Affidavits [merged threads]

[beloved_dingo 1,976]

@Ani2 I think you will be fine if you follow the advice you have been given here, especially since your ex is (currently) cooperative. I would start with him, and get the signed affidavit from him as previously mentioned, plus every scrap of evidence he may have on hand to demonstrate your relationship was genuine, that you were living together, etc. 

 

The reason I say to start with him first is because he could change his tune at any moment and decide not to be helpful. 

 

This is one of those situations where it doesn't hurt to get creative and send evidence that normally wouldn't be necessary for a couple still married and living together. A few things that I don't think were mentioned here yet:

• Do either of you still have any mail or correspondence addressed to both of you? Wedding invitations, Christmas cards, letters, etc. For example, I sent in the official notices I received during the pandemic about stimulus checks, since they were addressed to both of us.
• Did you have a pet together? Would there be vet records that indicate you were both owners of the pet and/or the contacts the vet had on file?
• Did you ever have any joint memberships, like Costco or a gym?
• Did either of you have the other spouse as beneficiary on any accounts? If so, see if you can get documentation of that even if the designation is different now

Also I would definitely include a copy of the divorce decree AGAIN with the other RFE documents you are able to get together and perhaps a short statement/cover letter detailing everything. 

[Ani2 24]

13 minutes ago, beloved_dingo said:

@Ani2 I think you will be fine if you follow the advice you have been given here, especially since your ex is (currently) cooperative. I would start with him, and get the signed affidavit from him as previously mentioned, plus every scrap of evidence he may have on hand to demonstrate your relationship was genuine, that you were living together, etc. 

 

The reason I say to start with him first is because he could change his tune at any moment and decide not to be helpful. 

 

This is one of those situations where it doesn't hurt to get creative and send evidence that normally wouldn't be necessary for a couple still married and living together. A few things that I don't think were mentioned here yet:

• Do either of you still have any mail or correspondence addressed to both of you? Wedding invitations, Christmas cards, letters, etc. For example, I sent in the official notices I received during the pandemic about stimulus checks, since they were addressed to both of us.
• Did you have a pet together? Would there be vet records that indicate you were both owners of the pet and/or the contacts the vet had on file?
• Did you ever have any joint memberships, like Costco or a gym?
• Did either of you have the other spouse as beneficiary on any accounts? If so, see if you can get documentation of that even if the designation is different now

Also I would definitely include a copy of the divorce decree AGAIN with the other RFE documents you are able to get together and perhaps a short statement/cover letter detailing everything. 

First thank you for taking your time and write all of this.

Me and my ex husband are actually getting along really well lately, we also talked about everything that happened between us and we still have feelings for each other. He said that is willing to do anything he could to help me with this. We do have a bunch of tickets for different events which I didn’t submit. I thought that’s not really an evidence. But could submit it. Unfortunately we did not have a joint bank account.
This is what we submitted :

joint tax returns, joint utility bills(electricity and phone), joint apartment lease, joint insurance, a bunch of pictures from our trips and 1 affidavit.

 

 

[Ani2 24]

1 hour ago, OldUser said:

@Ani2 how did you submit photos? I'd scan them and include 3 per page. Annotate each photo: date, place, occasion and who is on photo (left to right). Include photos with family and friends.

I just printed all pictures and put them in the envelope while I was sending my package.

[Ani2 24]

40 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

While USCIS mentions affidavits for other things, they are normally very weak evidence.  In this particular case, you don't have a great deal of other new quality evidence.  Good luck.

 

Just now, Ani2 said:

 

This is part of the letter that USCIS sent to me.

[Crazy Cat 41,812]

6 minutes ago, Ani2 said:

 

This is part of the letter that USCIS sent to me.

What's your point?  I said you SHOULD send affidavits....in this particular case. 

[OldUser 6,608]

35 minutes ago, Ani2 said:

I just printed all pictures and put them in the envelope while I was sending my package.

Not good enough if you didn't annotate them in fashion I described earlier. Don't expect to send a bunch of photos without any context for them to be even considered as evidence. You may need to redo it in a more systematic way.

Edited February 17, 2023 by OldUser

[Ani2 24]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Not good enough if you didn't annotate them in fashion I described earlier. Don't expect to send a bunch of photos without any context for them to be even considered as evidence. You may need to redo it in a more systematic way.

I just wrote the dates behind each picture. 

[OldUser 6,608]

41 minutes ago, Ani2 said:

Me and my ex husband are actually getting along really well lately, we also talked about everything that happened between us and we still have feelings for each other. He said that is willing to do anything he could to help me with this.

Saying and doing are two different things. It's great you're guys getting along, but you also divorced and there were reasons to do it. Keep that in mind. There's been cases in this forum when US citizen promised to go to interview / provide evidence etc only later to change their mind or use it as manipulation tool. We're only trying to help you safeguarding in this fragile situation that could affect your future in this country. This is a serious matter.

[OldUser 6,608]

7 minutes ago, Ani2 said:

I just wrote the dates behind each picture. 

"Just" is not enough. You need to work extra hard to get this case approved, if you're interested in keeping your status. You may be put in removal and ordered to leave the US if you don't do the right steps.

 

Good luck and keep us updated!

Edited February 17, 2023 by OldUser

[Ani2 24]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

Saying and doing are two different things. It's great you're guys getting along, but you also divorced and there were reasons to do it. Keep that in mind. There's been cases in this forum when US citizen promised to go to interview / provide evidence etc only later to change their mind or use it as manipulation tool. We're only trying to help you safeguarding in this fragile situation that could affect your future in this country. This is a serious matter.

I understand everything. Of course we had our reasons why we got divorced. 

[Ani2 24]

1 minute ago, OldUser said:

"Just" is not enough. You need to work extra hard to get this case approved, if you're interested in keeping you status.

 

Good luck and keep us updated!

I going to start to work on it. Thank you and I will keep you guys posted. 

[Ani2 24]

2 hours ago, Crazy Cat said:

What's your point?  I said you SHOULD send affidavits....in this particular case. 

Oh Sorry , I miss understood than. 

[Ani2 24]

Hi everyone, 

I started working on RFE for my I-751. And one of the evidences I want to submit are affidavits from friends and family. If someone could post an example of affidavit? 
Thank you

[Daphne . 1,852]

They can just state how they are related to you or your spouse (brother, sister, parent, friend) and write a short statement about how they know you as a couple. I wouldn’t overthink this too much and would also send in stronger evidence.
 

What did you include when you filed for the I-751 initially? 

[Fe.Ta 874]

22 minutes ago, Ani2 said:

Hi everyone, 

I started working on RFE for my I-751. And one of the evidences I want to submit are affidavits from friends and family. If someone could post an example of affidavit? 
Thank you

Hi!  If you are not aware, they are not the strongest evidence to submit.  However, I do know that some people add them just to have some extra information or as a confirmation to people they have within the packet/pictures they are submitting.

 

This would be helpful for you:

https://citizenpath.com/how-to-write-an-i-751-affidavit/

We included hefty evidence that was strong evidence (for financial commingling and living together).  But, we also included a few (do not over do it with affidavits) from family and friends.  However, we were intentional with whom we chose to add affidavits.  They were specific people that were also throughout our pictures, so we believed having them in pictures and the affidavits made both items stronger together than the weight they have alone.  For example, we had affidavits from two friends that were both our wedding witnesses (signed the marriage license), they also were witnesses to our living wills, they are the parents to our godchildren, and we had plenty of pictures with them throughout our marriage.

Best of luck!