How Much Evidence of Relationship at Embassy?

[anon99 0]

Hi all,

As our embassy appointment approaches I'm wondering how much evidence of an ongoing relationship we need? USCIS clearly believed our relationship was genuine, so I'm assuming now we just need proof that we have continued together in the meantime?

I live in my fiancé's country with him. Here's what we have for evidence:

• Letters of intention to marry from both of us
  
• My residency visa showing that I live in his country
  
• Passport stamps and boarding passes showing that I visited the States for a week in February but then came back and have been here since
  
• Our rental contract with both names (sent with original I-129F petition)
  
• Rent payment receipts from past few months
  
• Text messages (one per month)
  
• Photos of us together (one per month)
  

Does that look like enough? I could get affidavits from family/friends if that'd help...

Thanks!

[Oksana & Max 94]

If you would fill the country it would help us to give you more in depth information. Seems like you have sufficient evidence. What about I-134, since you leave overseas you don't have US domicile or income. Do you have a sponsor aligned and a place to go to when you move back to the US?

[AmyWrites 593]

Honestly it looks fine, but it helps to know what country you're interviewing in as some embassies are much more strict than others. For an easy-normal embassy I think you're fine.

[anon99 0]

If you would fill the country it would help us to give you more in depth information. Seems like you have sufficient evidence. What about I-134, since you leave overseas you don't have US domicile or income. Do you have a sponsor aligned and a place to go to when you move back to the US?

Thanks. Yes, I have the I-134 for myself and we have co-sponsors that filled out the I-134 and I-864. I also have a number of documents proving my domicile in the States (you can live abroad and still maintain domicile). I have a mailing address in the States (my parents house) and I currently work remotely from wherever I am and have a letter from my boss saying that I can continue working from the States. The above list is definitely not all that I have! It's just the relationship stuff that I was less certain about... Thanks again!

(sorry would rather not fill in country or any personal info... I got stung before and am cautious now)

Honestly it looks fine, but it helps to know what country you're interviewing in as some embassies are much more strict than others. For an easy-normal embassy I think you're fine.

Thanks! I'd rather not say the country, but it's not considered high-fraud or more strict.

Edited May 29, 2012 by anon99

[Oksana & Max 94]

Thanks. Yes, I have the I-134 for myself and we have co-sponsors that filled out the I-134 and I-864. I also have a number of documents proving my domicile in the States (you can live abroad and still maintain domicile). I have a mailing address in the States (my parents house) and I currently work remotely from wherever I am and have a letter from my boss saying that I can continue working from the States. The above list is definitely not all that I have! It's just the relationship stuff that I was less certain about... Thanks again!

(sorry would rather not fill in country or any person info... I got stung before and am cautious now)

Thanks! I'd rather not say the country, but it's not considered high-fraud or more strict.

While you seems to be fine with the evidence you have.

As was stated earlier it would be fine for normal country, however high fraud countries can be more strict, and you should prepeare for it.

[Penny Lane 8,159]

Thanks. Yes, I have the I-134 for myself and we have co-sponsors that filled out the I-134 and I-864. I also have a number of documents proving my domicile in the States (you can live abroad and still maintain domicile). I have a mailing address in the States (my parents house) and I currently work remotely from wherever I am and have a letter from my boss saying that I can continue working from the States. The above list is definitely not all that I have! It's just the relationship stuff that I was less certain about... Thanks again!

(sorry would rather not fill in country or any personal info... I got stung before and am cautious now)

Thanks! I'd rather not say the country, but it's not considered high-fraud or more strict.

It's very hard to help without knowing the specific consulate you will be dealing with. If it's not high fraud or strict, then you should be fine.

Edited May 29, 2012 by Evylin

[baron555 934]

Hi all,

As our embassy appointment approaches I'm wondering how much evidence of an ongoing relationship we need? USCIS clearly believed our relationship was genuine, so I'm assuming now we just need proof that we have continued together in the meantime?

