I-130 & G-325A

[clarejinjin]

Ok Guys!!

We are ready to send our papers to Guangzou.

We will send:

I-130 for my wife and one for her daughter

G-325A for me, my wife and her daughter.

WHAT ELSE do any of you recommend that we need to send in at the same time?

Some people have recommened every thing I can get my hands on and some recommend only the 2 forms.

Thanks

Steve

[RobertH]

Ok Guys!!

We are ready to send our papers to Guangzou.

We will send:

I-130 for my wife and one for her daughter

G-325A for me, my wife and her daughter.

WHAT ELSE do any of you recommend that we need to send in at the same time?

Some people have recommened every thing I can get my hands on and some recommend only the 2 forms.

Thanks

Steve

 

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[Kyle]

If you're filing directly with the consulate, did you ever read through this thread?

 

http://candleforlove.com/forums/index.php?...iginal+passport

 

I listed everything I turned in, when we filed in Beijing. Toward the end of the thread, there is a link to a Google document which lists the instructions the Beijing embassy gave me (I believe I also quoted the criteria, in case you can't access Google Docs in China). Personally, I would front-load as many pieces of evidence to prove the legitimacy of your relationship as you can. I would also be sure to make a cover sheet itemizing everything you've given them.

 

This is what we turned in:

 

 

1. I-130 Petition (2 Pages)

2. G-325A – Me (1 Page)

3. G-325A – Jingjing (1 Page)

4. Copy of notarized birth certificate and SSN Card – Me (1 Page) - Required to see the original

5. Copy - Brother’s Letter – Handwritten (2 Pages) - Required to see the original

6. Copy - My dad’s Letter – Typed - with my father's current DL(1 Page) - Required to see the original

7. Copy - My dad’s Letter – Handwritten (2 Pages) - Required to see the original

8. Copy - Jingjing’s Passport cover and signature pages (1 Page) - Required to see the original

9. Copy - My passport signature page (1 Page) - Required to see the original

10. Copy - My current residence permit/visa (1 Page) - Required to see the original

11. Copy - Our wedding certificate in Chinese (Red book for Jingjing and red book for me) (2 Pages) - Required to see the original

12. One notarized and translated copy of Jingjing’s birth certificate - white book.

13. One notarized and translated copy of our wedding certificate - white book.

14. Visa photo (2in x 2in - white background) of myself and Jingjing - I picture a piece.

15. Pictures taken from 2004-2008 (around 50 pictures pasted to A4 paper with captions - one sided)

Edited November 9, 2009 by Kyle (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

Yes Where do you the US citizen LIVE? Do you have residence in China?

 

If you don't have residence in China, then you would be filing these forms to USCIS in Chicago.

 

If resident for 6 months or longer then you need to contact the USCIS department at the Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction over your place of residence and file the petitions there usually in person.

 

Step 1

A U.S. citizen files the Form I-130 petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that covers his/her permanent place of residence. If the sponsoring U.S. citizen has been residing in China for longer than six months, the I-130 may be filed at the CIS offices in Beijing or Guangzhou, depending on where in China the petitioner is living.

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/cr...and_cr2/ir2.htm

 

Beijing: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/homeland_security.html

Guangzhou: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...r.statecode=abk

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...atecode=Bangkok

 

Only one set of G-325A are needed one for you and wife for wif's petition, non for daughter's petition.

[clarejinjin]

Yes Where do you the US citizen LIVE? Do you have residence in China?

 

If you don't have residence in China, then you would be filing these forms to USCIS in Chicago.

 

If resident for 6 months or longer then you need to contact the USCIS department at the Consulate or Embassy that has jurisdiction over your place of residence and file the petitions there usually in person.

 

Step 1

A U.S. citizen files the Form I-130 petition with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office that covers his/her permanent place of residence. If the sponsoring U.S. citizen has been residing in China for longer than six months, the I-130 may be filed at the CIS offices in Beijing or Guangzhou, depending on where in China the petitioner is living.

http://guangzhou.usembassy-china.org.cn/cr...and_cr2/ir2.htm

 

Beijing: http://beijing.usembassy-china.org.cn/homeland_security.html

Guangzhou: https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...r.statecode=abk

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...atecode=Bangkok

 

Only one set of G-325A are needed one for you and wife for wif's petition, non for daughter's petition.

I live in Xiamen for the past 2 years and 11 months.

I'm NOT walking into the consulate with my papers, I'm sending them by courier service from Xiamen.

Again, I'm asking what extra support papers do I need to send with the I-130 & G-325A forms?????

Thanks

Steve

Steve

[Kyle]

Don't you have to do it in person, if you're filing in China? See below.

 

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...r.statecode=abk

 

Immediate relative petitions (Form I-130) are accepted from U.S. citizens with proof of residency within this consular district only. Additionally, petitions are only accepted for visa categories that are current. Petitions must be filed in person by the petitioner. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

 

U.S. citizens, who legally reside locally, can file an Immediate Relative Immigrant Petition (Form I-130) by coming to the office during public service window hours only. We do not accept applications by mail.

 

To file Form I-130 with USCIS Guangzhou:

 

1. Make sure that all pertinent information on the I-130 is completed and signed by the Petitioner

2. Submit originals of the following:

1. Registered marriage certificate for both petitioner and beneficiary

2. Proof of U.S. citizenship of petitioner

3. Proof of termination of any prior marriages(s) for both petitioner and beneficiary

4. Photographs: one passport size photo, attached with completed and signed Form G-325 (Biographic Information) for both petitioner and beneficiary

5. Birth certificate of beneficiary. (If the original is not available, you must obtain a certification letter, on formal letterhead, from your local public Security Bureau reporting the beneficiary's name, both parents names, date of birth and place of registration of birth)

6. Copies of the biographic page of valid passports for both petitioner and beneficiary

7. Note: The petitioner is required to bring copies and originals when filing. Originals will be returned to the petitioner after certifications of the copies are completed

8. All documents not in the English language must be accompanied by certified translations

3. After the petition has been approved, it will be sent to the Immigrant Visa Unit. You will need to contact the Immigrant Visa Unit for further questions on scheduling appointments, issuance of visas, etc.

Edited November 9, 2009 by Kyle (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

I live in Xiamen for the past 2 years and 11 months.

I'm NOT walking into the consulate with my papers, I'm sending them by courier service from Xiamen.

Again, I'm asking what extra support papers do I need to send with the I-130 & G-325A forms?????

Thanks

Steve

Steve

I would contact USCIS Guangzhou first and ask if can be done by mail. Here is what USCIS Guangzhou webpage says about this:

 

Immediate Relative Immigrant Petitions (Form I-130):

 

Immediate relative petitions (Form I-130) are accepted from U.S. citizens with proof of residency within this consular district only. Additionally, petitions are only accepted for visa categories that are current. Petitions must be filed in person by the petitioner. Please see Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.

https://egov.uscis.gov/crisgwi/go?action=of...r.statecode=abk

 

"Petitions must be filed in person by the petitioner" sounds like you need to visit the consulate and file the petition in person to me.

[Kyle]

I agree with Dan on this one. They INSISTED on seeing my original docs before accepting my petition.

Edited November 9, 2009 by Kyle (see edit history)

[dnoblett]

I agree with Dan on this one. They INSISTED on seeing my original docs before accepting my petition.

Looks like both USCIS offices in China have the same requirement, Kyle did it in Beijing, and the website for Guangzhou indicates the same thing, "In Person"