what to bring to interview?

[LoveinPeru 2]

My husband has been here since April 7th, and we got married in city hall on April 20th, but our big wedding is coming up soon on August 14th. Our interview is scheduled for August 18. We just received EAD and AP today (exciting!).

The problem is, we don't really have any joint documents. We are young (24) and living at my parents house, so don't have a lease. We do have a joint bank account, but that's it. I know I have to bring that evidence and photos and such, but what other official documents can I bring? we have ring receipts, and I changed my last name (got a new ss card and driver's license with my new name), but will that with photos and the bank account stuff be enough? I don't have health insurance, so I obviously didn't add him to mine.

Any suggestions of other official documents we can bring????

I want to try and get this done sooner rather than later, but things are hectic! They scheduled the interview for four days after our big wedding! As if planning a wedding isn't enough now we have to deal with gathering evidence!

Thanks for your advice!

[SLDFK 4]

Do you own a car? How about the following, assuming you have added him:

Title for the car.

Registration document for the car.

Insurance document for the car.

Edited July 28, 2011 by SLDFK

[la2011 5]

What about a joint cell phone bill? Mail addressed to you both or either one of you at the same address. Sworn affidavits from friends and family members are useful, too. Try your best but dont worry too much, others have been approved without having so much evidence. USCIS understands that newlyweds may not always have so much to show yet and if they want more, they will ask for specific items at the interview.

Good luck!

[KayDeeCee 4,893]

Your mother can write an affidavit attesting to the fact that you two live with her as a married couple. Does he have a state drivers license or ID? Showing that both your IDs have the same address could be something to use as evidence as well.

[Maleman 5]

More than likely the interviewer will take into consideration you are a young couple just starting out in life. My recommendation is to make certain that you take a “certified” copy of your marriage license. In fact, any important legal document that you bring should be a “certified” copy. Here’s a question for you. Does your husband have a state driver’s license where you live now? If so, does his license reflect the same address you are living. Another idea if he does not have a state driver’s license is to obtain a state ID card. And of course, it indicates or has the same address, if this is legally the case. Small things like having a library card from the same county will show some proof he at least is settled in that area. Another suggestion would be to apply for a small bank loan together irrelevant if you choose to consider taking the loan or not. However, be careful as not to create evidence just to prove a relationship. This might sound like a contradiction. Thus, allow me to explain. As long as you have a bona fide relationship anything that ties you two together should be justified. Any medical prescriptions would normally have his address listed on the medicine (prescription bag.) Many small things could serve as proof. Chances are if you have a nice array of pictures, the wedding, with family, and the like, along with your “certified” copy of your marriage license, you will be fine. Any mail address to him at your address would be helpful as well.

[LoveinPeru 2]

Unfortunately, he doesn't have a state ID or driver's license, and since he doesn't know how to drive, I haven't added him on my car insurance. We do have some things addressed to him or both of us at the same address. Also, I took out a loan recently in order to establish some credit, and named him as the beneficiary. We also added a phone number for him on to our family plan cell phone service. Would these things (plus photos and bank account) and maybe a sworn affidavit be enough? Also, would things like our wedding registry documents, or contracts for our wedding (that have both our names on it) be useful?

Thanks!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

I think you have a good amount for newlyweds. They probably just want to see you at the interview. I would have your parents sign an affidavit that you live with them. Relax and good luck!

[lady26 0]

I think you will be fine...take your very organized file and all your pictures from before and after the wedding,your statements from your joint bank account and a lease contract if you have one.

good luck

[TBoneTX 45,287]

You should be OK, but if you can pick up a couple of affidavits from trustworthy third parties (minister, policeman, ex-military) attesting to your relationship, consider doing so, si man.