newbie starting I-130

[Dave 'n' Hai Au 0]

Hi to all, this sight is a blessing!!! Congratulations to those that are united with their so's and good luck to all of us in "THE SYSTEM". The question I have is how much supporting evidence most people send with their I-130's? If a little is good, is a lot better? I am nervous and have not started yet, just want to minimize problems! Everyone please Take Care!!

[conquest 0]

Make copies of every thing make 3 sets exactly alike. Any evidence you have I would send with in reason I dont think you need every thing, but make it clear that you do have a realtionship on going or are married or what ever you are trying to prove. I have 100s of photos I dont think they want to see them all. On the other hand save evert thing you can think of that proves you are in a relationship you never know when you might need it

[*Snowdrop* 603]

We sent in about 8 wedding photos showing us with various members of the family and one of the group shot of guests. Plus three affidavits from family and friends saying they had known us as a couple for several years.

[hniHnitsuJ 8]

These are what I sent to USCIS.

1. All my traveled tickets to Viet Nam. (3 trips)

2. My phone bill. (10 pages long)

3. Messenger chat from Yahoo, with voice chat. (50pages)

4. 4 wedding pictures with her family, 2 pictures vacation in Thai Lan.

5. Our hand written love letter translate to English.

6. Gifts from me sent to her, and she sents to me.

7. Temporary Residence while I was living at her's house.

8. Restaurant Bill, and more.

I hope these list will help you.

Loi and Suong

[pushbrk 12,401]

Hi to all, this sight is a blessing!!! Congratulations to those that are united with their so's and good luck to all of us in "THE SYSTEM". The question I have is how much supporting evidence most people send with their I-130's? If a little is good, is a lot better? I am nervous and have not started yet, just want to minimize problems! Everyone please Take Care!!

Anything you send with the petition requires time to evaluate. The marriage certifcate and a few pictures is sufficient with the petition unless you are addressing obvious red flags. Save your other accumulated evidence for the interview but no need to take a suitcase full of printed emails. A couple examples per month is more than sufficient. Evidence of visits and time together is the best evidence of a bona fide ongoing relationship. For newlyweds who haven't lived together, what you bring to the interview is of far more importance than evidence you include (beyond a marriage certificate) with the petition.

[Dave 'n' Hai Au 0]

Thanks for the replys. It looks like I will send a few things from each visit and some phone records. I guess it's time to jump in and test the waters!! Thanks again, bye for now.