I-130 for Parents - Questions

[Asif2000]

I am filing GC for both my parents. I am doing CP since they are not here. I have a quick question...

Can I send both applications together in one envelope (with two separate checks of course)?

Also, my parents are elderly and they don't have marriage certificate. To make it even better, I don't have a birth certificate either. Here is the list of documents I am sending with the application package:

1- Completed I-130 for both parents
2- Two Affidavits from two different uncles witnessing the wedding
3- Affidavit from my father for my birth certificate
4- Affidavit from my mother for my birth certificate

Can I send the notarized copies of the affidavits or are original affidavits are an absolute necessity?

Is there anything else that I need to include?

One last question... When I receive the agent form, is it common for the petitioner (in the U.S) to be the agent? Or should I instead declare them (parents) to be the agent?

Thanks in advance.

[Asif2000]

nobody wants to help out a newbie?

[qa90]

its better to give original affidavits.
I think you should add photo & fee

[whitemimauz3]

Asif2000
I think you have pretty much everything which is required for. It is for purpose of mailing DOS forms, it asks for appointing agent, if there is no problem for your parents to receive mail, then you can appoint them or else you. Also send proof of your citizenship, two seperate checks for $355.00, original affidavits, two I-130's (mom & dad) with each has its own supporting documents in one bigger envelope

[Asif2000]

Originally Posted by whitemimauz3

Asif2000
I think you have pretty much everything which is required for. It is for purpose of mailing DOS forms, it asks for appointing agent, if there is no problem for your parents to receive mail, then you can appoint them or else you. Also send proof of your citizenship, two seperate checks for $355.00, original affidavits, two I-130's (mom & dad) with each has its own supporting documents in one bigger envelope

Thanks a bunch. The other poster mentioned photos. I don't think that I would need those with I-130 would I?

[whitemimauz3]

photos are not required

[Asif2000]

In Section D of form I130, question 2 asks the following:

"Have you ever before filed a petition for this or any other alien?"

I have never applied for anyone's GC since I have become USC. My wife got her GC when my employer sponsored my GC. I was on H1 while my wife was on H4. My question for form I-130 is:

Do I need to enter my wife's name in D2 on Form I130?

PLEASE LET ME KNOW

THANKS!

[Atlanta_Brother]

Originally Posted by Asif2000

In Section D of form I130, question 2 asks the following:

"Have you ever before filed a petition for this or any other alien?"

I have never applied for anyone's GC since I have become USC. My wife got her GC when my employer sponsored my GC. I was on H1 while my wife was on H4. My question for form I-130 is:

Do I need to enter my wife's name in D2 on Form I130?

PLEASE LET ME KNOW

THANKS!

The answer is "NO".