Proof of Marriage for I-130

[elizabeth.e 0]

I hope to soon mail in my I-130 for my Dominican spouse, and would appreciate some help with a particular issue: Documents needed to prove a family relationship (in this case, marriage). My concern relates to the "additional evidence" of the bona fides of the marital relationship, some examples being documentation of joint ownership of property, joint tenancy of a residence, or co-mingling of financial resources. We have none of these things, although some are in the works. I obtained two notarized affidavits (example I. of this question on the I-130) from people with knowledge of the marital relationship during my most recent trip to the Dominican, but I am concerned that this is not enough. Example J. on the form includes "any other relevant documentation" establishing the union; what are some examples of this?

Are the affidavits, in addition to the required evidence (marriage certificate, photos, etc.) sufficient? What are some other things I might be able to include? Thank you!

[chas3121 0]

I hope to soon mail in my I-130 for my Dominican spouse, and would appreciate some help with a particular issue: Documents needed to prove a family relationship (in this case, marriage). My concern relates to the "additional evidence" of the bona fides of the marital relationship, some examples being documentation of joint ownership of property, joint tenancy of a residence, or co-mingling of financial resources. We have none of these things, although some are in the works. I obtained two notarized affidavits (example I. of this question on the I-130) from people with knowledge of the marital relationship during my most recent trip to the Dominican, but I am concerned that this is not enough. Example J. on the form includes "any other relevant documentation" establishing the union; what are some examples of this?

Are the affidavits, in addition to the required evidence (marriage certificate, photos, etc.) sufficient? What are some other things I might be able to include? Thank you!

I just sent in the certifided copy of our marriage licence and that was it there were no questions

[little white guy 0]

I hope to soon mail in my I-130 for my Dominican spouse, and would appreciate some help with a particular issue: Documents needed to prove a family relationship (in this case, marriage). My concern relates to the "additional evidence" of the bona fides of the marital relationship, some examples being documentation of joint ownership of property, joint tenancy of a residence, or co-mingling of financial resources. We have none of these things, although some are in the works. I obtained two notarized affidavits (example I. of this question on the I-130) from people with knowledge of the marital relationship during my most recent trip to the Dominican, but I am concerned that this is not enough. Example J. on the form includes "any other relevant documentation" establishing the union; what are some examples of this?

Are the affidavits, in addition to the required evidence (marriage certificate, photos, etc.) sufficient? What are some other things I might be able to include? Thank you!

I just sent in the certifided copy of our marriage licence and that was it there were no questions

True..What they realy want is legal proof of marriage.

If one of you has been married before make sure to

include the divorce cert..Other than the basics thats all for now.

See the instructuions for I-130 under

"What documents do you need to prove family relationship"

1. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation.

A...................

B...................

C..................

D..Etc...etc....

As far as the proof part thats all ya need for now

[MargotDarko 0]

I hope to soon mail in my I-130 for my Dominican spouse, and would appreciate some help with a particular issue: Documents needed to prove a family relationship (in this case, marriage). My concern relates to the "additional evidence" of the bona fides of the marital relationship, some examples being documentation of joint ownership of property, joint tenancy of a residence, or co-mingling of financial resources. We have none of these things, although some are in the works. I obtained two notarized affidavits (example I. of this question on the I-130) from people with knowledge of the marital relationship during my most recent trip to the Dominican, but I am concerned that this is not enough. Example J. on the form includes "any other relevant documentation" establishing the union; what are some examples of this?

Are the affidavits, in addition to the required evidence (marriage certificate, photos, etc.) sufficient? What are some other things I might be able to include? Thank you!

Other things could be like if she was on your life insurance or in a will, or basically any official thing a married couple might have together. But you should be fine with the two affidavits. There quite a lot of people who have ignored that section of the instructions and not had any problems at all. Also, they realise when the couple doesn't live in the same country or have children, there isn't much to show yet. So, don't sweat it!

