Noorah101

But what is the link to the site where you read that, so we can tell people to avoid it?

Rene

robUK81

Sorry Rene, I have searched again but can't find it but I can't remember what I used to search as I worded things differently each time I searched on the subject. If I come across it I'll link it as there is some very misleading info flying around on the net

Rob

Ray

spousal visa CR1
http://travel.state.gov/visa/immigra...ypes_2991.html

Noorah101

Thanks for the official link Ray.

Just so everyone knows, that is the official link to the Immigrant Visa process. It is not the misinformation link which says one cannot visit the USA while waiting.

Rene

jeffreyhy

And IR1.

Regards, JEff

robUK81

Sorry it's me again!

Please could someone tell me if I'm correct in saying that forms I-864 or I-134, G-315A (for myself and my petitioner - USC Wife), An affidavit of proof of marriage ( is this a particular form or is there a template available?) all need to be filed with the I-130?? We really want to get things right the first time.

Many thanks in advance

Rob

jeffreyhy

None of it. Have you read the I-130 instructions? The instructions tell you what documentation needs to accompany the I-130.

Regards, JEff

robUK81

Sorry Jeff I don't mean to sound like I'm a lazy so and so. It's just my wife is has the I-130 application in the US and I'm in the UK. She is quite busy with work so I've been trawling the web and coming across all the forms I've mentioned. I was trying to be proactive but apparently not.
It was this link that sparked it all:
http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130faq

Rob

Noorah101

Instead of reading about it on Visa Journey, go directly to the official USCIS site: www.uscis.gov.

Go to Forms. Find Form I-130. From there, you can read the form AND the instructions.

None of the things you listed are to be included with the I-130. Form I-134 doesn't even apply to you (it's for non-immigrant visas).

Rene

robUK81

Thanks as always Rene

Noorah101

Perhaps this is a typo, and you mean G-325A? If so, then yes, one from each of you is required.

You will need the certified copy of the marriage certificate.

Rene

robUK81

Well spotted! Yes it was a typo - G-325A Biographic is what I meant and we did get an additional certified copy of our marriage certificate.

Noorah101

For the I-130 you only need to send a photocopy of the certified copy of the marriage certificate. Don't send the "original" you have in hand, you won't get it back.

Rene

robUK81

I shall make sure my wife sends only a copy

Under documents required for the I-130 it does state the following is required:

I. 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
J. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

Is there a template anywhere that I could use to give the relevant people to complete?

Many thanks

Rob

Noorah101

Those sworn affidavits are not "required", per say. They are only one way of showing evidence of your bona fide marriage. However, most newlyweds don't have much else built up yet in the way of co-mingling their married life together, so they do include the affidavits.

There is no template for the affidavits, because each one will be different. The author should just write how they know you and your wife as a married couple. Don't use somone people who only witnessed the wedding...the marriage certificate takes care of proving you are legally married. Choose people who know you in a social way, who have spent time with you and your wife as a married couple. They should be specific as to what you all did together, such as attending a play, dinner, came to your house, you went to their house, etc.

The affidavits don't need to be notarized, but they need to contain the "magic language", found here: http://britishexpats.com/forum/showp...38&postcount=4

The affidavits should also contain the author's contact information...name, address, phone, email.

Rene