Is it wise to use western union receipts as proof of relationship

[mla131 0]

I have sent a few hundred dollars to my fiancee in the philippines to buy gifts (since otherwise I get stuck with shipping times/charges) is it wise to use this for evidence of on going relationship for the interview?

[clairegie 265]

I understand that it shows you love the person and want to gift them things. However, I'm worried that you sending money might be construed in a different way. The consulate might think she is using you for money. We have no way of knowing the way their mind works so best be on the safe side. Try to stick with other evidences such as letters, chat logs, phone records etc.

[Cody and Daisy 373]

I agree wth the above.

Deffinately do not include.

Could be seen as bribing or buying your fiancé.

[TBoneTX 43,022]

In several areas, the Manila embassy seems to operate quite differently in practice than do other consulates. Check "Reviews: Embassy" (link atop any VJ page) for Manila.

Providing other consulates with Western Union and similar receipts might backfire.

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Thread moved from K-1 Process forum to the Embassy/Consulate forum -- topic involves the interview phase.

Edited May 10, 2015 by TBoneTX

[palmtreeluke 0]

^{wow, glad I found this post.}

^{I was just about to send off form I-129f and it includes print out receipts from Paypal where I sent money to my girlfriend in Thailand. Mostly for support(rent) and to pay for her Austrailian visa.}

^{so I defiantly should take these out?}

[steve n songsang 45]

^{wow, glad I found this post.}

^{I was just about to send off form I-129f and it includes print out receipts from Paypal where I sent money to my girlfriend in Thailand. Mostly for support(rent) and to pay for her Austrailian visa.}

^{so I defiantly should take these out?}

Our petition was successful without any mention of money transfers,proof of meeting(several times for us) and plenty of photos with family. good luck....

[RoJ10 18]

Our petition was successful without any money transfer receipt. Stick with the photos, tickets, passport showing stamps of entry/exit, chat/call logs, tickets, hotels and receipt from traveling together if you have kept those. Those are sufficient evidence to prove your on-going relationship.

[Cathi 5,609]

I sent Western Union receipts, to and from. They were never an issue, they were never even mentioned. As I see it we are married and married couples have co-mingling of money and finances

[Jo Së 200]

Requirement for I129f is proof of having met in person within last two years: photos, boarding tickets, passport stamps and that you are free to marry.

No need to provide that much to prove of ongoing relationship, focus on what is required.