[little white guy 0]

I hope to soon mail in my I-130 for my Dominican spouse, and would appreciate some help with a particular issue: Documents needed to prove a family relationship (in this case, marriage). My concern relates to the "additional evidence" of the bona fides of the marital relationship, some examples being documentation of joint ownership of property, joint tenancy of a residence, or co-mingling of financial resources. We have none of these things, although some are in the works. I obtained two notarized affidavits (example I. of this question on the I-130) from people with knowledge of the marital relationship during my most recent trip to the Dominican, but I am concerned that this is not enough. Example J. on the form includes "any other relevant documentation" establishing the union; what are some examples of this?

Are the affidavits, in addition to the required evidence (marriage certificate, photos, etc.) sufficient? What are some other things I might be able to include? Thank you!

Other things could be like if she was on your life insurance or in a will, or basically any official thing a married couple might have together. But you should be fine with the two affidavits. There quite a lot of people who have ignored that section of the instructions and not had any problems at all. Also, they realise when the couple doesn't live in the same country or have children, there isn't much to show yet. So, don't sweat it!

So true..Don't sweat it...1st get into all this .gov lingo it does look complicated..

Add to don't sweat it, don't be a bundle of nerves..Take time to realy read the

instructions..Something don't make sense ask it here..So many caring people

on this site I have seen..Many of us has found that interview day is the day

all you have would be best to bring, pictures, letters, emails, im's..etc...........

Even then can't be sure what the person will ask to see..Maybe just simple

things like how did you meet?..What does he do for a living?..How old

is he/she..Other than that might not even take hard look at other things..

[mbdesousa 0]

if your hubby is out of usa, there is so much you can do, or can't do. you can't : add him on your bank account, apartment lease or med. insurance without social security number.

but you can : add him as a user on one of your accounts, can add him as a beneficiary on your ira or life insurance policy, can present all evidence of relationship that you should collect dilligently: letters, photos, airplane tickets, telephone bills that show that you communicate as normal couple would.

hope this helps.

[YGandMAT 0]

Hi there,

Since we were newly weds we did not have much documentation. The only thing I submited as proof was our marriage certificate (translated) and a copy of the honeymoon itinerary that had both of our names on it.

Hope this helps.

Best of luck.

[elizabeth.e 0]

Thank you all.

[mbdesousa 0]

'. Please do not send too much documentation. The USCIS has enough to do right now. '

twin cactus, this is good! thanks for a good laugh.

[Craig_Karina 0]

Hello,

USCIS is fully aware that as newlyweds who have never lived together that you will not have many of these thing. Therefore, your wedding photos, e-mails, etc should be used. AND...you will have MANY MANY MONTHS (at the current pace of things) to save more "evidence" of your relationship which will be presented at YOUR INTERVIEW...not with your initial I-130 petition. Read the guides and you will see that this has been reiterated time and time again.

There is a gentleman on this site..."Pushbrk"....also, who eloquently mentions this many times. If there is anyone who knows things about the immigration process...I'd ask him FIRST. He is GREAT!!!

Good Luck on your VISA Journey,

Craig

[elizabeth.e 0]

You may be in for another shock however. The waiting time for a visa APPOINTMENT is 2-3 YEARS in the DR. I waited 20 months myself. Too bad you didn't get married in another country, you could have had a K3 adjudicated at that Consulate.

-Tim

In response to the above: Tim, would direct consular filing make a difference in the wait time for an appointment? I only recently discovered this option and am still investigating it, but if you've got a quick answer that would be great. Thank you,

e.

[C and J 1]

In response to the above: Tim, would direct consular filing make a difference in the wait time for an appointment? I only recently discovered this option and am still investigating it, but if you've got a quick answer that would be great. Thank you,

e.

You are only able to DCF if the US spouse is living outside of the US and has met the country-of-residence's criteria for filing there (this means living there for a minimum amount of time). If the US spouse is in the US, this is not an option for you