NEW DETAILED I-130A GUIDE

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
00:37 Who must fill out I-130A
01:26 Where to find I-130A
02:00 When to submit I-130A
02:30 How to sign I-130A
02:53 I-130A Expiration date
03:17 If you can't type in USCIS forms
03:30 Step by step guide
**** THIS VIDEO IS NOT LEGAL ADVICE ****
I am not an immigration attorney; I cannot consult you on your personal case and give you legal advice. I can answer general questions. My knowledge is based on publicly available information.
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[@Jay_Rule]

Have faith guys because mine was just approved today with I-130A submittal on June 8, 2023, actively reviewing on July 10, 2023 and approval on July 19, 2024. Praise God!

[@zedsquadph]

Finally, youtube channel that explain clearly that this form is for who is going to migrating to US . Now i clearly understand.

[@Makol31]

Im done with my petition but will always support your channel. My way of saying thank you. 🤘🏼

[@joemathis4876]

I was confused about whose information goes where on the form. Now, I am not anymore thanks to you! Liked and Subscribed!!

[@roprice5086]

Thank you for explaining with knowledge and calm. You help us a lot!

[@novajardines]

Thank you. Finally someone Who speaks clearly

[@NegasiDawitsalvationhistory]

You are so good. Keep it up and go ahead. Many thanks

[@matreseherbart5177]

Thank you for your clear concise tutorial. Very helpful.

[@blamemydad]

Thank you so much for all your videos, I appreciate all your knowledge. I wanna ask you a question regarding online filling for change of status, who is to create USCIS account and file the change of status, my parter (petitioner) or me (beneficiary)? Thank you so much in advance, been learning from you. ❤

[@liwang9241]

You always have a good video thank so much. ❤️

[@user-pl2nr7nx5z]

hi Kseniya, I have filled all the forms looking at your videos they are super helpful. I have a question, I was F1 OPT student and had a Alien registration number I am currently on H1B visa, do you think I should mention this A-Number on all of these forms wherever asked or I can leave it blank ?

[@ivannik.dmitriev46]

Thanks! Information was contained!

[@amirpapous630]

Great work, thank youu❤

[@missleona9020]

Hello, thank you so much for you videos, help me so much. But I have a question, my spouse lived in the same house since she's born and I moved there too, but we just spent 3 months on a air-bnb for her studies in another country, does she need to specify this 3 months, or just put her date of birth as "Date from" ? Thank you again for your help.

[@yuditshulman7807]

Hey thank you again for all you doing for your followers each video is a life saver 🙏🏻 I had a quick question about the employment history, if in the past 5 years there were only two periods of employment is the rest of the time for those 5 years should be written as unemployed? Thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can

[@amandaaraujo2701]

thank you so much! this was really helpfull!

[@lanirosa2905]

Girll!! Literally a lifesaver! Thank you so much!!

[@soullessdaedra1835]

Hello Kseniya, thank you for the in depth guide! I had a quick question. I have never resided in the USA. But have moved about in my home country a lot. Reading the question "Last physical address outside the United States" it makes reference to last address of more than one year. I recently moved again, would I provide my most recent address, which is less than a year. Or my most recent address which I spent more than a year at? Thank you :)

[@ktran991]

That would be the last address where you lived for more than a year. Let say you now live at a place from March 2023 until present, you have to put down another address where you stayed longer than a year, NOT the current place.

[@flex9051]

Thank you for the video. Do you know anything about the interview itself? We are nervous about getting declined on the interview after the I-130 got accepted.

[@MariadeSigala]

Hi there thank you so much for your video big help. 💗 I'm a little bit confused on last physical address outside the United States. Should I just use my current address from here USA please 🙏

[@athos5761]

Would a townhome be considered an apartment or suite? Would we put "townhome" in the box next to the three options? (Apt., ste., flr)

[@joyinthailand]

Thank you for this video and your other videos. I filled out the form for my spouse who speaks english. Do i need to print the form, sign the preparers signature spot in Part 6 and then scan it back into a PDF.

