What is an Affidavit of Marriage Used For?

Full question:

I have seen your document about the Marriage Affidavit and I was inquiring does this document have any beneficial factors for me since I am an American and my Wife is a Filipino and we recently were Married in the Philippines. When we married in the Philippines that was my first time visiting there and I married her the day after I arrived there. We married May 27th and we met each other online at the beginning of May.

  • Category: Marriage
  • Date:
  • State: Illinois

Answer:

The answer will depend on the reason for the affidavit. For example, an affidavit of marriage may be used for immigration purposes, as in the form below:

http://www.uslegalforms.com/us/US-01576BG.htm

This form may be used when filing a petition to remove the conditions on residence based on marriage. When a foreign national marries a US citizen they are allowed to apply for permanent resident status in the US, but if the couple has been married for less than 2 years, the foreign national will be granted Conditional Residency. Conditional Residency is typically for two years. When the foreign national spouse receives conditional residency, both spouses must submit a joint petition to the USCIS to remove the conditions on the residency i.e. I-751. The US Congress established the conditional residence period to combat a perception that many foreign nationals were using marriage to gain permanent residence in the US. At the end of the conditional period you have to verify to the USCIS that the marriage was entered into in good faith and not for immigration benefits alone. Once your petition is approved, you will be granted a 10-year permanent resident card.

See also:

http://www.oscarjaeger.com/conditionsresidence.shtml

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FAQs

To write a proof of marriage affidavit, start with a title stating it's an affidavit of marriage. Include your full names, the date and place of marriage, and details about your relationship. State that the information provided is true to the best of your knowledge. Both spouses should sign the affidavit in front of a notary public, who will then notarize the document. This affidavit can be used to verify your marriage for legal purposes.