Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship

[LotofPatience 65]

Let me just do a small write up for IR1/CR1 folks to prove the bona-fide marriage relationship.

All are welcome to add their own points here. Some items listed here may not be applicable to everybody.

Primary Evidence of the bona-fide marriage

Original marriage certificate between the petitioner and the beneficiary issued from the official agency of the country

Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage

1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property

2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence

3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources

4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary

5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship

6) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union

1) All the trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - like passport stamps

2) Auto Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

3) Health Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

4) Life Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

5) Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary

6) If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together

7) Pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion

8) Marriage documentation in the religious ceremony such as from church, mosque, temple etc.

9) Phone logs

10) Chat logs

11) Emails

12) Greeting cards, Marriage invitation cards etc.

13) Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary

14) Money transfer documentation that includes spousal support

Loto

[jkelly07 120]

good job loto,

[jkelly07 120]

any joint clubs togather like ,sams club, cosco club, AAA auto club, aarp, the gym , sams club, loans togather, house closing, joint church tax statements,children in school records,school report card,stocks, driver both showing the same address, state i.d car receipt both names, new born baby medical bills,living will,

[LotofPatience 65]

any joint clubs togather like ,sams club, cosco club, AAA auto club, aarp, the gym , sams club, loans togather, house closing, joint church tax statements,children in school records,school report card,stocks, driver both showing the same address, state i.d car receipt both names, new born baby medical bills,living will,

That's good list, jkelly07

After all input is here, we can compile a final list and add it in the guide.

Loto

[jkelly07 120]

good luck on 12/2/10

[LotofPatience 65]

good luck on 12/2/10

Thanks jkelly And good luck to your ROC too

Loto

Edited November 24, 2010 by PatiencePaidOff

[Samoray 165]

Very Good Topic Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Very Good Topic Loto

Thanks Samoray

Let me add one more: Joint title of the car

Come on guys, please add more. I'll compile a final list and will add in the EZSpouse guide.

Loto

Edited November 24, 2010 by PatiencePaidOff

[R.&S. 2]

Great Job Loto. Would be helpful for IR1/CR1 filer and who file for the Adjustment of status.

[LotofPatience 65]

Thanks Raj! Any update on your 221(g)?

Loto

[Mr Er 3]

How about

(1) joint bank account in benefitiary's country

(2) Tickets, invoices, boarding passes of honeymoon trip (having both person's name together)

(3) Invitation of any function or ceremony stating both names

[LotofPatience 65]

How about

(1) joint bank account in benefitiary's country

(2) Tickets, invoices, boarding passes of honeymoon trip (having both person's name together)

(3) Invitation of any function or ceremony stating both names

Good list, Thanks Er! I'll add all these points too.

Loto

[LADYDARE 28]

Pet adoption records with both names

Wedding program order of service/event

[LotofPatience 65]

Pet adoption records with both names

Wedding program order of service/event

Thanks Ladydare! These also will be added

Loto

[Mr Er 3]

Hey Loto,

I heard that during interview (specially in Mumbai) they are putting much weight on the bona-fide marriage questions regarding to your and spouce's first meeting, I mean how did you meet first time, who arranged the meeting (incase of arranged marriage), how long did you know each other before marriage etc..

I don't know any strong proof to support answers of such questions, you can think some of.