Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

[pushbrk 12,569]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

There are numerous discussions and reports on this. It boils down to, "Newlyweds who have never lived in the same country, can simply ignore the additional "should submit one or more...." portion of the I-130 instructions. They will show evidence of bona fide relationship at the visa interview. Visits and evidence of regular communication are generally the strongest evidence at interview.

[Road 2 Peace Arch 0]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

There are numerous discussions and reports on this. It boils down to, "Newlyweds who have never lived in the same country, can simply ignore the additional "should submit one or more...." portion of the I-130 instructions. They will show evidence of bona fide relationship at the visa interview. Visits and evidence of regular communication are generally the strongest evidence at interview.

Cool, thanks for the response.

[Peter&Jaime 1]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

I am in the same boat. I was married to my husband in May of 08 and we don't have kids together yet. I sent all the required documents and for the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" I sent:

~pictures

~Letters of Affidavit from people who where at our wedding

~My own affidavit stating our marriage was not done for immigration purposes

~copies of western union transfers

~a few copies of emails, letters, and phone records

As Pushbark said I don't think all those things are really necessary but I preferred to be over prepared. Good luck on your process

[CaNdiD wiTcH 0]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

I am in the same boat. I was married to my husband in May of 08 and we don't have kids together yet. I sent all the required documents and for the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" I sent:

~pictures

~Letters of Affidavit from people who where at our wedding

~My own affidavit stating our marriage was not done for immigration purposes

~copies of western union transfers

~a few copies of emails, letters, and phone records

As Pushbark said I don't think all those things are really necessary but I preferred to be over prepared. Good luck on your process

I agree.. We sent the same evidences except the highlighted one. Good luck!

[Arlington 5]

I'm curious about filing for a K3. I understand the list of documents to be sent in with the I-130 but what is a little confusing is the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" Re: the six items listed below.

I would assume most new spouses are internationally located and recently married so any leases, joint ownership of property, joint financial resources, perhaps even having kids togehter etc is like putting the cart before the horse and you wouldnt have those as a couple already, as a general rule. It's pretty easy to show a Marriage record but what items are other folks using to meet this requirment? I mean she is there (in another country) and your here (in the US) waiting to bring her here so it's not like you're able to set things up in most cases without here being in the US. Thanks

I am in the same boat. I was married to my husband in May of 08 and we don't have kids together yet. I sent all the required documents and for the "Evidence of a Bonafide Marriage" I sent:

~pictures

~Letters of Affidavit from people who where at our wedding

~My own affidavit stating our marriage was not done for immigration purposes

~copies of western union transfers

~a few copies of emails, letters, and phone records

As Pushbark said I don't think all those things are really necessary but I preferred to be over prepared. Good luck on your process

I agree.. We sent the same evidences except the highlighted one. Good luck!

Ialso agree. Your signature on page 2 of the I-130 petition is certifying the same thing as in the highlighted affidavit.