Supporting documents/proof for AOS interview

[jess100 53]

I hope this helps to put the information about AOS proof in one place. I can't confirm the importance of any of it, I just collected this from other posts on VJ and put them in one place. Some of this could be used for the ROC also

Bona fide couples will have some of this, but early in your marriage you might not have a lot so at least get the easy things and explain why you don't yet have the other things. If you explanation is valid you probably won't have a problem. At least that's what I'm reading here. For example maybe your lease was not renewed yet so your spouse's name does not yet appear (although your landlord might be able to submit something)

One poster wrote this:

A little seems to go a long way during AOS. They don't have as high an expectation of co-mingling at AOS as they do at ROC. So take what you have and be honest why you only have what you have. I wouldn't be too worried. We got an interview waiver and only submitted a bank statement and one electric bill.

This is from the 1-130 instructions-but of course would work here as well

1-Documentation showing joint ownership of property; *or

2-A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence

3-Documentation showing co-mingling of fiancial resources (more on this below)

4-Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you

5-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 and address, date and place of birth of the person the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner or beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage.

(landlord or neighbor might work if they see you often enough)

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

OTHER IDEAS FOUND ON VJ

Banking:

Bank statements with both names

(I'm also bringing copies of debit card bills for restaurants, etc. that he signed-we took photos of these-they show we were together buying a big purchase and he was the signer) If anyone knows whether this is helpful or not please post.

Both names on safe deposit box at bank.

Proof spouse can use your credit card

Paypal debit card in the other's name or authorized user of other's Paypal account

Put spouse as Payable on Death to your bank accounts, CDs, stock accounts, (OP said SS# not needed-if anyone knows if this is still true please post)

Buying

Receipts for large purchases such as sofas, cars, etc.

Family phone plans

Legal

State ID or drivers license showing joint address

Wills, medical power of attorney, etc that you've drafted

Put each other on HIPPA forms for doctors' offices (the person that medical information can be discussed with) Your doctor should be able to send a copy to you.

Put spouse on your work or personal health (and dental) insurance policies

Housing

*IF joint ownership of property is hard to get maybe homeowner's insurance or apt renters insurance would be easier. I haven't tried this yet-comments welcome.

Utilities accounts (cable, heat, etc) put in both names if possible. If not in both names the beneficiary's name shows your joint address and that your spouse is paying that bill.

Financial

Letter from employer saying the foreign applicant is the USC's 401k beneficiary and his/her emergency contact;

Statement showing spouse as beneficiary to retirement funds you own personally.

Safe deposit box with both names-not sure how to get a receipt for this.

Any loans in both names-with the low interest rates (of 2016) this is also a good way to begin establishing credit for your new spouse. A small loan with you as co-signer, paid in full will help.

Travel

Receipts for travel such as passports showing same destination, your I-94 (OP said this is available online) airline tickets, hotels, air B&B receipts (there is a place to describe to host why you are traveling-might be possible to print this out showing both names and the reason for your travel)

Other

any affidavits or notarized documents you might have signed for each other.

(For example I signed some state tax business papers)

Cards addressed to both of you (one poster wrote: We also brought letters from both our wedding witnesses (good local friends) saying they knew us for X amount of time, they saw us last together on Y and that we were a loving couple.) Holiday cards would work too.

Photos of course, especially to support your relationship story!!

Joint memberships such as AAA, health clubs, Costco, theater type tickets, familyskiing passes)

• photos of your relationship before and after entering the US (photos showing both of you doing things together after entering the US will probably be asked for)
• photos of doing things with family or mutual friends
• income tax
• copies of the AOS application and all the mail that came to you from USCIS at your joint address
• EAD/AP permission card