(IR1)Been staying with beneficiary since 2018

[VinCell 0]

IR1
and i heard that we need to make a letter of intent?(not sure what the correct legal term)
what's the correct format? i looked around the forum and mostly its all about the letter of intent to marry(k1)
does it also needs to be notarized?
 

Edited April 3 by VinCell

[pushbrk 12,877]

"I've heard" is a well known source of misinformation.  The instructions for the I-130 will tell you what you need.  Download and become an A-student of that document. Click on the word "Guides" at the top of any page here.  No letter of intent in a spouse case, when filing an I-130.  In a year or so, you'll need to provide evidence of your intent to re-establish domicile in the USA.

[SalishSea 17,824]

2 hours ago, VinCell said:

IR1
and i heard that we need to make a letter of intent?(not sure what the correct legal term)
what's the correct format? i looked around the forum and mostly its all about the letter of intent to marry(k1)
does it also needs to be notarized?
 

You seem confused.

 

Are you married?  Are you planning to petition the beneficiary for a spousal visa, or for a fiancee visa?

 

There is no letter of intent for a spousal petition.

[VinCell 0]

thanks guys. not sure with the correct term for the letter .maybe i was referring to explanation letter. yes im married.

[pushbrk 12,877]

1 hour ago, VinCell said:

thanks guys. not sure with the correct term for the letter .maybe i was referring to explanation letter. yes im married.

You don't need a letter at all.  Some use a cover letter to list what's in the package, but not to "explain" anything.  You CAN, but usually not necessary.  No need for a cover letter at all if you file online.