NEW DETAILED I-130A GUIDE

[@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!

[@sabadaud2151]

@@Jay_Rule now where is your case?

[@Jay_Rule]

@@sabadaud2151 At the NVC National Visa Center

[@christinagordon1071]

Anymore updates?

[@Jay_Rule]

@@sabadaud2151 It's with the National Visa Center (NVC) where you will have to fill out the I-864 form and provide plenty of evidence and the immigrant will have to fill out the Immigrant Visa (IV) application and include civil documents as evidence. Unfortunately, it doesn't get any easier but I expect the process to be faster as stage 1 has been approved.

[@Jay_Rule]

@@christinagordon1071 Doing I-864 and IV applications as petitioner and applicant respectively.

[@joemathis4876]

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

[@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. 🤘🏼

[@novajardines]

Thank you. Finally someone Who speaks clearly

[@karinac1754]

Thank you so much for taking the time to explain this. I had minor doubts and was feeling like a dumdumb. Appreciate the care you put into this and your dedication.

[@johnraycantos5370]

THANK YOU, ME AND MY WIFE IS FILING REGARDING THIS!! REALLY HELPFUL VIDEO!

[@roprice5086]

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

[@wisemangemariahcollins9637]

So simplified and clear, thank ye so much

[@matreseherbart5177]

Thank you for your clear concise tutorial. Very helpful.

[@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?

[@richtonymontana]

@@rossviles7794 I think if you are doing everything online, you can scan the documents and upload them on your USCIS account, but sometimes, when they request for additional evidence, they want you to mail to their office

[@rossviles7794]

@@richtonymontana thank you

[@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.

[@ricardoarachecastillo350]

Any luck with this answer?

[@richtonymontana]

@@ricardoarachecastillo350have you already submitted it or now working on it? If you now working on it you can upload it to your USCIS account. And also you will need to print it out sign with an ink pen then scan. If you do your paper application, you don't have to scan anything, but online, you do have to scan it 🙏🏿✌️🏿

[@ricardoarachecastillo350]

@@richtonymontana I’m still working on it, ok once I print out and sign the documents, where am I gonna be able to upload it after signed. Thank you so much for the help

[@richtonymontana]

@@ricardoarachecastillo350 you have to have USCIS account, that’s where you can track your case and upload documents.

[@DicipleOfMessiah]

Hello Kseniya! I have a question. If I’m as a petitioner interpreted and prepared I-130a form, do I have to print, sign with physical pen, scan it and then submit. Or I can just E-sign it? Please let me know, thank you so much 🙏🏻

[@ricardoarachecastillo350]

Any response? We are on the same boat. After signed where do we submit the form?

[@hgil2347]

@@ricardoarachecastillo350 This I-130A for is NOT an OnLine form. So, once you have filled it out completely, Print it. Sign it. Scan it and upload it onto the I-130 form section for FINAL submission.

[@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

[@curtebo]

Thanks for the video, it helped me avoid a mistake and put to rest other concerns!

[@gerryhowell2582]

Hey there! This video was super helpful and it's appreciated! I had a question regarding previous addresses within the past 5 years. I have had my permanent address that I have lived at since I was born, however in 2019-2020 , I lived at my university flat that I had a lease for 1 year for during my studies. In the address history section, I'm unsure of what to put in the "Date From" and "Date To" for my permanent address, as I've technically lived there for my whole life, but during 2019-2020, I lived at the university address. Should I leave the addresses overlapping and explain in the "additional information" section, or should I write it so that I stopped living at my permanent address during 2019-2020 and then say that I started living at it again after 2020? Sorry if that was confusing!

[@rocquelpack1145]

Thank you so much for this video, it was very detailed and well presented. God bless you 🙏

[@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

[@souleyjunior418]

Do we need to fill the information then download it and print it out before sending it together with the I-130 form ?

[@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.

[@The-Randomest-Guy]

Awesome video. Well done! Now, of you could do one for filing tax returns, that'd be great!😅

[@NegasiDawitsalvationhistory]

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

[@prathitshrestha4180]

Hi Kseniya, Thank you for lovely videos. This is my second question for you. I filed I-130 and received receipt but when I will get approval? Can you please answer my question?

[@alexagarcia511]

Hi, this was so helpful I finally found someone that explains in detail. I have a question I'm filing for myself can I just type my name where it says sign in Ink? Or would that be a problem?

[@nimeshchettri7985]

If I am filling the form in acrobat and I need to sign. How do i do it ? Shall i print that particular page and upload both the documents?

[@jonecir]

Hello Kseniya, thank you so much for this wonderful video. In the employment part, one who came to the US with a tourist visa, is not authorized to legally work. In that case, what do you think we should answer there? Unemployed? Self-employed if doing some work for others?

[@lanirosa2905]

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

[@HC-xv2jg]

Hello, thank you for all of your help to this point. You are honestly the best! I have lived in 5 places over the past 5 years and have had 3 jobs so there is not enough space in the additional information section. Is it ok to double up in the space? As in, have 2 residences in Part 7 3.D, 2 in Part 7 4.D, etc. as long as the addresses and dates are clear?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@HC-xv2jg you can double up the space and you can also make copies of the last page

[@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.

