What is spouse's alien registration number? Also, proof of bonafide marriage?

[Galbania 0]

Am preparing the I-130 package. As part of that she (who lives overseas) has to fill out form G-325A. Form G-325A require her to enter her alien registration number. What is that and how does she get it?

Also, it says that I have to show proof of bona fide marriage. Any idea what really works? I have a kazillion facebook pictures going back a year... we are married.. she is pregnant.. what else do they want?

thanks

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Am preparing the I-130 package. As part of that she (who lives overseas) has to fill out form G-325A. Form G-325A require her to enter her alien registration number. What is that and how does she get it?

Also, it says that I have to show proof of bona fide marriage. Any idea what really works? I have a kazillion facebook pictures going back a year... we are married.. she is pregnant.. what else do they want?

thanks

As for the G-325A, since my wife does not have an A# (alien registration number, mine is on my naturalization cert adn is tha same as my green card one, pretty sure our relative shouldnt have one of these), I just put N/A, remember to not leave any questions blank on any USCIS form, you can use NONE and N/A (not applicatble).

I sent like 15 pics with her family and my family, before after and during our wedding. The marriage certificate and two sworn (translated) statements (my mom and her mom), that were about knowledge of our marriage and on going relationship. Some receipts for money transfers as well. I am sure you have more than enough of this, congrats on the pregnancy!!

Good Luck on your journey, please remember to keep your timeline up to date.

Edited August 27, 2012 by Cesar & Cata

[Nick1980 11]

Am preparing the I-130 package. As part of that she (who lives overseas) has to fill out form G-325A. Form G-325A require her to enter her alien registration number. What is that and how does she get it?

Also, it says that I have to show proof of bona fide marriage. Any idea what really works? I have a kazillion facebook pictures going back a year... we are married.. she is pregnant.. what else do they want?

thanks

Your wife wouldnt have an alien registration number yet, she will get it with her green card. As for proof, my wife and I sent along with our marriage cert., 10 photos of wedding and random ones, lease for our apt. that we rent, our baby's birth certificate, joint bank acct. info. I think thats all we sent. Good luck

[Galbania 0]

As for the G-325A, since my wife does not have an A# (alien registration number, mine is on my naturalization cert adn is tha same as my green card one, pretty sure our relative shouldnt have one of these), I just put N/A, remember to not leave any questions blank on any USCIS form, you can use NONE and N/A (not applicatble).

I sent like 15 pics with her family and my family, before after and during our wedding. The marriage certificate and two sworn (translated) statements (my mom and her mom), that were about knowledge of our marriage and on going relationship. Some receipts for money transfers as well. I am sure you have more than enough of this, congrats on the pregnancy!!

Good Luck on your journey, please remember to keep your timeline up to date.

Awesome, thanks

[Galbania 0]

Your wife wouldnt have an alien registration number yet, she will get it with her green card. As for proof, my wife and I sent along with our marriage cert., 10 photos of wedding and random ones, lease for our apt. that we rent, our baby's birth certificate, joint bank acct. info. I think thats all we sent. Good luck

Question, in what format are the sworn statements? Do they have to be notarized and stuff?

[Cesar & Cata 35]

Question, in what format are the sworn statements? Do they have to be notarized and stuff?

I got the template for the statement on this site, just dont remember where, maybe the wiki or guides had it (top menu item on this and every other VJ page). I will try to find it then I will link it.

Mine were in fact notarized and translated. I know the person providing it needs to have all their contact info on the statement.

Edit: found this doing a search on the wiki: http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Affidavit

Edited August 27, 2012 by Cesar & Cata

[Nick1980 11]

Question, in what format are the sworn statements? Do they have to be notarized and stuff?

There are formats available, I didn't send affidavits so I can't tell you about notary, but I do not think they NEED to be notarized.

[dwheels76 5,468]

Straight form the guide. http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/EZGuideSpouse

Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage

Though USCIS and Consulate are liberal to the petitioner's and beneficiary's marital relationship from certain countries, it is stricter to some other countries. So, if you feel you need more evidences, please use the samples below. Some of them may not be applicable to you. Also, if you have any other evidence that is not listed, please feel free to add it. While sending to USCIS, send the copies only, because the same will be needed at the Consulate interview later.

USCIS defined secondary evidences

1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property

2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence

3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources

4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary

5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship

6) Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union

Sample secondary evidences

Asset purchase documentation such as home, car etc. under both names such as joint titles, joint names in car registration

Joint loans together in mortgage, auto etc.

Lease of the home, car etc. under both names

Joint bank account in petitioner's and/or beneficiary's country

Stocks, mutual funds, retirement funds documentation together

Credit, Debit, ATM card details under both names

Money transfer documentation that shows spousal support

Life Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary showing other as beneficiary

If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together

Joint church tax statements

Joint invoices - utility bills such as phone, electricity, water, gas, internet, cable TV etc.

New born child's birth certificate, passport etc.

New born child's hospital records that shows both parents names and expenses incurred together

Petitioner and beneficiary's child(ren)'s school records, school report cards etc.

Baptism certificate of child(ren) of the petitioner and the beneficiary

Notarized affidavits from parents, relatives etc. to show that they knew and participated in the marriage

Third party letters with date, name, relationship, contact phone#, address etc., those who attended the marriage mainly from parents, relatives, friends etc.

Personal notarized affidavits that describe how the relationship is evolved like first meeting, who arranged the meeting, how long you knew each other before marriage, how is the relationship until now etc.

All the dated trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - passport stamps, plane tickets, boarding passes etc.

Tickets, invoices, boarding passes of honeymoon trip(s) that shows both persons' name together with the date

Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary

Wedding ring and other wedding related gifts' receipts

Auto Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Health Insurance Policy under both the petitioner and the beneficiary names

Dated pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion

Marriage invitation card

Marriage documentation of the religious ceremony from church, mosque, temple etc.

Phone logs

Chat logs

Emails

Greeting cards such as Christmas cards, Anniversary cards, Birthday cards etc.

Joint memberships like Sams, Costco, AAA, fitness etc.

Driver's license, State ID that shows the same address

Invitation of any function or ceremony stating both names

Wedding program order of service/event

Junk mails received under both of you at the same address

Magazine subscriptions under both names

Pet adoption records with both names