I-751 Evidence

[MateR 68]

Hello all,

hope everyone is doing ok.
There is a section on the instructions section which talks about having 2 people sign affidavits as proof of on-going marriage. It is listed as #5 in the instructions.

My question is - is this really necessary?

It seems to be a bit much to have two people make a letter, sign it and have that be sent in.
If anyone with any experience can chime in - if you didnt send it and what happened.
I would appreciate that much.

Thanks,

MateR

[HRQX 4,145]

13 minutes ago, MateR said:

My question is - is this really necessary?

No, that is optional.

[WOODHIKER 30]

I never sent in affidavits and I was approved without interview.

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

@MateR affidavits carry little weight. Theyre only somewhat useful if you do not have more substantial evidence available.

[Ecaen87 43]

I don’t know why people keep saying that is not necessary. Of course it’s optional, you send evidence that you have available. But my point is most people send evidence that is easy to present. For example lots of people recommend sending copies of both Drivers licenses, yes it is recommended, it is easy to get, but is not even mentioned in the instructions. Affidavits are definitely mentioned in the instructions, if they were weak evidence they wouldn’t even mention it. I always think the more the better. Send lots of evidence in a clean and organized way to avoid a RFE.

Edited July 16, 2021 by Ecaen87

[MateR 68]

Thank you all for the input. Highly appreciated.
@Ecaen87 - ditto - this is what we have always done and have seemed to fly through the process easier than some of the other stories here. We have *knock on wood* never had an RFE. we try to make it as complete as possible in an organized fashion where once the officer opens that file - it is right there in a row with what we presume they would want to see.

-MateR

[Rocio0010 5,579]

1 hour ago, Ecaen87 said:

f they were weak evidence they wouldn’t even mention it.

They are weak because anybody can write something for you. Nobody is going to knock on their door to ask them if they really know you. Plus, for ROC you are supposed to be able to produce more substantial evidence than for AOS, such as joint bank statements, 401s/IRAs accounts, health and car insurance, mortgages, child's BC, etc etc.

[Rocio0010 5,579]

12 hours ago, MateR said:

Hello all,

hope everyone is doing ok.
There is a section on the instructions section which talks about having 2 people sign affidavits as proof of on-going marriage. It is listed as #5 in the instructions.

My question is - is this really necessary?

It seems to be a bit much to have two people make a letter, sign it and have that be sent in.
If anyone with any experience can chime in - if you didnt send it and what happened.
I would appreciate that much.

Thanks,

MateR

No, they are not necessary and they are actually considered weak evidence. Anybody can write an affidavit for you. Instead, focus on QUALITY of evidence, such as leases, joint bank statements, utility bills, mortgages, insurance, etc.

[Ecaen87 43]

I am not saying do not send other evidence, I am just saying it’s best to include also evidence they specifically mention. People sometimes get RFE and then they wonder if they should have send it. If they ask for it, include it! It doesn’t hurt!

[USC4SPOUSE 506]

@MateR if you are looking for ideas on what to include or how to organize your evidence, here is a comprehensive example. Scroll down to the second post. 

 

[Savva 222]

USCIS Extends Evidence of Status for Conditional Permanent Residents to 24 Months with Pending Form I-751 or Form I-829

September 03, 2021

Starting Sept. 4, 2021, USCIS is extending the time that receipt notices can be used to show evidence of status from 18 months to 24 months for petitioners who properly file Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence, or Form I-829, Petition by Investor to Remove Conditions on Permanent Resident Status.