What can be used as Proof of an engagement?

[Guam PHL 1]

My fiance will be applying for a K1 Visa and we understand that she has to provide proof of our engagement to the consular officer. What can she use as proof of engagement? My fiance already has her engagement ring from me, can she use the engagement ring as proof and is the ring sufficient enough for proof of our engagement?

[7107 6]

Photos of engagement if you have. engagement party, the engagement ring is proof enough in my opinion. Fortunately, when i proposed I hired photographers to secretly take photos of the time I popped the question.

[brynz 1]

Photos of engagement if you have. engagement party, the engagement ring is proof enough in my opinion. Fortunately, when i proposed I hired photographers to secretly take photos of the time I popped the question.

I agree.

And the receipt..

Edited December 19, 2014 by brynz

[VOL 425]

My fiance will be applying for a K1 Visa and we understand that she has to provide proof of our engagement to the consular officer. What can she use as proof of engagement? My fiance already has her engagement ring from me, can she use the engagement ring as proof and is the ring sufficient enough for proof of our engagement?

Your understanding is wrong.

Letter of Intent to marry is what the CO and USCIS wants to see

[luckytwo15 13]

We plan on using the jeweler receipt and picture of fiancée wearing her ring, which were both included as part of our original I-129 application. And of course she'll wear the ring when we go to her January interview as well as we are taking current letters of intent to marry.

Edited December 19, 2014 by luckytwo15

[Jim Smith 0]

Hello,

You must have the engegement photographs as a proof of your engagement ceremony.

[Penguin_ie 5,994]

Hello,

You must have the engegement photographs as a proof of your engagement ceremony.

No- IF you had a ceremony,and it DOES NOT look like a wedding, photos are good, but they are not necessary.

Your understanding is wrong.

Letter of Intent to marry is what the CO and USCIS wants to see

Correct. You can be engaged without a party or a ring- what they want is your "intent to marry" letter.

[brynz 1]

No- IF you had a ceremony,and it DOES NOT look like a wedding, photos are good, but they are not necessary.

Correct. You can be engaged without a party or a ring- what they want is your "intent to marry" letter.

I understand the MUST required docs.BTW going back to the question read between the lines pls:) Sorry peace Edited December 19, 2014 by brynz

[Guam PHL 1]

Photos of engagement if you have. engagement party, the engagement ring is proof enough in my opinion. Fortunately, when i proposed I hired photographers to secretly take photos of the time I popped the question.

thanks for your response

I agree.

And the receipt..

thanks for responding

Your understanding is wrong.

Letter of Intent to marry is what the CO and USCIS wants to see

noted

No- IF you had a ceremony,and it DOES NOT look like a wedding, photos are good, but they are not necessary.

Correct. You can be engaged without a party or a ring- what they want is your "intent to marry" letter.

thanks for responding

[Hank_ 9,174]

My fiance will be applying for a K1 Visa and we understand that she has to provide proof of our engagement to the consular officer. What can she use as proof of engagement? My fiance already has her engagement ring from me, can she use the engagement ring as proof and is the ring sufficient enough for proof of our engagement?

What the embassy is looking for is proof of a genuine relationship (no fraud). Pictures of you two together, chat log, emails, letters. etc. Some still include letters of intent to marry in 90 days (same as USCIS letter).

If you have a receipt for the engagement ring include it.... otherwise don't worry about it.

http://photos.state.gov/libraries/manila/1178798/packets/K1%20and%20K2%20Interview%20Preparation%20Instructions%20-%20English%20_updated%2010%20SEP%202014_.pdf

h. EVIDENCE OF A GENUINE ENGAGEMENT. You must be prepared to prove to the consular officer

that you have a genuine relationship with your petitioner and a clear intention to marry within 90 days of

admission into the U.S. In the past, successful applicants have submitted photographs, letters, e-mails,

phone records, bank records, and remittance records as evidence supporting their relationships and intent to

marry.

[Zedayn 485]

My fiance will be applying for a K1 Visa and we understand that she has to provide proof of our engagement to the consular officer. What can she use as proof of engagement? My fiance already has her engagement ring from me, can she use the engagement ring as proof and is the ring sufficient enough for proof of our engagement?

When they ask for proof of engagement, they are really asking for your proof of bonafide relationship. Because if you prove you have a bonafide relationship, it is believable you have true intentions to get married.

The "proof" you need to fulfill this part of the instructions is simple: photos, chat logs, emails, phone records, etc....the different evidences you have which proves you have a strong relationship. As far as the "engagement" part, you do not need a letter of intent, engagement rings, or anything of that nature.

When my wife had her interview, all the CO asked to see was some pictures of us together. That was our "proof of engagement".

[Greenbaum 12,259]

Guam PHL, on 19 Dec 2014 - 05:11 AM, said:Guam PHL, on 19 Dec 2014 - 05:11 AM, said:

My fiance will be applying for a K1 Visa and we understand that she has to provide proof of our engagement to the consular officer. What can she use as proof of engagement? My fiance already has her engagement ring from me, can she use the engagement ring as proof and is the ring sufficient enough for proof of our engagement?

The ring is symbolic to you and her of your love for each other, but the CO will require a number of other things to support an ongoing relationship.

1. For the interview and filing of the I-129 you will need to show/include a letter of intent. Most times, the CO will not ask for the letter at the time of the interview but others have brought along just the same. Your choice but it is required for the I-129 filing.
2. They will be looking for pictures of your visit. You only need about 10 - 15 pictures showing you together. It's been suggested they include you together in "loving poses" (like holding hands or arms around each other smiling as suggested poses). Also, pictures at a family gather showing that you have met the family goes a long ways in showing your relationship.
3. You'll need to provide airline tickets, hotel receipts, restaurant receipts and if you have visited any attractions receipts from there also can be included.
4. Phone bills
5. Chat logs

Edited December 19, 2014 by Greenbaum

[Al422 221]

Here is what we used, and it worked fine: (She had no ring to show.)

1. Chat logs from Skype and Yahoo, emails, and telephone bills showing calls made. (just a sample, about 50 pages worth, as we had well over 1000 pages).

2. Photos of us together.

3. Photos from the engagement party her parents threw for us.

4. Airline boarding passes.

5. Credit card receipts from restaurants.

[Hank_ 9,174]

My wife used...ME!! She dragged me in front of the CO...