Monday, January 24, 2011

Green card info: filing tips for the I-130

The USCIS Vermont Service Center provides the following basic filing tips for I-130 applications:

·         Fill out all sections of the petition.
·         Be sure to include the petitioner’s A-number, if he or she has ever had one, even if he or she has naturalized.
·         Submit all required information as stated in the instructions.
·         Provide BOTH the English translation and the foreign document.
·        If the petitioner and/or beneficiary have had any name changes, submit documentation to establish the changes in their names and be sure to write those names in the applicable alias section of the petition.
·         Make sure to completely fill out the G-325A for BOTH the petitioner and the beneficiary.
·         Submit necessary photos as required by the instructions.
·         Submit all marriage and marriage termination documents for both petitioner and beneficiary.
·         There must be marriage termination documents for ALL prior marriages

If you are interested in filing a I-130 application for a loved one, contact our law firm at 626-771-1078 or visit us at www.myfianceevisa.com for more information.