AFFIDAVIT.. but in Spanish?

[Peruchito23 6]

Hey guys,

I'm working on my I130 packet for the CR-1 visa for my Peruvian husband. I am collecting "proof" of our bonafide marraige.

A.

My husband and I live at his family's home. His family owns the home and does not rent. For the nature of my work (a Peace Corps voluteer) we do not share any finances (and also do not have any children.) I could get a copy of the house note that states that the address that's on my G325 (and I130) is owned by my husband's family (and also has his name on the property deed).

B.

From my wedding I'm having our two "witnesses" also fill out an affidavit of support. I've found many templates online but here's the question... my witnesses don't speak English. Do I have them write on in Spanish and get it officially translated? (That just seems like more paperwork to me) Or do I have them tell me the answers and I can type it in English.

Is typing better than hand-writing?

Then they can sign below, put their contact information, etc. I was also thinking of getting copies of their national IDs and also their fingerprints to be extra sure. (Instead of getting notarized which I heard won't do any good anyway in the US).

Thanks

Cheyenne

Edited February 1, 2016 by Cheyenne5044

[Ryan H 3,812]

You are not required to share finances and the affidavits you speak of carry little to zero weight in the overall evaluation of a file.

Focus instead on evidence of time spent together in-person.

[Peruchito23 6]

For all of our relationship, I have lived here with him in Peru. I can't show facebook chats or skype calls or letters sent. I have a few birthday cards I gave to him in person. I'm focusing on the affidavit of our wedding witnesses and a few pictures. Hopefully that works!

[Ryan H 3,812]

As I said before, the affidavits are virtually worthless. A copy of a long-term stay visa or residence permit for Peru would carry more weight.

[Peruchito23 6]

Since I work for the US Peace Corps, I can show them my original entry date into the country (almost 3 years ago), my current visa and also a letter of confirmation of employment from the US Peace Corps.

[jwcir12016 32]

Since I work for the US Peace Corps, I can show them my original entry date into the country (almost 3 years ago), my current visa and also a letter of confirmation of employment from the US Peace Corps.

I was also a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru and married my husband in Peru. I used all the evidence you listed above, as well as the certificate from the municipality where we were married. Also letters from our landlord where we rented a home together becasue we also did not have any accounts or anything together. With the Lima embassy you can submit documentation in Spanish. However, any affidavits need to be in english.

[jwcir12016 32]

Hey guys,

I'm working on my I130 packet for the CR-1 visa for my Peruvian husband. I am collecting "proof" of our bonafide marraige.

A.

My husband and I live at his family's home. His family owns the home and does not rent. For the nature of my work (a Peace Corps voluteer) we do not share any finances (and also do not have any children.) I could get a copy of the house note that states that the address that's on my G325 (and I130) is owned by my husband's family (and also has his name on the property deed).

B.

From my wedding I'm having our two "witnesses" also fill out an affidavit of support. I've found many templates online but here's the question... my witnesses don't speak English. Do I have them write on in Spanish and get it officially translated? (That just seems like more paperwork to me) Or do I have them tell me the answers and I can type it in English.

Is typing better than hand-writing?

Then they can sign below, put their contact information, etc. I was also thinking of getting copies of their national IDs and also their fingerprints to be extra sure. (Instead of getting notarized which I heard won't do any good anyway in the US).

Thanks

Cheyenne

Also, you say you are having witnesses sign affidavit's of support, are you aware that is an official document for a joint sponsor considered the i-864, and it does need to be in English. Also, I am not completely positive, but it may be necessary that you have an American joint sponsor, since they are seeking someone who will be liable for your husband in the US since it seems that you do not currently have the finances to support him.