[@nelaypatel7845]

Hello Kseniya, Question: "Last Physical Address Outside the United States"- What if the spouse always resided in her home country and never entered USA before? In that case will she put the same address to her home country same as "Physical Address 1" Also for "Date from - Date to"- If she has always stayed in one address in that case her birthdate will be date from and date to will be PRESENT??

[@jimkrajick5665]

Just a quick question what if You entered the country illegally with a child, were denied asylum, got a removal order but are now married to a US citizen. What forms will you need?

[@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.

[@leiltkidu3104]

Thank you! Should I put my physical address for employers address if I work from home??

[@ThePeanutheadcouple]

Hello how do you sign form I30?do you need to print it,signed and scan it..?thank u

[@azizzizou4855]

I have same question. Thanks a lot. Please let me know about the answer 🙏

[@richtonymontana]

@@azizzizou4855yes you print it and sign then scan and upload it. There is no need to scan if you doing a paper application

[@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?

[@richtonymontana]

Just print all the forms out and sign with an ink pen, scan each page, then upload

[@marthaagard2467]

Hi, I received an RFIE for form I-130A. Do I have to send evidence for it as well?

[@sarahfazal3427]

If you haven’t lived outside the USA in the last 5 years, do you need to put the last foreign address?

[@narutomaruto8861]

In the section "Legal permanent residence information", What was your date of admission .. what should I put?(Should I write the date on the green card?) and Should I put my current residence in the city or town and state section?

[@syswim]

You're amazing! I have a question. When filing Form I-130 online, I need to upload Form I-130A. Should the form be signed, scanned, and then uploaded? My husband is currently living with me in the United States.

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@syswim yes

[@syswim]

@@KseniyaInternational Thank you so much!

[@milfortgiraud2626]

Where you able to upload the i-130a form? I am unable to updload it they keep telling the form is protected

[@syswim]

​@@milfortgiraud2626 When submitting the I-130 online, there is a section to upload the I-130A. I downloaded the I-130A form and filled it out on my computer. After completing it, I printed only the page that required a signature, signed it, and then scanned it. For the upload, I submitted two files: the completed PDF file from my computer and the single-page PDF file with the signature.

[@airafernandez6221]

Hi, just wanna ask why i can't edit name on the part 5 for additional info page?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@airafernandez6221 you have to use Adobe Acrobat reader for desktop for these forms

[@lauragisellecruz804]

Hi Kseniya, I'm so appreciative of your videos, thank you so much!! I have a question for the address history, how specific should it be? I was on a J1 work and travel visa and when it ended, on the grace period I travelled for one month and after that I left for another vacation before I returned to my home country 20 days later.. Is it okay if it write down the "Date To" from the work and travel until the grace period ended and then continue it right after in my home country address?

[@Braxton_1999]

@@lauragisellecruz804 i have the same question. There is no space in the last part if I write all of my physical address and employment experience

[@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

[@jonecir]

Hi, what was your answer here? My case is the same, not sure what to enter here.

[@JingSun-p1u]

i am the similar situation, the attorney we consulted with said it will be forgiven for working with a tourist visa once get married with a US citizen, all the employment history needed to be listed honestly, it will be forgiven

[@jonecir]

@@JingSun-p1u thank you very much for your feedback. Wish all the best for you.

[@DmSujaEntrepren]

What if my wife is a student and intends to be a housewife? She has never worked and does not wish to work. What does she write?

[@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.

[@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.

[@emiliegrntved8231]

Another great video from you! I only have one question, how do I add even more additional information? I used all the space in part 7, but I got more employment history, how do I add that?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@emiliegrntved8231 you can make a copy of the last page and keep writing on it or you can write it on a separate sheet of paper and scan it in altogether

[@emiliegrntved8231]

@@KseniyaInternational thank you! It says not to upload any password-protected documents, but the form is encrypted from USCIS side, what to do?

[@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?

[@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

[@ricardoarachecastillo350]

@@KseniyaInternational can you explain how we do it then? Thank you

[@SalmaAyala-j5q]

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 ?

[@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

[@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. ❤

[@Sandy-iy8lk]

How to appeal the unauthorized travel if someone was deported in the early 1990s

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@prettyangel4215]

Just to make sure if you have been working already more then 5 years do you still have to provide outside of US employment history

[@LavidadeLi]

Hey! Thanks! I have a question, please... Do I need to submit 2 passport photos with this specific form (i-130A) or is it enough the passport photos for i-130? Thanks!

[@kingcastle-q5j]

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 ?

[@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

[@kritsadanartkusawat6650]

@KseniyaInternational does it take long time ?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@kritsadanartkusawat6650 mine took 8 weeks

[@kritsadanartkusawat6650]

@KseniyaInternational USCIS replied and they said they have no information about the file. You think it's ok if we just estimated the time that he submitted the file. It was 30 years ago, and it was quite hard to find anything

[@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 🙏

[@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?

