Snail Mail -- Does My Fiancee Need to Send me snail mails?

[Yong 0]

Guys,

People said it's an insurance to send snail mails to one's fiancee. Does my fiancee need to send me snail mails back?

Thanks!

[kayandnigel 0]

Guys,

People said it's an insurance to send snail mails to one's fiancee. Does my fiancee need to send me snail mails back?

Thanks!

Nope you do not need that. I just kept my phone bills and printed out some of the emails that we sent back and forth and copies of all of our plane tickets and pictures of us everytime that we were together, I even included pictures of myself with his family and pictures of Nigel with my family! Hope this helps.

[Gary and Alla 3,694]

Guys,

People said it's an insurance to send snail mails to one's fiancee. Does my fiancee need to send me snail mails back?

Thanks!

You need to present evidence of a legitimate relationship not entered into for immigration benefits. Legitimate relationships produce their own evidence without anyone "having to do" anything. Communicate in your normal manner and submit records as evidence.

[SuperDuper! 230]

Yes, many couples here have been asked at the embassy if they have any cards or letters from their loved one.

Besides, its fun and romantic to send and receive and old fashioned letter or card. It shows you care! :dance:

[TimandJoyce 1]

Yes, many couples here have been asked at the embassy if they have any cards or letters from their loved one.

Besides, its fun and romantic to send and receive and old fashioned letter or card. It shows you care! :dance:

True enough about getting mail!! I love to send Tim something. Once when he got my card he says..."Donna, (my sister) must have sent me a card today, cause there's lipstick all over it!!" I don't wear lipstick, actually, but I bought one so I could kiss the card all over!!!

What country is the beneficiary from? It may help you to go to that countries forum, to find out what the consulates expect at interview time. For myself, I was in Vancouver Canada, and when she asked proof of ongoing relationship, I handed over a pile of pictures, and all she did was glance at the top one. She didn't even look at the emails we had, or the fact we talk on skype, or my boarding passes....etc. I think she could just pick up from talking with me, that Tim and I are indeed a couple in love...

Best wishes for you journey.....

[grinchus 11]

I haven't been exchanging snail mail correspondence with my fiance. We email and chat every day and I printed out a bunch of those for my initial application. We also talk on Skype, cell and sms constantly. Unfortunately many modes of communication now don't leave a paper trail (Skype, cell phone using int'l calling card, texting). Paradoxically, if a relationship is sincere it's almost harder to produce the "evidence" of it because it, and the communications involved in it, evolve organically. I find that the most frustrating part of this process - besides the wait!

[Nik+Heather 122]

I haven't been exchanging snail mail correspondence with my fiance. We email and chat every day and I printed out a bunch of those for my initial application. We also talk on Skype, cell and sms constantly. Unfortunately many modes of communication now don't leave a paper trail (Skype, cell phone using int'l calling card, texting). Paradoxically, if a relationship is sincere it's almost harder to produce the "evidence" of it because it, and the communications involved in it, evolve organically. I find that the most frustrating part of this process - besides the wait!

Skype and cell phone bills will most certainly provide what you need - a listing of time, duration and the id of the other half of the communication. This much will show the frequency and duration of your conversations.

If your cell phone bill doesn't currently show it, you can call and ask them to send you a detailed bill which includes a call history....Do a search, I'm sure I have seen directions for exporting Skype history.

[TBoneTX 47,510]

Nope you do not need that.

I consider such advice to be unverifiable, overly casual, and potentially perilous to follow. Some consulates are extremely behind the times in comparison with those of us who consider pure high-tech communication to be the "standard," and therefore adequate. Accordingly, it makes EMINENT sense to bring at least a few postal exchanges to the consular interview... and, better, to include them in the I-129F petition in case your consulate is one that kicks interviewees out for "lack of evidence of relationship" while refusing to consider or even accept the evidence that has been brought to the interview.

[Yong 0]

I guess the consulate should be reasonable, but we the applicants should prepare for the worst. Realistically, emails, scans, phone calls and im's should cover all communicates. They are fast and cheap. There is really no use for snail mails except for sending original documents, romantic letters, and gifts maybe.

The more you love each other, the more difficult this process(journey) gets...

[Nagishkaw 510]

Yes, by all means write a few letters and send a few cards. It is very good evidence compared to e mails and chat logs which can be copied. Your proof is in the post marks on the envelopes.