Evidence of Being Single?

[mattplu 0]

I've searched and read that for certain countries you are required to go to the government and get certification of being single or sign an affidavit. My question that I can't seem to find a clear answer on is if this is only required for the interview at the consulate or if this is supposed to be sent in with the initial application to the Texas Lockbox.

Will just checking Single on the I-129F and our letter of intent to marry enough?

My fiancee is in Brasil and we are just starting the long journey of filing for her K-1.

Thank you all for all of the great information - this site makes a nightmarish process seem doable!

[heo luoi 206]

I would call them, the office of vital stats. They should be able to get your a cert of single status / that you have not / or are no longer married.

http://www.floridahealth.gov/certificates/index.html

What she has to do in Brazil, no idea.

[LionessDeon 2,060]

Most paper work regarding the beneficiary is required at embassy interview time (except intent to marry letter). For example Jamaica requires a Non Impediment Marriage form. This form is obtained through the Registry General and is given during the interview process.

Check in the Brazil portal to see if there is any similar requirement.

Best of Luck!

[mattplu 0]

Thank you both!

Most paper work regarding the beneficiary is required at embassy interview time (except intent to marry letter). For example Jamaica requires a Non Impediment Marriage form. This form is obtained through the Registry General and is given during the interview process.
Check in the Brazil portal to see if there is any similar requirement.
Best of Luck!

So from the sound of it (plus what I read from before). I am assuming that we don't need it for the initial packet but that it will be requested before her interview if necessary.

I don't see anything on the Brasilian Consulate requiring any sort of document.

Thanks again!

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Definitely not required for the I-129F petition. If the consulate in Brazil does not ask for one, then it won't be needed at all(which is typical).

[blondedoc 35]

Well, I´m brazilian and I got married in Bahamas and they asked...

There´s no way to understand exactly what they want, really lol

So I went to the notary with 2 people and I made a puplic paper at the notary saying that I´m single and the people who were with me they were the witnesses.

It´s really easy do one of these and after that you can translate that to english.

It worked good and at this way is valid worldwide.

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Well, I´m brazilian and I got married in Bahamas and they asked...

There´s no way to understand exactly what they want, really lol

So I went to the notary with 2 people and I made a puplic paper at the notary saying that I´m single and the people who were with me they were the witnesses.

It´s really easy do one of these and after that you can translate that to english.

It worked good and at this way is valid worldwide.

I am confused. Your timeline says you are married and filing for a spousal visa. Why would you need proof of being single for a K-1 visa? Why would you need proof of being single for a CR-1 spousal visa?

OP> You can find the instructions for a K-1 for your consulate here (no mention of needing any proof of being single besides divorce decrees for prior marriages) > http://brazil.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas_kvisas.html

[blondedoc 35]

I am confused. Your timeline says you are married and filing for a spousal visa. Why would you need proof of being single for a K-1 visa? Why would you need proof of being single for a CR-1 spousal visa?

OP> You can find the instructions for a K-1 for your consulate here (no mention of needing any proof of being single besides divorce decrees for prior marriages) > http://brazil.usembassy.gov/immigrant-visas_kvisas.html

Yes...

Because as I got married in Bahamas, they want to be sura that I was never married.

I used to have a stable relationship for 7 years and even with the end of it at the court (yes, in Brazil even when we don´t get married, after 1 year we are kinda married by the law), I had to do that to marry in Bahamas.

I´m not filling for a K1... I just wrote that to show how someone is about to proceed when they ask a proof that you are single...

[KayDeeCee 4,900]

Yes...

Because as I got married in Bahamas, they want to be sura that I was never married.

I used to have a stable relationship for 7 years and even with the end of it at the court (yes, in Brazil even when we don´t get married, after 1 year we are kinda married by the law), I had to do that to marry in Bahamas.

I´m not filling for a K1... I just wrote that to show how someone is about to proceed when they ask a proof that you are single...

That was a requirement for you to get married in the Bahamas, and not an immigration/visa requirement. It does not pertain to the OP's situation. They won't be needing proof of being single to get the K-1 visa and get married in the US.

[mattplu 0]

Perfect - thank you all!

Really impressive that I can post this last night and get so many responses this fast.

[FabtheFab 67]

Brazil does not require this certification.

My first marriage was in Germany and I had to do it - it was exactly what blondedoc suggested. However this paper is not recognized legally in Brazil. And the embassy in Rio will certainly not ask you for it.

When I got married in the US, they did not ask me for anything regarding my civil status. I know some states do, so I would suggest you call the court clerk where you'll be getting your marriage licence and ask what the requirements are (what papers you need to show). Good luck!

[blondedoc 35]

That was a requirement for you to get married in the Bahamas, and not an immigration/visa requirement. It does not pertain to the OP's situation. They won't be needing proof of being single to get the K-1 visa and get married in the US.

I know!

But, if it is necessary prove that someone is single in Brazil is just do that, ok?

I´m not taking anyone to do something out of the process!

I just explained a little the situation that I had been through and after I explained how someone can do that!

Please, don´t get me wrong!

Edited November 10, 2015 by blondedoc

[TBoneTX 47,071]

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[Pennycat 880]

Yes...

Because as I got married in Bahamas, they want to be sura that I was never married.

I used to have a stable relationship for 7 years and even with the end of it at the court (yes, in Brazil even when we don´t get married, after 1 year we are kinda married by the law), I had to do that to marry in Bahamas.

I´m not filling for a K1... I just wrote that to show how someone is about to proceed when they ask a proof that you are single...

You're talking apples and oranges here.

You are explaining the fact that in the Bahamas, you need to prove that you are single before you get married there.

For K1 visas, we *have to* get married in the US, so we are subject to US marriage laws, which don't actually require that you prove that you're single. HOWEVER, in countries that do have these "single certificates" (Costa Rica is one), the embassy will ask to see it, mostly because it's available and easy and is better than anyone's "affirmation" that they are single. But if a country (like Brasil) doesn't have a single certificate, the embassy will rely on your own affirmation. So, this person, applying through Brasil, won't have to do anything beyond answer "yes I am single" to the consulate because that's good enough to get married under US law.

You, while you are Brazilian and applied through Brasil, had to get paperwork to prove that you're single because of the law in the Bahamas and has nothing to do with this person's process.

I know!

But, if it is necessary prove that someone is single in Brazil is just do that, ok?

I´m not taking anyone to do something out of the process!

I just explained a little the situation that I had been through and after I explained how someone can do that!

Please, don´t get me wrong!

No it's not necessary to prove that you're single to the US embassy in countries that don't have a single certificate. They'll just take their word for it.

Edited November 10, 2015 by CatherineA

[Jucia 5]

You have to also remember that the certificate may not be called a 'Single Certificate'. You want to think purpose, not title. I got married in South Africa and they also required proof that I was single. I requested a marriage certificate from Alabama (where I born, moved out of state at marrying age) and Wisconsin (where I lived at the time). Since I had never been married, both states issued a certificate, but they were not called the same thing. One state called it a Certificate of Failure to Find. The other was called a Certificate of Non Marriage (if memory serves correctly). So if this is something you need, try requesting a marriage certificate and see what they come back with.