Q: My wife and I have been married for 18 years, we have two U.S born children. Our children are about to enroll in College. We have a stable life since I am a U.S citizen my employment allows me to provide for my family. My wife has no legal status and has been dedicated to our family. Since our children will be leaving for College, she wants to work without the fear of being deported. What can I do?
A: For a matrimony one of the legal remedies available is through form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative. In this case, the spouse is a U.S citizen and can petition for his wife. If the husband was a Permanent Resident, he could as well.
The application along with evidence is sent to the USCIS. USCIS reviews the petition and in this case reviews the evidence to demonstrate bona fide marriage.
How do I demonstrate my bona fide marriage?
USCIS reviews many cases and in most cases can a identify fraudulent marriage. Therefore, proving your marriage is authentic may require gathering certain documents.
I-130 form required documents
- Birth certificates
- Marriage Certificate
- Copies of Children birth Certificate
- Copies of lease agreements
- Copies of bank statement
- Copies of Jointly Filed Tax Returns
- Letters from family and friends
For more information about opening an I-130, please feel free to call our office.
https://www.uscis.gov/i-130
https://citizenpath.com/evidence-bona-fide-marriage-130-petition/
