Affidavits Required?

[person 0]

This is probably a very stupid question, but are the affidavits required? Is there anyone who filed, received the card, and didn't supply an affidavit? USCIS hints towards including them, VJ guide says no, so just want to get a for sure yes/no answer. Thanks a lot again!!!

[Anh map 2,098]

We did not include any and Linh's conditions were removed.

They are listed as one of the things that may be included. I think that in reality they aren't worth all that much.

As with most aspects of the immigration -> naturalization process each set of circumstances are unique. And if it would make a case stronger then of course include 2 or 3.

[Yurika & Jim 77]

I didn't send them and got approved too

[ktmracer 0]

We didn't, but did send in all items that showed the names and home adddress connection.

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

When filing for ROC, you and your wife have to show that you are still married and living together. The first step to prove that is by filing jointly, together.

The come the jointly filed tax returns, perhaps a joint bank account, a joint apartment or house. That's all that's needed.

If somebody has very little evidence, perhaps because they don't have a joint bank account, no joint utilities, and the apartment is only in one's name, additional evidence may come handy. I personally like photos showing the couple together during the holidays, or on vacation or at a birthday party, as photos are hard to fake. About the very last documents I can think of are letters from friends and families, as these are as easier to get than any other documents.

What that means in practice is that if you can show that you and your wife are still happily married and living together, don't waste a single thought on Affidavits. In my opinion, they have close to zero value.

[person 0]

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