affidavit to support bonafide marriage along with I-130

[nidhin0006]

Hi ALL,

I am getting married on july 4th in india and coming back on 6th july..I am going to apply for greencard for my wife asap once i reach back to US. I went through the I-130 instructions and it seems like they need a affidavit to support bonafide marriage...I have done my engagement function (around 150 people) in may 22nd....Is it okay if i get an affidavit from my relatives back in india who attended both my marriage and engagement function and get it notorized from india itself..is there any requirement like, the person who makes the affidavit should be a us citizen or greencard holder?....could anyone please give me an idea of how an affidavit will look like in my case...

thanks in advance for your help

 

[jessicapotter]

YOu need to submit a proof of your marriage - Register your marriage and include that certificate along with I-130 (engagement will not do); passport sized photographs of you and your wife; completed and signed G-325A( for biographic information) for both of you. Coming to your question of bonafide of marriage, you should get it from persons who know you personally well. Their affidavit should bear their full name, address, DOB and place of birth, his/her relationship to you and details as to how he/she knows about your marriage. That person need not be a US citizen or a green card holder.