Affidavits for I-751

[sharky 2]

Hey guys,

Can I just confirm one thing? I'm putting together my I-751 package and unfortunately I will be filing as a divorced couple. I have two affidavits from friends stating that the marriage was entered in to in good faith etc.

Do these have to be notarized? Is it essential?

thanks

Paul

[sukie175 0]

No - they just have to state that 'I affirm this is a sworn Affidavit' before the signature, they must also state their full name, date and place of birth and that they are a US citizen.

[James 2]

No - they just have to state that 'I affirm this is a sworn Affidavit' before the signature, they must also state their full name, date and place of birth and that they are a US citizen.

Actually (assuming you can't get your friend before a notary), federal law requires that the declaration be in "substantially the following form":

I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct. Executed on (date).

(Signature)

The key here is that, whether by this declaration or an oath before a notary, the person is under penalty of perjury.

[russian_armenian 4]

Hey guys,

Can I just confirm one thing? I'm putting together my I-751 package and unfortunately I will be filing as a divorced couple. I have two affidavits from friends stating that the marriage was entered in to in good faith etc.

Do these have to be notarized? Is it essential?

thanks

Paul

My lawer said that affidavits are not essential and not needed. But on your place if you still want to include them I would check more-because i have read that they have to be notorized and should be from GC holders orUS ctzns.

[scorpionking 2]

Hey guys,

Can I just confirm one thing? I'm putting together my I-751 package and unfortunately I will be filing as a divorced couple. I have two affidavits from friends stating that the marriage was entered in to in good faith etc.

Do these have to be notarized? Is it essential?

thanks

Paul

My lawer said that affidavits are not essential and not needed. But on your place if you still want to include them I would check more-because i have read that they have to be notorized and should be from GC holders orUS ctzns.

Hey Russian Armenian,

your affidavits have to be notarized

we are in same situation

get as many affidavits as you can..if family members then it would be great

wish you good luck for your I-751

take care and God Bless

[phillybogota 0]

hi, Im in the same proccess, i got them notarized, i got a question though, do i send the originals or copies? ty

[simple_male 1]

hi, Im in the same proccess, i got them notarized, i got a question though, do i send the originals or copies? ty

I would send originals and keep photocopies for record.

Hey guys,

Can I just confirm one thing? I'm putting together my I-751 package and unfortunately I will be filing as a divorced couple. I have two affidavits from friends stating that the marriage was entered in to in good faith etc.

Do these have to be notarized? Is it essential?

thanks

Paul

My lawer said that affidavits are not essential and not needed. But on your place if you still want to include them I would check more-because i have read that they have to be notorized and should be from GC holders orUS ctzns.

Hey Russian Armenian,

your affidavits have to be notarized

we are in same situation

get as many affidavits as you can..if family members then it would be great

wish you good luck for your I-751

take care and God Bless

It does not have to be notarized, but notarization looks more official, in my opinion.

Hey guys,

Can I just confirm one thing? I'm putting together my I-751 package and unfortunately I will be filing as a divorced couple. I have two affidavits from friends stating that the marriage was entered in to in good faith etc.

Do these have to be notarized? Is it essential?

thanks

Paul

My lawer said that affidavits are not essential and not needed. But on your place if you still want to include them I would check more-because i have read that they have to be notorized and should be from GC holders orUS ctzns.

Yes, it is not essential, but it does strengthen the evidence.