How do I prove that my spouse and I have a valid, ongoing marriage?

In South Dakota, the law requires both residents and nonresidents to prove they have a valid, ongoing marriage in order to be eligible for immigration benefits. To do this, the couple must provide evidence of their relationship, such as wedding photos, marriage certificates, letters exchanged between the couple, or any other written evidence of their relationship. They must also provide proof that they live together, such as utility bills or lease agreements. Additionally, couples must have joint financial arrangements, such as joint bank accounts and joint tax filings to show that they are in a genuine and ongoing marriage. In some cases, the couple may have to provide testimony from third-party witnesses who can attest to the fact that their relationship is valid and ongoing. This can include close friends and family members who have direct knowledge of the couple’s relationship and can provide reliable testimony about its validity. Finally, the couple may have to provide proof of a shared life together, such as photos of them in shared activities, joint vacations, and other evidence of shared experiences. The more evidence the couple can provide to prove the validity of their relationship, the greater the chances will be that their marriage qualification will be approved.

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Es importante entender que la ley de inmigración en South Dakota exige que los solicitantes demuestren que su matrimonio es válido y se realiza por la buena voluntad antes de que un cónyuge inmigrante califique para una visa de no inmigrante o residencia permanente. Para probar un matrimonio válido, los dos cónyuges deben presentar una gran cantidad de documentación. Estos documentos deben mostrar que el matrimonio es genuino, no un contrato de papel solamente para obtener inmigración. El primer paso para probar que usted y su pareja tienen un matrimonio válido y en curso es presentar pruebas de la relación. Esto podría incluir correos electrónicos, mensajes de texto, fotos, facturas médicas, informes de seguros, correo postal e informes de compras. También deberá presentar pruebas de la boda. Esto podría incluir la licencia de matrimonio, documentos de religión o certificado de matrimonio civil. Si el matrimonio fue realizado en otro país, deberá presentar documentación de idioma nativo y traducción para demostrar que el matrimonio fue válido. Además de toda esta documentación, también se le pedirá que presente pruebas de que usted y su pareja realmente viven juntos. Esto incluiría pruebas de vida en común, pruebas de ingresos conjuntos y pruebas de ingresos por separado, así como declaraciones de amigos y familiares. Esta documentación debe presentarse para demostrar que el matrimonio es legal, válido y todavía en curso.

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