Filing I 130 (CR1) without any proof of bona fide marriage

[cristina.c 2]

Hello all,when we send the I 130 our lawyer said it's not necessary to send evidence of bona fine marriage and that the marriage certificate was enough,i just hope she's right,and also said that the proofs we have to send on step 2 to the NVC.

Any suggestions?

[Maida&Edin 0]

Hello all,when we send the I 130 our lawyer said it's not necessary to send evidence of bona fine marriage and that the marriage certificate was enough,i just hope she's right,and also said that the proofs we have to send on step 2 to the NVC.

Any suggestions?

The instruction for the I-130 specifically state to send proof of relationship, i think you need a new lawyer :/ or just dump the lawyer all together

[cristina.c 2]

On the USCIS site it says that "you should send proof" etc.I don't get it what wrong with this lawyers,i'll say to my husband to call her and see what's going on

[Mrs O. 29]

The marriage cert is just the basic. You need at least one more additional eveidence. Below is taken from the I-130 instruction leaflet:

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.

On the USCIS site it says that "you should send proof" etc.I don't get it what wrong with this lawyers,i'll say to my husband to call her and see what's going on

Wonder why you are using a lawyer when you have to do all the ground work yourself

[cristina.c 2]

@Mrs O.-Thank you,we taught that the lawyer makes it easier and we don't have to stress with the paper work and all that stuff,but i see that we still have to keep an eye on everthing.

[giamimigio 21]

The instruction for the I-130 specifically state to send proof of relationship, i think you need a new lawyer :/ or just dump the lawyer all together

funny but true

[valia 0]

If I have a minor child and hold custody, do I need my son's father consent to get the greencard for my son? I am married to a US citizen and we are preparing documents for immigration for me and my son. Does anyone knows if the American authorities asks for father consent in case I have custody of the minor child?

Thanks for helping!

[payxibka 10,047]

If I have a minor child and hold custody, do I need my son's father consent to get the greencard for my son? I am married to a US citizen and we are preparing documents for immigration for me and my son. Does anyone knows if the American authorities asks for father consent in case I have custody of the minor child?

Thanks for helping!

country specific answer required but typically, yes as consent from the birth father could be required to get the visa (not yet a green card)

[Gosha.Bee 1]

If I have a minor child and hold custody, do I need my son's father consent to get the greencard for my son? I am married to a US citizen and we are preparing documents for immigration for me and my son. Does anyone knows if the American authorities asks for father consent in case I have custody of the minor child?

Thanks for helping!

Valia, I don't have the knowledge about this so I can't help you but I suggest you create a new post with your question. Maybe others will see it more easily and you will get some answers. Good luck!