A few...or several...questions about evidence

[nica_chica3 0]

Sorry for so many questions, but I'm gearing up to get the package sent off this week so there's a million things running through my head (I'm a perfectionist!!) as to how to actually put it all together and keep it all together, what to include or not include, and in what order. Any tips would be absolutely fabulous!!

As far as evidence goes, I have printed off about 75 pages of emails and chats from the past 3 years. And that was taking maybe three or four email messages per month, as well as some chats. I have also gathered all my phone records as well. But my cell phone bills are totaling around 175 pages. My question is, should I include all of them? Or maybe every other month? Should I just copy the pages where it shows the details of calls?? That would take away around 60 pages if I did that....What is the rule of thumb between sending enough without completely overwhelming them as opposed to just sending everything so that you can show complete evidence???

For plane tickets, can I just make copies of my online receipts/itineraries? Or should I make copies of my boarding passes as well??

For pictures, I don't have that many, maybe 10. Do I just stick them in with all the other evidence? Or should I like glue them to a piece of paper or print on 8.5x11 photo paper so I can give an explanation of each one?

Also, should I include a letter of how we met, got married, etc.? Is that necessary??

Is there any other evidence I'm forgetting that is pretty standard/important to send??

Thanks in advance!!!!!

[Dave H 12]

Sorry for so many questions, but I'm gearing up to get the package sent off this week so there's a million things running through my head (I'm a perfectionist!!) as to how to actually put it all together and keep it all together, what to include or not include, and in what order. Any tips would be absolutely fabulous!!

As far as evidence goes, I have printed off about 75 pages of emails and chats from the past 3 years. And that was taking maybe three or four email messages per month, as well as some chats. I have also gathered all my phone records as well. But my cell phone bills are totaling around 175 pages. My question is, should I include all of them? Or maybe every other month? Should I just copy the pages where it shows the details of calls?? That would take away around 60 pages if I did that....What is the rule of thumb between sending enough without completely overwhelming them as opposed to just sending everything so that you can show complete evidence???

For plane tickets, can I just make copies of my online receipts/itineraries? Or should I make copies of my boarding passes as well??

For pictures, I don't have that many, maybe 10. Do I just stick them in with all the other evidence? Or should I like glue them to a piece of paper or print on 8.5x11 photo paper so I can give an explanation of each one?

Also, should I include a letter of how we met, got married, etc.? Is that necessary??

Is there any other evidence I'm forgetting that is pretty standard/important to send??

Thanks in advance!!!!!

Hi, and welcome.

This is what I sent: 6 color photos at different events together, copies of my boarding passes (2 visits to U.S), about 10 printed emails, and about the same in facebook messages. My wife sent me one months telephone bill and that was it as proof. It may be different depending on the country, I am not sure. Don't overdo the paperwork as I was told they would only skim through it.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Dave

Hi, and welcome.

This is what I sent: 6 color photos at different events together, copies of my boarding passes (2 visits to U.S), about 10 printed emails, and about the same in facebook messages. My wife sent me one months telephone bill and that was it as proof. It may be different depending on the country, I am not sure. Don't overdo the paperwork as I was told they would only skim through it.

Hope this helps and good luck.

Dave

Oh and put the dates and names on the back of the photos if possible

[vacrimefighter 10]

I would rather have too much evidence then not enough causing you a delay.

Western Union - Did you send any money ?

Hotel Receipts ?

Passport/Visa picture and entrance into the country

I would search for the consulate that you will be using and research other couples interview process and questions,

Edited July 26, 2011 by vacrimefighter

[Research 0]

Sorry for so many questions, but I'm gearing up to get the package sent off this week so there's a million things running through my head (I'm a perfectionist!!) as to how to actually put it all together and keep it all together, what to include or not include, and in what order. Any tips would be absolutely fabulous!!

As far as evidence goes, I have printed off about 75 pages of emails and chats from the past 3 years. And that was taking maybe three or four email messages per month, as well as some chats. I have also gathered all my phone records as well. But my cell phone bills are totaling around 175 pages. My question is, should I include all of them? Or maybe every other month? Should I just copy the pages where it shows the details of calls?? That would take away around 60 pages if I did that....What is the rule of thumb between sending enough without completely overwhelming them as opposed to just sending everything so that you can show complete evidence???

For plane tickets, can I just make copies of my online receipts/itineraries? Or should I make copies of my boarding passes as well??

For pictures, I don't have that many, maybe 10. Do I just stick them in with all the other evidence? Or should I like glue them to a piece of paper or print on 8.5x11 photo paper so I can give an explanation of each one?

Also, should I include a letter of how we met, got married, etc.? Is that necessary??

Is there any other evidence I'm forgetting that is pretty standard/important to send??

Thanks in advance!!!!!

I am at the last stage of my CR1 process and I never sent ANY!! Evidence except our marriage certificate as proof of marriage. We have been approved every step of the way. I know people here seem to be anti lawyer but I used one. If I went with everything I read here I would have sent e-mails, pictures, letters from loved ones, every piece of every thing I could think of. But according to my lawyer the marriage certificate was enough evidence until the interview. I am now waiting for my interview date I will have tons of pictures airline tickets text messages you name it I will have it. I have heard of people sending evidence too soon and then when they really needed it it was not back in their hands.

This is just my VJ though if you can replicate the evidence over and over again knock your self out for peace of mind. I trusted my lawyer and it paid off so best of Luck to you it won't be an easy wait but just keep looking forward to the day you two are together!!

[Dana-Mića 51]

When i sent the I-130 for my husband all i sent was the requierd items like our marriage certificate proof of citizenship for me. I also added 6 photos and a copy of the pages of my passport where it was stamped. I sent no emails, chats, call logs or anything of that sort. For the interview i am sending the past year worth of text message listings as well as calls, a couple of the calling cards i had used (i know its not much credit but its all i have) also letters I had sent him and he has sent me since 2005 and a whole lot of pictures and my flight itineraries from 2005 till now

[Ryan H 3,813]

OP: Whatever you send now, just make sure you have copies of it later. How much you send off at this point is up to you. My own opinion is this, the interview is not the time to submit evidence that could have been submitted with the initial filing; it may never be asked for or immediately passed back without so much as a fleeting glance from a CO. I'm not suggesting going to an interview empty handed, far from it. I'm only saying anything you include with all the forms at the initial filing becomes part of the file that will be seen by a CO prior to the interview.

As vacrimefighter already suggested, research the experiences of others who have interviewed at the Embassy in Managua.