Worth waiting adding wife to bank account??

[SAJA 0]

Hello everyone,

I am ready to send off I-130 for my wife (for CR1). I also wanted to add my wife's name to my bank account, which would serve as a bonafide evidence of marriage. However, after calling the bank, I found out it would take 2-3 weeks for that to happen (since it involves sending documents overseas for her to sign and then retuned back to US). We do have other bonafide evidence of marriage, such as photo's, marriage certificate, airline tickets, joint credit card accounts, and affidavit's. Is it worth while waiting to add my wife name to my bank account before sending in the I-130 application? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

[Knockse 1]

Hello everyone,

I am ready to send off I-130 for my wife (for CR1). I also wanted to add my wife's name to my bank account, which would serve as a bonafide evidence of marriage. However, after calling the bank, I found out it would take 2-3 weeks for that to happen (since it involves sending documents overseas for her to sign and then retuned back to US). We do have other bonafide evidence of marriage, such as photo's, marriage certificate, airline tickets, joint credit card accounts, and affidavit's. Is it worth while waiting to add my wife name to my bank account before sending in the I-130 application? Any advise would be greatly appreciated.

I wouldn't do it to be honest. Seems you have enough to send already

[canadian_wife 1,822]

It isn't a requirement, so why would you delay filing if you have other evidences?

File now, don't worry about the bank account

Good luck

[easyriders2011 14]

The list of available requirements for meeting primary bonefides is fairly limited, and having a joint bank account is one of those options. I did this. I went to the bank told them what I was trying to do and why (to show primary bone fides) and I took the signature document and scanned it and sent it to my wife. She signed it and sent it back via FedEx and I had it in a week. In my opinion if you can't get any of the other primary bone fides this is an excellent way to establish the link between you and your wife.

Edited March 11, 2012 by easyriders2011

[max+patricia 24]

I wouldn't wait to file.

Get the documentation together while waiting for NOA2 and bring it with you to the embassy if you need added proof. Even then, it's likely not a big deal.