Immigrant's Checklist to Prove a Bona Fide Marriage
June 2010
Show the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) that your marriage is valid when you apply for permanent U.S. residence. Use this checklist to help organize and gather authentic evidence, like:
Getting a green card? Make sure the U.S. government recognizes your marriage as valid
You're building a life together in the U.S. -- but one of you is a citizen and the other is not. Though you've already got your marriage certificate in hand, additional proof must be gathered if you want to successfully get a green card.
Use this checklist to help you authenticate your marriage as bona fide in the eyes of The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). Get details on using the following documents effectively when you go for your interview:
leases or rental agreements
a home mortgage
car registration
letters, photos and gifts
joint bank statements or credit card accounts
your children's birth certificates
Don't let a lack of evidence derail your application for a green card -- use Nolo's Checklist for Immigrant to Prove Bona Fide Marriage form to gain permanent U.S. residence without hassle or delay.
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