Sufficient Evidence

[mrs.jayb 0]

Hi VJers!

My husband and I have lived together for the last 2 years. We were married in August and we moved into our own apartment. However, only his name is on the lease and utility bills. Would an affadavit from the owner of the apartments swearing that I did indeed live at that residence suffice? I had to move back to the United States because we are having our first child and it is too dangerous in the Ivory Coast right now. The baby is due in April however I would liek to get the I-130 out ASAP, so that would mean I wouldn't be waiting for the baby's birth certificate. Our problem is finding evidence that has both of our names on it. I had to leave the country in a hurry since they are in civil unrest. We were planning on filing DCF but out baby's safety is much more important.

I am concerned that we might not have enough evidence. Here is what I have collected so far.

Marriage certificate

Pregnancy certificate with both of our last names

Health Insurance from my old work int he Ivory Coast

Affidavit from American colleagues that we carpooled with every morning

Skype calls and conversations (before and after marriage)

Certificate of Residency when living together in Senegal

Lease Agreement with affidavit of Manager stating that I did live at the house.

Phone Bills dating back to 2008 (when we were dating and presently)

Honeymoon/wedding receipts

Money Transfers

Kenya Airline Tickets traveling together from Dakar to Abidjan before the marriage.

Wedding photos (however my family was not present because they couldn't travel to Africa)

Hospital Records-with husband as emergency contact

Any other ideas would help!

Thanks!

[ms2474 0]

I think you will be fine. I would get the affidavit stating you lived at the apartment just in case and the more evidence you add better, but I think you have enough there to prove living together and the ongoing relationship. I might include emails if you have them.

I hope this helps!

[Tuanv 2]

I think you have more than enough. Just like ma2474, you should get the affidavit.