Guys,

I am in process of filing I-130 for my wife (She is in Nepal now) and I have Green Card only. What others forms I should enclose with I-130.

I saw some special instructions in USCIS website and got confused which are listed as follows

Special Instructions

Please read our Lockbox Filing Tips.

To receive an email or text message when we accept your form, complete Form G-1145, E-Notification of Application/Petition Acceptance and clip it to the front of the petition.

If you are filing for your spouse, your petition must be accompanied by a Biographical Form G-325A for you and one for your spouse (not form G-325).

I honorably expect advice from those guys who already have done this before.

Well the instruction clearly mentions that you need to include G-325A for you and your wife along with form i130. G-1145 is if you want to get notified by email that they received/accepted your filing.
Apart from that, you need to provide supporting documents which are clearly described in each form instructions.

I am in the same boat as you @Keepit; recently got married and would like to submit the application process ASAP.
Here is a checklist that would help in the application process. It is just a guide and doesn't have to be exactly as mentioned. My most pressing issue is how to prove my marriage is bona fide as we got married very recently and don't own any joint property or bank accounts and my talk with the bank here at US requires her to be here with at least two form of identification. Also, is the copy of Beneficiary's passport required?
Anyway, gudluk bro. I for myself, have decided to use a lawyer, even though, the process is pretty much straightforward.
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Assembling the I-130 Package: Checklist
Forms and Documents (follow these assembly instructions. All supporting documents must be in English or be translated as noted here.):
1. Payment as required by USCIS. Read the Guide to Paying USCIS Immigration Fees.
2. Cover Letter. Should include a description of what your are petitioning for (I-130), a table of contents (list everything in the packet). If you need additional room to explain your case, attach a separate sheet (list the attachment on the cover sheet). Make sure to sign and date the cover sheet.
3. Form I-130: Petition for Alien Relative
4. Copy of the Petitioner's Birth certificate
5. A copy of petitioner's proof of permanent residency.
6. A copy of the intending immigrant's birth certificate and/or passport along with English translation. (If in any language other than English)
7. A certified copy of your certified marriage certificate (again, translated if not in Engligh)
8. G-325A filled out by the Petitioner, signed and dated.
9. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the US Citizen. Write the full name on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
10. G-325A filled out by the foreign spouse signed and dated.
11. One passport-type photo (see specification) of the foreign spouse. Write the full name of the beneficiary on the back. Place in a plastic bag and label the bag "Photo of (insert name) ". Attach the bag to a sheet of paper and place behind the corresponding G-325a.
12. Evidence of a bonafide marriage (see note below for what to include)

Note: Evidence of a bona fide Marriage examples:
The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bona fide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:
1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or
2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or
3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or
4. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or
5. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

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I-130 SAMPLE COVER LETTER:
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Subject: I-130 Petition for my spouse
Dear Sir/Madam:

I, , a citizen of the United States, would like to file a petition I-130 for my spouse, .

Please find enclosed the following required and supporting documents:

Completed and signed for G-1145
Completed and signed form I-130
Money order for I-130 filing fee
Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (petitioner)
Completed and signed form G-325A and photograph (beneficiary)
Copy of petitioner’s birth certificate
Copy of our marriage certificate
Copy of beneficiary’s birth certificate and passport
Proof of a bona fide relationship
A short summary of our story
Evidence A
Evidence B
Evidence C

Copies of the documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and I understand that I or my wife may be required to submit original documents to an immigration or consular officer

at a later date.

I kindly request you to process the above petition and to provide the receipt notice as soon as possible.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at , or at the address below.
Thank you,

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This will help me to start the process.Thanks guys.