MOSCOW Statements of proof/marriage notarized?

[DDT 65]

Hi guys! I am getting my cover letter and statements written and organized to send with the I-130. Actually, I don't have to send it as my local US Consulate in St Petersburg will accept the I-130 and the payment and send it to Moscow to be processed for me.

I am getting statements for proof on a valid marriage and relationship ready to be signed by her parents and a couple of friends. They also help establish me as a resident and therefore help qualify me to file DCF. Oh, yes, we were married yesterday!

Anyway, I need to sent the I-130 as fast as possible so, any unnecessary options, I have little time for, as I must leave Russia in 2 months and that (having a short time left on my visa) could present a problem for filing DCF in Moscow. I hope not!

So, I want to send signed statements from my wife's parents and from two friends stating that we have a valid relationship and that we have been living together for some time. Question: Must I get these statements notarized at a notary with her parents and friends present? Or can I just sent these statements off with just their signatures on them for now and have them notarized or legalized in some way later or at the interview while presenting all our receipts and photos, if needed? It would really be faster for me if I could just pop them in the package without going through the trouble of waiting for her parents as they are out of town right now. I have read on some forums that this is an Embassy by Embassy issue.

Edited July 15, 2008 by DDT

[PJB 0]

Hi guys! I am getting my cover letter and statements written and organized to send with the I-130. Actually, I don't have to send it as my local US Consulate in St Petersburg will accept the I-130 and the payment and send it to Moscow to be processed for me.

I am getting statements for proof on a valid marriage and relationship ready to be signed by her parents and a couple of friends. They also help establish me as a resident and therefore help qualify me to file DCF. Oh, yes, we were married yesterday!

Anyway, I need to sent the I-130 as fast as possible so, any unnecessary options, I have little time for, as I must leave Russia in 2 months and that (having a short time left on my visa) could present a problem for filing DCF in Moscow. I hope not!

So, I want to send signed statements from my wife's parents and from two friends stating that we have a valid relationship and that we have been living together for some time. Question: Must I get these statements notarized at a notary with her parents and friends present? Or can I just sent these statements off with just their signatures on them for now and have them notarized or legalized in some way later or at the interview while presenting all our receipts and photos, if needed? It would really be faster for me if I could just pop them in the package without going through the trouble of waiting for her parents as they are out of town right now. I have read on some forums that this is an Embassy by Embassy issue.

My Nolo Press Immigration Guide says the affidavits must be notarized.

Congrats on the wedding! Now post some pictures.....

Edited July 17, 2008 by PJB