Relationship evidence at the interview

[Beautifulday 16]

Do I really need to have a bunch of brand new evidence, and by that I mean evidence that we didn't send in with the i129.

Can I get denied if I present very little or no new evidence?

[Hiroshi 宏 64]

I'd like to know myself, We didn't send a lot with the I-129F, Just enough evidence, But we have extra photos and chat logs here, Just incase we get an RFE, So we can send these straight away and try and minimise any delay's etc, But if we don't get an RFE we will present these at the interview stage

[Sheri&Rich 25]

For the cost of a printer cartridge (or two) it wouldn't do any harm to have some 'evidence' with you.

I'm taking the original flight tickets from my fiancee's visit to the UK last month, a couple of photo's printed off from that visit including one of us together at Stonehenge and a selection of emails spread over the time the application was in process.

Hopefully that should be fine. If they want more then there is plenty more if necessary and I am going to put the rest on a memory stick on my key ring just incase I need it.

[bunnygirl 86]

I'd like to know myself, We didn't send a lot with the I-129F, Just enough evidence, But we have extra photos and chat logs here, Just incase we get an RFE, So we can send these straight away and try and minimise any delay's etc, But if we don't get an RFE we will present these at the interview stage

Yes, this. We'll have met up twice since submitting the I129F so I'll take more photos and a few more chat logs to the interview, just in case.

From all the interview experiences I've read from the London Embassy though, these are never asked for. I'm sure you'll be fine

[baron555 934]

Do I really need to have a bunch of brand new evidence, and by that I mean evidence that we didn't send in with the i129.

Can I get denied if I present very little or no new evidence?

Depends on what you already submitted and how it can prove you have a legitimate relationship. Your word alone in not good enough.

[Karam and Jamie 44]

That's what I'm saying. So tired of providing evidence and I've only done it for the petition so far lol I provided 3 chat conversations from each month that we've talked, phone call records, letters we wrote to each other and sent in the mail and pictures. Passed through USCIS in 50 days just wonder about the Embassy now.

[sweet cakes 326]

Typically, from what I have read here, they ask questions and proofs based from what you have submitted from the I-129f. If you have submitted a few evidences, they might ask for more. and if you have front-loaded it, they will ask you some specific questions about your meetings. But just the same, it doesn't hurt to be more prepared than not. If you have met after I-129f, might as well bring more recent pictures about 10-15, all the better if with family and friends; boarding passes, snapshots of texts, some emails, etc. Not necessarily a lot, but a good amount to prove you are both in a loving and genuine ongoing relationship.

Also, you might find it helpful to check-out the consulate reviews for your country: http://www.visajourney.com/reviews/

All the best!

Edited May 16, 2014 by sweet cakes

[Kiwinyc 62]

it depends entirely on the Embassy you will interview at. The US Embassy in London does not require any further evidence. They don't ask for it, you can take it along but they won't ask to see it so save the some trees and just take they documentation they ask for.

Look at the reviews of the Embassy you're going through as sweet cakes advises, this will tell you what you're likely to experience.

[Beautifulday 16]

I am currently here with my fiance and will be for several more days so well have so new pictures, I'll also save the boarding pass for my way back home, and I obviously have all the original documents from the i129, I guess a few chat logs. Should be fine I'd think. Thanks everyone

[baron555 934]

I am currently here with my fiance and will be for several more days so well have so new pictures, I'll also save the boarding pass for my way back home, and I obviously have all the original documents from the i129, I guess a few chat logs. Should be fine I'd think. Thanks everyone

I've said it before and don't mind saying it again.......it's not about quantity, it's all about content or quality.

Photos together are great but are secondary since they can be altered. Summaries of chat logs or emails or phone calls do nothing on their own except to say you two email a lot, for example. They don't say anything to what you talk about. Most relationships follow a normal course of events. Your evidence, when all put together, should be able to prove to a total stranger, the Embassy CO in this case, that you have a real and legitimate relationship with the intention to marry and permanently reside in the US together.

So the evidences you submit should show snippets of the evolution of your relationship....the initial getting to know you phase, to the more serious let's meet in person, to the even more serious about intending to marry and follow the visa process to the planning of the move and the future lives together.