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[EZ3145 0]

Depends on how much was in the transfer, if enough for visa fees, medical fee, can be fine.

However if a large sum, this can be tricky, it can look like "buying a bride".

IMO, it almost never helps and actually CAN hurt. I'd leave it out.

Can you not show this as evidence of ongoing relationship?

[KimandRuss 0]

I don't think I understand the question.

You bring what proof you choose to show then so of course if you choose to omit the financial assistance they wont know about it.

[jokalu 1]

Hey Jokalu I am in your same situation, we have a 9 years relationship, and in one of my trips got pregnant, then I gave birth here in the USA, then I became a citizen and applied to bring him in, so I guess the pics and the baby's birth certificate with his last name should be proof enough.

I am not taking proof of the money I sent him because I think its kind of humiliating, the consular officers are so "special" that they might take it the wrong way. They don't undersatnd that in our third world countries most people struggle to survive. Don't matter if they are male, I think that is harder for males to find a job.

you right, they dont understand how the life is in our countrys, but i talk last night whit my fiance, and he send whit the petition proof of he support our baby, so is late for us, they know that , so i hope they dont put atention to this, and just note the important things, so i pretty sure we are ok!!

Edited March 12, 2009 by jokalu

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

I sent couple wire transfer to my fiance for all the fees that she has to pay for the interview. Should she present that in the interview as evidence? you know besides all photos, emails, phone records...

Thanks

I brought evidence of money transfers along with lots of other stuff. "evidence" to heavy on money transfers may be questioned, bit if it is part of the whole, why not?

[TBoneTX 43,401]

Listen to pushbrk.

[pushbrk 12,212]

why not?

Because it doesn't help and can hurt.

There are exceptions, such as when the petitioner is supporting their own child in addition to the beneficiary.

[CuriousGuy 0]

I'm kind of upset to hear this, that showing $ transfers MAY raise concerns.

My fiance lives on an outer island, with no real internet access. With my blessing, she is staying with relatives in the nearest city with internet access. I can either shell-out over $100 in phone bills, or I can send it to her, and get to see her on camera several times per week and talk for hours.

She has to eat, for gosh sakes, and I'm having her get some medical and dental things done. Her chest Xray showed nothing of any concern, and hopefully, SLEC's will be likewise. Soon, she'll get an eye-exam, and glasses, as-needed. Plus, I just contributed to her mother's recent surgery bill.

She doesn't feel right about taking on a job, only to quit within a couple mos. Plus, she may try to attend a short cooking course there. SO......

With such an explanation, do you think the sequence of transfers is still a bad idea???

[pushbrk 12,212]

I'm kind of upset to hear this, that showing $ transfers MAY raise concerns.

My fiance lives on an outer island, with no real internet access. With my blessing, she is staying with relatives in the nearest city with internet access. I can either shell-out over $100 in phone bills, or I can send it to her, and get to see her on camera several times per week and talk for hours.

She has to eat, for gosh sakes, and I'm having her get some medical and dental things done. Her chest Xray showed nothing of any concern, and hopefully, SLEC's will be likewise. Soon, she'll get an eye-exam, and glasses, as-needed. Plus, I just contributed to her mother's recent surgery bill.

She doesn't feel right about taking on a job, only to quit within a couple mos. Plus, she may try to attend a short cooking course there. SO......

With such an explanation, do you think the sequence of transfers is still a bad idea???

Evidence of bona fides is a two-way street. As a practical matter, the petitioner's motives are questioned far less than those of the beneficiary. The hurdle is to overcome the thought they foreign national is taking advantage of the USC. USC's sending money works against that goal and generally the couple will have sufficient other evidence of bona fides that shows commitment from both parties.

[AnnexoxShay 1]

I'm kind of upset to hear this, that showing $ transfers MAY raise concerns.

My fiance lives on an outer island, with no real internet access. With my blessing, she is staying with relatives in the nearest city with internet access. I can either shell-out over $100 in phone bills, or I can send it to her, and get to see her on camera several times per week and talk for hours.

She has to eat, for gosh sakes, and I'm having her get some medical and dental things done. Her chest Xray showed nothing of any concern, and hopefully, SLEC's will be likewise. Soon, she'll get an eye-exam, and glasses, as-needed. Plus, I just contributed to her mother's recent surgery bill.

She doesn't feel right about taking on a job, only to quit within a couple mos. Plus, she may try to attend a short cooking course there. SO......

With such an explanation, do you think the sequence of transfers is still a bad idea???

Id be forking out the $100 for phone calls ... Giving her money to pay for her mothers surgery, glasses, cooking courses could be misconstrued but the phonecalls several times a week is strong evidence of ongoing relationship...

[AnnexoxShay 1]

Evidence of bona fides is a two-way street. As a practical matter, the petitioner's motives are questioned far less than those of the beneficiary. The hurdle is to overcome the thought they foreign national is taking advantage of the USC. USC's sending money works against that goal and generally the couple will have sufficient other evidence of bona fides that shows commitment from both parties.

What if the the contribution is 50:50 .... First 2 years of my fiance and I's relationship I paid for all the phone calls ... this last 2 years his taken over, my contribution has been minimal due to my changing phone plans ... Would that be viewed as taking advantage of the USC or is the fact that I covered the first two years solely taken into consideration?

[CuriousGuy 0]

Id be forking out the $100 for phone calls ... Giving her money to pay for her mothers surgery, glasses, cooking courses could be misconstrued but the phonecalls several times a week is strong evidence of ongoing relationship...

Oh, they DO continue, I can assure you. I know how important that one is. I just keep the duration down, and make them between computer 'visit's, every few days or so. The letters go back and forth, with copies retained for her interview, etc.

I'll give this one some more thought.

[pushbrk 12,212]

Evidence of bona fides is a two-way street. As a practical matter, the petitioner's motives are questioned far less than those of the beneficiary. The hurdle is to overcome the thought they foreign national is taking advantage of the USC. USC's sending money works against that goal and generally the couple will have sufficient other evidence of bona fides that shows commitment from both parties.

What if the the contribution is 50:50 .... First 2 years of my fiance and I's relationship I paid for all the phone calls ... this last 2 years his taken over, my contribution has been minimal due to my changing phone plans ... Would that be viewed as taking advantage of the USC or is the fact that I covered the first two years solely taken into consideration?

Apples and oranges. Paying the phone bills is not transferring money.