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How to Write an I-751 Affidavit Letter of Support

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Friend of conditional resident signs I-751 affidavit

When filing Form I-751 to remove the conditions on residence, the conditional permanent resident also needs to submit evidence that the relationship was entered in “good faith.” U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) wants to confirm that the marriage was not entered into for the purposes of evading immigration laws. Much confusion surrounds the need to submit an I-751 affidavit.

These “letters of support” are statements written by people that know the couple and have first-hand knowledge of the relationship. The I-751 affidavit helps support other evidence that the couple submits to demonstrate that the marriage was entered in good faith and is a not a “sham” marriage.

The I-751 affidavit is not mandatory, but it’s strongly suggested by many attorneys. What’s more, strong evidence of a bona fide marriage may help petitioners avoid the I-751 interview . Affidavits are most useful when the petitioner’s evidence of a bona fide marriage is weak and possibly insufficient.

I-751 Affidavit is Not Proof

An I-751 affidavit can never replace strong, objective evidence that a bona fide marriage exists. The best evidence of a genuine, good faith marriage includes proof of having children together, joint finances (such as bank accounts, insurance, and retirement plans) and jointly owned property. These documents demonstrate that the couple lives together and is planning for the future together.

RECOMMENDED: 33 Great Documents for Proving a Bona Fide Marriage on an I-751 Petition

Most attorneys will agree that an affidavit is never as good the primary forms of evidence mentioned above. However, petitioners can use the I-751 affidavit letter to fill in gaps or build a stronger case on top of existing evidence. But petitioners should expect USCIS to weigh the objective forms of evidence more heavily than an I-751 affidavit.

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Who Should Write an Affidavit

Typically, I-751 affidavit letters of support are written by friends of the married couple. The letter is not limited to friends; it may be written by a family member or even a religious leader. Ideally the person writing the letter of support has known the couple since before the marriage and until the present time. There is no requirement that the writer must be a U.S. citizen or even live in the United States. But remember, he or she should be a close confidant that is familiar with the couple’s life together. So the writer should ideally be local to the couple.

The I-751 affidavit is the writer’s opportunity to testify to his/her personal experience with the couple and share observations that led to the conclusion that the couple is in love and each spouse has honest intentions to remain a married couple. Of course, it’s impossible to be sure than even the most sincere couple will remain married forever. The writer can only testify to the extent of his/her personal knowledge.

Use of an Affidavit When Filing with a I-751 Waiver

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In some cases, a marriage that was entered with the best intentions does not have a happy ending. Bona fide marriages could be terminated due to divorce or death. In these situations, the conditional resident must file Form I-751 with a waiver (instead of filing jointly with the spouse).

There is still a need to prove that the couple entered the marriage in good faith and intended to build a life together. This becomes more difficult when the conditional resident is no longer married. An I-751 affidavit can help to establish the good intentions of the couple and the unfortunate reasons for the marriage ending (particularly in cases with spousal abuse).

The conditional permanent resident should contact an immigration attorney before filing Form I-751 with a waiver for the joint filing requirement. In these cases, USCIS will scrutinize the I-751 petition more heavily. An attorney can help the conditional resident achieve the best outcome.

RECOMMENDED: I-751 Waiver After Divorce: Filing without the Ex

Properly Created Affidavit for Form I-751

An affidavit is basically a sworn letter. The person who writes an affidavit is an affiant. The affiant swears to the affidavit’s truth. When submitting I-751 affidavits to USCIS, experts recommend a typed letter. Every I-751 affidavit should cover these basic points:

Remember, the I-751 affidavit is supporting evidence to prove that the couple has a bona fide marriage. That is, the marriage is true and genuine. So the affiant should ideally provide a short account of why he or she believes this is true. The affiant can use a story that demonstrates the couple’s mutual commitment, the hard work that the couple have put into the immigration process, etc.

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The letter does not need to be notarized, but it is important to include a sworn statement that states, “I swear, under penalty of perjury, that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge.”

The petitioner should understand that an affidavit is only supporting evidence. You must use primary forms of objective evidence to prove a good faith marriage and then use the affidavit to back it up.

RECOMMENDED: Prove a Good Faith Marriage When Filing I-751

Sample I-751 Affidavit

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CitizenPath has prepared a downloadable I-751 affidavit sample that you can forward to friends who are willing to write a letter of support. The downloadable PDF file includes a list of the basic points that the writer should cover in the letter and an example I-751 affidavit.

Use the sample I-751 affidavit as an example. Remember that each letter is unique and should contain elements that are personal to your story. The affiant should be honest and use anecdotes to demonstrate why he or she came to the conclusion that the couple has a bona fide marriage.

Although it is not necessary in most cases, the affiant should understand that he/she may be required to testify before an immigration officer as to the information contained in the affidavit.

USCIS may require the couple to attend an interview after filing Form I-751 and the required evidence. However, the odds of avoiding this interview are greatly improved by providing adequate (quantity) and strong (quality) evidence of a bona fide marriage in the petition package. Many couples are able to avoid the I-751 interview. Filing at least two well-prepared I-751 affidavit letters of support in addition to primary forms of objective evidence can help seal the deal.

RECOMMENDED: Tips for Avoiding the I-751 Interview After Conditional Residence

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Note to Reader: This post was originally published on December 12, 2017, and has been modified with improvements.

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How to Write an I-751 Cover Letter - Sample & Tips

An I-751 is a petition to remove the conditions on their residence that are usually placed there due to an individual's marriage to a United States citizen. The petitioner is noted as a conditional resident by virtue of this marriage.

Included with the rest of the I-751 documents, you may wish to place a cover letter for I-751 petitioning. In this article, we'll include a sample cover letter for I-751, removal of conditions petitioning, as well as a few tips on structure and what to include in the cover letter .

