I have read how some have used western union receipts for proof of relationship but I couldnt find any for this forum. Do you think we should use them for embassy in accra?

Im not familiar with Accra Embassy, but I cannot see why it would hurt your case, as long as you have other good solid proof to go along with the receipts .

I have read 2 things about including money order receipts.

One on hand I have read that it is good evidence of supporting one another. On another I have read that the CO frowned on it (I think in that case it was a female USC sending money to her foreign finace, I can't remember what country but I think they got approved).

Zee brought up a good point. I read about some people who were questioned because of it. Sometimes the CO sees it as you being used by sending money to your fiance or they sometimes see it as your fiance paying you to do their paperwork. On the other hand, a lot of people have included them and it helped them. In our case, we did include a few and the CO did ask my husband 2 questions about it. I don't remember the questions, but they were specific probing questions in regards to the receipts.

Excellent topic....As I prepare the final paperwork to send to Samuel, I consulted my cousin who is an attorney. After taking several days to go through all of our documents her opinion regarding sending Western Union receipts is this:(and this is her opinion only) She stated that with so many cases of fraud and scams going on, particularly among Africans seeking admission to the states with their US fiance'(e) that it might not be used in your favor. So, of course I decided not to include the receipts and will pray that all the other evidence that I am including will be strong enough to prove our intentions.

Peace,

Erika

P.S. We got some interviews coming up soon don't we? Let's get a list going....(HINT ZEE!) So we can send up prayers and well wishes for our VJ family.

Could points. We dont have many but I wasnt sure if they would look at it with a different eye. Im pretty sure we have enough other evidence. Thanks guys. I want to post pictures of the way I put everything together soon. That way those that know and have gone to interview can give me advice. Thank you again

Not sure for you but Morocco seems to be a NO talk of money if doing the K! but others that have been married have included and done fine. THe question maybe ask .... as was in ours and he replied yes once but i hadnt included proof so who knows

During our visa journey through Nigeria. I called the embassey several times to ensure that we were on top of the process. One of those calls was pertaining to Western Union and I was explicitly told that they will not use western union receipts as proof of a relatuionship. They did suggest though thyat any shipping receipts could be used though as well as mail sent berween us so keep any and all evvelopes you might have because those postmarks are golden!. If you dont have any mail I suggest that you ystart sending a card a week or sopostage is less than a buck and it will be great proof. I even had friends send cards and notes to him too as proof that our relationship was known to others. This was in '05 ythough but I am sure not much has changed as far as proof goes.

We used them but they did not look at any of our proof.

I will take them with me to his interview and play it by ear if I show them or not.
It is a double edged sword.

I HAVE A BUNCH OF WESTERN UNION RECIEPT COZ MY FIANCE BEEN SUPPORTING ME AND MY SON(with him)since 2004.HE WANTS ME TO STOP WORKING SO THAT I CAN TAKE CARE OF OUR BABY,THATS WHY HE SUPPORTING US.SHOULD I BRING THAT ALL FOR PROOF?

I hate to say this since it's not really an issue for me...........but I can't help but think that this is really some bullcrap. Sorry for the foul language. But if a man sends his wife money, it's not a problem.....but if a woman sends her husband money...it's a possible scam or you're being taken advantage of. I don't like the double standard!

I hear ya.

I agree but then most of this process is subject to the interpretations of a CO who may have gotten out of the wrong side of the bed that particular morning. Anything they can find they can make an issue out of. For k3 it seems to be ok , they have joined accounts but careful with a K1.

It is bullcrap but it's not worth the risk. How are people getting joint accounts? I put him as beneficiary to my insurance and pension.. that's about it. But seriously, they are some of the worlds meanest people. I don't want to give them any reasons to be suspisious. The western union receipts are staying home.

I think that would be best divine.

I agree

As long as you have a lot of other evidence I think leaving the WU receipts at home is a good idea.

We plan on using them at our interview.

She doesn't really have a job. She fills in for her mother sometimes in the family restaraunt. Other than that she is mainly responsible for keeping up the house.

I bought her a motorbike, and I pay for her english schooling.