evidence of relationship question

[VandJ 0]

we're preparing our I-130 packet and in the meantime having some of our close friends prepare affidavits to prove our relationship. is there a specific format these memos should be in?

[YuAndDan 153]

Under I-751 in the example forms are affidavits from friends or family you can use them as templates.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-751_support.doc

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/USCIS_I751_Affidavit.doc

[VandJ 0]

Under I-751 in the example forms are affidavits from friends or family you can use them as templates.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-751_support.doc

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/USCIS_I751_Affidavit.doc

we aren't in the stages of lifting her conditional status yet. this is just for the I-130. does it need to be so "formal" and notarized for the I-130?

[YuAndDan 153]

Under I-751 in the example forms are affidavits from friends or family you can use them as templates.

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/I-751_support.doc

http://www.visajourney.com/examples/USCIS_I751_Affidavit.doc

we aren't in the stages of lifting her conditional status yet. this is just for the I-130. does it need to be so "formal" and notarized for the I-130?

It is recommended to be that way, then USCIS won't question them, notarization just proves that the ID of the person signings the affidavit.

And yes I know you are not yet to the removal of condition stage.

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:

E. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or

F. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or

G. Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or

H. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; or

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

J. Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

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

It is hard for most to provide the first 4 suggestions, the fifth is not.

Edited December 4, 2009 by YuAndDan