Evidence of Relationship?

[Haley & Kwazi 0]

Hello VJer friends!

My K-1 fiance and I married yesterday and are almost ready to submit for permanent residence (I-485) with I-864 and I-765. I am wondering if we need to submit evidence of on-going relationship or shared household (bills, statements, lease, etc.) or does this come later with the Green Card paperwork submission?

One more... If we are co-filing the 485 and 765 do we need to submit duplicate copies of overlapping documents needed for each form? Or just one copy of the document for both forms is acceptable? Any information and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

An AOS based on K-1 does not need to include evidence of a bona fide marriage. You do need to include all duplicates, though if you read the instructions you'll find there aren't many duplicate things required.

[X Factor 1,112]

The marriage license that you submit is the evidence of ongoing evidence. No need to submit anything else. Later at AOS interview you will produce, bank statements, joint tax returns etc to show genuine marriage. For the 3 forms you are asked to submit 2 passport size pictures. To be safe include 2 for each form or 6. I submitted 4 and had no issues so far. Wish you the best.

[Cori and Rob 55]

Hello VJer friends!

My K-1 fiance and I married yesterday and are almost ready to submit for permanent residence (I-485) with I-864 and I-765. I am wondering if we need to submit evidence of on-going relationship or shared household (bills, statements, lease, etc.) or does this come later with the Green Card paperwork submission?

One more... If we are co-filing the 485 and 765 do we need to submit duplicate copies of overlapping documents needed for each form? Or just one copy of the document for both forms is acceptable? Any information and guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks!

As others have said, the need for proof of a bonafide marriage really won't happen until your interview. You should submit supporting evidence of your income on your I864(like tax returns, recent paystubs), and you definitely need to submit a marriage certificate, ideally certified. I'm sure you've already done it, but just in case, look at the checklist found in the guides- it lays everything out nicely for you.

http://www.visajourney.com/content/k1k3aos

Edited February 28, 2013 by Cori and Rob

[TBoneTX 46,240]

*** Thread moved from AOS/Family-Based case progress subforum to main AOS forum (topic pertains to a process). ***

Edited March 2, 2013 by TBoneTX