Is Letter from Relatives Really Necessary

[ashleyphilly 70]

Hi everybody,

So my fiancee and I are putting the last touches on our I-129F petition. I am the beneficiary. My question is we have been together for 7 years, and I am very close with his family, but I don't have much to prove this like pictures. So, in this case, do you think it's a good idea to get a letter from his mother endorsing our relationship or is it not needed or even not good to put too much evidence in the petition?

Thanks,

[Pitaya 2,576]

Likely of little consequence, focus on the areas of evidence, refer to the Guides for details

[baron555 934]

Not needed but you do need to prove you have a legitimate relationship. There is much discussion about what people usually include for this.

[EndlessStory 53]

If you are filling for intial I-129F petition then only proof of 2 years meeting is needed. Boarding pass, visa stamps, hotel receipt, restaurant receipt or something that shows that both of you are in the same place

[TBoneTX 43,043]

Such a letter isn't needed for the USCIS petition, but it certainly could be of use for the consular stage. Include it in the petition package, and USCIS will forward it to the consulate.

[clairegie 265]

Since you are still in the filing stage, you only need to prove you are free to marry and that you have physically met within 2 years of filing. However, it doesn't hurt to include them. But to answer your question, for the initial filing, No, it's not really necessary.