[@annespov5498]

sorry I have to ask again: I am filing this form online- the signature on page 3 has to be signed in person and not e-signed as I understood you - how do I upload the file with that signature? I can't edit the USCIS pdf file. I don't upload two seperate files do I?

[@SivuyileM]

Hello Kseniya? I have a question here about employment. Should I still list down employment history if I worked off the books (cash paying jobs)

[@karllaplante4029]

What a BLESSING You are 💐🙏🏾

[@katerode4899]

Hi, this was so helpful. Do we have to write N/A in every box we dont have writing in or is it okay to leave things absolutely blank?

[@easye1311]

I'm still waiting on that answer

[@beatrizacosta3611]

Hi Kseniya. thank you for all this videos. I have one Selly question for my case, we are using a joint sponsor, do we need the form i-864 original signed of the sponsor or they can scanned and send the scanned form to us to print? I hope you can help me, thank you.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Copy is fine

[@chizobairene4490]

Thank you so much for the detailed video but I have a question. Where do I upload the pages that has the Petitioners and the beneficiary signature.

[@ananderbejarano5072]

hello, so i have one question. If i have resided in the US for more than 5 years do i still need to fill out the last physical address outside the US? i came here when i was 2 and ever since resided in the US >>'8a on i-130a?

[@sarabahar1893]

You are amazing thank you very much ❤

[@cooliocool6047]

Hello, I have a quick question: At around 7:38 when you are talking about the "last physical address outside the US of more than 1 year": Even if it was more than 5 years ago, do you still put the most recent address outside the US (as long as it was for a year's duration or longer)? And does this also apply to the section about "Last occupation outside the US" even if that was more than 5 years ago? Thank you for your time.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes you can put most recent address and employment if it was outside the U.S. in both fields.

[@user-wq2vt7cw2x]

I have a question. If I already have my I-130 approval and I am applying with marriage (my husband) do I still need to include the I-130A ?

[@Lyrics_Avenue]

If the beneficiary resides outside the US, is it neccessary to fill No.8 of part 1, which is the "Last Physical Address Outside the United State"? And also, is it okay to leave No.1a, 1b and 1c which is the family-name, given-name and middle-name of part 7, if those filling space is not clickable?

[@lumina852]

Hello Kseniya, Thank you soo much for your videos. They have been helping me filing my I130 Application. I have a question, My husband completed the I130A but he lives abroad so he did not sign it. Will I need to sign as the preparer or it is okay to send it without any signature?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You do not have to put yourself as preparer if he completed the form. Signatures are not required for spouses overseas

[@Goby11]

Hi Kseniya, thanks for detailed video. If I am filing I-130 for my parents do I need to file I-130a as well ?

[@merveillekippe587]

No

[@cristinac5523]

I am confused on the part where it says about outside of the country employment. I have never worked outside. When you go to page 6 why write it on the left side where it has 4a, 4b? Instead of the right side where the number 7a and 7b is. I don’t know if it makes sense.

[@nakasiirene6359]

Hello Kseniya, thank you for the beautiful. I would love to know. We received an Rfe notice requesting for I 130A from only. Can we provide that for and more evidence of our marriage or we just provide what was ask for?

[@pilarlugo1908]

Excelente explicacion. Como en todo tus videos !

[@alialioxynfree3905]

How do we go on about foreign addresses? Do we type them in foreign context or do we skip the ç in çınar and substitute c for place of ç?

[@meteraentertaiment1614]

Thank you🙏👏

[@92smileyk]

So if the beneficiary came on a tourist visa but was working should we list that or list “unemployed”. She recently quit her job and isn’t employed at the moment. We got married a little after that. We had a consultation with a lawyer who said it didn’t matter. Turns out we couldn’t afford the lawyer so i’m happy this channel is here

[@Scamzarelli]

if she is here on a "tourist visa" , wouldnt her working here be illegal?

[@ROGERSTYLIST]

Excelente explicación amiga, es gran ayuda tu explicación. Saludos cordiales

[@rossviles7794]

The two areas that say to "sign in ink" are confusing. If you can fill the form out online, then why can't you fill those areas out online? This means the whole form has to be printed out just for those two signatures. So it's pointless to fill the form out online because you have to print the form out for those two signatures. And once you print the form out and fill it all in, you have to mail it back to immigration?

