Is there any special documentation I need to provide to prove my marriage is real?

Yes, if you are an immigrant in Washington who is looking to establish eligibility for a green card or other immigration benefits based on marriage, you will need to provide special documentation to prove that your marriage is real. Specifically, you will need to provide evidence of a bona fide marriage. This includes providing evidence that you and your spouse have a shared life together, such as joint ownership of property; evidence of financial interdependence, such as bank accounts and credit cards; and other documents, such as joint tax returns. You should also provide written statements from people who have personal knowledge of the marriage. These people can include family members, clergy, employers, and neighbours. The more evidence you can provide to prove your marriage is real, the better. In some cases, an interview may also be required. This is to ensure that all necessary information is collected and that the marriage is recognized under the law.

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Para verificar la veracidad de la información proporcionada al momento de solicitar el estatus migratorio, el estado de Washington puede solicitar documentos que prueben su matrimonio, para garantizar que es real. Los documentos comunes que se suelen pedir son actas de matrimonio y documentos que demuestren que la persona está viviendo en el hogar conjugal, tales como comprobantes de pago de facturas o pruebas de residencia. Además, el Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos (USCIS) puede requerir documentación adicional, como finanzas, contratos de arrendamiento conjunto o cartas de amigos, familiares y conocidos, que demuestren que la relación es legítima. Cualquier documentación solicitada por el USCIS debe ser enviada a ellos, no al estado de Washington.

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