For the Form I-130 Petition and proof of Bone Fide marriage, what will I need???

[MortuusMachina 0]

I'll just start with the lowdown of our case.

I am a 22 year old American college student living in the SF Bay Area in California, my wife is from England and is a UK Citizen. We've met 3 years ago, through mutual friends when she was on vacation here and have kept in contact ever since. Ever since we met we fell deeper and deeper in love with each other. She came out to the again last May/June to visit me again, we got engaged and a little later got married in Nevada at a cute little chapel in Reno. (keep in mind we've been having serious discussions about getting married long before her visit). On June 11th we decided to tie the knot for real. She went back to England in order to be in compliance with the law, she also had a job to go back to. She wants and I want to get her out here permanently as a legal immigrant (green card holder) and just simply spend the rest of our lives together...

I understand that the very first step is the 1-130 petition. Getting the birth certificate, passport-like photos, marriage certificate, G325As ect. (the basic documents) is no problem. The area I'm concerned with is the Bona Fides; the documentation needed to convince the government officials that our marriage really is legit. What I want to know is what will be enough to convince the immigration officials at the USCIS and NVC that we really are legit and approve my petition.

My mother and I are currently arranging a lease of tenancy on her 2nd house for my wife and I. My wife and I are also going to create a joint PayPal and checking account, for general savings for the processing fees (we're splitting the costs of the immigration process) as well has her driving lessons when she comes here on her CR1 Visa.

What will I need to convince the government that we really are legit?? All my wife and I want is to start our lives together...we really don't think it's too much to ask for

Please and thank you!

[Gorkhali 213]

Primary Evidence of the bona-fide marriage

Original marriage certificate between the petitioner and the beneficiary issued from the official agency of the country

Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage

1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property

2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence

3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources

4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary

5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship

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

1) All the trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - like passport stamps

2) Auto Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

3) Health Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

4) Life Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

5) Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary

6) If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together

7) Pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion

8) Marriage documentation in the religious ceremony such as from church, mosque, temple etc.

9) Phone logs

10) Chat logs

11) Emails

12) Greeting cards, Marriage invitation cards etc.

13) Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary

14) Money transfer documentation that includes spousal support

Note : dont send anything original.. All copies only.. original to be brought to Embassy during interview

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides

[MortuusMachina 0]

Primary Evidence of the bona-fide marriage

Original marriage certificate between the petitioner and the beneficiary issued from the official agency of the country

Secondary Evidences of the bona-fide marriage

1) Documentation showing joint ownership or property

2) Lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence

3) Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources

4) Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to the petitioner and the beneficiary

5) Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship

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

1) All the trips of the petitioner and/or the beneficiary to meet each other - like passport stamps

2) Auto Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

3) Health Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

4) Life Insurance Policy under both the Petitioner and the Beneficiary names

5) Will prepared by the petitioner and/or the beneficiary

6) If marriage happened in prior year, income tax filing together

7) Pictures together - Before marriage, Wedding Album, pictures taken in every occasion

8) Marriage documentation in the religious ceremony such as from church, mosque, temple etc.

9) Phone logs

10) Chat logs

11) Emails

12) Greeting cards, Marriage invitation cards etc.

13) Hotel receipts, Rental car receipts, Gift receipts or any other miscellaneous receipts of the expenses incurred between the petitioner and the beneficiary

14) Money transfer documentation that includes spousal support

Note : dont send anything original.. All copies only.. original to be brought to Embassy during interview

http://www.visajourney.com/content/i130guide1

http://www.visajourney.com/content/guides

[MortuusMachina 0]

You didn't really answer my question...What I want to know is, what evidence will be satisfactory to the USCIS and NVC to approve the petition and get it to the US Consulate in the London??

We're currently setting up the joint bank account and my mother is currently typing up a lease for my wife and I for her 2nd house...what else will I have to send in to convince the USCIS and NVC officials that our marriage and relationship really is legit??

[Ryan H 3,790]

You didn't really answer my question...What I want to know is, what evidence will be satisfactory to the USCIS and NVC to approve the petition and get it to the US Consulate in the London??

We're currently setting up the joint bank account and my mother is currently typing up a lease for my wife and I for her 2nd house...what else will I have to send in to convince the USCIS and NVC officials that our marriage and relationship really is legit??

You were given a list of acceptable items (which is not exhaustive) for evidence, you pick what you have and submit it. There is no one "must have" item or items that guarantee a successful outcome.