Affidavit sample or template. Filing for IR-1/CR-1

[begeorge 26]

I need someone to point me to right direction please. I am about to file for my husband and need sample of affidavit of third parties acknowledging the marital union. Does the affidavit have to be from each person? Also when sending in the Affidavit does it have to be the original or photocopy? Thanks all!

[jpiz777 3]

29 minutes ago, begeorge said:

I need someone to point me to right direction please. I am about to file for my husband and need sample of affidavit of third parties acknowledging the marital union. Does the affidavit have to be from each person? Also when sending in the Affidavit does it have to be the original or photocopy? Thanks all!

You can find samples on the link below.  Always send the original as it requires a signature.

 

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

[slycordinator 6]

You mean if the affidavits need to be from both you and your spouse? Because the affidavit just needs to be from whoever is confirming your relationship to be valid/real and there'd be one copy for the both of you 

[Ryan H 3,812]

Such affidavits are not required and carry little to zero weight in the overall evaluation of a file.  Evidence of time spent together in-person is the strongest evidence you can present, if you have plenty of this kind of evidence, skip the affidavits.

[JessieABC 159]

Affidavits can be from anyone but may not carry much weight although may help for high risk countries.

If you or your spouse are including one from either you, him or both, you should title it Evolution of Relationship letter and detail out your relationship/history/background.  

 

Signed in ink since it is an affidavit.

Sample below.

 

Hope that helps!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF BONA FIDE MARRIAGE

between

XXX   and YYY

Name:                       ZZZ

Address:                  ----,

                                  -----

Telephone #:           -----

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I, ZZZ, solemnly state and affirm as hereunder:

1.     I am over the age of 18, and believe in the obligations of an oath.

2.     My full name is           .

3.     I reside at           .

4.     I am a citizen of the <Country>, hold a current <nationality> passport, and reside in the <Country>.

5.     I was     born on    , in           .

6.     This affidavit is being submitted on behalf of the following persons in support of their I-130 Petition for a CR1 Spouse Visa:

·          PETITIONER:                Name

·          BENEFICIARY:             Name

7.     My relationship to the beneficiary is I am   XXX's sister/brother/friend and I have known XXX since childhood. My relationship to the petitioner is I am YYY 's sister-in-law/brother-in-law/etc. and attended XXX and YYY's wedding as a witness on xx/xx/201x.

8.     I acquired my personal knowledge of the relationship between the persons named in item (6) above in the following manner:

<Personal Statement>

9.     This affidavit is being made by me for the purpose of assuring the US Government that the persons named in item (6) above have an ongoing true and loving relationship that was entered in good faith, and is not for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws.  They continue to demonstrate an ongoing sound, felicitous relationship and I have full confidence that their marriage will remain a lifetime commitment.

10.   I hereby testify that the relationship of XXX and YYY  is authentic, and that their marriage is bona fide.  I swear, under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via the information provided above.

 

SIGNED:            __________________________________             DATE:   _______/______/     2016            

                          ZZZ (Affiant)

Date of Birth:          

Place of Birth:        

Citizenship:            

 

Edited April 19, 2017 by JessieABC

[begeorge 26]

5 hours ago, JessieABC said:

Affidavits can be from anyone but may not carry much weight although may help for high risk countries.

If you or your spouse are including one from either you, him or both, you should title it Evolution of Relationship letter and detail out your relationship/history/background.  

 

Signed in ink since it is an affidavit.

Sample below.

 

Hope that helps!

________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

 

 

PERSONAL KNOWLEDGE OF BONA FIDE MARRIAGE

between

XXX   and YYY

Name:                       ZZZ

Address:                  ----,

                                  -----

Telephone #:           -----

 

To Whom It May Concern:

 

I, ZZZ, solemnly state and affirm as hereunder:

1.     I am over the age of 18, and believe in the obligations of an oath.

2.     My full name is           .

3.     I reside at           .

4.     I am a citizen of the <Country>, hold a current <nationality> passport, and reside in the <Country>.

5.     I was     born on    , in           .

6.     This affidavit is being submitted on behalf of the following persons in support of their I-130 Petition for a CR1 Spouse Visa:

·          PETITIONER:                Name

·          BENEFICIARY:             Name

7.     My relationship to the beneficiary is I am   XXX's sister/brother/friend and I have known XXX since childhood. My relationship to the petitioner is I am YYY 's sister-in-law/brother-in-law/etc. and attended XXX and YYY's wedding as a witness on xx/xx/201x.

8.     I acquired my personal knowledge of the relationship between the persons named in item (6) above in the following manner:

<Personal Statement>

9.     This affidavit is being made by me for the purpose of assuring the US Government that the persons named in item (6) above have an ongoing true and loving relationship that was entered in good faith, and is not for the purpose of circumventing immigration laws.  They continue to demonstrate an ongoing sound, felicitous relationship and I have full confidence that their marriage will remain a lifetime commitment.

10.   I hereby testify that the relationship of XXX and YYY  is authentic, and that their marriage is bona fide.  I swear, under the penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my own personal knowledge.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me via the information provided above.

 

SIGNED:            __________________________________             DATE:   _______/______/     2016            

                          ZZZ (Affiant)

Date of Birth:          

Place of Birth:        

Citizenship:            

 

Jessie, you are the best!!! Thank you!!! 

[begeorge 26]

13 hours ago, slycordinator said:

You mean if the affidavits need to be from both you and your spouse? Because the affidavit just needs to be from whoever is confirming your relationship to be valid/real and there'd be one copy for the both of you 

Oh ok, Now I understand it better. I was thinking each had to come from me and one from my husband.

[begeorge 26]

15 hours ago, jpiz777 said:

You can find samples on the link below.  Always send the original as it requires a signature.

 

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

Thanks for the link.