AFFIDAVIT OF RELATIONSHIP

STATE OF [STATE]

COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

AFFIDAVIT OF [AFFIANT NAME]

In Support of Immigration Application for [APPLICANT NAME]

I, [AFFIANT FULL LEGAL NAME], being first duly sworn, depose and state as follows:

I. AFFIANT INFORMATION

II. KNOWLEDGE OF RELATIONSHIP

A. How I Know the Parties

I have known [PETITIONER NAME] since [DATE/YEAR] for approximately [NUMBER] years.

I have known [BENEFICIARY NAME] since [DATE/YEAR] for approximately [NUMBER] years.

How I came to know the parties:

[DESCRIBE HOW YOU MET AND CAME TO KNOW THE PETITIONER AND BENEFICIARY:
- Circumstances of meeting
- How relationship developed
- Nature of your relationship with them]

B. My Relationship to the Parties

My relationship to the parties is as follows:

☐ Family member of Petitioner: [SPECIFY RELATIONSHIP]
☐ Family member of Beneficiary: [SPECIFY RELATIONSHIP]
☐ Friend of Petitioner
☐ Friend of Beneficiary
☐ Friend of both parties
☐ Neighbor
☐ Coworker
☐ Religious community member
☐ Other: [SPECIFY]

III. TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP BEING ATTESTED

[SELECT APPLICABLE SECTION AND COMPLETE]

SECTION A: SPOUSAL RELATIONSHIP

☐ I am providing this affidavit to attest to the bona fide marriage between [PETITIONER NAME] and [BENEFICIARY NAME].

1. Knowledge of the Couple

I have personal knowledge of the relationship between [PETITIONER NAME] and [BENEFICIARY NAME]:

• How I learned of their relationship: [DESCRIBE]
• First time I observed them together: [DATE AND CIRCUMSTANCES]
• Frequency of contact with the couple: [DESCRIBE]

2. Courtship and Dating

☐ I have personal knowledge of how the couple met and dated

[DESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW ABOUT THEIR COURTSHIP:
- How they met
- How their relationship developed
- Dating activities you witnessed or heard about
- When they became serious]

3. Engagement

☐ I have personal knowledge of their engagement

[DESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW:
- When they became engaged
- Engagement party or celebration
- Your involvement in engagement events]

4. Wedding

☐ I attended the wedding on [DATE] at [LOCATION]
☐ I did not attend but have knowledge of the wedding

[DESCRIBE:
- Wedding ceremony details
- Reception
- Number of guests
- Your role (if any)
- Traditional or cultural elements]

5. Married Life

I have observed the couple living together as husband and wife:

☐ I have visited their shared residence at [ADDRESS]
☐ I have observed them interact as a married couple
☐ I have celebrated holidays/occasions with them
☐ I have spoken with them about their married life

[PROVIDE SPECIFIC EXAMPLES OF THEIR LIFE TOGETHER:
- Observations of their home life
- How they interact with each other
- Activities they do together
- How they support each other
- Any challenges they have faced together]

6. Genuineness of Marriage

Based on my observations and knowledge, I believe this marriage is genuine and was entered into in good faith because:

[EXPLAIN WHY YOU BELIEVE THE MARRIAGE IS BONA FIDE:
- Evidence of love and commitment
- How they treat each other
- Their plans for the future
- Integration of their lives]

SECTION B: PARENT-CHILD RELATIONSHIP

☐ I am providing this affidavit to attest to the parent-child relationship between [PARENT NAME] and [CHILD NAME].

1. Knowledge of the Family

I have known [PARENT NAME] since [DATE/YEAR].
I have known [CHILD NAME] since [DATE/YEAR].

[DESCRIBE HOW YOU KNOW THE FAMILY AND THE NATURE OF YOUR RELATIONSHIP]

2. Birth of Child

☐ I have personal knowledge of the birth of [CHILD NAME]

[DESCRIBE WHAT YOU KNOW:
- Knowledge of pregnancy
- Knowledge of birth
- When you first saw the child
- Child's resemblance to parent(s)]

**3. Parent-Child Relationship Observations

I have personally observed [PARENT NAME] in [his/her] role as parent to [CHILD NAME]:

[DESCRIBE SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS:
- Parenting activities witnessed
- Care and support provided
- Emotional bond between parent and child
- How parent refers to and treats the child
- Child's relationship with parent]

4. Living Arrangements

☐ I have personal knowledge of the child living with the parent

[DESCRIBE:
- Visits to the family home
- Observations of living arrangements
- Child's presence in the home]

SECTION C: SIBLING RELATIONSHIP

☐ I am providing this affidavit to attest to the sibling relationship between [SIBLING 1 NAME] and [SIBLING 2 NAME].

1. Knowledge of the Family

I have known this family since [DATE/YEAR].

