Are marriage affidavits valid? Help appreciated

[st8]

Is it required to obtain a marriage certificate for filing I-485? Would presenting an affidavit of marriage suffice?

 

[vivaite]

In the absence of a marriage certificate, you can provide two affidavits from persons who have knowl

The affidavits can be obtained from parents, uncles etc..; they need not be notarized.

 

[sj10]

Further information

Have you (or somebody you know) used affidaivts for marriage in place of marriage certificate?

 

[vivaite]

I submitted a marriage certificate as well as 2 affidavits as

I was not sure if the church-issued marriage certificate was admissible or not. I don\'t know whether my lawyer submitted the certificate or the affidavits.

 

[st8]

Anyone approved with affidavit of marriages?

Any issues with presenting affidavits instead of certificate for marriage?

Has anyone been approved or any RFEs when marriage affidavits were presented?