I-30: Evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

On the I-30 USCIS now requires evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage.  I looked at the examples which are mainly things that require a Social Security Number to establish - which my fiance wife does not have yet.  Her Visa expires in less than 14 days so Social Security will not accept our application to file for a new SSN.  Is an Affidavit from family/friends our only option here - or can I print a copy of a cell phone bill that shows both of our phone numbers on it?  This seems like a stupid requirement to me, but then again maybe I am just frustrated at how convoluted the immigration process is these days.  Any advice?  Thanks in advance.

 

Note: Evidence of a bona fide Marriage  The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bona fide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or 4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or 6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

Edited July 13, 2018 by Eu_Sou_Douglas

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

Also - what is the proper format to create an affidavit?  Is it similar to a sworn statement that we used when filing the I-29F for her K1?  Any help is appreciated!

[PollyC 119]

6 minutes ago, Eu_Sou_Douglas said:

On the I-30 USCIS now requires evidence of a Bona Fide Marriage.  I looked at the examples which are mainly things that require a Social Security Number to establish - which my fiance wife does not have yet.  Her Visa expires in less than 14 days so Social Security will not accept our application to file for a new SSN.  Is an Affidavit from family/friends our only option here - or can I print a copy of a cell phone bill that shows both of our phone numbers on it?  This seems like a stupid requirement to me, but then again maybe I am just frustrated at how convoluted the immigration process is these days.  Any advice?  Thanks in advance.

 

Note: Evidence of a bona fide Marriage  The USCIS now requires that when filing an I-130 for a spouse that you include evidence of a bona fide marriage. They list examples of acceptable evidence as:

1. Documentation showing joint ownership or property; or 2. A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or 3. Documentation showing co-mingling of financialresources; or 4. Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, thepetitioner, and your spouse together; or 5. Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties havingpersonal knowledge of the bona fides of the maritalrelationship (Each affidavit must contain the full nameand address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner ofbeneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or herknowledge of your marriage); or 6. Any other relevant documentation to establish that thereis an ongoing marital union.

 

When we submitted our I-130 we just send some pictures of us only. Since I faced the same problem. My husband tried to add me in his health care plan but they want my SSN to do so. 

But we just opened a joint bank account (luckily the bank can let me use my passport), which can help too. 

My phone number is under my husband’s account, so I think that can do as well.  

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

7 minutes ago, PollyC said:

 

When we submitted our I-130 we just send some pictures of us only. Since I faced the same problem. My husband tried to add me in his health care plan but they want my SSN to do so. 

But we just opened a joint bank account (luckily the bank can let me use my passport), which can help too. 

My phone number is under my husband’s account, so I think that can do as well.  

I have tried to open joint back accounts at 5 separate banks and we were denied because she does not have a Social Security Number.  I guess I would love to know if there are any National banks that do not require this as I would like to get an account established for her so she can get a debit card and have some sense of independence here.  My company's insurance used her Alien Registration Number, so wow we lucked out there.

[PollyC 119]

1 minute ago, Eu_Sou_Douglas said:

I have tried to open joint back accounts at 5 separate banks and we were denied because she does not have a Social Security Number.  I guess I would love to know if there are any National banks that do not require this as I would like to get an account established for her so she can get a debit card and have some sense of independence here.  My company's insurance used her Alien Registration Number, so wow we lucked out there.

 

You can try Stockman bank if there is one at your state, I asked them before they said they can use my passport for a joint account. (as long as the primary person for this account is a USC)

 

 

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

3 minutes ago, PollyC said:

 

You can try Stockman bank if there is one at your state, I asked them before they said they can use my passport for a joint account. (as long as the primary person for this account is a USC)

 

 

Unfortunately we don't have those in the Midwest.  I will keep trying, perhaps another VJ'er in the Midwest will have a suggestion!  Thank you for the info Polly!

[PollyC 119]

1 minute ago, Eu_Sou_Douglas said:

Unfortunately we don't have those in the Midwest.  I will keep trying, perhaps another VJ'er in the Midwest will have a suggestion!  Thank you for the info Polly!

 

You're welcome! Good Luck  

[IowacityGuy 152]

20 minutes ago, Eu_Sou_Douglas said:

Unfortunately we don't have those in the Midwest.  I will keep trying, perhaps another VJ'er in the Midwest will have a suggestion!  Thank you for the info Polly!

I think US bank might let you open just with passport. Have u checked there?

[Eu_Sou_Douglas 75]

10 hours ago, abhatia315 said:

I think US bank might let you open just with passport. Have u checked there?

I called US Bank today and you are right - they said they have tons of foreign exchange students who bank there and they do not require a SSN to open an account.  Thanks for the suggestion!

[RLA 323]

Bank of America would be another option.  They didn't need an SSN from me.