AOS from F1 visa - I-130 evidence of bona fide marriage

[mmt4 0]

Hi,

I am a USC preparing to file concurrent I-130 and I-485 applications to adjust my wife's status from F1 student to permanent resident. One of the things I've seen in the VJ guide is that USCIS now requires evidence of a bona fide marriage to be included with the I-130 paperwork.

However, my question is how extensive does this evidence that is submitted up-front with the application need to be, as opposed to the evidence that will be presented at the interview stage? The form instructions and VJ guide mention submitting things that show comingling of financial resources, joint lease, etc. But, is it overkill to send photos, love letters/cards in with the application? Is that something that should be reserved just for the interview?

I have seen a lot of discussion here on VJ about this situation with different visa types that require consular processing, and there was discussion of "front-loading" the application with things like photos. But, when both the beneficiary and the petitioner are already together in the US, is there a different standard?

Thanks!

mmt4

[Boiler 43,434]

Photos yes, Love letters etc no. Keep it factual and documentary.

Edited July 16, 2015 by Boiler

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[mmt4 0]

Thanks for your help, Boiler!