Question on i130 required evidence

[Kyle6811 24]

It states to funrnish required evidence including:
 

• Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse:
  • Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
  • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
  • Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
  • Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
  • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
  •  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

 

We have none of these since I live in Colorado and she lives in Mexico.  The o ky option is for an affidavit, what exactly are they looking for this to say?

[pushbrk 12,870]

1 hour ago, Kyle6811 said:

It states to funrnish required evidence including:
 

• Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse:
  • Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
  • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
  • Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
  • Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
  • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
  •  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.

 

We have none of these since I live in Colorado and she lives in Mexico.  The o ky option is for an affidavit, what exactly are they looking for this to say?

Please read the two sentences before what you quoted above, for context, then focus on "Any other...." like evidence of time spent together in person.  (Passport stamps, boarding passes, receipts, photos together)

[Mike E 11,739]

Do either of you have credit cards? Add each other as authorized users. 

[Kyle6811 24]

7 hours ago, Mike E said:

Do either of you have credit cards? Add each other as authorized users. 

Yeah that’s not happening. For many reasons. 

[Kyle6811 24]

8 hours ago, pushbrk said:

Please read the two sentences before what you quoted above, for context, then focus on "Any other...." like evidence of time spent together in person.  (Passport stamps, boarding passes, receipts, photos together)

I think you’re thinking of the statement for the fiancé visa that includes this. We are applying for the spousal visa.

[powerpuff 6,685]

7 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

I think you’re thinking of the statement for the fiancé visa that includes this. We are applying for the spousal visa.

No, he’s definitely talking about the spousal visa. Nowhere does it state it’s required evidence.

[Kyle6811 24]

27 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

No, he’s definitely talking about the spousal visa. Nowhere does it state it’s required evidence.

You mean like on the site under required documents it doesn’t state:

 

Checklist of Required Initial Evidence (for informational purposes only)

Please do not submit this checklist with your Form I-130 (and Form I-130A, if required). It is an optional tool to use as you prepare your form, but does not replace statutory, regulatory, and form instruction requirements. We recommend that you review these requirements before completing and submitting your form. Do not send original documents unless specifically requested in the form instructions or applicable regulations.

If you submit any documents (copies or original documents, if requested) in a foreign language, you must include a full English translation along with a certification from the translator verifying that the translation is complete and accurate, and that they are competent to translate from the foreign language to English.

Did you provide the following?

• Evidence of U.S. citizenship, lawful permanent residence, or U.S. national status:
  • A copy of your birth certificate, issued by a civil registrar, vital statistics office, or other civil authority showing you were born in the United States; 
  • A copy of your naturalization or citizenship certificate issued by USCIS or the former Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS); 
  • A copy of Form FS-240, Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA), issued by a U.S. Embassy or U.S. Consulate; 
  •  A copy of your unexpired U.S. passport; 
  • An original statement from a U.S. consular officer verifying you are a U.S. citizen with a valid passport; or
  • A copy of the front and back of your Permanent Resident Card (also known as a Green Card or a Form I-551).
• Evidence of family relationship with 1 of the following (see form instructions for more detailed guidance):
  • Spouse: A copy of your marriage certificate
    • Evidence you or your spouse terminated any prior marriages (if applicable)
  • Child: A copy of your child’s birth certificate(s).
  • Parent: A copy of your birth certificate.
  • Brother/Sister: A copy of the birth certificate for you and your sibling.
• Evidence of the bona fides of the marriage, if petitioning for a spouse:
  • Documentation showing joint ownership of property;
  • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence, meaning you both live at the same address together;
  • Documentation showing that you and your spouse have combined your financial resources;
  • Birth certificates of children born to you and your spouse together;
  • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship. Each affidavit must contain the full name and address of the person making the affidavit; date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit; and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired their knowledge of your marriage; and
  •  Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union.
• Proof of legal name change (if applicable); and 
• 2 passport-style photographs (if applicable).

[Mike E 11,739]

44 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

Yeah that’s not happening. For many reasons. 

Why?

[powerpuff 6,685]

5 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

You mean like on the site under required documents it doesn’t state:

It literally states “any other evidence” under. Bona fide evidence is required but what kind you want to present is up to you. That list is a suggestion of possible evidence.      
 

These people have actually gone through the process and successfully petitioned their spouse and know the process inside out. Might want to listen to them. 
 

virtually all couples going through spousal live in different countries and continents. Your case is not the first and not the last. If leases were required, I imagine they would not be able to get through the process. 

[Kyle6811 24]

14 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

It literally states “any other evidence” under. Bona fide evidence is required but what kind you want to present is up to you. That list is a suggestion of possible evidence.      
 

These people have actually gone through the process and successfully petitioned their spouse and know the process inside out. Might want to listen to them. 
 

virtually all couples going through spousal live in different countries and continents. Your case is not the first and not the last. If leases were required, I imagine they would not be able to get through the process. 

Yes well I’m still hoping someone will answer the question I actually asked. Listen to what? Push referenced a statement on the 129, mike said add eachother - which is not happening. I asked what the affidavit needs to state.. “I attended their wedding”, “he told me he got married” 

[Kyle6811 24]

24 minutes ago, Mike E said:

Why?

1. She doesn’t have a social security number

2. We elect to keep our finances separate. 
3. No other marriage in the us is required to have any of this.

4. It’s my credit. 
 

 

[powerpuff 6,685]

9 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

Yes well I’m still hoping someone will answer the question I actually asked. Listen to what? Push referenced a statement on the 129, mike said add eachother - which is not happening. I asked what the affidavit needs to state.. “I attended their wedding”, “he told me he got married” 

What he’s trying to say is that affidavits are not required and there’s much better, more quality evidence such as time spent together, vacations etc. Anybody (stranger  in the street) can write an affidavit saying you have a real marriage. It is not quality evidence as it’s easily fabricated and doesn’t hold value. That’s what @pushbrk was trying to say. 

Edited February 4, 2023 by powerpuff

[powerpuff 6,685]

There are many existing threads that outline what should be included if you search. Here’s one.

 

Edited February 4, 2023 by powerpuff

[Kyle6811 24]

2 minutes ago, powerpuff said:

What he’s trying to say is that affidavits are not required and there’s much better, more quality evidence such as time spent together, vacations etc. Anybody (stranger  in the street) can write an affidavit saying you have a real marriage. It is not quality evidence as it’s easily fabricated and doesn’t hold value. That’s what @pushbrk was trying to say. 

Us govt: what proof do you have that you’re really married?

Petitioner: well here’s our marriage license that seems to be working for 50 states..

Us govt : sorry .. hey got any pics!? 

[powerpuff 6,685]

3 minutes ago, Kyle6811 said:

Us govt: what proof do you have that you’re really married?

Petitioner: well here’s our marriage license that seems to be working for 50 states..

Us govt : sorry .. hey got any pics!? 

Huh?

Edited February 4, 2023 by powerpuff