The US immigration process requires a lot of attention to detail while submitting different forms and documents. Especially if you are petitioning to sponsor your spouse for permanent residency in the US through Family Sponsorship, you must pay extra attention to several different things.
What to Keep in Mind When Filling Out Forms for US Spousal Sponsorship?
You must read all the information carefully and gather all the documents required to complete the requested forms. The following forms are required of the US citizen when sponsoring their spouse:
- I-130 petition for alien relative
- I-864 affidavit of support
- G-325A biographic information
The foreign national being sponsored must fill out the following forms:
- I-485 adjustment of status
- I-693 civil surgeon examination
- G-325A biographic information
A filing fee of $1,490 is requested for spousal petitions and applications to adjust status for conditional permanent residency. This fee can change and there are exceptions for minors and elderly citizens. You can also request a fee waiver if your situation does not support it.
What is Considered Relationship Evidence?
The most important part of petitioning your spouse for permanent residency is providing evidence to prove that your relationship is true and valid and not solely for immigration.
This requires you to include documents such as wedding certificates, photos, utility bills in both spouse’s names, etc.
If you have children, then you must prove that you have joint custody.
You must declare any joint bank accounts or policies, provide records of clubs, gyms or any frequently visited locations. You are required to provide anything objective and concrete that might serve as evidence of the validity of your relationship. The more, the better!
