Affidavits

[sharakate 0]

I am receiving conflicting information about whether or not it is necessary to include affidavits from people to attest to the validity of our marriage. Some say that it is not necessary and that it's only really helpful if your other evidence is somewhat lacking. However, on the instructions for I-751, it says that the documents "should include... 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least 2 people...."

So, assuming my other evidence covers stuff like joint finances, co-habitation, etc.... do I still need to find 2 people to do the letters?

[milimelo 4,295]

No. We did not include any affidavits - we had plenty of other evidence - bank accounts, insurance, pictures, bills, subscriptions, travel tickets...

[F@rsc@p3 0]

I didnt include affidavits either.

[bora bora 1]

Really? I'm surprised because I understood the instructions saying that we HAVE to. Well, I have them anyway and am sending off the package today.

[Minya's wife 24]

Its part of the 'roulette' one plays with petitions that require documentary proof. Certain evidence is suggested and its up to the petitioner to decide what to include. OP, if you feel that the documents you currently have sufficiently demonstrate an ongoing marriage, then you can chose to forgo the inclusion of affidavit letters, but if you feel your 'evidence' is on the thin side, you should have some letters to include. Alternatively, you can send you petition off as is, and have letters lined up and ready to go, should an RFE be sent or an interview requested.

We're working on the RoC paperwork now and I'm not sure if we'll need letters yet...but I plan on speaking with some friends to request them, just in case.

[Nanusia & Lukaszek 0]

We submitted 2 affidavits with our ROC filing. I feel the more USCIS has, the less chance for RFE, interview, or them putting the file to the side to "think about it" which would result in delays. I say bombard them with proof We did, and were approved in exactly 2 months!

[bora bora 1]

We submitted 2 affidavits with our ROC filing. I feel the more USCIS has, the less chance for RFE, interview, or them putting the file to the side to "think about it" which would result in delays. I say bombard them with proof We did, and were approved in exactly 2 months!

I have them because I thought we needed them. One is from my mom so I think that is nice. We have a good amount of proof from our lease to our cars to the bank, even a few pictures (though I know that's secondary. I'm just waiting for the affadavit to arrive in the mail....

[payxibka 10,044]

We did not....

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Affidavits are not needed for the I-751 application and many people chose not to send them. If you feel your evidence of a bona fide marriage is weak, however, and you also feel that affidavits can be helpful in making your case, and you can get them easily, you might indeed want to include them in your package. It sure won't hurt your case.