AoS Explanation

[anshan 0]

Hey Folks,

Getting together my I-485 and I-130 forms for the AoS for my wife.

Question - Do I need to include a explanation of why we were married when she was visiting without a proper K-visa?

Background: My wife and I married, and she has a B-1 Visa, we had not intended to get married, but some issues arose with my family, and I needed her by my side for support, so we decided to marry.

Also, if an explanation is needed, does it need to be Notarized?

Thanks, this site has been a major help, you are all great, and I couldn't make out heads or tails of this paperwork if it wasn't for your help!

Anshan

[TayRivers 4]

Hey Folks,

Getting together my I-485 and I-130 forms for the AoS for my wife.

Question - Do I need to include a explanation of why we were married when she was visiting without a proper K-visa?

Background: My wife and I married, and she has a B-1 Visa, we had not intended to get married, but some issues arose with my family, and I needed her by my side for support, so we decided to marry.

Also, if an explanation is needed, does it need to be Notarized?

Thanks, this site has been a major help, you are all great, and I couldn't make out heads or tails of this paperwork if it wasn't for your help!

Anshan

No letter of explanation is needed, if they have questions about your wifes intent at entry then they will ask them at the interview.

Good Luck

[Jon&Lindsey 0]

I am adjusting from the visa waiver and not a K visa (again, I did not intend to stay when I entered the US), and we didn't send any explanation with our forms, just the proof of marriage that had to accompany one of the forms. I know some people do go into explanations, but we didn't and everything seems to be going fine. I agree that if they have questions, they can ask at the interview, so just make sure you take some evidence your wife didn't intend to stay in case you are asked then. Best of luck

[bluegreen 0]

I included one. But I don't think it was needed...probably coulda saved the paper...although I must say, the interviewer seemed to have read everything in our file and pretty much made up his mind before the interview. It was very perfunctory.