Proof of Bonafide Marriage.

[Matt n Shannon 3]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint checking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement. Read some of the CR-1 guides, great information.

Edited March 25, 2009 by Paris Heart

[Matt n Shannon 3]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint chceking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement.

How can we have joint banking accounts with her having a Social though. Thats what I didn't understand.

[YuAndDan 153]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

[Beth/ Paris Heart 2]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint chceking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement.

How can we have joint banking accounts with her having a Social though. Thats what I didn't understand.

I dont know, I had no problem at my bank adding my foreign national husband to it. But Ive been with my bank for 26 years and they know me by face and name.

[Bern. 3]

We sent a marriage certificate, pictures from the wedding, and pictures from previous visits.

[pushbrk 12,898]

Well, maybe but I would say most skip the affidavits and include a few picturs. Contrary to popular wives tales and misinterpretations, there is no need to include anything in the list of "in addition to the required...." when using the I-130, filed in the US for an immigrant visa. It's a good idea when filing DCF or for AOS though.

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

[Matt n Shannon 3]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

Oh ok that makes perfect sense. Thank for clarifying that for me. Is the CR-1 Process really that much faster than the K-3?

[YuAndDan 153]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

Oh ok that makes perfect sense. Thank for clarifying that for me. Is the CR-1 Process really that much faster than the K-3?

They process and are approved at same time, K-3 may be a few weeks faster. If you prepare for the NVC process of CR-1 you can get the CR-1 processed in nearly the same time as a K-3.

THE CR-1 has the big benefit of cost savings, and GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

[Matt n Shannon 3]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

Oh ok that makes perfect sense. Thank for clarifying that for me. Is the CR-1 Process really that much faster than the K-3?

They process and are approved at same time, K-3 may be a few weeks faster. If you prepare for the NVC process of CR-1 you can get the CR-1 processed in nearly the same time as a K-3.

THE CR-1 has the big benefit of cost savings, and GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

Wow..Well looks like the CR-1 is the way to go..My last main question is since my Fiance is from Canada..Will we both be able to travel back and forth and see each other while this is being processed..Or do we have to stay apart and wait for it to be finished?

[Dakine 26]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

Oh ok that makes perfect sense. Thank for clarifying that for me. Is the CR-1 Process really that much faster than the K-3?

They process and are approved at same time, K-3 may be a few weeks faster. If you prepare for the NVC process of CR-1 you can get the CR-1 processed in nearly the same time as a K-3.

THE CR-1 has the big benefit of cost savings, and GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

Yo Dan,

How many times have you given that information? I agrre with you 100+% . I'm just tired of replying!!!

[Matt n Shannon 3]

Virtuly everyone on a short marriage use Affidavits from friends.

NOTE: In addition to the required documentation listed above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence that bona fides of your marriage:

I. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner of beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or

http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/I-130instr.pdf

Oh ok that makes perfect sense. Thank for clarifying that for me. Is the CR-1 Process really that much faster than the K-3?

They process and are approved at same time, K-3 may be a few weeks faster. If you prepare for the NVC process of CR-1 you can get the CR-1 processed in nearly the same time as a K-3.

THE CR-1 has the big benefit of cost savings, and GREEN-CARD on entry to the USA.

For the most part CR-1 tends to take a bit longer than K-3 to get if you prepare for NVC when they request I-864 fee, and Visa fee, as well as documents requested by NVC. In many cases the CR-1 petition reaches the consulate just before K-3 interview, which causes K-3 to get dropped and the interview becomes a CR-1 visa interview.

K-3:

I-130: $355

I-129F: NONE

Consulate: $131

Adjustment Of Status: $1010 I-485

($1496)

CR-1

I-130: $355

NVC I-864: $70

NVC Visa fee: $400 ($355+$45)

($825)

I see many posts from K-3 holders stating, "Wow this sucks, I am stuck at home because I don't have EAD, DL, etc, or I am having hard time getting added to bank accounts because of NO SSN." K-3 has a 90 day or longer period of limbo while waiting for EAD or Green-card.

K-3 was developed at a time when CR-1 was taking much longer that today, NVC has greatly streamlined the CR-1 process to the point where K-3 becomes irrelevant.

Keep this in mind in this economy, the CR-1 with it's instant green-card looks very attractive considering the cost savings, and the ability of the immigrant being able to take a job shortly after entry to the USA. K-3 has the down-side of added cost, and NOT being able to legitimately take a job until they have EAD or green-card, EAD can take 90 days or longer to get.

Yo Dan,

How many times have you given that information? I agrre with you 100+% . I'm just tired of replying!!!

I thank everyone for their patience in regards to this matter. I am by far a newbie in all this information. Speaking with a lawyer they were attempting to charge be 3500 to process the paper work AND pay all the fee's. A bit excessive.

[carlish 1]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint chceking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement.

How can we have joint banking accounts with her having a Social though. Thats what I didn't understand.

I tried adding my husband to my bank checking/saving accounts, but my bank wouldn't let me as he doesn't have ss# yet. But I was able to make him my primary beneficiary to my 401b account. Hopefully that will be enough to show that our marriage is bonafide.

[Matt n Shannon 3]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint chceking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement.

How can we have joint banking accounts with her having a Social though. Thats what I didn't understand.

I tried adding my husband to my bank checking/saving accounts, but my bank wouldn't let me as he doesn't have ss# yet. But I was able to make him my primary beneficiary to my 401b account. Hopefully that will be enough to show that our marriage is bonafide.

Good Idea. Thanks

[Holliday 4]

I was curious exactly what can be used in my case. My Fiance is coming here to the states to get married and than going home to canada. While I file for the CR-1. What can we use as proof of our marriage???

Marriage cert. for starters, the Filed/Recorded copy. Wedding photos, just a few. Maybe if her and you have a joint chceking account, copy of that is good, or copy of a lease agreement.

How can we have joint banking accounts with her having a Social though. Thats what I didn't understand.

You can try to get her added anyway. It might work. I think it will depend on the bank, and even who you talk to at the bank. My husband and I went to his bank a few days after our wedding to have me added to his accounts, and it took a while, but it worked. The guy we spoke to was pretty helpful. Confused, but helpful. He was calling around to different branches trying to get advice on how to bypass the SSN field on his computer and eventually somebody figured it out. However, I had a feeling that if my husband and I had spoken to a less helpful/motivated person, we would have been told it's not possible to add me without the SSN.