Affidavits Required To Lift Conditions???

[yucalover 0]

Hello,

Are two affidavits required as evidence to Lift Conditions?

Really don't want to bug others outside my family to do this if not necessary. I feel have ample evidence and definitely have a strong marriage.

Are the affidavits just a notarized statement (can get anyone official notary to notarize) or is it something we need a lawyer to do?

Info found in the FAQs here:

7.8) ..What evidence should we submit?
A..The list is endless, and you can send whatever evidence you want to the USCIS (INS) in support of your petition. While overwhelming the USCIS (INS) is not neccesarily a good idea, sending them a complete and well rounded amount of evidence that gives them a full understanding of your case is a good idea.

Your list might include:

• You *must* include a copy of your I-551 green card as initial evidence.
• Bank statements showing both names.
• Insurance policies showing the spouse as beneficiary.
• Tax returns filed jointly.
• Loan payment papers showing both names.
• Utility bills addressed to either of you.
• Copies of tickets, boarding passes showing you traveled together (if you traveled).
• Birth certificates of any children born to you.
• Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least two people who have known both of you since your conditional residence was granted and have personal knowledge of your marriage and relationship.
• Any other sort of common, ordinary correspondence addressed to either or both of you at the same address.

Thanks in advance for any help!!!

Edited May 6, 2013 by yucalover

[yucalover 0]

After carefully reading the directions for the I-751, I decided that we will submit to sign and notarized affidavits from our friends.

The instructions for the I-751 state:

The (Evidence of the Relationship) documents should include but not be limited to, the following examples:

5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by at least two people who have known both of you since your conditional residence was granted and have personal knowledge of your marriage and relationship.

I will get two friends to write this statement and then just have it notarized.

Thank you!

Edited May 6, 2013 by yucalover

[jkelly07 120]

no lawyer, go to your bank to get the letters notarized it should be free if you have a account.you can also add some pictures over the two years of both of you and family.and maybe some cards xmas.birthday,anniversary some junk mail both names and address.driver license showing the same address.

[BMW4me 12]

nope it is not `required`

[jjbandero 39]

Not required, but people have used them where they had little other documentation. I personally did not use them and was approved. Good luck!

[Martyshk 137]

Not required if you have substantial proof of bona fide marriage and co-mingling of finances.