[@CeciliaSandoval-ps4xq]

Hello, question here! I worked for the United States in remote mode from Mexico for a USA company. How that supposed to be fill in the Part 3. Information about Your Employment Outside the United States?

[@NG-qc5bu]

Hi. Thank you for all these very informative videos. Question:If we are filing 130 online, Do we need to print out the form 130 A , fill it out and sign physically with a black pen and then scan it to upload it to the form 130 attachments? Thanks so much.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes

[@VicAlexx]

Im sorry but I have a question im filling this form for my wife and my daughter. Do I have to fill 2 separate form or just one? Thanks

[@CoryInThailand]

thank you times a million

[@GomesHelo]

Hello Kseniya! Thank you for all your videos. They are really helpful and have been guiding me through the process. About singing of the I-130A form, I live abroad, but while my spouse and I are filling out the forms Im in the U.S. We plan to file it tomorrow and I'll return to my country next week. In that case, should i sign the form I-130A or not? Thank you ! 💐

[@KseniyaInternational]

Are you in the U.S. now? You can sign it

[@GomesHelo]

@KseniyaInternational Yes, I am. I'm returning to my country 1 week after we file the process.

[@NevenaRadojcic]

Hello, Kseniya! Is the beneficiary's passport number required for | 130 in case she never went to the US? The passport she has expires in June next year, and I am just wondering if we may put it as we do not have a passport till we receive a new one, so we do not have to update papers twice. Thank you in advance

[@hannagracemagdaraog5788]

I filed Form I-130A on behalf of my husband who is currently overseas. I did not sign it but I also didn’t put a date under the signature spot. Will that affect the case?

[@mariluestrada1198]

What about if we own our business? Do we write self employed or the business name?

[@britneybb]

Thank you for this video. If I want my name change to my married name on my green card application. Can I file my uscis application with my married name if my marriage certificate doesn’t show a name change in my state. Could I just include my marriage certificate for proof ?

[@sophorn5456]

Dear Kseniya, I am so like your all VDO, but i still have many Q for the form. about this form or other form is needed to print out and sign and upload back to USCIS right ? i couldnt find any relative with how to upload form with new of 2024. bcos now i try to do it but still didnt succes yet. many thank dear sis

[@highway5472]

Thank you very much for your valuable guide video..really I appreciate it… question please about I -130A .. if I came by B2 visa since 5 years , and i supposed to not mention that I was working during this time as it’s not legal.. but I got some checks under my name for almost a year.. still I have to mention that I was unemployed? Thank you for your time

[@KseniyaInternational]

You must provide honest information to every question. Do not lie or omit information.

[@goodcoffee7111]

Question, so my husband & I are filling online I130 form, but me the beneficiary have an USCIS account so we are doing it there.. is it going to be a problem? Was he supposed to open an account and do it that way ?

[@noeladesir7101]

I realize that you fill all your forms in block capitals, does it have to be filled out that way? or does it matter if we fill it out using upper and lower case letters?

[@bandeterence.6161]

Kseniya am documently qualified waiting for my interview appointment it been 3 years since I file. Do I need to fill this form 130 A and add with my other documents?

[@supufdo4133]

If beneficiary is overseas he or she don’t wanna sign that. That’s right. But I’m doubt about the preparer. Should i sign this as a Prepayer???

[@Jeannesee]

on Part 4 page 3 should I check box 1.a. and 2 if I am filing it out for my spouse? or just box 2 with my name?

[@jadamonroe1748]

Hello, thank you for your detailed and informative videos! Question, when i submitted the i130A application with my i130 for my spouse whom is overseas i was told i did not have to fill out the “interpreter or preparer info” on the i130A because i was the petitioner submitting that form for him. It was left blank. Will that be a problem?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Shouldn’t be a problem

[@BobirJon369]

​@KseniyaInternational hello there! Is it still legal to play a green card while doing I130 processings?

