suggestions for evidence of a bonafide marriage

[Mikhail 1]

Im getting ready to file my I-130 form, what are some things I can use to show evidence of a bonifide marriage? We have not set up a joint bank account yet, could I get an affidavit from someone who attended our wedding? also were would I get the form for the affidavit if there is one?..thanks

[rheanick 42]

Im getting ready to file my I-130 form, what are some things I can use to show evidence of a bonifide marriage? We have not set up a joint bank account yet, could I get an affidavit from someone who attended our wedding? also were would I get the form for the affidavit if there is one?..thanks

primary evidence of a bonafide marriage:

joint account, insurance of which she is the beneficiary, medical insurance, car or house both in your names

wedding pictures are secondary.

[Scott and Mhay 57]

We used the marriage certificate, wedding invitations, pictures from the wedding and 4 affidavits from people that attended the wedding. I also included an evolution of relationship letter with the application. My wife just had a notary or lawyer type up the affidavits and they were signed and notorized.

here is what the wiki says (its on the form instructions too) http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/IR1_and_CR1_Immigrant_Visas

Evidence of Bona fides of Marriage(include as many as apply to you)

Affidavit from petitioner and beneficiary verifying the marriage or relationship

Affidavit from witnesses to the relationship/marriage (parents, siblings, other relatives, close friends)

Wedding announcements

Church certificate

Wedding pictures

Joint bank account letter (when opened and balance) and recent statements

Joint credit card statement - including receipts from charges made by both of you

Joint federal and state tax returns

Evidence of joint life and cohabitation: monthly bills, insurance, assets etc.

A deed showing co-ownership of your property or a lease agreement with both of your names on the lease

Phone bills showing your conversations

Transcripts of IM chats or Skype calls

Copies of letters and/or e-mails

Copies of holiday cards addressed to you both

Birth certificate of any child that has been born to your marriage

Airline ticket receipts showing trips taken together or to visit each other -- including boarding passes

Copies of the passport stamps from any visits to your spouse's country

Pictures of you together on vacation and/or with family and friends. It's best to include a range of times, not just a bunch of photos from a short period of time

here is a sample affidavit on the wiki:

http://www.visajourney.com/wiki/index.php/Affidavit