Petitioner (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident)
- Proof of U.S. citizenship (passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate) or green card
- Government-issued photo ID
- Federal income tax returns — most recent 3 years
- W-2s and pay stubs — most recent
- Employment verification letter
- Form I-864 (Affidavit of Support) — completed and signed
Beneficiary (Your Spouse)
- Valid passport (all pages)
- Birth certificate with certified translation
- Police clearance certificate from all countries lived in after age 16
- Military records (if applicable)
- Prior visa history and I-94 records (if in U.S.)
- Medical examination results (Form I-693, completed by USCIS-designated physician)
Proof of Marriage — Bona Fide Evidence
- Marriage certificate with certified translation
- Joint bank account statements
- Joint lease or mortgage agreement
- Joint insurance policies (health, auto, life)
- Photos together over the course of the relationship (various locations and occasions)
- Communication records (call logs, emails, text messages)
- Evidence of shared travel
- Declarations from people who know you as a couple
- Wedding photos and ceremony documentation
