PLEASE help. Need advice on affidavit letters from friends and family for interview

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comfort23

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Hi, we went in for our GC interview today. THings seemed to go well, but we were told that we needed " affidavits from friends and family regarding our relationship." * We should mail this in later. What should these letters say? Should friends and family say what their relationship to us is? I don't know what else they can say other than that we're happy together. PLEEASE help

They also said that they were doing a background check on me, how long does that take?
 
comfort23 said:
Hi, we went in for our GC interview today. THings seemed to go well, but we were told that we needed " affidavits from friends and family regarding our relationship." * We should mail this in later. What should these letters say? Should friends and family say what their relationship to us is? I don't know what else they can say other than that we're happy together. PLEEASE help

They also said that they were doing a background check on me, how long does that take?
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Dont worry, just get the letters and mail it in ASAP. Get about 3 or 4 people, family and friends, to write a letter testifying to how they are related to you or know you, when they first met you/spouse, how happy you are and that they have seen you together as a married couple at many events etc. (be as specific as possible). They must also sign the letter and provide their full address and contact info, e-mail, phone etc.

As for the background check, it could probably be the name check with the FBI. Dont worry about that, because there is nothing you can do about that. Once they received your evidence you send them and the background check is done(which could be anything from days to months and sometimes years), they should approve your application eventually. Just be patient and comply with all requests you receive from them.

Best wishes
 
I am curious as to why they needed those letters from friends and family, how was your other support evidence? did you have joint accounts/ how long have you been married?

I had mentioned having letters ready at the interview for additional support evidence in a previous post, but a couple people had said it was not neccesary, now I see by your case it was requested, and having letters or staements from family & friends is a good idea. My wife & I eachj wrote a letter of our relationship, how & where we met ect. we are also going to bring photos of us with our extended family, and friends. Even if the IO does not request these at least we have them, & later we can look back of them as a keep sake of our relationship and journey to our new life.

As Piano suggested just comply with USCIS suggested, I would aslo include a couple of photos with your and your extended family with your spouse.
Include a cover letter as to what the purpose is your sending the evidence for and include your Receipt number and A-number.

Good Luck!
 
Addie_Goodvibes said:
I am curious as to why they needed those letters from friends and family, how was your other support evidence? did you have joint accounts/ how long have you been married?

I had mentioned having letters ready at the interview for additional support evidence in a previous post, but a couple people had said it was not neccesary, now I see by your case it was requested, and having letters or staements from family & friends is a good idea. My wife & I eachj wrote a letter of our relationship, how & where we met ect. we are also going to bring photos of us with our extended family, and friends. Even if the IO does not request these at least we have them, & later we can look back of them as a keep sake of our relationship and journey to our new life.

As Piano suggested just comply with USCIS suggested, I would aslo include a couple of photos with your and your extended family with your spouse.
Include a cover letter as to what the purpose is your sending the evidence for and include your Receipt number and A-number.

Good Luck!
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He may also wish to include a copy of his RFE and of his notice of action on the I485 application. I think that is to be sent with all additional evidence sent in. I assume he knew this, since it should be in the instructions of the RFE.
 
Hi,

If you need advise regarding the Affidavits of your families and friends, my suggestion is as foloows:
TO: Immigration and Naturalization Services

RE: Your name, Alien No.
AFFIDAVIT​
I, XY, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that YOUR NAME/or and YOUR WIFE'S NAME are my dear friend since.....I have know them through school. They are a happy married couple and I wish them good luck in their marital life.


Dated:

Name
Address
Phone number


Notary Public
 
Pillango said:
Hi,

If you need advise regarding the Affidavits of your families and friends, my suggestion is as foloows:
TO: Immigration and Naturalization Services

RE: Your name, Alien No.
AFFIDAVIT​
I, XY, hereby certify under penalty of perjury that YOUR NAME/or and YOUR WIFE'S NAME are my dear friend since.....I have know them through school. They are a happy married couple and I wish them good luck in their marital life.


Dated:

Name
Address
Phone number


Notary Public
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Just so you know, notarizing it is a nice touch, but not at all required.
 
pianoplayer said:
He may also wish to include a copy of his RFE and of his notice of action on the I485 application. I think that is to be sent with all additional evidence sent in. I assume he knew this, since it should be in the instructions of the RFE.
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I dont think he received an RFE, did he? if the IO at the interview told him to send the letter in , do they issue RFE if they tell you at the interview to send
additional info
 
I too am curious not know why is it they requested you send them letters from friends and relatives? is it due to a lack of documents showing the two of you together?

I'm going for an interview soon, and wondering if I need to have these or if it's for situations where there are some docuements lacking?
 
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