Posts tagged I-130 Application
I-130 Applications: Here's the Best Evidence to Prove You're in a Bona Fide Marital Relationship, No Matter How Long You've Been Married.
I-130 Applications: Here's the Best Evidence to Prove You're in a Bona Fide Marital Relationship, No Matter How Long You've Been Married.

In a previous post, I shared some of the basics of what evidence you must submit with your I-130 Application when attempting to secure immigration benefits for your non-citizen spouse. One of the most heavily scrutinized aspects of the I-130 application, particularly when it comes to immigrating via marriage to a U.S. citizen, is the bona fide marital relationship requirement. Under this requirement, you must prove that your marriage is authentic and not a sham used to fraudulently obtain a greencard for someone else.

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Immigration Law, Practical TipsMichael CarboneCarbone Law, LLCI-130 Application, Immigration, Immigration Application BasicsComment
The Affidavit of Support: What are the Requirements and My Responsibilities as a Sponsor?
The Affidavit of Support: What are the Requirements and My Responsibilities as a Sponsor?

For anyone going through the process of filing for immigration benefits for a family member, the Affidavit of Support is a necessary step before the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services ("USCIS") can fully consider your application for approval. As the sponsor for your non-citizen relative's application, you must sign a contract with the U.S. Government where you agree to use your financial resources to support your relative if and when they are given authorization to enter, live and work in the United States. This contract is known as the Affidavit of Support.

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Immigration Law, Practical TipsMichael CarboneCarbone Law, LLCI-130 Application, Immigration, Affidavit of Support, Immigration Application BasicsComment
I-130 Application Basics: What Are The Supporting Documents That I Need for My Spouse?
I-130 Application Basics: What Are The Supporting Documents That I Need for My Spouse?

The I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, is the first form that will be filed with the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) by all U.S. citizens and Legal Permanent Residents who intend to establish legal residency status for their family members here in the United States. For the purposes of this post, we will focus on applications pertaining to spouses of U.S. citizens, as these are the most common types of cases.

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Immigration LawMichael CarboneCarbone Law, LLCI-130 Application, Immigration, Immigration Application BasicsComment