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I am new to this forum, so I'd like to introduce myself. I have been living in Chile for 6 years, and I met my current husband almost three years ago. We just got married in December of 2011, and are now filling out the I-130. I have tried to read through and search the many helpful threads that this site has, but I am still unclear on a few things, and would like to ask for help.
First of all, I am a bit confused as to the addresses that should be listed in the forms.
Both of us live together in Chile, and we will therefore have to apply through the Chicago Lockbox. So, on the application:
1) where it said "what is your address" on I-130, I listed our addres in Chile
2) where it says "where do you intend to live in the US on I-130, I listed my parents' address in Oregon
3) where it says "your relative's address abroad" on the I-130, I listed the same address as our current address here in Chile
4) on G-325A the 5 year address history, I listed only my addresses in Chile.
Also, I understand that in the I-864, in Part 4, to satisfy the Country of Domicile requirement, I will go with option "B. You are living abroad temporarily," and will send my bank statements and other information in order to prove that my country of domicile is in the US.
Am I doing this correctly? If so, where will the paperwork sent from UCSIS/Chicago Lockbox/NVC (NOA, etc.) arrive?
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And now my other question as to "proof of family relationship"...
I am wondering if it is helpful to send picture to show proof of family relationship. If so, what kind of pictures are best to send? I was planning on sending 2 pictures from our wedding, in which we appear with both of our families, a few pictures of us visiting my family in the US about 6 months ago (we weren't yet married), and a few more of the two of us with the people that will be writing our affidavits of a bona fide marriage. Would this work?
In any case, the pictures will by no means be everything. We are also sending the following documents:
1. Marriage certificate, translated
2. Family registry booklet, translated
3. Letter from our bank stating that we have had a joint banking account for 9 months (does not include current balance), translated
4. Print-out from another bank showing that we have had a joint savings account for 6 months (does not include current balance), translated
5. Wedding invitation in English
6. Rental agreement for our apartment, with both of our names (signed a year and a half ago), translated
7. Letter from our realtor stating that we have been living at our current apartment for the last year and a half, translated
8. Three affidavits: 2 from family, and one from a friend
Would this most likely be enough to prove our relationship?
And lastly, as the person who posted before me, I'm a bit confused as to the format for Affidavits depending on who is signing them and where. One will be from my mother, who lives in the US and is a US citizen. Another one is from a friend (who was a witness in our wedding), who is a US citizen but currently lives here in Chile. Another one will be from my mother in law, who is Chilean and lives in Chile. I understand that the one written by my mother in law must be translated, but do any of these need to be notarized? Can they all have the same format?
I understand that US citizens just need to put this text in order to avoid having to notarize: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date]". But what about non-US citizens?
Thanks very much in advance, I'd appreciate any and all feedback that you can give!
I am new to this forum, so I'd like to introduce myself. I have been living in Chile for 6 years, and I met my current husband almost three years ago. We just got married in December of 2011, and are now filling out the I-130. I have tried to read through and search the many helpful threads that this site has, but I am still unclear on a few things, and would like to ask for help.
First of all, I am a bit confused as to the addresses that should be listed in the forms.
Both of us live together in Chile, and we will therefore have to apply through the Chicago Lockbox. So, on the application:
1) where it said "what is your address" on I-130, I listed our addres in Chile
2) where it says "where do you intend to live in the US on I-130, I listed my parents' address in Oregon
3) where it says "your relative's address abroad" on the I-130, I listed the same address as our current address here in Chile
4) on G-325A the 5 year address history, I listed only my addresses in Chile.
Also, I understand that in the I-864, in Part 4, to satisfy the Country of Domicile requirement, I will go with option "B. You are living abroad temporarily," and will send my bank statements and other information in order to prove that my country of domicile is in the US.
Am I doing this correctly? If so, where will the paperwork sent from UCSIS/Chicago Lockbox/NVC (NOA, etc.) arrive?
____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________
And now my other question as to "proof of family relationship"...
I am wondering if it is helpful to send picture to show proof of family relationship. If so, what kind of pictures are best to send? I was planning on sending 2 pictures from our wedding, in which we appear with both of our families, a few pictures of us visiting my family in the US about 6 months ago (we weren't yet married), and a few more of the two of us with the people that will be writing our affidavits of a bona fide marriage. Would this work?
In any case, the pictures will by no means be everything. We are also sending the following documents:
1. Marriage certificate, translated
2. Family registry booklet, translated
3. Letter from our bank stating that we have had a joint banking account for 9 months (does not include current balance), translated
4. Print-out from another bank showing that we have had a joint savings account for 6 months (does not include current balance), translated
5. Wedding invitation in English
6. Rental agreement for our apartment, with both of our names (signed a year and a half ago), translated
7. Letter from our realtor stating that we have been living at our current apartment for the last year and a half, translated
8. Three affidavits: 2 from family, and one from a friend
Would this most likely be enough to prove our relationship?
And lastly, as the person who posted before me, I'm a bit confused as to the format for Affidavits depending on who is signing them and where. One will be from my mother, who lives in the US and is a US citizen. Another one is from a friend (who was a witness in our wedding), who is a US citizen but currently lives here in Chile. Another one will be from my mother in law, who is Chilean and lives in Chile. I understand that the one written by my mother in law must be translated, but do any of these need to be notarized? Can they all have the same format?
I understand that US citizens just need to put this text in order to avoid having to notarize: "I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on [date]". But what about non-US citizens?
Thanks very much in advance, I'd appreciate any and all feedback that you can give!
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