Affidavit and evidence

[CaptainAskew 0]

Hello again dear visajourney-family!

First and foremost, this forum keeps me together in so many ways. Thank you all for helping out with answering my questions.

To make a long story short: Me and my fiance's application is approved, I got the checklist from the embassy a month or so ago and we have almost everything that we need to send it back in and ask for an interview. The last things needed now are regarding the affidavit and our proof of relationship.

In the documents sent to me regarding what an affidavit should include, it says:

"An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge and an acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his/her responsibilities. That the affidavit is binding upon to sponsor for three years and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency."

I shortened it a little bit.

Question 1. Would a document (signed and dated, of course) saying something like this suffice?:

"I, name here, would be willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, to make sure that beneficiary's name here will not become a public charge in the United States of America. I realize that the affidavit is binding for three years and am more than willing to make affidavit and supporting documentation available to a public assistance agency, if needed."

Question 2. It also says "sponsor should include a statement concerning his/hers status in the United States." and then they specify things to include if you're an american citizen or if you were naturalized or an lawfully admitted alien. He's a citizen since he was born in the states. Do they want a document saying "I, name here, acquired my citizenship through birth in the US on date here, location here." ?

Sorry if I'm overthinking all this.

Question 3. We skype all the time, an hour a day at minimum. A Skype log list on all of those calls for a couple of months back will be very long and hard to get a good summary of. Would 4calls/month be enough and then maybe a letter going with it that explains it all?

Question 4. We don't talk a whole lot through e-mails. But we do text alot. Are they legit as evidence if you go through some of the apps they talk of in other forums (where you can apparently get all the information about who sent it to who etc.)? Guessing printscreens from my iPhone won't do?

Once again. Thank you all for taking the time to help me calm my nerves and figuring this whole thing out. It really means a lot.

[DanishBill 15]

In regards to the Skype logs; just do a sampling - same with any emails between the two of you, if you have ever sent any snail mail, then make copies of the outside of the envelope and the contents/card. That's what we did, there's no way we could have included a copy of every email and Skype call - so, a couple a month ...should do the job.

Good luck.

[grrrrreat 109]

Hello again dear visajourney-family!

First and foremost, this forum keeps me together in so many ways. Thank you all for helping out with answering my questions.

To make a long story short: Me and my fiance's application is approved, I got the checklist from the embassy a month or so ago and we have almost everything that we need to send it back in and ask for an interview. The last things needed now are regarding the affidavit and our proof of relationship.

In the documents sent to me regarding what an affidavit should include, it says:

"An expression of willingness to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the Immigration and Naturalization Service to guarantee that the applicant will not become a public charge and an acknowledgement that the sponsor is aware of his/her responsibilities. That the affidavit is binding upon to sponsor for three years and that the affidavit and supporting documentation may be made available to a public assistance agency."

I shortened it a little bit.

Question 1. Would a document (signed and dated, of course) saying something like this suffice?:

"I, name here, would be willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, to make sure that beneficiary's name here will not become a public charge in the United States of America. I realize that the affidavit is binding for three years and am more than willing to make affidavit and supporting documentation available to a public assistance agency, if needed."

Question 2. It also says "sponsor should include a statement concerning his/hers status in the United States." and then they specify things to include if you're an american citizen or if you were naturalized or an lawfully admitted alien. He's a citizen since he was born in the states. Do they want a document saying "I, name here, acquired my citizenship through birth in the US on date here, location here." ?

Sorry if I'm overthinking all this.

Question 3. We skype all the time, an hour a day at minimum. A Skype log list on all of those calls for a couple of months back will be very long and hard to get a good summary of. Would 4calls/month be enough and then maybe a letter going with it that explains it all?

Question 4. We don't talk a whole lot through e-mails. But we do text alot. Are they legit as evidence if you go through some of the apps they talk of in other forums (where you can apparently get all the information about who sent it to who etc.)? Guessing printscreens from my iPhone won't do?

Once again. Thank you all for taking the time to help me calm my nerves and figuring this whole thing out. It really means a lot.

Any way you can post the form here? What embassy is it coming from? Usually the embassy wants the affidavit of support for K-1 visas (I-134 or I-864), and I haven't seen a request for the additional statement that they want. As far as the "statement concerning his/her status"--did you send his birth certificate or passport page already? Usually that's sufficient proof of status, but maybe they really do want you to write it out as you say.

[CaptainAskew 0]

Any way you can post the form here? What embassy is it coming from? Usually the embassy wants the affidavit of support for K-1 visas (I-134 or I-864), and I haven't seen a request for the additional statement that they want. As far as the "statement concerning his/her status"--did you send his birth certificate or passport page already? Usually that's sufficient proof of status, but maybe they really do want you to write it out as you say.

Thank both of you for replying!

It's from the embassy in Sweden and yes we sent in a copy of his birthcertificate with the I-129F application.

I'm attaching a scanned copy of the information page I've been talking about.

Any thoughts?

IMG.pdf

Edited April 9, 2012 by CaptainAskew

[grrrrreat 109]

Thank both of you for replying!

It's from the embassy in Sweden and yes we sent in a copy of his birthcertificate with the I-129F application.

I'm attaching a scanned copy of the information page I've been talking about.

Any thoughts?

IMG.pdf

It looks like they're suggesting an extra affidavit containing the information they list, a lot of which is already included in I-134. It wouldnt hurt to create such an affidavit as they suggest, but you still need the I-134. If you include the extra affidavit, just use their exact wording (i.e., "I am aware of my responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended . . ." and "I am willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the INS to guarantee . . ." and "I am a U.S. citizen by birth within the United States at {town}, {state}". Check the regional forums for examples that other people may have submitted.

[CaptainAskew 0]

It looks like they're suggesting an extra affidavit containing the information they list, a lot of which is already included in I-134. It wouldnt hurt to create such an affidavit as they suggest, but you still need the I-134. If you include the extra affidavit, just use their exact wording (i.e., "I am aware of my responsibilities under the Social Security Act, as amended . . ." and "I am willing to deposit a bond, if necessary, with the INS to guarantee . . ." and "I am a U.S. citizen by birth within the United States at {town}, {state}". Check the regional forums for examples that other people may have submitted.

Great! Then we'll add that as a document in addition to the I-134.