Evidences of Bona-Fide Marriage Relationship

[Angel Eyes Yuseef 5]

I am glad you did this, it has given me a few options to look into. I am willing to try anything to prove this. So a big thank you and to all that have been through this and going through this.

Angel Eyes Yuseef,

Read from the beginning of the thread.

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

So, if you don't have a kid with your current spouse, how will show you kid's birth certificate?

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

I am glad you did this, it has given me a few options to look into. I am willing to try anything to prove this. So a big thank you and to all that have been through this and going through this.

Angel Eyes Yuseef,

Yes, we'll get more feedback and more input here from various persons going through this process.

Some of the things listed can be achieved over a period of time and gather every piece of information to prove the bona-fide relation.

Again, it minimizes the denial on the bona-fide relation. The final decision is with the consulate officer.

Loto

[jkelly07 120]

hello, loto heres a few more a living will,both names on the car registration,joint utility bills,joint phone bill family,junk mail send to both of you at same address, stocks,shares, 401-k as beneficiary,chrismas cards, anniversary cards,magazine subscriptions,your childrens school report card, ill try to think of some okay loto, thanks jk07

[LotofPatience 65]

hello, loto heres a few more a living will,both names on the car registration,joint utility bills,joint phone bill family,junk mail send to both of you at same address, stocks,shares, 401-k as beneficiary,chrismas cards, anniversary cards,magazine subscriptions,your childrens school report card, ill try to think of some okay loto, thanks jk07

Thanks jkelly

Finally, it will be weighing the same weight of the applicant

Loto

[jkelly07 120]

thay want to see if you are a bona fide marriage and living togather, doing things togather like marreid people,...... many people just marry for the green card once here thay go there separate ways,

[BellaRose 7]

Just an add on to the travel documentation where you go to see your spouse overseas: simple traveling itineraries are not enough. They want proof that you got on the plane (dated plane ticket) got off at your destination (entry stamp) and actually visited your loved on the trip (dated pictures, hotel reciepts...etc). Also any type of communication with third parties talking about your relationship (dated).

[LotofPatience 65]

Just an add on to the travel documentation where you go to see your spouse overseas: simple traveling itineraries are not enough. They want proof that you got on the plane (dated plane ticket) got off at your destination (entry stamp) and actually visited your loved on the trip (dated pictures, hotel reciepts...etc). Also any type of communication with third parties talking about your relationship (dated).

[jkelly07 120]

Hi Loto: geniune marriage.. They mostly look for two people had mingled their financial lives together evidence of commitment, they look mostly financial.

Also try to take photos together at christmas times with family and friends and yourself together, pictures of New years times, your birthday, your anniversary time together, try to use digital camera with the date set in the camera. JKO7

[LotofPatience 65]

Hi Loto: geniune marriage.. They mostly look for two people had mingled their financial lives together evidence of commitment, they look mostly financial.

Also try to take photos together at christmas times with family and friends and yourself together, pictures of New years times, your birthday, your anniversary time together, try to use digital camera with the date set in the camera. JKO7

jkelly07, yes, I'll add these points too

Loto

[Moroccan wife 0]

Hi Loto,

Ill add wedding ring receipt.

[LotofPatience 65]

Hi Loto,

Ill add wedding ring receipt.

[LotofPatience 65]

Okey-dokey, It is time to arrange the feedback and to add them in the guide.

It will be there soon!

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

I just read a recent issue of the bona-fide relation evidence.

Details of Friends, Relatives who participated in the wedding.

And the list goes on...

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Another one from art646 - A self notarized affidavit from petitioner and beneficiary how the relationship evolved.

Loto

[LotofPatience 65]

Okay guys,

I have re-arranged the list and is going to the guide now.

Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage

Though USCIS and Consulate are liberal to the petitioner's and beneficiary's marital relationship from certain countries, it is stricter to some other countries. So, if you feel you need more evidences, please use the samples below.

Some of them may not be applicable to you. Also, if you have any other evidence that is not listed, please feel free to add it.

USCIS defined secondary evidences

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

Sample evidences

Asset purchase documentation such as home, car etc. under both names such as joint titles, joint names in car registration

Joint loans together in mortgage, auto etc.

Lease of the home, car etc. under both names

Joint bank account in petitioner's and/or beneficiary's country

Stocks, mutual funds, retirement funds documentation together

Credit, Debit, ATM card details under both names

Money transfer documentation that shows spousal support

Life Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary showing other as beneficiary

If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together

Joint church tax statements

Joint invoices - utility bills such as phone, electricity, water, gas, internet, cable TV etc.

New born child's birth certificate, passport etc.

New born child's hospital records that shows both parents names and expenses incurred together

Petitioner and beneficiary's child(ren)'s school records, school report cards etc.

Baptism certificate of child(ren) of the petitioner and the beneficiary

Notarized affidavits from parents, relatives etc. to show that they knew and participated in the marriage

Third party letters with date, name, relationship, contact phone#, address etc., those who attended the marriage mainly from parents, relatives, friends etc.

Personal notarized affidavits that describe how the relationship is evolved like first meeting, who arranged the meeting, how long you knew each other before marriage, how is the relationship until now etc.

All the dated trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - passport stamps, plane tickets, boarding passes etc.

Tickets, invoices, boarding passes of honeymoon trip(s) that shows both persons' name together with the date

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

Wedding ring and other wedding related gifts' receipts

Auto Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Health Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Dated pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion

Marriage invitation card

Marriage documentation of the religious ceremony from church, mosque, temple etc.

Phone logs

Chat logs

Emails

Greeting cards such as Christmas cards, Anniversary cards, Birthday cards etc.

Joint memberships like Sams, Costco, AAA, fitness etc.

Driver's license, State ID that shows the same address

Invitation of any function or ceremony stating both names

Wedding program order of service/event

Junk mails received under both of you at the same address

Magazine subscriptions under both names

Pet adoption records with both names

Loto