i-130 line 21
Aug 29th 2006, 1:51 pm
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i-130 line 21
They ask for "last address at which you lived together". Should this be the current address if we now live together? Or should it still be the last before the current one? In the first case there should be an option from XXX - to present.
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Aug 29th 2006, 2:12 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by carlo
They ask for "last address at which you lived together". Should this be the current address if we now live together? Or should it still be the last before the current one? In the first case there should be an option from XXX - to present.
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Aug 29th 2006, 2:17 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by meauxna
Last as in 'latest' is the standard I used.
Aug 29th 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by carlo
what date did you put in the "to" field? the date of signing?
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Aug 29th 2006, 2:24 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by carlo
what date did you put in the "to" field? the date of signing?
(Secret Garden and other AR Club members please note that I've been on vacation AND am painting my house right now-at least I know where it all is now that I don't need it!!)
er, right. I completed the form in July, filed it in August and wrote 07/2002 in the 'to' field.
But I like Noorah's answer too. 'current' or 'present' is appropriate.
Aug 29th 2006, 2:40 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by Noorah101
I would also read that as "current" address, and in the "to" field I'd put the word "present".
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Aug 29th 2006, 2:47 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by Noorah101
I would also read that as "current" address, and in the "to" field I'd put the word "present".
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Aug 29th 2006, 2:52 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by carlo
lol, believe me or not, I actually was not thinking of using a good old PEN to complete the field....(the fillable form does not allow a "present") I am at the edge of paranoia here, but I think I am almost DONE with this crap....
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Sep 7th 2006, 11:13 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
I hate to bring this up again, but are you guys 100% positive 21 should have you current address?
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
Sep 7th 2006, 11:17 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by palgia
I hate to bring this up again, but are you guys 100% positive 21 should have you current address?
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
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Sep 8th 2006, 3:01 am
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by palgia
I hate to bring this up again, but are you guys 100% positive 21 should have you current address?
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
It is redundant ONLY if the two people are living together. First of all, the I-130 is for ALL family related categories [not including abused spouses and self-petition by widow/er].
Also, it may very well be that the petitioner is currently in the US and the beneficiary outside of the US.
Don't get me started on the G-325A forms -- I think it is a residual addition from 20 years ago and nobody wants to get rid of it.
Sep 8th 2006, 7:34 am
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Re: i-130 line 21
Thank you for the replies guys.... good thing I accidentally run into this thread by Carlo... otherwise I would have sent it in incorrectly! It kinda makes me re-think about ALL my answers in the vars forms, ever the ones that seemed like no-brainers....
One last question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none" or just leave it blank?
Thank you again.
John
One last question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none" or just leave it blank?
Thank you again.
John
Sep 8th 2006, 7:56 am
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by carlo
lol, believe me or not, I actually was not thinking of using a good old PEN to complete the field....(the fillable form does not allow a "present") I am at the edge of paranoia here, but I think I am almost DONE with this crap....
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That is apparent. Use your common sense and complete the form as you would any other form. There are no trick questions on it ;-)
Sep 8th 2006, 7:58 am
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Re: i-130 line 21
No it is not redundant. If you have never lived with your OH before then the current address is the last address you have lived with your OH at.
However, if you have shacked up together for years before and have lived at other places with them, then put the one before the current one.
Simple?
However, if you have shacked up together for years before and have lived at other places with them, then put the one before the current one.
Simple?
Originally Posted by palgia
I hate to bring this up again, but are you guys 100% positive 21 should have you current address?
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
The reason I'm asking is that if you look at the form, it already asks for the current address of both parties on the first page, under line 2. Plus it asks where the immigrant intends to live. Wouldn't it be redundant to ask for the current address again? I'm no immigration specialist, but when I read the form it seemed like a no-brainier that they were looking for "last" address which, in my understanding of the English language (which may very well be wrong), is NOT the same as "current".
If the USCIS wants to find out if you are currently living in the same residence and you relative, wouldn't they just compare the 2 addresses on the first page, under line 2? After all, they're side by side...
On a similar note, I also have a question on line 22. I'm applying for AOS since I'm already in the US, so I put my district office. Should I also fill out the part about the consulate or should I write "N/A" or "none".
Thanks for all your help!
John
Sep 10th 2006, 8:08 pm
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Re: i-130 line 21
Originally Posted by Rete
However, if you have shacked up together for years before and have lived at other places with them, then put the one before the current one.
Simple?
Simple?
Thank you for your reply.
Am I reading this wrong or you are saying the opposite of what Folinskyinla and Rene are saying?
OK, let me try to make this as simple as possible. Lets imagine the following scenario. I get involved in a romantic relationship and live with my companion for 9 months in location A. Then I get married and move to location B. After getting married, while living at location B, I file an I-130. What location do I put in line 21? A or B ?
You guys can't tell me the above scenario is uncommon/far-fetched.
From my understanding of the above posts, Rene and Folinskyinla are saying I should put B. However in the last post you say I should put A.
Many thanks to all for your input. I am sorry if I am beating this issue to death. I thought there was a general consensus in the answers until I read Rete's post more carefully, which seams to contradict the others.
John
