southerners

A point for clarification: am I wrong in thinking that providing supplementary documents for proof of a bona fide marriage is not necessary when filing a I-130 via DCF in London?

Not that the OP is taking this DCF/London route, but that was my assumption, given the location of the thread. My understanding was that London did not want any of this information, hence the documents missing from the Embassy checklist and guide, and the question about where to attach them. Apologies if I have read any of this wrong, which is very possible.

Harveyspecter

No, we are filing the DCF route in London. It's an interesting point you make though as like you I've noted that they make no reference to this evidence on the checklist.

southerners

My understanding is that London does not wish to see any such supporting documents unless they explicitly request it later, as a request for further information/proof, once they have considered your original I-130 application. I understand that they rarely ask for such information, but sometimes do, but that you do not need to submit any additional supporting documents with your I-130 unless they make such a request later. In other words, stick to the London Embassy checklist. That would save you a considerable amount of time and worry about your documents, as you outline above.

Wait for our wise sages Ian or Rene to confirm, but, in your case, given your DCF in London I do not believe that you need to submit any of these documents wth your I-130, unless later asked to provide them. I would just stick to their I-130 checklist, but, again, wait for Ian and Rene to confirm.

ian-mstm

When filing DCF, the bulk of the evidence goes with the non-USC spouse to the interview. The I-130 itself requires only the evidence requested in the I-130 instructions and/or web site.

When the I-130 is filed in the US, a good deal of the evidence goes to NVC when requested, and only minimal evidence is required at the interview.

Ian

Harveyspecter

Ok great, thanks for clearing that up. I'll go by the list then, and the documents I've copied won't go to waste as they will no doubt be needed later on.

Thanks again!

Harveyspecter

Got all the documents together last night, checked them, double checked them, then checked them again(!). So today I will be posting them off.

Here were go!

Harveyspecter

Hi All,

Apologies to bring this up again, but our I-130 is currently in the queue for processing. However, the Mrs has noticed that on the website it makes mention of examples of supporting documents to prove a bone fide marriage such as we discussed above but made no mention of this on the checklist or application form.

So, is it worth us getting an envelope ready with these documents in, in case they require it or is it unlikely?

Noorah101

Can't hurt to gather the documents, just in case you get an RFE. Better safe than sorry.

Rene

Harveyspecter

Thanks Rene,

If we need to send them, will they give us some sort of case number just so they don't think random documents are turning up at their door?

Noorah101

Yes, you'll receive instructions on how to return the documents. I believe you include a copy of the RFE with the return package.

Rene

southerners

If it helps put your mind at ease, we submitted our I130 very recently to London and stuck directly to the checklist, leaving the other supporting relationship documents for the interview stage. Our I130 was approved and no request for documents received. I don't know the details of your petition or situation, and everyone's case is unique, but we stuck to the checklist and had no issues.

Harveyspecter

That certainly makes me feel better, thanks!

Noorah101

Wait. ..Harvey.... did you file the I-130 directly to London? If so, you did the right thing not including the evidence, and you won't receive an RFE.

Rene

Harveyspecter

Yes Rene we did.

Thats a great relief, thanks!

Harveyspecter

Thanks all, just to let you know we got NOA1 on the 17th, and NOA2 on the 23rd December!