The application for Spousal Visa is a two step process. The first step is the file the I-130. The second is to file the I-129F. So in essence the Sponsor must submit two FULL Visa petitions.

More details are available from SpousalVisaSecrets.com

I-130 forms may be obtained directly from USCIS or downloaded from our website. 

This form with supporting documents will begin the Spousal visa process.  

Please be careful to complete this form completely, legibly and honestly.

Type or print in black ink.

Write “None” in fields where appropriate.

Write “N/A” in fields where appropriate.

 

Supporting documents to be sent with I-130

Birth Certificates of both Spouse and Sponsor

Passport copies of both Spouse and Sponsor

2 passport type photos each for both Spouse and Sponsor

Proof of US citizen ship of Sponsor (birth certificate, current passport, etc)

Completed G-325A forms for both Spouse and Sponsor

Filing fees.

Death certificates or Divorce decrees (as applicable)

Certified English Translations (as applicable)

 

Optional but highly recommended

Cover Letter.

Photos, documents etc providing “proof” of the relationship

Letters from Sponsor attesting to the nature of the relationship and confirming the marriage is genuine..

For additional line by line instructions on what answers are acceptable and expected, download a copy of Spousal Visa Secrets.

For samples of cover letters, etc.,  download a copy of Spousal Visa Secrets.