Proof and Documentation of Relationship

[quarterbad 0]

Hello, and thanks in advance for any advise.

I wasn't aware of the burden of proof to demonstrate a relationship until after I returned from my trip to the Philippines in June. Besides my boarding passes, trip itinerary, baggage claim checks, hotel receipts, I have 4 photos of the two of us together. The 4 photos were taken on the same evening and we are wearing the same clothes. We saw each other 3 times while I was in the Philippines. I have one e-mail each from me and her prior to the trip. I have saved our e-mails and yahoo messenger chats since returning. Is this enough? Also, I will return in September. I can gather much more evidence then because of the engagement party and such. However, I would like to get started now. It seems like the initial K-1 application only has to demonstrate proof of meeting within the last 2 years, and that it is only at the embassy interview that you really have to "prove" a bona fide relationship. Is this correct? If so, then could we supplement our application at the embassy interview with additional photos, letters and such form my next trip in September?

[Matt & Bing 56]

You have enough for the initial petition for sure.

If you attend your fiancee's interview in Manila you might not even be asked for any evidence of an ongoing relationship (at least I wasn't).

You have plenty of time to gather any additional evidence needed.

[scotty's girl 1]

Yes you can do that. You don't have to send a lot of pictures upon filing the I-129F.

[Old Dominion 26]

You're fine

[JORDANTONI09 10]

I believe that you're good. For the interview, you can bring additional photos, emails, chat logs, phone logs, emails, snail mail and such to prove your existing relationship. As long as the relationship is genuine then you have nothing to worry about.

Edited July 10, 2010 by JORDANTONI09

[quarterbad 0]

So, it is the embassy that really "decides" on the relationship, correct? The center in Vermont just "clears" the names for Homeland Security purposes, and checks that the application is completed properly? The weight of the evidence is determined by the embassy interview?

[JimVaPhuong 4,863]

So, it is the embassy that really "decides" on the relationship, correct? The center in Vermont just "clears" the names for Homeland Security purposes, and checks that the application is completed properly? The weight of the evidence is determined by the embassy interview?

Clearing the names with DHS is just one of the things that USCIS does, but you basically got it right. USCIS makes sure the petition requirements have been met, and the consular officer determines if the relationship is legitimate. USCIS will get a couple of chances to evaluate the relationship when you apply for the green card, and again when you apply to remove conditions from the green card.

You're fortunate that you're dealing with a reasonable consulate. Some consulates want to see substantial evidence that there was a relationship before the petition was filed.

[belluco86 3]

You are fine. Check the portal to see your embassy requirements sometimes is good to send proof of relationship when you send your k1 application