I-130 affidavitt and other questions

[MWA 0]

Hello,

I just recently got married and in process of starting my i-130 paperwork. My question is, what do i need to include in my affidavitt? can i just include wedding pics, wedding card? or does have to be affidavitt from relatives/friends?

2nd question:

Is it ok for me to change her last name to reflect mine before i apply for I-130 or should i just leave it as her original name when i apply?

Thanks,

[Mononoke28 135]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

[pushbrk 12,883]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

Or, for newlyweds, you can skip the cheezie affadavits and include some pictures as "any other..." from the list.

My man who married my wife's sister will file an I-130 next week. Because marrying the sister of a recent LPR (my wife) is a small red flag, we'll be including some pictures and evidence of their having met independently on the internet rather than through an arrangement by my wife. Pictures, chat logs and example chats from the 8 months leading up to their in-person meeting and marriage and evidence they spent 20 days together. We won't be including any affidavits with the petition.

Edited January 7, 2009 by pushbrk

[Dan & Juan 12]

Hello,

I just recently got married and in process of starting my i-130 paperwork. My question is, what do i need to include in my affidavitt? can i just include wedding pics, wedding card? or does have to be affidavitt from relatives/friends?

2nd question:

Is it ok for me to change her last name to reflect mine before i apply for I-130 or should i just leave it as her original name when i apply?

I am confused by what people say they include in the I-130. My attorney prepared a package of documents that she submitted for I-130 and she has done hundreds of these applications doesn't include extra material. I am curious why people include material not requested, I understand preparing all the info later on and just in case but does USCIS really want to see a bunch of extra stuff?

[Dakine 26]

Hello,

I just recently got married and in process of starting my i-130 paperwork. My question is, what do i need to include in my affidavitt? can i just include wedding pics, wedding card? or does have to be affidavitt from relatives/friends?

2nd question:

Is it ok for me to change her last name to reflect mine before i apply for I-130 or should i just leave it as her original name when i apply?

I am confused by what people say they include in the I-130. My attorney prepared a package of documents that she submitted for I-130 and she has done hundreds of these applications doesn't include extra material. I am curious why people include material not requested, I understand preparing all the info later on and just in case but does USCIS really want to see a bunch of extra stuff?

More ammo the better!

Never heard of anyone being told they have to much evidence.

Sure seen a LOT that had problems not having enough!

[cmnb 0]

Hello,

I just recently got married and in process of starting my i-130 paperwork. My question is, what do i need to include in my affidavitt? can i just include wedding pics, wedding card? or does have to be affidavitt from relatives/friends?

2nd question:

Is it ok for me to change her last name to reflect mine before i apply for I-130 or should i just leave it as her original name when i apply?

Thanks,

affidavits are to give the initial reviewer or the adjudicating officer enough evidence that the marriage is not fake or done solely for the purpose of obtaining a legal permanent residence in the United States. according to me, providing this depends on one's personal opinion as to how they want to prove that their marriage is infact legit. some people do it with affidavits, while some others do it with pictures, chat logs or bank/insurance accounts or a proof that they share financial assets. it all depends on your good judgement.

[MWA 0]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

The married name is not reflecting on her original passport and Country ID Card, do i need to change it on that first and then apply for paperwork?

[MWA 0]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

The married name is not reflecting on her original passport and Country ID Card, do i need to change it on that first and then apply for paperwork?

[MWA 0]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

The married name is not reflecting on her original passport and Country ID Card, do i need to change it on that first and then apply for paperwork?

[MWA 0]

All you need is a copy of your marriage certificate and maybe a couple of affidavits from other people saying that you both have a bona fide marriage. You can start saving other evidence such as pictures, e-mails, chats, etc. for the interview at the embassy.

You can write down her married name on the I-130 if you want to.

Diana

The married name is not reflecting on her original passport and Country ID Card, do i need to change it on that first and then apply for paperwork?

[Aman 0]

There is no need to change the details on the passport.....I mu hubby filled our case with my married name, but we did not change the passport..it is still in my maiden name

[taj'samericanwife 0]

I dont think it matters...if you change her name or whatever. I am the petitioner (wife) but I havent changed my name yet to my husbands name and my passport is still the same...people maintain their maiden names here even if they are married...