Newbie links

[warpedbored]

For those of you new to the forum, welcome. don't be afraid to post. My father always told me the only foolish question is the one you didn't ask. Here are a few links to get you started on your journey.
Carl



Policy and guidelines
http://candleforlove...298#entry577298
Links and resources
http://candleforlove...php?showforum=7
Sample forms filed in
http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.ph...p;page=examples

Links to Visa Information and Timelines

Links to Visa Information
FAQ
CFL EZ FAQ
Help
http://candleforlove...ex.php?act=Help
Lawyers in southern China
http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/le...south_china.htm

Edited April 7, 2014 by Randy W (see edit history)

[david_dawei]

Forms for the Visa Process:

USCIS: - most petition forms starting with "I" , "G", etc.
http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/index.htm


DOS: - Most forms starting with "DS"
http://travel.state.gov/visa/frvi/forms/forms_1342.html


VisaPro Fillable Forms: - USCIS and DOS forms are generally fillable electronically, but VisaPro is another source
http://www.visapro.com/INS-Forms-Download.asp


CFL: - Form links on CFL
CFL Forms Locator in EZ_FAQs

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Some of the files can be found at more than one location. In some cases, one location might not be a fillable form while another one is.

Also, check version numbers for the most recent one.

Edited April 7, 2014 by Randy W (see edit history)

[TLB]

hi friends,

 

I've seen reference to the affidavit of marital relationship for the I-130 having to be notarized -- anyone have any specific data about that? Most places just say it has to be translated and the translator has to "certify" that they're competent to do the translation. I think somewhere I read something pretty detailed, like you ended up with 6 documents or so for each affidavit (original, notarization of the original, certification of the translator's competency, notarization of that, translation by the translator, notarization of that) -- anyone have experience with that?

 

Oh, and I did find an example affidavit in English on the web; anyone know of a Chinese version? (I can translate, I'm just lazy)...

[dnoblett]

Adding links to notable informational threads and topics..

 

Breakdown of P1, P2, P3, P4 and info about jargon.

How long is a sponsor liable for the Affidavit of Support? (I-864, I-864EZ, I-864A)

[dnoblett]

hi friends,

 

I've seen reference to the affidavit of marital relationship for the I-130 having to be notarized -- anyone have any specific data about that? Most places just say it has to be translated and the translator has to "certify" that they're competent to do the translation. I think somewhere I read something pretty detailed, like you ended up with 6 documents or so for each affidavit (original, notarization of the original, certification of the translator's competency, notarization of that, translation by the translator, notarization of that) -- anyone have experience with that?

 

Oh, and I did find an example affidavit in English on the web; anyone know of a Chinese version? (I can translate, I'm just lazy)...

May be thinking of affidavits attesting to knowing your relationship normally used for removal of conditions, can be similar used for filing an I-130 petition.

 

Examples used for removal of conditions, can be reworded for I-130..

 

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/USCIS_I751_Affidavit.doc

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-751_support.doc

 

As for notarization, as per I-130 directions there is no indication that they need to be notarized, also since this is being included in the I-130 petition and sent to USCIS they need to be in English, if they are in a foreign language, they will need an attached English translation.

[dnoblett]

A useful tool for finding topics is the Common Tags box on the forum home page.

 

http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad334/dnoblett/Immigration%20Stuff/Tags.jpg