[@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.

[@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.

[@rachelbefus9467]

Question! I am filling this out and am unsure what address to use. I entered the US as a traveller and am living with my husband. Do I put the address of my husbands house or do I put my address from my last home I was living at in my home country?

[@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.

[@aben760]

In the section which states to (sign with ink) do I need to physically print out that page to sign it or is the adobe signature option acceptable?

[@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.

[@The1KOKIE]

You did a good job thank you so much very clear information I'm really appreciate you

[@manuelsalgado8510]

Does the petitioner need to create a USCIS account to file and submit the i130 or can I use my USCIS account as the beneficiary parent?

[@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! 🙏🙏🙏

[@susanzheng6988]

Hi, I wonder why is employee 3 information listed in additional information belongs on Page 2 but not 3? The last part of Employer 2’s information falls on page 3 already. Shouldn’t employer 3 start on page 3 as well? Thanks!

[@unbreakable.md5]

If address does not fit in part 1 , can we write “see part 7”?

[@christinewillmore6525]

So if the spouse's beneficiary does not need to sign becuase he/she does not reside in the US, should they also leave the date blank? Or put the date they completed the form?

[@ivannik.dmitriev46]

Thanks! Information was contained!

[@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.

[@LakshmiAndNanaKwame]

Pdf

[@victorious3304]

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

[@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.

[@andresrivera4965]

would i need to fill this out if myself the beneficiary is already living in the US?

[@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

[@BobirJon-e5w]

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

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@mininewar]

Hi there, I have a question about the I-130 and I-130A forms. They are kind of connected. On the I-130, there is a question that asks, “Where did you and your spouse last live together?” I lived with her for only one month, and then I came to the USA while she continued living with her mother. On the I-130A, it asks for her addresses from the past five years. I put the address where she has been living with her mother from birth to the present, but for one month we lived at a different address, at my uncle’s house. How should I fill this out in this situation?

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@mininewar did she visit the uncle for a month ? Then it doesn’t count if she still kept her mothers address in her documents and papers

[@mininewar]

@@KseniyaInternational 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 I-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.

[@kitkat2350]

I have a question I didn’t write first not last name in part 7 additional info box even though I did use the boxes. Should I re-upload last page even though I already submitted online?

[@psdnuop6902]

Hello.. we appreciated your videos.. but i have one question.. my husband is us citizen and we ll apply for gc for me.. my question is do we have to use his uscis online account for filling i-130 form or can i use my online account? Thanks ☺️

[@lunitas27]

my husband and I were wondering about the same thing. hope to hear back from Kseniya.

[@JobaniElgrande]

I believe your husband would use his USCIS account to petition for you with the I-130. Cheers!

[@lelcoldgirl]

I have the same question hichic. Hope to hear back from Kseniya.

[@americanoxygen2747]

I have a question about employment history: I didn't work in between my jobs and had large gaps of not working at all. For example, at covid pandemic times. Should I right down "unemployed" in between and dates when I was unemployed between my jobs to cover all 5 years? Or they just need me to provide all times when I worked only, doesn't matter if it has gaps in between? Thanks a lot

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@americanoxygen2747 yes include the gaps

[@teresitacorpuz4276]

Hello if I'm the us citizen daughter petition my parents are they both included in the petition.

[@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!

[@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)

[@miax9988]

my husband (petitioner) is petitioning my daughter/his stepdaughter. are we required to fill out I-130A for her? she’s only 14 years old

[@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

[@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.

[@kulsumbaloch7980]

Hi there. My husband forgot to upload my I-130 A and submitted all the documents .Now he can't find any option to upload the 130A .Please help how to do it after several months of submission .

[@KseniyaInternational]

If there’s no button to “upload unsolicited evidence” the only other way is to wait for an RFE.

[@kulsumbaloch7980]

Thanks alot

[@kanneh45]

Hey on 130A form, do you put an end date for your current employer?

[@KseniyaInternational]

No you can leave it blank

[@sammiepyo4442]

Thx so much for many useful videos❤

[@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

[@danielachian3860]

if the addresses for employment are too long to be typed or written by hand do I have to put them complete on the additional information page? or what should I do?

[@karinac1754]

yes! That’s what that space is for. And you can refer to it on the third slot: Item number!

[@DMMBX3]

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

[@sandramarquezesparza9181]

Hi! I have an I-539 case but I don’t know where I can find my uscis online account number. It’s the same than the receipt number?

[@chizobairene4490]

Please I need clarification regarding what to write in the “occupation” box because I worked as a Graduate assistant in my former school.

[@KseniyaInternational]

@@chizobairene4490 so just write that

[@thiannamorgan7248]

If a person does not have authorization to work, would you suggest adding employment info still?

[@michellegarcia7165]

Did you get an answer

[@thiannamorgan7248]

I did, I was told you don’t have to put it on your application but you MUST let the immigration officer know when you’re asked in the interview.