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Below you'll find an easy-to-edit template sample of an I-751 cover letter that would be written by one spouse (the petitioner) on behalf of their spouse and child.

Month Day, Year (Insert USCIS centre address where you're filling the petition) Re: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for: (Name of immigrant K-1 visa spouse), (Alien registration number) (Name of immigrant K-2 visa child), (Alien registration number)

Dear USCIS Officer,

I am writing to inform you of the attached joint I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for my immigrant wife, (insert full name of wife), and our daughter, (insert full name of child). My wife came to the United States on a K-1 visa, and our daughter on a K-2 visa. We married shortly after her arrival, as we had been unable to do so previously, and have remained living together happily as a family with our daughter. We very respectfully request that this I-751 petition be accepted to remove the conditions of residence for (full name of wife) and (full name of child).

Enclosed is a completed I-751 petition form, along with several other documents listed here:

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours sincerely, (sign your name) (print your full name)

Structure of an I-751 cover letter

The structure of an I-751 cover letter should go a little like this:

Tips for Writing I-751 Cover Letter

In case you're still feeling a little lost while writing your Form I-751 cover letter, here are a few useful tips:

It's vital that a Form I-751 cover letter is properly written to show USCIS officers that you are in a committed relationship with your spouse. With our easy-to-edit template sample cover letter for I-751, Removal of Conditions petition, you should be well on your way to finishing the document packet and being able to file your I-751 with no issues.

How to Edit I-751 Cover Letter Template

It is easy to edit the PDF cover letter templates in this page with Wondershare PDFelement - PDF Editor , a professional and easy-to-use PDF editor. You can change the texts, images, form fields, font size and color in the templates with this tool. You can also create a new cover letter with it. The following are the key features of it.

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My I-751 Cover Letter

By Ed&Midori1031 , March 31, 2021 in Removing Conditions on Residency General Discussion

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Hey everyone,  This weekend I plan to finally submit my wife's ROC package.  Just wanted to share my cover letter.  After reading some previous posts about the topic of a cover letter, I realize it's not necesary for the package, but my wife and I both feel more confident if we submit one anyways.  So, this is what we have:

USCIS  P.O. Box 21200  Phoenix, AZ 85036 

RE: I-751 JOINT PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF STATUS ON:

Wife, A#000-000-000

Step-son, A#000-000-000

Dear USCIS examiner:

Enclosed please find a joint I-751 petition for removal of conditions of permanent resident status regarding my wife, NAME, and her son, NAME.   My wife entered the US on a K-1 visa and her son followed on a K-2 visa on 08/18/2018.   My wife and I were married on 10/31/2018 and both my wife and her son were awarded conditional permanent residence on 06/13/19 that expires on 06/13/2021.   We are all happily living together and respectfully request that this petition be accepted for removal of conditions on the residence for my wife NAME and her son NAME.

Enclosed also please find the following documents to verify the status of our marriage and ongoing relationship:

Copies of documents submitted are exact photocopies of unaltered documents and we understand that we may be required to submit original documents to an Immigration or Consular officer a later date. Please advise us if you have any further questions or concerns related to this petition.

So that's our cover letter.  If you have any suggestions or thoughts, please let me know.  Thank you for your time!  

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January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!! 😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

IT IS FINISHED!!!!!

In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.  It took 6 weeks for Passport. 

10 hours ago, Lucky Cat said: Looks good to me.  

Thank you for your feedback!  I look forward to finally mailing this package off!

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I-751 Cover Letter Sample 

[Date] [Insert USCIS center address where you're completing the petition] Re: Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for: [Name of immigrant K-1 visa spouse], [Alien registration number]  [Alien registration number] [Name of immigrant K-2 visa kid], [Alien registration number]  [Alien registration number] Dear USCIS Officer, I am writing to tell you of the attached joint I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence for my immigrant wife, (insert full name of wife), and our daughter, (insert full name of the kid) (insert full name of child). My wife arrived in the United States on a K-1 visa, and our daughter on a K-2 visa.  We married immediately after her birth, since we had been unable to do so earlier, and have stayed living together happily as a family with our daughter. We very humbly request that this I-751 petition be allowed to eliminate the requirements of residency for (full name of wife) and (full name of the kid) (full name of child). Enclosed is a completed I-751 petition form, along with various additional papers specified here: Check for (fee amount in USD) (fee amount in USD). Copies of the permanent residency cards for (insert wife's full name) and (insert child's full name). A copy of our marriage certificate. A copy of our shared occupancy rental agreement for the house my wife (insert wife's full name) and I dwell in with our daughter, (insert child's full name). A copy of our child's birth certificate. Copies of our tax statements for the past 3 years (insert year range in brackets). Copies of recent bank statements from our combined checking and savings accounts. A letter from my life insurance company, (insert firm's name), stating that the intended beneficiaries are my wife and kids. A copy of the shared ownership title of our automobile. A copy of our most recent joint account credit card bill. Three sworn testimonies by close friends of United States citizenship attest to our good relationship and marriage. Family images from numerous events during the previous 3 years, including (list occasions and dates) We sincerely request that the interview ordinarily needed for the I-751 petition be excused under consideration of the material included and in compliance with 8 CFR §216.4(b)(1) (1). Thank you for your attention. Yours truly, [Sign your name] [print your entire name]

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When to File Form I-751

If we granted you conditional permanent resident status through marriage to a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident, use Form I-751, Petition to Remove Conditions on Residence , to file for the removal of those conditions.

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How to determine when to file.

To determine when you can file, begin by identifying the date your conditional residence expires.

You can find the date your card expires on your Permanent Resident Card.

For example:

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If you are filing jointly and required to file within 90 days of your conditional status expiring , you may use this calculator to ensure you submit your jointly filed Form I-751 within the 90-day window

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