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Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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!

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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.

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: Jamaica
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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!

Filed: K-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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!

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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´LL START TO LIVE BACK AGAIN WHEN I´LL BE ON MY HUBBY´S ARMS, FOREVER AND EVER. UNTIL THERE, I DON´T LIVE. I SURVIVE. (L)




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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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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

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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... :)

I´LL START TO LIVE BACK AGAIN WHEN I´LL BE ON MY HUBBY´S ARMS, FOREVER AND EVER. UNTIL THERE, I DON´T LIVE. I SURVIVE. (L)




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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Mexico
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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.

Link to K-1 instructions for Ciudad Juarez, Mexico > https://travel.state.gov/content/dam/visas/K1/CDJ_Ciudad-Juarez-2-22-2021.pdf

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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!

Filed: IR-1/CR-1 Visa Country: Brazil
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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!

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I´LL START TO LIVE BACK AGAIN WHEN I´LL BE ON MY HUBBY´S ARMS, FOREVER AND EVER. UNTIL THERE, I DON´T LIVE. I SURVIVE. (L)




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Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
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A hijacking post (that included the poster's full name) has been removed.

VJ Moderation

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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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 by CatherineA

Marriage/ AOS Timeline:

23 Dec 2015: Legal marriage

23 Jan 2016: Wedding!

23 Jan 2016: "Blizzard of the Century", wedding canceled/rescheduled (thank goodness we were legally married first or we'd have had a big problem!) :sleepy:

24 Jan 2016: Small "civil ceremony" with friends and family who were snowed in with us. December was a bit of a secret and people had traveled internationally and knew we *had* to get married that weekend, and our December legal marriage was nothing but signing a piece of paper at our priest's kitchen table, without any sort of vows etc so this was actually a very special (if not legally significant) day. (L)

16 Apr 2016: Filed for AOS and EAD/AP (We delayed a bit-- no big rush, enjoying the USCIS break)

23 Apr 2016: Wedding! Finally! :luv:

27 Apr 2016: Electronic NOA1 for all 3 :dancing:
29 Apr 2016: NOA1 Hardcopy for all 3
29 Jul 2016: Online service request for late EAD (Day 104)
29 Jul 2016: EAD/AP Approved ~3 hours after online service request
04 Aug 2016: RFE for Green Card (requested medicals/ vaccination record. They already have it). :ranting:
05 Aug 2016: EAD/AP Combo Card arrived! (Day 111)
08 Aug 2016: Congressional constituent request to get guidance on the RFE. Hoping they see they have the form and approve!

K-1 Visa Timeline:

PLEASE NOTE. This timeline was during the period of time when TSC was working on I-129fs and had a huge backlog. The average processing time was 210+ days. This is in no way predictive of your own timeline if you filed during or after April 2015, unless CSC develops a backlog. A backlog is anything above the 5-month goal time listed on USCIS's site

14 Feb 2015: Mailed I-129f to Dallas Lockbox. (L) (Most expensive Valentine's card I've ever sent!)

17 Feb 2015: NOA1 "Received Date"
19 Feb 2015: NOA1 Notice Date
08 Aug 2015: NOA2 email! :luv: (173 days from NOA1)

17 Aug 2015: Sent to NVC

?? Aug 2015: Arrived at NVC

25 Aug 2015: NVC Case # Assigned

31 Aug 2015: Left NVC for Consulate in San Jose

09 Sep 2015: Consulate received :dancing: (32 days from NOA2)

11 Sep 2015: Packet 3 emailed from embassy to me, the petitioner (34 days from NOA2).

18 Sep 2015: Medicals complete

21 Sep 2015: Packet 3 complete, my boss puts a temporary moratorium on all time off due to work emergency :clock:

02 Oct 2015: Work emergency clears up, interview scheduled (soonest available was 5 business days away--Columbus Day was in there)

13 Oct 2015: Interview

13 Oct 2015: VISA APPROVED :thumbs: (236 days from NOA1)

19 Oct 2015: Visa-in-hand

24 Oct 2015: POE !

15 Dec 2015: Fiance's mother's B-2 visa interview: APPROVED! So happy she will be at the wedding! :thumbs:

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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.

 
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