Affidavit of Bonifide Marriage

[yohino 22]

When having someone write an affidavit for your I130-application,what should/have to be in it.

Would love some help here.

Is it true that you need to send 2 of them? I thought I read that somewhere but can´t find it now so I might be mistaken.

Thanks guys,this site is helping me alot,you are great!

[Otto 83]

There is an example in the Example Forms section (above).

[OBX 51]

Affidavits are not required; only a suggestion as evidence of a bonafide marriage. If you are using them this is the information that should be included.

(Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person makingthe affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner or beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage)

On our I-130 application we submitted 3 notarized affidavits from people that were present at our marriage and had know us as a couple for many years. We did not send in any other proof (other than the marriage certificate of course) and had no problems at all. Good luck.

Edited July 21, 2009 by OBX

[WhidbeyGirl 1]

We sent in two (not notarized) from people who attended our wedding, one was a hired witness so didn't know either of us and the other was a friend of my SO's. We also included a notarized letter from my mom who did not attend the wedding she verified that she watched my children while I was in Senegal and she had looked at the wedding certificate and it appeared valid. We have FLOWN through this process with not one RFE our interview is in 16 days!

[yohino 22]

Thank you guys!

You are awesome!