Legal Question in Immigration Law in California

Re: Do we need to certified?

It is not a set requirement to prove you are living at a house together, unless immigration has specifically requested that. The most important thing is that you show joint documents to prove that the marriage is real. The fact that you have 2 daughters together is strong evidence. However, the more documents and evidence you have, the better. So if you could get a letter from her father and have it notarized, that can only make your case stronger. It is not necessarily going to make or break your case.

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Re: Do we need to certified?

Dear Inquirer:

There is no requirement that any letter or declaration be "certified" or notarized to submit to USCIS as proof of a bona fide marriage. You could submit a "verification" from your father-in-law regarding your living situation.

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Re: Do we need to certified?

If you're applying for permanent residence though your spouse, having children together alone shows the marriage is real. So no, you don't need your father in law's statement for that purpose. But depending on the financial situation, you could need his support to meet the poverty guidelines. You've not provided enough information for me to tell whether this or perhaps even something else might be an issue.

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Sincerely,

Alice Yardum-Hunter

Certified Specialist, Immigration & Nationality Law

State Bar of CA, Bd. of Legal Specialization

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