Proof of ongoing relationship..

[Kevbev09 1]

I have my official interview letter now, and seriously, it doesn't say anywhere that I have to show proof of our relationship. Is that so obvious it's assumed? And how often, under what circumstances, do they ask to see it in Montreal?

I'm not worried too much, my fiance and I see each other almost every week, sometimes twice a week. However we have hardly any photos, mostly because he hates having his picture taken, and it's usually just the two of us with no one to take them. Also I had months and months of MSN chat logs, but my main drive stopped working a couple weeks ago and I had to reformat it, and lost it all. I do have every email sent between us for the past 3 years (before we even met), and a lot of them detail our plans of when I'm visiting him. Plus phone bills, receipts from when we go out together, etc.

I'd like to get my record of every time I've crossed the border, since they do keep track (lol I've seen their computer screens) but I'm not sure a random customs officer will give that to me, has anybody ever asked for that?

Just don't want any trouble, it's been pretty smooth for us so far and I don't want to mess everything up at the interview, since he won't be with me to sort it out.

[sachinky 464]

I was actually suprised to see such a brief interview letter as well.

I assume they expect us to check the consulate website.

Or that our lawyers will tell us what to do.

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

Honestly, I haven't read many accounts in the last few months of people being asked for proof of bona fide relationship. Having said that, I think it's wise to take what you can, but not fret about not having enough. Screen shots of email folders...phone bills...joint plane / hotel tickets...things like that will be good backup, and it's smart to bring some supporting info just in case. But realistically, it's not asked for very often. You just don't want to be caught by surprise by being the first person to have it asked for, and not being able to provide it!

[Rhiannercakes 14]

I was not asked for anything. I actually didnt bring anything because I didnt get the chance to print off photos and we dont have many chat records etc.

My fiance was there at the interview with me as well. Is your fiance coming to the interview? If so, I doubt you'd be asked for relationship information.

I don't think you can get a record of how many times you've crossed the border, I think that's info for border officers only.

Edited March 29, 2010 by Rhiannercakes

[Flames9_RN 358]

99% of people in Canada, are not even asked for proof of relationship, BUT it is good to take a few items. Take a few pics of the two of you together, one doesnt need a whole album,lol, any travel receipts. I highly doubt the POE officer is going to print off their screen. I wouldnt worry too much, a few pics usually suffices if they even do ask.

[Kevbev09 1]

No, he won't be there with me, he's never been allowed into Canada. Don't ask why.. it's an extremely stupid reason but they threatened him with arrest if he tried to enter again. Gonna try to get him a waiver asap.

[brightskte 18]

We weren't asked for anything. Heck, they didn't even take our DS156, DS156K, etc. I thought that was weird, but I also noticed that the CO had it in his stack from our packet 3.

No matter what I think you should still take something. No matter if 100% of us on here weren't asked for it, I'd still bring it. You never know if the CO you get will be the one that wants to see it. Better safe than sorry!

[Udella&Wiz 325]

We brought originals of whatever we'd already sent and a few extra plane ticket receipts for trips since we'd applied. They didn't ask us for any proof.

[The_Dude 1,142]

We weren't asked for anything at our interview, but they did have all the proof that we had sent in with the visa submission. We had sent in copies of phone bills, flight tickets, itineraries,photos and some emails that we had sent each other while dating. Our interview officer never really asked us about it although I could see that he had gone through it. We were asked for that at our AoS interview, but that is a bit down the road for you.

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I wasn't asked for prof either, but my SO was at the interview with me, and I think that makes the difference sometimes. I would just bring what you have! Worst case scenario they want more evidence and your visa issuance is delayed by a few weeks/months. It is extremely rare for Montreal to outright deny someone without at least giving you the opportunity to provide what you have missed.

[Revenesque 2]

I'm not planning to bring any proof of relationship except my hubby and my pregnant belly, lol.

[TimandJoyce 1]

I interviewed at Vancouver, and she did ask me for proof and when I handed her the stack of pic's I had, she glanced at the top one and that satisfied her. If I remember correctly it's the one I have on my profile page... She didn't ask for anything else, even though I brought lots!

My advice would be to have everything organized so you can find it fast. I had three decorative folders with me. The kind you buy at Walmart for less than a dollar, in the stationary section. I had one for relationship, one for medical, one for financial, and when she asked anything concerning any part of that, I knew what folder to go to right away. I really think that impressed her, and the fact I was confident in my answers. I don't know about Montreal, but at my interview it was all basic questions. Best wishes for your interview!

@ Reven!!"I'm not planning to bring any proof of relationship except my hubby and my pregnant belly, lol." Yep..I think that's probably proof enough for ya!

[Wyatt's Torch 45]

I'm not planning to bring any proof of relationship except my hubby and my pregnant belly, lol.

For all THEY know it could be someone else's baby...

Just sayin'!

Read my signature.

[Bern. 3]

I brought pictures, e-mails, packing slips. I bought everything and the kitchen sink because I'm only 20 and I wanted them to take me and my marriage seriously. They asked for nil...and I got approved.<3

[Hugglebuggles 60]

I interviewed at Vancouver, and she did ask me for proof and when I handed her the stack of pic's I had, she glanced at the top one and that satisfied her. If I remember correctly it's the one I have on my profile page... She didn't ask for anything else, even though I brought lots!

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I have an almost identical picture of Bill and I with those same yellow glasses on! That's super funny. Any chance yours is from the Toy Story ride at Disneyworld too?

Raven- cute!