[@titabaydz9840]

Hi..my spouse is not in the US, so no need for the signature-but do i need to put the date of signature for that?

[@ThatGuy33121]

Hi so I filled the I-130A / I-130 before my wife had her passport from the foreign country, we now have it and they spelled her name differently then the way I did it. What should I do please reply

[@supufdo4133]

New updated document, we can’t type areas like signature of prepayer, recent address like which should be present . Is it ok to keep those blank or shout I scan it and fill it out??

[@michalsz2]

Im about to file i-130 and later i-485, My passport expires in May next year. Should I get new passport first and then file, or can I just file now? (takes 6 months to get passport)

[@mininewar]

I live in the USA, and I went to India to get married. My spouse and I are from the same state, but her house and my uncle's house are in different cities, about 25 minutes apart. After the wedding, we lived together in my city for a month to spend time together, without her officially moving. When I returned to the USA, she went back to her current address where she lives with her mother. On form I-130, it asks, "Where did you and your spouse last live together?" I indicated my city, stating that we lived together from November 5, 2023, to December 5, 2023 However, in form I-130A, it asks for my spouse's addresses for the past 5 years. I provided her address where she lives with her mother, listing it as her residence from birth to present. Will this conflict with the information on form 1-130, where I mentioned that we lived together in my city for a month? Technically, she did not officially move; we just stayed there. How do I fill the correct way so I don't get RFE please help. Thank You.

[@jacquelinew4252]

Hi there, I got a question for Form I-130A. The USCIS has asked me to supplement evidence for the Form I-130, that is, I need to submit Form I-130A (I did not submit Form I-130A when I submitted documents at the first time.). In this case, what materials do I need to submit together with Form I-130A? Do I need to resubmit the I-130 and accompanying materials? Along with the I-130A as a supplement. I will appreciate your response.🥰

[@jamaicajamaica869]

The same thing happened to me

[@joaking7623]

If the beneficiary is self employed in sales how do you fill the employment section?

[@mona_rech]

hi all.. i have a question.. for the employer history.. im on b2 visa now in US currently but im still working remotely for my employer back home. in that case can i proceed to fill up Employer 1 info as per my current role .. and proceed with employer 2 for the previous job also back in my home country.

[@KrispyTeVe]

Hi! Knesiya! I just noticed some forms are being updated. I am following your guides and now I'm filling an i-130 online and now it does not specify anything about submitting BONA FIDE NOTARIZED. So I guess I can upload the affidavit of bona fide but not notarized? I Hope to get an answer! Thanks!

[@KseniyaInternational]

USCIS does not require notarizations

[@KrispyTeVe]

Thanks so much for your quick answer! @@KseniyaInternational

[@arianamacklin6410]

My husband doesnt know his father's brith year and he deceased now , can he live that blank and just put his mom info including bday and put his dad but skip birthday ? Or will that cause problems with ds-260 ?

[@IamPearlAmoah]

My husband filed for tourist visa b1/b2 . He has an interview date for this September 2024. On the other hand , i intend on filing his i 130 . Do these two conflict? What are the odds that both get declined because of the two applications

[@CancionNocturnaPR]

GREAT INFORMACION. YOU ARE A LIFESAVER. I JUST FINISHED THE I-130A. BUT I CANT SEEM TO SAVE IT RIGHT. WHEN I CHECK TO SEE IF IT WAS SAVED CORRECTLY, IT SHOWS UP EMPTY. CAN YOU HELP ME PLEASE ?

[@jamesb9303]

you'll need to print it. Then scan it so you can upload it to submit with your I-130. Their PDF is strictly secure so USCIS's I-130A PDF can only be typed in and printed. Not saved.

[@miladfh7]

Hi, thanks for this helpful video. Should i fill it and print then scan it or can I submit it as a PDF file.

[@frimpongkwame1389]

Pdf

[@victorious3304]

I would say yes. Otherwise, how are you going to sign it with wet ink?

[@DMMBX3]

Question, do I need to provide an address outside of the USA if I have been here for more than 5 years?

