewhere together.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:25 PM
Any documents supporting your marriage will help. Read instructions.
Answered on Mar 20th, 2013 at 2:25 PM