F2A application

[annabella14]

Hi everyone,

Im new to this site and trying to find out the basics of the F2A.

My boyfriend is a green card holder since January 16 and received it through work. We have been together for a year and are set to marry in 4 weeks and we are well aware of the long wait. I usually travel for 2 months at a time on ESTA and hope to keep doing this throughout the process.

From what I have understood we need to fill out the I-130 and submit this with evidence that our marriage is real. Is this the only document filled out that needs to be sent in?
What is the form I-130A? Does this also have to be submitted?

The question with if someone has sent in a I-130 for me before (my dad did a couple years ago, he naturalised after i turned 21), will this affect my application or should this be explained somewhere?

Many thanks!

[newacct]

Hi everyone,

Im new to this site and trying to find out the basics of the F2A.

My boyfriend is a green card holder since January 16 and received it through work. We have been together for a year and are set to marry in 4 weeks and we are well aware of the long wait. I usually travel for 2 months at a time on ESTA and hope to keep doing this throughout the process.

From what I have understood we need to fill out the I-130 and submit this with evidence that our marriage is real. Is this the only document filled out that needs to be sent in?
What is the form I-130A? Does this also have to be submitted?

I-130A is a supporting form that is required with I-130 when petitioning a spouse. There are lots of other supporting documents required for the I-130; read the I-130 instructions for more details. Some of the things that are needed are the petitioner's proof of permanent residence, 2 photos of each of you, marriage certificate, and various proof of bona fide marriage.

The question with if someone has sent in a I-130 for me before (my dad did a couple years ago, he naturalised after i turned 21), will this affect my application or should this be explained somewhere?

I don't think there is such a question on the I-130. There is only a question of whether the petitioner has ever petitioned you or anyone else before.

About the multiple petitions for you, they do not conflict or affect each other. Nothing needs to be explained.