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I-130 Instructions	Old	New
Page 2, Section 7, What Documents Do You Need to Establish a Family Relationship? Subsection A, Husband or Wife	What Documents Do You Need to Establish a Family Relationship? You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and your relative. If you are filing for: A. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation: 1) A copy of your marriage certificate. 2) If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated. 3) A passport-style color photo of yourself and a passport-style color photo of your husband or wife, taken within 30 days of the date of this petition. The photos must have a white background and be glossy, unretouched and not mounted. The dimensions of the full frontal facial image should be about 1 inch from the chin to the top of the hair. Using a felt pen, lightly print the name (and Alien Registration Number, if known) on the back of each photograph. 4) A completed and signed Form G-325A, Biographic Information, for you and a Form G-325A for your husband or wife. Except for your name and signature, you do not have to repeat on the Form G-325A the information given on your Form I-130 petition.	What Documents Do You Need to Establish a Family Relationship? You have to prove that there is a family relationship between you and your relative. If you are filing for: A. A husband or wife, submit the following documentation: 1) A copy of your marriage certificate. 2) If either you or your spouse were previously married, submit copies of documents showing that all prior marriages were legally terminated. 3) A passport-style color photo of yourself and a passport-style color photo of your husband or wife, taken within 30 days of the date of this petition. The photos must have a white background and be glossy, unretouched and not mounted. The dimensions of the full frontal facial image should be about 1 inch from the chin to the top of the hair. Using a felt pen, lightly print the name (and Alien Registration Number, if known) on the back of each photograph. 4) A completed and signed Form G-325A, Biographic Information, for you and a Form G-325A for your husband or wife. Except for your name and signature, you do not have to repeat on the Form G-325A the information given on your Form I-130 petition. Note: In addition to the required documentation listed in 1) through 4) above, you should submit one or more of the following types of documentation that may evidence the bona fides of your marriage: • Documentation showing joint ownership of property; or • A lease showing joint tenancy of a common residence; or • Documentation showing co-mingling of financial resources; or • Birth certificate(s) of child(ren) born to you, the petitioner, and your spouse together; • Affidavits sworn to or affirmed by third parties having personal knowledge of the bona fides of the marital relationship (Each affidavit must contain the full name and address, date and place of birth of the person making the affidavit, his or her relationship to the petitioner or beneficiary, if any, and complete information and details explaining how the person acquired his or her knowledge of your marriage); or • Any other relevant documentation to establish that there is an ongoing marital union. Failure to submit such documentation may result in requests for additional evidence or denial of your petition.