[@kritsadanartkusawat6650]

Can you advice me for Page 8 Part 5 Item 4 ? My husband filed a petition before for his ex wife but it was like 30 years ago. It's impossible for him to recall the date of file. I'm not sure what should we do. By the way, your channel has been very helpful. I really love how you take time in every details. It helps me a lot! Thank you so much.

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@kritsadanartkusawat6650 submit a FOIA request with USCIS for all the old files and paperwork regarding that case

[@gloriaanadiez7647]

Thank you Kseniya! I have a doubt from the employment part: how would you fill in that part for someone who is/was a freelancer online? I entered the US with a tourist visa and was still working online as a freelancer for my homecountry. Would you put freelancer and online for the address? Or self-employed? thanks!

[@KseniyaInternational]

I would say self-employed and provide home address (in my opinion).

[@gloriaanadiez7647]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you so much for your opinion!

[@nikolzeravikova4086]

do I also have to provide employment information if I was just a student in my home country but had part-time jobs?

[@azfilms3240]

Quick Question I am sure this applies to many. If you stayed at an Airbnb for 20 days between switching appartments, do you need to put that down as your one of your physical address ?

[@jamesb9303]

No. If you receive post mails like bank statement letters or DMV letters at a specific address, then that is your physical address. If you have not registered that Airbnb to recieve post mails, then that is not your physical address.

[@winnie3963]

Hello Kseniya. I am the beneficiary and I am filing the form myself. Do I need to stop at the spouse beneficiary statement? And then sign since no one interpreted for me.? It’s tricky

[@KseniyaInternational]

The beneficiary is technically supposed to fill out this form, so no you don't have to write anything in parts 5 & 6. You still must sign the form in part 4.

[@kennykenny6888]

Hi kseniya, Please help 🙏 I’m currently employed right now with W2 should i put it on the present? I have been working since my visa was expired and filed my taxes every year.

[@autumnosteen6377]

If you're filing online, do you just type your name to sign it or do you have to upload your signature?

[@KseniyaInternational]

USCIS still only accepts pen signatures

[@safaeoulmouden8103]

Hello thank you for the video, i have a question please, I’m the spouse beneficiary and I’m currently a PhD student and I’m getting payed (scholarship).In the employment history part should I mention that as an employer ? Thank you

[@KseniyaInternational]

I would

[@AWildKateAppeared]

My husband and I both reside in the UK so he is able to sign the form himself. Silly question but do we have to print off the form so he can physically sign it in ink?

[@KseniyaInternational]

Yes it needs to be signed in ink

[@lindsaypaul11]

@@KseniyaInternational I had a similar question - I live 30 minutes away from my spouse (but in a different country) haha, so I am also able to print/sign, but do we then scan it as a pdf in order to submit it?

[@inbarmo743]

In form I-130A p.1 there is a question about: Last Physical Address Outside the United States *Provide your last address outside the United States of more than one year (even if listed above).* I mention the last address in p. 6 in the additional information. But my question is, what if I lived 10 month in that last address out side of USA, which is less then 1 year? Should I mention this address? Thank you

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can mention the address where you’ve lived for more than a year (which may be different from the one on additional info page)

[@aurariverom]

Good evening! Thanks a lot for your valuable information. I have a question, I live in the Dominican Republic so, the addresses here are in Spanish. Is necessary to complete those addresses in English or do I can write all of those in Spanish? I appreciate your help

[@KseniyaInternational]

Either is acceptable

[@aurariverom]

@@KseniyaInternational Thank you very much! 🙏🙏🙏

[@jillysunkins2300]

You sign your maiden name in marriage certificate not your spouse’s name. Once it’s signed and you’re legally married, you then can change your last name from maiden to spouse’s. You can also legally changed it on social security card, driver license, passports, etc

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@jillysunkins2300 every state is different. Some states allow you to write your spouses name on the marriage certificate

[@karinasilva2566]

If the address has been the same for the last 13 years do I put the date from 13 years ago or the date from five years ago which in my case is 2019?

