If any documents required for a petition or application do not exist or cannot be obtained, the petitioner or applicant must demonstrate the unavailability of the required documents, as well as of relevant secondary evidence, and submit two or more affidavits. The affidavits must be sworn to or affirmed by persons who are not parties to the petition who have direct personal knowledge of the event and circumstances. The applicant or petitioner who has not been able to acquire the necessary document or statement from the relevant foreign authority may submit evidence that repeated good faith attempts were made to obtain the required document or statement.
Keywords: Mississippi Affidavit, Proof of Citizenship or Residence, United States, Relatives, Emigrate Description: A Mississippi Affidavit and Proof of Citizenship or Residence of the United States in Support of Relatives Desiring to Emigrate is a legal document used to provide evidence of an individual's citizenship or residence status in the United States. This affidavit is specifically created to support and facilitate the emigration process for relatives who wish to move to the United States. This document serves as a means to establish the petitioner's eligibility to sponsor their relatives for immigration purposes. It helps immigration authorities confirm that the petitioner is a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident residing in Mississippi, providing essential information and supporting documentation. The Mississippi Affidavit and Proof of Citizenship or Residence of the United States typically include crucial details such as the petitioner's full name, date of birth, place of birth, current address, contact information, and social security number. It may also require the petitioner to declare their citizenship or immigration status and provide supporting evidence, such as a copy of their U.S. passport, naturalization certificate, birth certificate, or permanent resident card. Furthermore, this document serves as an affirmation of the petitioner's willingness to sponsor their relatives, outlining the relationship between the petitioner and the beneficiary. It may require information about the relatives, including their names, dates of birth, countries of birth, and the nature of the relationship between the petitioner and beneficiary (e.g., parent-child, sibling, etc.). Different types of Mississippi Affidavit and Proof of Citizenship or Residence of the United States in Support of Relatives Desiring to Emigrate may exist based on the specific immigration category the petitioner's relatives are applying under. For example, there may be separate affidavits for immediate relatives (spouses, unmarried children under 21, parents of U.S. citizens), family-preference category immigrants, or diversity visa lottery winners. It is crucial for petitioners to ensure they accurately complete the affidavit, provide all required documentation, and comply with the specific guidelines for their relatives' immigration category. Working with an immigration attorney or a qualified legal professional can help ensure the affidavit is prepared correctly and in accordance with the immigration laws and regulations of the United States.