I live in my fiancé's country with him. Here's what we have for evidence:

• 
  The evidence of a relationship means a romantic relationship that intends to lead to marriage. The following items are nothing but a proof of having a visa, living in a country and having a joint rental.
  
• My residency visa showing that I live in his country
  
• Passport stamps and boarding passes showing that I visited the States for a week in February but then came back and have been here since
  
• Our rental contract with both names (sent with original I-129F petition)
  
• Rent payment receipts from past few months
  The following are good but much seems to be lacking. How about a letter describing your relationship and timeline and then using references to the text messages and photos to help corroborate your description. No gift receipts? or emails? or letters or cards?....Why not? You need to generate various types of evidences so that a complete stranger (the CO) can see you two have a legit relationship. Start now.
  
• Letters of intention to marry from both of us
  
• Text messages (one per month)
  
• Photos of us together (one per month)
  

Does that look like enough? I could get affidavits from family/friends if that'd help...

Not really; with a small consideration, I'd write an affidavit for you and I don't even know you guys!

Thanks!

Edited May 29, 2012 by baron555

[anon99 0]

baron555 - Thanks for your suggestions. In our original I-129F petition I included a letter describing our relationship (a timeline) plus more evidence. Is it necessary to repeat that? I'll have all those original documents with me.

No, we don't have emails or letters because we live together. That's kind of the point of the rent stuff - to show that our interactions are in-person not via email, skype, etc. I have text message screen shots as that's one way that we communicate in written form... pretty much the only way, though.

Edited May 29, 2012 by anon99

[TBoneTX 43,038]

Your profile, if it's honest, says Bolivia, which isn't known as a tough consulate.

If you're deceiving us (whatever your motive), then we can't be of best help to you.

Normally, living with one's significant other is excellent (no-brainer) evidence of a bona fide relationship.

You say that your consulate is "not high-fraud or more strict," which indicates that you have an idea of what evidence might suffice. Have you read the "embassy info" and reviews for your consulate, paying particular attention to the very WORST of the reports?

[Repaje 1]

Hi all,

As our embassy appointment approaches I'm wondering how much evidence of an ongoing relationship we need? USCIS clearly believed our relationship was genuine, so I'm assuming now we just need proof that we have continued together in the meantime?

I live in my fiancé's country with him. Here's what we have for evidence:

• Letters of intention to marry from both of us
  
• My residency visa showing that I live in his country
  
• Passport stamps and boarding passes showing that I visited the States for a week in February but then came back and have been here since
  
• Our rental contract with both names (sent with original I-129F petition)
  
• Rent payment receipts from past few months
  
• Text messages (one per month)
  
• Photos of us together (one per month)
  

Does that look like enough? I could get affidavits from family/friends if that'd help...

Thanks!

Hi,I will have an intrview within 6 days and I'm gonna bring every single picture that we are together on,Trip tickets,airplane tickets,bills from our honeymoon that shows that we were together all the time.I think you got my point,bring everything that you have ,it's better to have more then less and I think they're gonna appreciate it.Hope that helps.Good luck to you !

Edited May 30, 2012 by Repaje

[kate&javi 26]

Well, I also live in my fiance's country with him and when we go to his interview, we will also be bringing our rental agreement with both of our names, receipts for the rent payment, etc. BUT we also plan on bringing things that show we have a romantic relationship: cards (yes we live together but my fiance and I still give each other cards/letters for holidays and birthdays; I think that's part of being in a relationship!), pictures (we take a lot of pictures so no problem there), receipts from gifts that we bought each other, etc. I think I'm going to have his mom write an affidavit, as well as my parents even though they haven't met him yet, and maybe my sister (who did meet him). We are also planning a trip at the beginning of June (YAY! FINALLY!) so I'm going to keep many things from that as well. I want to show that, yes, we live together but we aren't "roommates" - we are a couple! So think about that, too.