[@IamPearlAmoah]

Can i sign with docusign as the preparer or it has to be specifically ink? My husband is the beneficiary who is overseas

[@easye1311]

Don't sign it on the beneficiary part leave it blank because you are the petitioner..only check the box that says preparer..it says in the instructions if the beneficiary is overseas they do not have to sign it.

[@lydiapelletier3135]

What should we do if the address doesn't fit with the amount of characters given? Do we add the rest from where we left off in the additional information area?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can write it in pen after printing or you can use Microsoft edge “Add text” feature

[@myassignmentmode4750]

hi if the beneficiary is female does she need to fill the form I-130A for his husband too? thanks

[@jamessoeu4711]

Hi Kseniya, Thanks for the video. It is very helpful. I have one question. My spouse address is outside the United States and doesn’t have street number and name. It does have only village, commune, district, province and country. So, in that case how do I fill up the address in Sections address of I-130A? Thanks

[@KseniyaInternational]

You only need to fill out the country and village/town name. You can provide additional details on the last page

[@claireC07]

Hi Kseniya. Right after filing I-130 online, do you immediately get the receipt notice right after? Filing concurrently and We’re planning on filing I-130 online and then submit by mail the I-485 and all necessary forms. Hoping to get an answer. Thanks in advance.

[@KseniyaInternational]

You receive it immediately

[@claireC07]

Thank you so much!

[@Frisbinator]

How did that work for you? A lawyer and a paralegal told me to print it all out and mail them in together. Were you able to file concurrently doing the I-130 online and mailing in the other ones?

[@mariluestrada1198]

Following this question!😊

[@claireC07]

@@FrisbinatorYes I was able to do concurrent filing by filing I-130 online and the I-485 by mail. Kseniya has a very detailed video how to do it the way I did it or to file both I-130 and I-485 together by mail.

[@DJCoryCarr]

Hi im currently filling out form I-130, do i need to fill out form I-130A as well at the same time before submitting? Or i submit I-130 first, and wait to do I-130A

[@racquelb2265]

Submit both together

[@Abdikarim-Ilkacase]

This is very helpful, thank you so much. Does Birth certificate of your spouse that you bringing to the USA is required in the I-30 or if not, is it helpful if you give them the birth certificate. Thanks

[@KseniyaInternational]

Birth certificate is not required at I-130 stage

[@Abdikarim-Ilkacase]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you, which stage does it required ?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@Abdikarim-Ilkacase for consular stage or adjustment of status - whichever route you’re doing

[@Abdikarim-Ilkacase]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you, does it hurt if you include the I-30, I am going to embassy route, will they ask that again if I already give them.

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@Abdikarim-Ilkacase no it won’t hurt yes they will ask for it again.

[@dr.asmaraziqkhan]

Is that need social security number of the petetioner?

[@wyzee6262]

I'm unable to write my name in Preparer's Page 3 Part 4 Section 2. Is that ok???

[@Mebonz]

What if Additional information part 7 is not enough for employment history in the last 5 years?

[@Ammie_amp]

I am wondering if I am filling out the form by typing the file. Do I have to print it out only the page I have to sign on or I have to print whole form and scan it?

[@lifepurpouseNatyFW]

Have the same doubt. How can I do with the signature in a online application?!

[@Ammie_amp]

@@lifepurpouseNatyFW I read on somewhere I can’t remember they said print it all-> sign -> scan.

[@Sopo001]

Hello. I would like to know can i leave Blank the Part 5 and Part 6 or should i write N/A , because i - spouse beneficiary - have myself filled out the form.

[@KseniyaInternational]

Leave blank

[@ZohyChan]

Hello! What do i put for part 4 of the beneficiary was the one who filled it out by himself? Do i leave pages 4,5, and 6 blank because we did not need an interpreter ?

[@KseniyaInternational]

You can

[@reynaldomatos3963]

Hi Kseniya, in my home country I was never recognized by my father as his son, so in the birth certificate only appears my mom. People have told me that I shouldn't mention him because I can't demonstrate our relation. Should I just fill it for parent 1 (mom)? Thanks for your KZbin channel.

[@michellegarcia7165]

I have same question