Spousal I-130 Document Checklist

THIS LIST IS FOR U.S. CITIZENS (USC) OR LAWFUL PERMANENT RESIDENTS (LPR) WHO ARE PETITIONING FOR THEIR FOREIGN SPOUSES

Valid marriage certificate or certified copy of marriage certificate of USC/LPR and spouse

Divorce certificate from any/all previous marriages of USC/LPR or foreign spouse.

Death certificates from any/all previous marriages of USC/LPR or foreign spouse.

Evidence of valid marriage:

  • birth certificates of any children resulting from the union
  • bank statements for checking and/or savings accounts showing account(s) are shared by both spouses
  • rental receipts or agreements showing both spouses as lessees
  • auto insurance and registration showing both spouses as carriers and owners
  • identification of USC spouse such as passport or driver’s license
  • credit card statements with names of both spouses as joint holders
  • wedding announcement and/or wedding photographs
  • other:               ____________________________

Appropriate photographs (Permanent Residence or “Green Card” style)

  • two (2) photographs of the USC/LPR spouse
  • two (2) photographs of the foreign spouse
  • photograph instructions attached
  • other

Proof of petitioner’s status

  • Permanent Residency Card
  • Birth Certificate (U.S.)
  • Passport (U.S.)
  • G-325A Biographic Information
  • Petitioner
  • Beneficiary