Evidence of bonafide marriage

[Romantiques 2]

I just recently sent my I-130 to USCIS. I got my NOA1 already but because we have been married for only a few months I realized that maybe I didn't send enough evidence as bonafide marriage and I'm worried that might affect the case. I contacted UCIS and was told that I can send more evidence as long as I include a copy of the NOA1 in the package. Has anyone here done this? If so, did it delay the case further?

Edited December 6, 2011 by Romantiques

[PAPUNMANMU 4]

Hi how are you doing pray all is well can you list what you sent? So I can have a clear picture of what you might have missed

[jkelly07 120]

wait see if you get a rfe, if not then they accepted the file, just in case have more. evidence of your marriage ready to send to them pictures, marriage certificates, wedding photos,trips there, copy of your passport stamps.any use of atm machines receipts,hotals,any thing togather like bills jointy,just wait to see if you get a rfe what there asking for.

[Romantiques 2]

I sent the marriage certificate,old pictures together(we've been together for 10 years),western union receipts over the years, cover letter about our long relationship.. Now I want to send my passport stamps, phone bills, and affidavits from family and friends. I wanted to send them now and not wait for an RFE because it could delay the process.

[Ryan H 3,925]

I sent the marriage certificate,old pictures together(we've been together for 10 years),western union receipts over the years, cover letter about our long relationship.. Now I want to send my passport stamps, phone bills, and affidavits from family and friends. I wanted to send them now and not wait for an RFE because it could delay the process.

Despite what you were told on the phone (other VJ members call it the misinformation line for a reason), anything you send to USCIS unsolicited is nothing more than an exercise in futility because anything you send unsolicited will not get matched with your file.

Based on your list of what you have already sent, I believe you will not receive an RFE for the items that you have indicated you wish to send.

If you want those items to be included with the file that will be reviewed by a CO prior to the interview taking place, you can send those items to the NVC with the DS-230 and documents that accompany the DS-230. Be aware that if you choose to include items with the DS-230 that are not asked for by the NVC, it will likely slow the processing of your case at the NVC. Regardless of whether or not you choose to send those items to the NVC, they should be brought to the interview.

[Romantiques 2]

Thanks Ryan. Now you really got me thinking. I guess I'm just very anxious and want USCIS to approve it so bad that I'm overthinking everything.

[PAPUNMANMU 4]

Hi,

I really like the comments of the others take heed to what they say because they're right, until they give you an REF you don't want to send papers and they don't make it to your case. Trust me i understand the craziness that this wait brings lol but every day makes it easier and things starts working eventually, right now just make sure you have papers ready for NVC if you haven't been working on those yet. Good luck sweet heart it'll get better soon. God bless

[Darnell 8,480]

I just recently sent my I-130 to USCIS. I got my NOA1 already but because we have been married for only a few months I realized that maybe I didn't send enough evidence as bonafide marriage and I'm worried that might affect the case. I contacted UCIS and was told that I can send more evidence as long as I include a copy of the NOA1 in the package. Has anyone here done this? If so, did it delay the case further?

whoa .

I've never heard this.

Let's say, for the moment, that it's a statistical anomoly (loosely termed, also, as a bullsh|t) answer from a Tier 1 CSR at USCIS hotline)

Could ya do us a favor, this week?

Call back twice a day, once in the morning, once in the afternoon, for Thursday and Friday,

and

ask the exact same question, and then note the answers in a log book,

then Friday evening, come back, let us know the answers from yer log book ?

Historically, this just wasn't done - to add in more stuff to the casefile whilst it's at USCIS without any RFE.

[Romantiques 2]

Hi,

I really like the comments of the others take heed to what they say because they're right, until they give you an REF you don't want to send papers and they don't make it to your case. Trust me i understand the craziness that this wait brings lol but every day makes it easier and things starts working eventually, right now just make sure you have papers ready for NVC if you haven't been working on those yet. Good luck sweet heart it'll get better soon. God bless

I know the wait is extremely painful.I'm counting everyday lol. What papers will NVC ask for? could you please tell me? Thank you. God bless you too peyizan mwen.

whoa .

I've never heard this.

Let's say, for the moment, that it's a statistical anomoly (loosely termed, also, as a bullsh|t) answer from a Tier 1 CSR at USCIS hotline)

Could ya do us a favor, this week?

Call back twice a day, once in the morning, once in the afternoon, for Thursday and Friday,

and

ask the exact same question, and then note the answers in a log book,

then Friday evening, come back, let us know the answers from yer log book ?

Historically, this just wasn't done - to add in more stuff to the casefile whilst it's at USCIS without any RFE.

Darnell I got your point. Funny how you said though

[PAPUNMANMU 4]

I know the wait is extremely painful.I'm counting everyday lol. What papers will NVC ask for? could you please tell me? Thank you. God bless you too peyizan mwen.

hi,

NVC ask for the original of EVERYTHING like Birth Certificates, Marriage Certificates, also More info wow i'm drawing blanks right now i've had a long day but please visit the Haiti Filers forum for more info i'm pretty sure i posted them there. There's papers that your hubby has to sign and and if they lived in another country for more then 6 months they will need a police report for that country but wow now i'm so burnt out i can't think.

[BocaChicaBabe 6]

I think you included enough evidence to get your petition approved. As Ryan H said, if you wish to include any more evidence, send it to the NVC with your DS-230 package. That's what I did and I didn't run into any problems. Good Luck!!

[Research 0]

I used a lawyer and the only time I showed any proof besides my marriage certificate was at the interview. We only knew each other 4 months before marriage and were married one year 2mths on the day of our interview. We had enough evidence to pass our interview. My husband has been home 12 days now feel free to ask me any questions the info is fresh in my mind and should still be relevant for a while.

[Frank and Racquel 18]

I think you included enough evidence to get your petition approved. As Ryan H said, if you wish to include any more evidence, send it to the NVC with your DS-230 package. That's what I did and I didn't run into any problems. Good Luck!!

I agree. People send additional stuff to USCIS often, but I wouldn't unless they ask for it. Bring everything with you at the interview, thats where it matters most. BocaChica is correct too, send some with the DS-230, But bring all of it to Interview at the embassy.

[Romantiques 2]

Thanks everyone. I'm breathing a little bit better now Just anxious and dont want to get denied, appeal and blah blah.. I want my hubby here ASAP ( as we all do i'm sure )

[Darnell 8,480]

so, can post the results of your call log here? nowish? TIA !