Rover

I've read the I-129F instructions but I thought I read somewhere else
(can I be more vague?) that although most states do not have a
"certificate of being single" that it might not be a bad idea to include
notarized letter stating so or a statement to the fact that I am legally
able to marry as part of the "Fiancé Letter of Intent".

Thoughts?

nettlebed

My thoughts? Don't bother. How can anybody apart from yourself state with certainty that you are free to marry?

If you are, you are, so no problem. If not, then if somebody else is able to prove it, and wants to, you are getting yourself into a lot of trouble if you marry bigamously.

Like I said, don't bother...

Hypertweeky

In Spain we have a document called "fe de vida y solteria" that proofs that you are single and free to marry, my hubby obviously didn't have one, he had to go to the US embassy in Madrid and get a letter from the consul..
But like nettlebed said.. don't bother, just make sure you are not trying to marry someone else besides your fiancee lol, whether is immigration related or not bigamy is illegal!
Good Luck!!

Olivier Wagner

Don't worry/bother. That only applies if there are restrictions in your
state about your marriage. If you are both over 18 y/o, you most likely
don't need any of such document.


"Rover" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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    > I've read the I-129F instructions but I thought I read somewhere else
    > (can I be more vague?) that although most states do not have a
    > "certificate of being single" that it might not be a bad idea to include
    > notarized letter stating so or a statement to the fact that I am legally
    > able to marry as part of the "Fiancé Letter of Intent".
    > Thoughts?

Rover

That's what started this question... My fiancee gets a "Single
certificate" in Viet Nam. No such thing in America.

Thanks all.

Hypertweeky wrote:
    >>My thoughts? Don't bother. How can anybody apart from yourself state
    >>with certainty that you are free to marry?
    >>If you are, you are, so no problem. If not, then if somebody else is
    >>able to prove it, and wants to, you are getting yourself into a lot of
    >>trouble if you marry bigamously.
    >>Like I said, don't bother...
    >
    >
    > In Spain we have a document called "fe de vida y solteria" that proofs
    > that you are single and free to marry, my hubby obviously didn't have
    > one, he had to go to the US embassy in Madrid and get a letter from the
    > consul..
    > But like nettlebed said.. don't bother, just make sure you are not
    > trying to marry someone else besides your fiancee lol, whether is
    > immigration related or not bigamy is illegal! ;)
    > Good Luck!!:):)
    >

Just Jenney

Except that a statement of intent to marry is required as part of the I-129F petition.

From the I-129F instructions, page two:


5. What Documents Do You Need to Prove That You Can Legally Marry?

B. Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e) whom you plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent;


So the OP's idea of submitting a "Letter of Intent" is right on target, as it's not only recommended but required. The letter can be written as a joint statement signed/dated by both, or the OP can submit separate letters, signed/dated from each of them. However, the letter(s) do(es) not need to be notarized.

~ Jenney

Doon

Jenney & Mark wrote:
    > Except that a statement of intent to marry is required as part of the
    > I-129F petition.
    > From the I-129F instructions, page two (http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-
    > 129F.pdf):
    > 5. What Documents Do You Need to Prove That You Can Legally Marry?

Thanks for posting that list. It's a done deal. They will give me aok
if it passes.


    > B. Provide original statements from you and your fiancé(e) whom you
    > plan to marry within 90 days of his or her admission, and copies of
    > any evidence you wish to submit to establish your mutual intent;

I need to help the fiancee with this. I feel guilty. For not being in
2 places at once.

    > So the OP's idea of submitting a "Letter of Intent" is right on target,
    > as it's not only recommended but required. The letter can be written as
    > a joint statement signed/dated by both, or the OP can submit separate
    > letters, signed/dated from each of them. However, the letter(s) do(es)
    > not need to be notarized.

I thought it was not supposed to be. Ever