proof of ongoing relationship

[afisher 0]

I am getting everything ready to send in my K1 petition, and am going to include Western Union receipts and envelopes that my fiancee has sent me as proof of ongoing relationship. Should these be originals or are copies OK?

[spookyturtle 9,465]

I am getting everything ready to send in my K1 petition, and am going to include Western Union receipts and envelopes that my fiancee has sent me as proof of ongoing relationship. Should these be originals or are copies OK?

Send copies of any evidence. Keep the originals for the interview.

[afisher 0]

I am getting everything ready to send in my K1 petition, and am going to include Western Union receipts and envelopes that my fiancee has sent me as proof of ongoing relationship. Should these be originals or are copies OK?

Send copies of any evidence. Keep the originals for the interview.

Thanks

[brnidokiegurl 0]

usually not a good idea to show them money is going back and forth

[msu17 0]

Always send copies unless originals are specifically requested. Proof of relationship doesn't even need to be submitted at this stage (though most do). Just evidence of meeting within the last 2 years.

[Dakine 26]

I am getting everything ready to send in my K1 petition, and am going to include Western Union receipts and envelopes that my fiancee has sent me as proof of ongoing relationship. Should these be originals or are copies OK?

Save it fot the interview, No need prove bonafide relation with initial petition. You only have to prove you met in person in the last 2 years.

[TBoneTX 43,422]

No need prove bonafide relation with initial petition. You only have to prove you met in person in the last 2 years.

USCIS doesn't require proof, but the consulate will. Enclosing some proof in the USCIS package will avert the very real prospect of the consular officer's refusing to accept evidence that you bring to the interview and then claiming that you didn't bring any. It has happened. If you include some proof in the USCIS filing, you'll take this excuse away from a rogue consulate.

[diday 0]

send copies. and more proofs of ongoing relationship

[tenderheartusa79 14]

usually not a good idea to show them money is going back and forth

they might think its not a real relationship and they might think its just for money

[adiiann 163]

I am not really sure but I read before in some blog that it would be better if you are going to send original proofs because it will shorten the time of the process if there's no RFE. Sometimes, the USCIS is sending RFE just asking for the original copy. But be sure to have 2 or more photocopies of all the documents.

Proof of ongoing relationship, if you can have phone call logs, text messages, chat logs, cards for occasion, post cards and receipts of delivery (Stuffed toys or flowers). Just in case, you are using Motorola cellphone, it has a good log for calls and text messages.

[Old Dominion 26]

I am getting everything ready to send in my K1 petition, and am going to include Western Union receipts and envelopes that my fiancee has sent me as proof of ongoing relationship. Should these be originals or are copies OK?

I'd omit the Western Union receipts altogether. Sending money is no evidence of a relationship, but can raise a suspicion that you are being "used" for financial reasons. You don't need to prove an ongoing relationship until the interview occurs -- you just need to prove that the two of you have met, and photos will do that along with copies of plane tickets, hotel bills, etc.

[rejane 1]

i will keep the original.

Also pictures, phone records, letters, plane tickets stubs, make good evidences., engagement ring receipt, e mails.

good luck.

Rejane

[afisher 0]

Thanks for the replies about the Western Union, I didn't even think about that. So I won't send them. I'm off to the post office to mail this packet out! Let's hope for the best.

[KimandRuss 0]

I agree with others regarding the money. Do not include.

Also would like to add that although proof of ongoing relationship is not necessarily requested at the USCIS stage of the process, if you are going through a higher fraud Consulate it is often suggested that you send some proof with the initial petition.

Many times the CO will have an opinion regarding the 'bona-fide' relationship before the beneficiary even gets there for the interview and based on the evidence sent with the initial petition. If you can answer any questions and prove that your relationship is authentic early on it's often a better outcome.

[TBoneTX 43,422]

I agree with others regarding the money. Do not include.

Also would like to add that although proof of ongoing relationship is not necessarily requested at the USCIS stage of the process, if you are going through a higher fraud Consulate it is often suggested that you send some proof with the initial petition.

Many times the CO will have an opinion regarding the 'bona-fide' relationship before the beneficiary even gets there for the interview and based on the evidence sent with the initial petition. If you can answer any questions and prove that your relationship is authentic early on it's often a better outcome.

This is a perfect answer, especially the boldface qualifier.