[DESCRIBE YOUR CONNECTION TO THE FAMILY]

2. Common Parentage

I have personal knowledge that [SIBLING 1] and [SIBLING 2] share the following common parent(s):

☐ Same mother: [MOTHER'S NAME]
☐ Same father: [FATHER'S NAME]
☐ Both parents: [PARENTS' NAMES]

[DESCRIBE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR COMMON PARENTAGE]

3. Sibling Relationship Observations

I have observed the sibling relationship between [SIBLING 1] and [SIBLING 2]:

[DESCRIBE:
- Growing up together
- Family events
- Interaction between siblings
- Sibling bond]

SECTION D: OTHER FAMILY RELATIONSHIP

☐ I am providing this affidavit to attest to the [SPECIFY RELATIONSHIP] between [PERSON 1 NAME] and [PERSON 2 NAME].

Relationship Type: [SPECIFY - e.g., grandparent-grandchild, aunt/uncle-niece/nephew, stepparent-stepchild]

[DESCRIBE YOUR KNOWLEDGE OF THIS RELATIONSHIP:
- How you know of the relationship
- Observations of the relationship
- Family dynamics]

IV. SPECIFIC OBSERVATIONS AND EVENTS

Please describe specific events, occasions, or observations that demonstrate the relationship:

Event/Observation 1:

Date: [DATE]
Location: [LOCATION]
Description:
[PROVIDE DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF A SPECIFIC EVENT OR OBSERVATION]

Event/Observation 2:

Date: [DATE]
Location: [LOCATION]
Description:
[PROVIDE DETAILED DESCRIPTION]

Event/Observation 3:

Date: [DATE]
Location: [LOCATION]
Description:
[PROVIDE DETAILED DESCRIPTION]

V. PHOTOGRAPHS

☐ I am attaching photographs that depict the relationship

☐ I can identify the persons in the attached photographs
☐ I was present when some/all of the photographs were taken

VI. COMMUNICATIONS

☐ I have been in regular communication with the parties about their relationship

[DESCRIBE:
- Frequency and type of communication
- Topics discussed
- How they speak about each other]

VII. STATEMENT OF GENUINENESS

Based on my personal knowledge and observations over [NUMBER] years, I believe in good faith that the relationship between [PETITIONER/PERSON 1 NAME] and [BENEFICIARY/PERSON 2 NAME] is genuine.

☐ For marriage: I have no reason to believe this marriage was entered into for the purpose of evading immigration laws

☐ For family relationships: I have no reason to doubt the biological/legal family relationship as stated

VIII. WILLINGNESS TO TESTIFY

☐ I am willing to testify under oath regarding the information in this affidavit if required by immigration authorities

☐ I am available to be contacted for further questions

IX. AFFIANT CREDIBILITY

I am providing this affidavit voluntarily and without compensation.

I have no criminal convictions that would affect my credibility: ☐ True ☐ False (explain: _______)

I have no personal interest in the outcome of this immigration case other than my desire to help [PARTIES' NAMES]: ☐ True ☐ False (explain: _______)

X. DECLARATION UNDER PENALTY OF PERJURY

I, [AFFIANT FULL LEGAL NAME], declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that:

1. I am over 18 years of age and competent to make this affidavit;

2. The information in this affidavit is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief;

3. I understand that providing false information may result in criminal prosecution;

4. I am providing this affidavit of my own free will and without coercion;

5. I understand this affidavit may be used in immigration proceedings.

SIGNATURE: _______________________________

PRINTED NAME: [FULL LEGAL NAME]

DATE: [DATE]

XI. NOTARIZATION

STATE OF [STATE]
COUNTY OF [COUNTY]

On this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], before me, [NOTARY NAME], a Notary Public in and for said State, personally appeared [AFFIANT NAME], known to me (or proved to me on the basis of satisfactory evidence) to be the person whose name is subscribed to the within instrument, and acknowledged that [he/she] executed the same in [his/her] capacity, and that by [his/her] signature on the instrument, the person or the entity upon behalf of which the person acted, executed the instrument.

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

_______________________________
Notary Public

Printed Name: [NOTARY NAME]
My Commission Expires: [DATE]

[NOTARY SEAL]

ATTACHMENTS

☐ Copy of Affiant's government-issued photo ID
☐ Photographs with parties
☐ Other supporting documents: [LIST]

IMPORTANT NOTES

For Marriage-Based Cases:

USCIS carefully reviews evidence of bona fide marriages. This affidavit should provide specific, detailed observations rather than general statements. Include:
- Specific dates and events
- Detailed descriptions
- Personal observations
- Anything that demonstrates the couple's genuine commitment

Translation Requirements:

If this affidavit is in a language other than English, it must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

Multiple Affidavits:

It is advisable to submit affidavits from multiple individuals who can attest to the relationship from different perspectives (family, friends, community members).

This template is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Affidavits should be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. Consult with an immigration attorney for guidance.